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Chapter 6
All I could think about was a certain girl with purple hair and combat boots, no matter how hard I tried, I simply couldn't get her out of my head. She was such an enigma and I wanted desperately to discover everything about her. I wanted to unravel her secrets, to know her deepest desires, to know her passions in life. If only I knew just how much she wanted to learn about me.
"Yo, Percy! Dude, you have got to explain what that was at lunch earlier?" Nico was chasing me down the halls, trying to understand what I barely could. Well, time to face the music.
"Nico," I pause, searching for the right words, "honestly, I don't know what that was. Monday was the first day she spoke to me. We pared up to do our Art project together and she invited herself to my house. After that I guess we're kinda, sorta friends?" I say that last part slowly, unsure.
"No shit, dude! Annabeth Chase isn't friends with anyone. In case you haven't noticed the only people she hangs out with are Piper McLean, Jason Grace, and Frank Zhang. She doesn't talk to other people," he stops abruptly, "oh, Percy! She likes you! How did I not see this before," he started waving his arms around excitedly, babbling words here and there. I, on the other hand, was thinking of his last statement.
"Hey, guys. What you up too?" Nico jumped at the sound of his sister's voice, Hazel. She giggled and looked excitedly at the both of us as we gathered our things from our lockers.
"Hey Hazel," I acknowledged with a small wave. "Nico over here was demonstrating exactly how crazy he is, huh Nico?" Hazel snickered, and I followed her lead.
"Very funny, Percy" he made a face at me. "Actually, we were discussing Percy's new friend, she even stole him so they could spend time together at lunch," he wiggled his eyebrows at me and wrapped his arm over my shoulder, oh for Christ sakes!
"Really?" Hazel quirked her eyebrow, intrigued.
"Ok, fine I'll tell you guys. She's just a friend and she invited me to a Green Day concert thinking I might like it," I said quietly, preparing myself for their reaction.
Nico slammed the locker door closed, "No shit!" he exclaimed, shocked. Apparently those were the only words he could come up with at the moment.
"Oh my gods! You have a date!" Hazel just shrieked, bouncing up and down in excitement. "Percy, Oh my gods! Oh this is so awesome!" she wouldn't stop screeching, and frankly my ears were getting slightly damaged.
"Ok, Hazel, that's enough. You don't have to scream in my ear." I yelled trying to control the mini hurricane.
"Dam, Perce. Way to go! I thought Annabeth wasn't even in to guys by the way she ignored them. But I guess she was just waiting for you to come out with your sweater vests and glasses and sweep her off her feet," he just stood there amazed at the turn of events.
"Guys, it's not like that-" I tried to say
"Nonsense Percy. You are going on a date with Annabeth because she likes you and you like her. Then you guys are a going to be a couple and then graduate and go to college together and then get married and have babies…" Hazel was on a role; that I needed to end.
"Woah, Hazel. Relax, no one even said she likes me like that, besides, you are getting way ahead of yourself. First I have to know her feelings towards me, if there is any." The bell rang ending our discussion.
"You just wait, Jackson, I know what I'm talking about," and with that she left to her next classroom.
"She's right Percy. You can't mess this up." Nico said, jabbing a finger in my face, then messed up my hair for good riddance and left.
Well, I guess I would just have to wait until Friday night to know exactly what was going on.
The rest of the week flew by in a blur. I was dazed from the moment Annabeth decided I was 'cool' enough for her to talk to. I mean, I never even knew she found me interesting, or that we had certain things in common. But, I do want to be friends with her, she makes me feel like I could be someone fun to be with, like someone who could go out and get crazy and not give a shit for once in their life. I sigh loudly. If only I could understand why? Why is all this happening? And why now?
Friday, I was a complete mess. I stayed up all night anxious for the day to arrive, and to make it worse. I didn't pay attention to any of my classes. Annabeth, was the same as always, mysteriously appearing here and there with few words exchanged between the both of us.
In Art class, I found Annabeth sitting down on her chair popping gum on her lips. I stared as I made my way to my seat and managed to stumble into my chair. I heard her snicker, and my face brightened pink.
I turned to look at her shyly. She was staring at me, gum bubble exploding, then licked her bright red lips clean, and smirked at me.
"Hi, Percy,"
"Hi, Annabeth," I greeted quietly, nervously swallowing the lump in my throat.
"Are you excited for today? I know I am," she smiled then, awaiting my reply.
"Um, yeah I'm excited," I cleared my throat a bit, and continued, "Um, I was thinking, uh, would it be okay if we went somewhere to eat before the concert? I uh, I could pick you up earlier if you want," I exhaled loudly, expectantly.
She was contemplating my request, then a small smile crept up her lips and grew into a grin. "I would love that," she finally said. "Well this date seems to be getting better and better, don't you think?" she added smiling still.
"Um, yeah, I think so," I replied. I couldn't believe my ears. She just said it was a date! I mean, Nico and Hazel kept saying it was, and I obviously felt that it was. But it's so different coming out of her mouth. I matched her smile, with a big toothy grin of my own. I am so out of league, but I don't care. I am going to stop caring what others think. She likes me, and I like her, and fuck, I was going to make this work.
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