Chapter 5
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V-Annabeth
Percy's face was riddled with guilt, so much that I almost forgave him. But then, of course my hubris just had to get in the way. Typical that my fatal flaw stopped me from reaching out to my former boyfriend. In the time that he was rendered speechless, I slipped away, tears still slipping down freely. I didn't turn back.
I was running down to the lockers to grab my stuff and get ready for the end of the day. My bag was in there safe and sound. My dagger was still where I packed it, so I swung it on my back and approached the gate. The bell rang and students dashed for the door. I just pushed myself through the crowd and walked on the pavement, staring at the ground morosely. When I neared the house, I slammed the door open after unlocking it. I didn't bother to tell my step-mom that I was home. Instead, I plodded over to my room. I shut the door quietly behind me, all of my anger gone, leaving a cold, hard and empty shell. My usually bright eyes were dull and uninviting; my hair was a mess, the ponytail pulled out. I had bruises and cuts all over my arms and legs, and my face was pale.
I stumbled onto my bed and buried my body under the covers. The tears came bursting out, my walls gone. I can't believe that I was sobbing because of a school bully, and that Percy and I had broken up. The tiniest amount of make-up I had applied was ruined.
I didn't react to the door creaking open and my step-mom entering. She wrapped her arms around me, and I felt secure, as if they were walls that protected me from the world. I was thankful to my step-mom, but I wanted to be alone so that I could collect myself. I was the calm, cool and collected Annabeth Chase. I wouldn't cry, I was surrounded by walls that nobody could break. I won't cave in.
I asked my step-mom if I could have some 'alone time' and she agreed. She stepped outside and closed the door. I grabbed a tissue from the box that was on my table, and dabbed my eyes. I took pieces of clothing from my drawers and went to the bathroom. I stripped and stepped into the shower. I turned the shower on, relishing the feeling of water running down my body. I imagined all of my worries going down the drain, accompanying the drops of water. I was probably in the shower for 15 minutes. I finally stopped the cascading water and dried and dressed myself. My face was raw and my lips were cracked and dried. I sat on my bed and took out a book.
A/N, I'll try my best on Percy, but I am not sure if I can incorporate his personality that well.
-Percy
I swear (on Styx, but not aloud of course.), I didn't notice Annabeth. Everyone wore a T-shirt and jeans. I was late because mom was fussing over me because it was 'the first day of school for my baby boy!' I forgot the way to Mathematics, so of course I was late. I didn't have time.
Sure, Percy. Whatever floats your boat. My mind retorted.
All of this was running through my brain, when Annabeth ran away. Because of the shock and pain, even my ADHD brain didn't register the movement, and it was too late to chase after her. I racked my brain to think of where she could've gone, and then the bell rang. Oh, yeah! It was the end of school! Wow, nice going Percy. I sprinted towards the lockers, grabbed my stuff and shot off towards the school gates. I actually planned something, which is super duper rare.
I was going to drop off my stuff at home, tell my mom that I was going out with my friends right now, and then go to Annabeth's. I deem this a BRILLIANT plan.
So, step 1. Drop my stuff at home. Okay. Right. I hopped on my bike and rode home. I carefully snuck in, because I reckon it would be easier for me. But the Fates had doomed with bad luck. My mom saw me.
"H-hey mom, I'm going out with my friends." Damn me for mixing up my words. Surprisingly, she didn't notice.
"My baby boy has grown up!" She cooed. Ugh, mom is so annoying sometimes.
"I just came to drop off my stuff, mom. I'll be gone in a minute." And true to my word, I did.
"Love you mom! Bye!" I called out. I felt kind of guilty for lying to her, but she would understand. It was for Annabeth.
Now step 2 of the BRILLIANT plan. Over to Annabeth's house. I rode my bike, and soon I was in front of her house. I wondered if she was even here. Or if she had told her step-mom. That would be a major obstacle. She was pretty nice, but was overprotective of Annabeth. Would she let me see her, or would she kick me out? Well, you don't know if you don't try, and I am usually impulsive. Why not now?
I knocked on the door.
Her step-mom answered it, and my luck held out. There was a kind of weariness in her eyes, and caution was obvious. But still, she didn't boot me on my ass. That was a good thing. She opened the door, as a gesture to enter. I did so and made my way up to Annabeth's room. I knocked on the door again, but she didn't answer.
"Annabeth? It's me, Percy. Please answer the door." I said. She didn't reply, nor come out. I hesitantly opened the door. Annabeth was lying on her bed, reading a book.
"What do you want, Percy? Have you come to break my heart again? Sorry to break it to you, actually, I'm not, but you can't. So I would definitely appreciate it if you take it upon yourself to just get out of my room." She finished. I could feel my heart slowly cracking into tiny little pieces as she said the words.
"Annabeth, what I said at the school was true. I never belonged to Agatha in the first place, I still have these flashbacks, and she was lying." I spit out the word 'she' with anger and venom.
"I hate you, Percy."
Does that count as a cliffhanger? I don't know.