Hey! New chap. Enjoy!

Annabeth

A flood of anger washes in, controlling me, making me do something I would never do.

"Percy you idiot!" I scream and slap him. He falls back and comes up with his hand over an already formed angry red welt. "What the hell was that?" I yell. A look of shame crosses his face as he runs out the door.

I can feel the stares of the campers on my back. I can hear the whispers about my tantrum. Annabeth Chase NEVER throws tantrums. "WHAT?" I sceech. This outburst only makes their eyes open wider. "I don't need this," I mumble to myself as I run into the pouring rain.

I run and run, not sure where I'm going, just acting on default. My legs carry me through the forest, dark and dreary in the storm. I come across the beach, then to a very familiar tree. Our tree. I run up to its gry trunk and plop down. I cry for gods know how long, not even caring about the numbing cold my sopping wet clothes are giving me.

I think about what just happened. Does Luke hate me so much he'll never forgive me? Oh god, please no! I can't even bear the thought of life without him! I know it's partly my fault, but I told Percy I had a boyfriend! But he went ahead and flirted with me anyway! That idiot!

I guess I can't really blame it all on him. I looked into those sea green, almost aquamarine eyes, and lost myself completely. The next thing I know, he's leaning in and Luke's chair is tumbling over behind him as he walks out the door! Ugh, when did life get so complicated?

What do I seem like too people right now? A girl who flirted with another guy, had a tantrum and ran out the door. Wow, nothing like the level minded, intelligent, reasonable they had seen not 2 hours ago.

What can I do to fix everything! I try to think straight through my tears. Alright, first thing, I have to apologize to Luke. From there, we'll figure something out. I haul myself off the ground and up to my feet. I know exactly where to find Luke.

I run over to his cabin, the rain has subsided but the wind still whips my hair around. Halfway there, I run into the man in question. His eyes are red and puffy, his cheeks stained with tears. He looks terrible. I probably don't look much better considering I'm soaking.

"Luke." I breathe. He looks down, finding his shoes incredibly interesting. "Luke, I know what you saw, but it's not what you think. I was just being nice to the guy! He got the wrong message! I'm-I'm s-o so-rry!" I sob. I look down, knowing he'll never forgive me. To my surprise, he takes my shaking body in his arms and holds me close. I can feel the water from my clothes seep into his, but he doesn't make a move to pull away.

We stand like that for gods know how long. We only break apart when we here the evil cleaning maids/hags coming to find people out past curfew. I say goodbye to Luke, then dash in the direction of my cabin. I make it in right as the maid comes into view. I launch myself at my bunk, making my cabinmates jump.

"Annabeth! Where were you! And why are you all wet?" my friend Juniper cries. She bustles over to me on her short little legs with a towel.

"Thanks Juniper. I was fixing things with Luke."I say.

"Is everything okay now?" she asks worriedly. Juniper is kind, caring and comforting. But she also knows how to have fun. She's short, but she never lets her height get in the way.

My other friend Thalia comes up with a fresh set of pajamas. I have the best friends ever. I tell them about what happened between me and Luke.

"Hey ladies, I don't mean to interrupt your gossipfest, but would you mind shutting up!" a burly voice cries out from the dark. I don't need to see Clarisse to know it's her.

"Fine. I'll tell you tomorrow, guys." I give Clarisse a death glare through the dark and lie down. I'm asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.

The next morning at breakfast, I walk down to breakfast with my friends. Katie Gardner and Silen Beauregard have joined us in talking about Luke. When we get there, they sit down at our table. I stay standing.

"What's wrong Annie?"Thalia asks worriedly, using the nickname she knows I hate. I decide to ignore it.

"I'm going to talk to Percy" I say.

I walk over to Percy who's sitting alone at his table. He looks up as I approach him, sees me, then averts his eyes back to his omelet.

"Hey Percy." I say nervously.

"Hey" he mumbles back.

"Look," I say " about yesterday. I was way out of line, and so were you. I have a boyfriend, you knew that and you still flirted with me. And, I know I definetly overreacted. So, here I am saying I'm sorry, but let's not let it happen again. Okay?" I ask. He nods and we shake on it.