Annabeths pov

Annabeth walked into the Rec. room, to find Percy and Thalia cuddling on the couch, watching Jaws. They were stuffing their mouths with popcorn, they didn't seem to notice her.

"Ooh", Thalia said, pointing to the screen. "I love this part!"

She shifted her weight, and Percy winced. "Oh my gods! I'm so sorry!" Thalia cried, moving so she wasn't touching him. She then grabbed his arm, which was still bandaged.

"It's okay Thalia," Percy said. "It's still a little sore, that's all."

"Can I see?"

Percy nodded, and unwrapped the bandages. Annabeth's hand flew to her mouth, when she saw the wound.

Along his forearm, were words scratched into the flesh. They were half healed, but they were obviously infected. The words, made Annabeth so guilty, she nearly stabbed her self.

"She never loved you," Thalia read off his arm, and Percy visibly flinched. "What's the story behind this one?" She whispered.

"It was right after they cast me down there, right after Annabeth...ya know..."

Thalia nodded, then motioned for him to continue.

"He used Annabeth's knife, the one Luke used to kill himself. But Kronos cursed it, so the words wouldn't go away, until I got over her betrayal. Not her, but but her actions. So he knew it was going to take a while. And he knew it would be extra painful, because the words were true."

Thalia didn't say anything, but she snuggled back into his chest. She opened her mouth like she was going to say something, but then closed it again.

"What?" Percy asked.

"Well..." She said after a moment. "Do you still love her?"

"No! I love you, because your beautiful, smart, and an amazing fighter, who can stand up for herself."

"But thats why you loved Annabeth..."

"Difference is, I can trust you can trust me. Plus, your eyes are prettier."

Thalia laughed, and kissed his cheek.

"I love you to".

Annabeth felt her heart drop. Percy had always told her that her eyes were prettiest thing about her. And had she really caused so much pain? She really was so stupid when it came to love. She slowly backed up, trying to get away with out them noticing her. But then Percy looked over his shoulder, and called out to her.

"Next time you want to eavesdrop, don't step on a creaky board."