Sorry I haven't been updating everyone. School and my parent have been killing me. I'm just not having any free time now days. But, great news, Christmas vacation is here, and I don't have to go back to school until January 6th. Which means I'll have plenty of free time to try to get back on track with my fanfictions. Here's chapter five of "Sometimes, Popularity and Popularity Don't Go Together".

Percy's POV

Things have been getting pretty serious between me and Annabeth. Ever since I started with her swimming lessons, I've felt like I'm falling for her. But how can I be in love with her? I mean, I like her, but I only like her as a friend. I don't know why I would feel this way towards her. Is it because she's actually nice to me? Is it because she's nothing like any other girl I've meant? Is it because she's actually the real deal? I don't know but I wish I knew.

Right now, we're at the school's pool. Right now, I'm testing Annabeth on her speed. A good swimmer needs to have a great deal of speed in the water, so I'm having her do laps in the pool for a few minutes. As she swims, I can't help but stare at her body. She has a very tanned athletic body. It isn't even from her swimming lessons, and that's just makes all the more desirable, not the sexual way, but the dreamy way. WAIT, stop it Jackson! You already got your heart broken once you don't need it broken again. I really just wish I never met her. That way I wouldn't be so distant to girls.

Flashback

I was looking for my girlfriend. She was supposed to meet me at the game tonight, but I can't find her. I bought us ticket to the big football game today. It's Ohio State and Michigan State for the championship. This is one of the biggest games anyone would ever see, so I figured this was a perfect date for us. She was supposed to be here, I'm very worried about her. She's usually never late or forgetful. So, something might have happened to her.

I've been looking for her for about an hour. When I was on the verge of giving up, I heard some moaning. I thought I recognized the voice, but I couldn't identify it. Curiosity winning the best of me, I went towards the moaning to see who it was. When I got there, what I heard and saw was not what I was expecting. I saw someone fucking my girlfriend.

"Octavian, this is the best night of my life. Thank you so much." Rachel said while moaning and breathing hard.

"You're welcome Rachel. If Jackson won't give you what you want, then I will. Octavian said.

I couldn't believe this. She really doesn't love me at all. She just wanted me to be inside her. She just wanted me for sex. That explains everything. When we make out, she would have her hands roam around my body and try to take our clothes off. I never let her go there in our relationship. I really loved her, and I never wanted to rush things. She would have a fit with me about stopping her from having sex with me. Also, there are nights where she would try to lure me into a bed. I never went there because I wasn't ready for it.

I couldn't watch or hear any more of it. I just ran back home. I didn't even want to watch the game anymore. All I wanted to do was lock myself in my room and never come out.

The next day, I just texted her that we were done and I never want to see her again. She texted back, and was demanding what this was about. I texted to her that I saw her last night and that I was not going to be some boy toy for her. I told her I wasn't going to tolerate what she did, and that I was now through with her.

End of flashback

Just thinking about just makes me want nothing more but to kill myself. I've never felt so broken before. No one even knows about this. I wish I could tell someone about this, but I'm afraid. No one has giving me any reason to trust them with this information. Plus, what it happens again? I don't care if people make fun of me, but I do care if they play with my emotions. I know, I'm probably taking this the wrong way, but hey, I could do worse. I could be rebellious and have my way with girls, but that's not me. That's nowhere near the right thing to do. I know I probably should give at least one girl a chance with me, but how do I know she's the one for me? That's the problem; I don't, so I can't take any chances. Besides, never letting any girl get too close to me is the perfect way I never get my broken ever again.

"Percy? Percy are you awake?" Someone asked. I snapped out of my thoughts to see Annabeth near me with a look of concern on her face.

"Oh, hey Annabeth." I said.

Annabeth's POV

I finished my laps a few minutes ago to find Percy looking at nothing with so much pain in his eyes. I got out of the pool, worries what could make him look like that. I went to him to see what his problem was.

"Percy, are you okay, you're really quiet, and you look like you're dead to the world. Are you sick or something?" She asked.

"I'm fine Annabeth. I – I need to go. I'll see you tomorrow." He said as he got up and left.

"Percy wait, what about the rest of my lessons? We still have half an hour." I said, hoping to prevent him from leaving. I failed. He just left as if he didn't hear anything. I couldn't help but feel hurt and bad for him. I know I didn't do anything bad to him, but that look he had on his face was just heart breaking. I really wanted to help him, but I knew I couldn't if I had no idea what was wrong with him. But, I'm in love with him, I'll find out what's wrong and what I can do to help him.

I decided since Percy already left, that I was just going to get changed and head home. Upon going back to the ladies' room, changing back into my cloths, and heading to the exit, someone who I didn't want in my sights found me. It was Luke.

"Annabeth, what is wrong with you?" Luke asked in an anger kind of way.

"More like what's wrong with you Luke. What got your dick in a twist?" I asked in anger as well.

"Have you been avoiding me? Because I haven't been seeing around lately and it's really pissing me off." He said.

"You piss me off too Luke, so fucking deal with it." I snapped.

"So you are avoiding me aren't you!?" He snapped back.

"So what if I am? If I don't want to be anywhere near you, then I won't be anywhere near you." I said.

"Then who is it you want to be near Annabeth? You're cheating on me aren't you!?" He snapped yet again.

I wasn't going to let him know that I wanted to date another boy. Not because I'm trying to protect Percy. He's more than capable enough to defend himself in any fight. Me on the other hand, not so much. The reason why I'm not letting him know the truth is because I'm afraid of what he may do to me. If Percy was around, that would be different. But he isn't.

"No, I'm not cheating on you Luke. I'm avoiding you because you've changed. You've become such a monster that I can't even think of how I can bear to look at you. I've put up with it for years, and now I can't take it anymore. Unless you intend to back to the way you were before, I don't want to be anywhere near you ever again." I half lied. I don't really know if I'm cheating on him yet or not. I'm not dating Percy, but I really do want to. I honestly can't take Luke anymore, so I've had it with him.

"Really, well let's see how well you can do without me. After all, what other boy would take you? I'd like to see that happen." He said just before he turned and left.

Last time he said something like that to me, he hurt me terribly hurt me. What he said now, I try to ignore, but can't help but feel broken. I can't help but wonder if he's right. Would no one really want me? I don't mind not being popular, but I do mind not being wanted. I don't want to live on my own and grow old with no one to grow old with. I also don't want to be with someone who will hardly be around to show his love to me. I want a man I can happily marry. I want a man to raise children with. I want a man that will happily grow old and die with me. I want that will truly love me no matter what. At first, I wanted that man to be Luke, but now, I'm starting to see that maybe he and I aren't meant to be. I want that man to be Percy now. But does he love me? I wish I knew. I don't know how I'll ever know. I just wish I can get him to get to a point to where he will trust me with any secret he has. I guess I would have to do the same for him too now that I think about it. After all, as far as I know, he doesn't know what Luke has been doing to me. The only thing I can do is wait for that moment to come.

That's it for this chapter. I know it's a little shorter than what I usually do. Sorry if you don't like the chapter too. Not being able to work on my fanfictions for around 2 months has made me lose some of my ideas for them. Don't worry though, the fanfictions will be finished. For those of you who have been patiently waiting for an update, thank you for waiting, and again, I'm so sorry for keeping you guys waiting. I would've updated if my parents and school haven't been such a gigantic pain in my ass. I'll update again as soon as possible. Thank you, Titanking666.