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I'm back! I had a good weekend with my brother-in-law and sister. Before anyone gets angry, I know I said I would have some chapters out, but I didn't have time. We took our small car and we were really cramped, so I didn't have the space or privacy I wanted to write, so I just couldn't. I know, I know, I said I would get some written, but I didn't. I'll try to make up for it by updating at least once a day for the next bit, but considering this story is nearing the end, that might not be long.

Another thing, I've been getting very, very few reviews. Please, if you guys are enjoying the story, review. Let me know what you like, what you don't and I'll try to get better at writing for you guys!

I hope to keep improving, and I have a few questions for you guys when I to the end of this story, so when the end comes, please read the author's note at the end, it's going to have important questions that I really need input on because I'm very indecisive and I don't know what people like.

That was a long note, but now it's time for the story!

So, let the writing begin! My laptop, my new rap to listen to as I write, and my imagination. Let's do this!

I hope you enjoy! Chapter 14 Branch 1

Percy's POV

I woke up early in the morning and was immediately assaulted by a torrent of emotion and confusion.

I started to think about the kiss again from last night that Annabeth had given me, and tried to figure out what I thought about it. I felt like I'd wanted stop her from walking away and kiss her again, but at the same time I wanted her to stay away from me because she would hurt me again if I trusted her.

I knew that if I didn't figure this out soon, it would have to wait for another 9 months for camp to start again after the new school year.

The problem was, I knew I wouldn't be able to solve this in the coming week.

I'd been through too much over the summer to straighten out my thoughts and emotions in as little as a week, as much as I wished that I could.

I decided I need to take my mind off it, so I tried to go to sleep, imagining the sea, the ocean breeze, and the sand on the beaches to distract myself and try to fall asleep. About thirty minutes later, I did.

And I was outside again.

It took me a few seconds to realize that I was in a dream, but I wasn't sure why I was here. I took in where I was and saw that I was by the lake, sitting a little ways away from the shore. Then I realized I wasn't alone. I looked over and saw Annabeth sitting silently next to me.

I tried to figure out what was going on, then I realized. This was what had happened after the Titan War. I wasn't in control of my actions, and I figured this was more of a memory than a dream.

It went just like it had the first time that it happened, I talked to Annabeth about random things, laughed, and enjoyed being with her. Then, we kissed and all of the campers flooded out of hiding and carried us to the lake and threw us in, and we kissed at the bottom of the lake in the air bubble that I had created.

I felt all the same emotions I had when it really happened, but intensified. I knew I couldn't drown underwater, but that was the only thing I could think of for how the rush of emotion felt to me. It felt like I was drowning in it, unable to think except for realizing the emotions.

I woke up.

I saw the sunlight streaming gently into the cabin, illuminating the dust particles in the air.

I sat up and tried to figure out what was going on, because that had only made it harder for me to figure out my feelings.

Later, after eating breakfast next to Nico as I always did, we were wandering around camp trying to find a way to speed the day.

Whenever I saw Annabeth, I found a reason to avoid her. I had enough out right now, I didn't need more confusion.

We eventually decided to go to the arena again, since that was the one thing we both seemed to be good at.

We practiced for hours until we both finally got tired and finally quit and went back to our cabins to clean up.

After we both had showered and had new clothes, we went to dinner with the rest of the cabin.

Given the current situation, Chiron had made an exception to the regular rules so Nico could sit by me. It had gotten some odd looks for the first few days, but by now everyone was used to it.

During the meal, while Nico was pausing to eat some of the little food he did eat, I looked around and noticed Annabeth looking at me. I couldn't figure out why, but for some reason it made me uncomfortable.

I didn't keep looking at her, but it was almost like I could feel her eyes on me. They felt wet, like peaches (Name that movie!). Eventually the meal was over, and Nico said he was tired and went back to his cabin. I just sat at my table. I had nothing better to do, so I sat and thought. Soon it was just me in the pavilion, so I tuned out everything else and just focused on my thoughts.

After a little while, I heard someone walking up behind me.

I wasn't sure who would talk to me other than Nico, and he had already gone to bed, so I wasn't sure.

I turned around on my bench to see Annabeth standing awkwardly behind me, slightly shifting back and forth and her feet.

"Umm, Percy. About last night…" She started

I figured she was going to apologize or try to tell me why, so I just stopped her then, "It's fine, don't worry about it." I tried to keep my voice monotone, and I think I did pretty well.

"It's not that, it's..." She paused, trying to figure out what she was going to say, or how she was going to say it, "I just want you to know... I know I hurt you, badly, and if you don't forgive me, I understand, but I want you to know I'm still here for you. When I apologized before and told you I still have feelings for you, I wasn't lying. Whether you believe me or not, I don't know, but I just want you to remember that I'll always be here for you." And with that, she turned around and walked off into the camp alone.

I sat alone at my table. I didn't know if I forgave Annabeth for what happened or not. I hadn't been able to figure that part out yet.

I slowly walked back towards my cabin, thinking about what had just happened, the night before and her note she had written me in my journal.

I laid down on my bed for what I assumed would be another night of restless sleep. I hoped that the dream wouldn't make a reappearance, because this was confusing enough as it already was.

I felt my eyes start to drift together, and as I was falling asleep, I traced a name on the sheets next to me. I don't remember what I was, I just remember the motion of my hand against the sheet as I drifted into unconsciousness.

Yeah! More drama and confusion! I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter, because it was… interesting to write. Once again, REVIEW! I've gotten like 1 each chapter for the last few, and I want to get more feedback than that. Please, let me know if you enjoyed it, what enjoyed, what you didn't, and I'll try to improve.

I hope all of you have a great day, and I hope to see you in the next one!