A/N: hey guys! School is back in swing here at Clemson University which means I may have less time to write for this, but I really want to get this going. That being said; I love the fact that you guys love my story so much! I am trying to make this a good size story; maybe 10-15 chapters or something? I would like a little input, but for now, on with the fanfiction!
Previously:
"Hi, my name is Annabeth"
Percy POV:
I couldn't believe my eyes! She was tired and sweaty from freshman band and she still looked gorgeous. I got an even better look at her now: blond hair tied in a ponytail. She had no makeup on, her face was covered with sweat and grime, and she still looked beautiful. Her eyes, I still can't get over those grey eyes. They were lighter than when I'd seen her at the YMCA, maybe her eyes get lighter and darker based on her moods. Maybe she…
I felt a nudge that brought me back to reality. Jason started snickering, "Dude, it's your turn."
I was on the other side of the circle from her, so I had been thinking about her through 15 other freshmen…shit, "I'm Percy Jackson. I play trumpet and I have been for 6 years." I tried not to look at her, but I managed a glace. She was staring at me, those grey eyes stormy with thought; like I was an elaborate puzzle that she couldn't figure out…just yet.
"Alright then, I will see you tomorrow at 9:30," Chiron said, "Since you guys did such a great job, I will let you guys have 30 minutes in the morning. Be ready to work though!" With that he left, and Luke started barking orders, "Alright freshmen, head to your captains and they will give you more instructions. Also, keep in mind that we are trying to win a state championship this year, so no screw-ups from you!" He also left. "Geez, he is such an ass," I thought as I walked over with Jason and Thalia.
Beckendorf just sighed and said, "I have nothing for you, band is supposed to be fun, but Luke has a point. We are trying to win a state championship, but you guys are the key. Keep practicing, get better, I will be passing out parts to you guys now so trumpets come on." The only freshmen trumpets were Jason and me. "I hate to do this to you guys," Beckendorf began, "but you guys are going to be on first. We lost Luke when he became drum major and a few other firsts graduated. Think you are up for it?"
"You know it!" We both exclaimed. Beckendorf chuckled, "Great, we are playing the 4 planets this year, we have a marching arrangement for each planet, but we are starting with Mars. Good Luck" We walked off.
This is gonna be so cool," Jason started, "We are gonna…."
"Yeah we will, hey I will catch up with you ok?" I ran before he even had a chance to say ok. I headed over to the woodwinds. She had just gotten her music and was about to head out when I called out, "Annabeth!" She turned and frowned, like she didn't realize who was calling her name. Then, she focused on me and that puzzled look was back. "Do I know you?" She asked.
I kinda figured she wouldn't have remembered me, "Not really, but I held the door for you yesterday at the YMCA…"
"Oh right, it was Percy right?" she knows my name!
"Yeah Percy Jackson, I play trumpet," I said with a little pride.
She rolled her eyes at that comment, "Right, so thank you for holding the door, Percy. I gotta go. I'll see you tomorrow." She said as she headed to a grey Kia Sorento. That was a very weird first conversation. At least she talked to me though.
"What was that all about, Perce?" I whirled around and say Jason, Thalia, Grover, and Juniper standing there. "Oh, hi guys."
Grover started chuckling, "Does our new 1st trumpet have a crush on our new lead Piccolo?" I gaped, "Lead picc?"
Juniper hit her boyfriend on the arm, "Yeah she is an extremely good piccolo player, she marched in 8th grade at her old high school, but she moved here before their band camp started. She has to start all over again, but at least she knows the basics."
"Yeah," I said dreamily, while Grover just said, "Ow…"
Annabeth POV:
There he is again: the guy who held the door for me at the YMCA yesterday. I had no idea he was in Goode Band, or that he was a freshman or that his messy, jet black hair and sea-green eyes complemented his tan skin perfectly….GET A GRIP ANNABETH! Ok, what's going on here? I have never felt this way before about anybody. He is still looking at me? It's his turn to say his name.
"I'm Percy Jackson. I play trumpet and I have been for 6 years." He said. Percy, that's an interesting name. I felt a touch to my shoulder that almost made me jump out of my skin
"Annabeth, hun? It's time to go back to the woodwinds and get parts." It was Juniper. I love her so much. She has been so kind to me today. Grover handed me a part for piccolo. "Annabeth, I hope you like a challenge. We lost our lead piccolo to graduation and no one can play. We heard you were one of the best at your old school."
"Thanks Grover, you can count on me!" I beamed because I was trusted with this challenge by my leaders. I would never let them down.
I was about to head to my mom's car when I heard, "Annabeth!" I turned to see Percy coming right at me. "Do I know you?" Why did I ask that? He his troublemaker smirk wavered a bit.
"Not really, but I held the door for you yesterday at the YMCA…" I knew that. If I'm going down this road, I might as well go full speed. "Oh right, it was Percy right?"
"Yeah Percy Jackson, I play trumpet," Not sure how I feel about that. Most trumpets are assholes. Even if he wasn't an asshole, he still has some pride in his voice. I had to roll my eyes to keep from looking into those sea-green eyes again. "Right, so thank you for holding the door, Percy. I gotta go. I'll see you tomorrow." I know it wasn't the best thing to do, but I would rather fight a giant spider than talk to him more. I might accidentally say something I might regret. Well, maybe tomorrow I will talk to him again, since we are in the same band. Either way, this guy might make my band camp interesting…
A/N: AAAAAANNNNNNNND done. This is a good place to stop since I had to lay off Steve the line break. I will be in the market for more line breaks and more things to put as line breaks. I will credit you if you make a line break that I will use. Good Luck and may the gods shine on your existence!
PERCABETH FOREVER!
