Previously on HBH~~

"Jealous?"

"Shut up." Annabeth said. She could still hear the side-line girls squealing and wasn't sure if her remark was for Percy or them. "Sounds like you've got a fan-club already."

"You are so jealous…"

"OMG. I'm leaving!"

"No! Wait for me! Pleaseeee. I need you, Wise Girl… to recap on today. You know." Percy smiled shyly. Travis called Percy's name and Percy turned around to leave. "I'll se ya later guys."

Annabeth watched his retreating figure jog back to the team.

"What about Luke?"

"What?"

"Annabeth, don't deny anything."

"Grover Underwood! There is nothing going on with me and Percy! I swear." Annabeth said, swatting at Grover.

Laughing he walked back up the bleachers. "Whatever you say…"

•

Later afterschool, Percy finished at the lockers and came out to find Annabeth and Grover, only to see them talking to Luke.

"Come over for a while at least! You can't miss out on the first party after New Years!" Luke said, grabbing Annabeth's hand.

"Okay, okay! I'll go!" Annabeth giggled.

"You too, Underwood. Clean up a bit and the ladies will be all over you." Luke growled playfully. Grover however didn't look too amused.

"Oh, hey Percy! You can come too." Luke called.

"Come to what?" Percy fiddled with his backpack straps.

"Party at my place at 9 after the game in three weeks." Luke grinned. "Listen, I gotta run now so we can talk later. Bring beer if you can!" He kissed Annabeth's cheek then left on his motorcycle.

"Can we not go?" Grover pleaded after Luke had left the area.

"Why not?" Percy asked curiously. Grover didn't seem to like Luke too much… or his parties.

"There's always someone who gets too drunk… you hear sounds…. And you see things! Literally. Like, things you shouldn't see… like this one time I walked in on Drew and some guy from Romans High… ew." Grover gagged, shaking his head.

"Well, I've never been to a high school party before." Percy scratched his head nervously. "I kinda wanna try it out. You know… for experience."

"What?" Annabeth exclaimed, wide eyed. "You've never been to one? Seaweed Brain! Then we'd better go… you know. For experience!"

"Hey! Don't tease." Percy pouted. "So where are you guy's dorms?"

"Mine is a 10 minute walk from here… It's called the Woodland block. I bike. Annabeth walks… I don't know why though… it's, like, 25… 30 minutes away." Grover said.

"Oh. Mine is really close. It's near the river. But I brought my car with me today… want a ride?" Percy asked, walking towards his truck. His dad gave it to him on his last birthday.

"Nice car… but maybe next time for me. I have to bring my bike home otherwise I can't get to school on time tomorrow. Thanks though. I'll see you tomorrow Perce." Grover jogged to his bike.

"Well! Don't mind if I do." Annabeth said, following Percy to his car and climbing into the passenger seat. Percy made sure she was comfortable and had all her stuff with her, then they pulled out of the parking space.

•

In the car, Percy had Annabeth recap about the day and his classes. It took a 10-minute drive to get to Annabeth's dorm. When they got there, they sat in his car in laughter from their jokes.

"Thanks for the ride Seaweed Brain."

"Anytime, Wise Girl." They sat in silence for a while. But it wasn't an awkward silence. It was nice and comforting.

"Percy, just saying, I think that you are an amazing guy. And you're nice and friendly. Every likes you already and you haven't even had one night at the dorms." Annabeth chuckled then grabbed her bags. "Well I'll see you tomorrow for first period. Thanks for the ride."

Percy watched as Annabeth got out of his truck and into her building. He smiled to himself. Things were going great already.

•

Art. First period. Just effing great. Percy did not like art… from his past experiences, he was absolutely hopeless. He broke canvases, snapped brushes, exploded pottery and one time, he set the art room on fire.

Luckily, Annabeth was in the class. Hopefully she could aid him in his journey to become Da Vinci.

Percy made a beeline to where Annabeth and this other blonde girl were talking. Annabeth saw Percy over the girl's shoulder and grinned.

"Hey I'll talk to you later Claire. Sleepyhead here looks lost!" The blondie, apparently named Claire turned and smiled flirtatiously at Percy.

"Hey new kid. We should talk later. Bye Beth." She sauntered off.

"Wow." Percy said staring at Claire who was retreating to a pack of giggly girls.

"G'morning Seaweed Brain." Annabeth smiled, picking up a pen and paper, doodling. She looked up at Percy who had his eyes closed, mouth slightly open and head rolled back. "Not a morning person I see."

"Ugh. No." Annabeth poked his ribs. "Ow! Hey! What was that for?"

"It seemed to wake you up enough." She then reached behind her and took a sip out of a coffee.

"Hey where'd you get that coffee? Can I have some? Please!" Percy made a grab for the steaming latte. But Annabeth was quick and pulled it out of his reach.

"How do I know if you brushed your teeth? Do you have good hygiene? I don't want to taste morning breathe on my cup." Annabeth teased with a smirk.

"Rude."

"I'm kidding!" She handed him the coffee.

"Vanilla latte." Percy sipped. "You are such a white girl."

Annabeth snatched it back and stuck her tongue out.

Art class at Half Blood High went like this: the teacher came in and slept on the desk while the students scurried about with whatever craft or masterpiece they were working on. Greek art was popular at this school.

Percy helplessly picked up a pencil and drew a crude trident. He looked over at Annabeth and nearly died.

She was painting a temple for the goddess Athena. It resembled the Coliseum but had a twinge of modern art in it. It looked amazing. Percy crumpled his drawing into a ball and threw it away, almost hitting the snoring professor. He decided to just admire Annabeth's work.

"You are such a creep." She noticed his staring.

"Master, please teach me your ways."

"Patience, young grasshopper." She giggled, playing along with Percy.

•

The rest of the day went on like this. Percy trying his best, only to see Annabeth effortlessly do so much better. When he found Annabeth at her locker after math they headed for lunch.

"How do you do this?" Percy groaned.

"Do what?" Annabeth got into line and was already reaching for a salad bowl.

"This!" Percy waved his arms wildly. "School. It's only my second day and I'm dying."

"I can help you if you want." Annabeth suggested nonchalantly, grabbing a fruit smoothie for herself and a carton of chocolate milk for Percy. "Here, ya big whiney baby."

"I have football practice, like everyday though." Percy got a chicken burger.

"After practice then. I have track anyway." She paid. "Come on slowpoke!" Percy paid too and followed her to the table.

Lunch was about the same as yesterday… Luke getting a cocky aura… Beckondorf being friendly… Margo being quiet… the Twins bickering… but this time with Katie… and later Silena showed up again. The table was still curious about Percy though.

"Which school were you at in New York?" Amanda asked.

"My step-dad's school, Goode High School."

"Wait. Goode? I know people from there. Some are coming to the party." Luke said. "By the way guys, if you don't show up, then friendship. Over. Just kidding… but you'll be missing out!"

"That's what you always say." Grover pointed out, drinking from a Campbell soup can. Silena and Beckondorf were making out… Travis and Katie were good again and were feeding each other while Connor watched them with disgust on his face.

Percy shrugged. Maybe the party would be bad… maybe it'll be fun. 'I guess I'll just have to go to see.' Plus it was in three weeks. By then, he'd be more settled… it'll be fine.

IT'S LOUIS TOMO'S BDAY~~~ AND MY BROTHER'S HEHEHE

ANYWAY IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS... in liek 30 mins for me

ANYWAYYYYYYY reviews would be greatly appreciated. My next chapter will be on the game and the partyyy so BRACE YOURSELVES FOR MORE CHARACTERS!