Well, here's chapter two! I know, I know, it's really short. Well, these chapters only get longer! I promise! :) Anyway, enjoy!

Chapter 2

(Annabeth's POV)

I felt something hit my head. I looked around, confused, and then lowered my eyes to my plate. A grape had nestled itself into my eggs. 'Percy.' I thought. I glared in his direction, but smiled when I saw him waving stupidly. Gods, he's adorable! 'What?' I mouthed. He shrugged. I rolled my eyes, and focused back on my breakfast platter, trying to remember which foods gave off the most energy. Today was sword-fighting practice. Against Percy.

"You ready to lose, Wise Girl? " Percy mocked, tossing me a sword and a shield. I sighed.

"Percy, it causes my pain to say this, but yes, I am…" He gaped at me.

"Wh-b-b-you-what?"

"Don't make me say it again! C'mon! You know you're better than me at…this!" I gestured to all the equipment.

"But you just admitted it!" he said, clearly shocked. I smiled.

"Don't get used to it."

"Don't worry, I'm not…"

"Good."

Percy shook his head, and his shocked expression disappeared, a competitive one taking its place.

"Well, I guess I better live up to my name!" he drew his sword and advanced on me.

Twelve sword fights and 8 water bottles later, I collapsed on a bench in the arena, and flopped down onto my back, panting. Percy walked up, smirking (and not even out of breath, I might add), and said,

"Well, you won once!"

"Yes, because you obviously weren't ready!"

"Uh…y-yea I was…"

"Thanks for trying to make me feel better, but having your back turned and talking to Beckendorf, ISN'T ready!" I sputtered, dumping water over my head.

"Sure it is…"

"Then I feel so victorious." I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

"Well then, let's practice later!" I stared at him, confused, and then got distracted by his abs; until I felt my cheeks get warm…

"Damn!" I muttered.

"What?"

"Uh…I'm just…hot…" I said awkwardly.

"I'm sure you are." He laughed, raising his eyebrows. Fantastic. Was he trying to make me blush?

"Uh…yea…anyway, are you serious?" I asked.

"Yea, why wouldn't I be?"

Well, I don't know! But aren't you going somewhere with Rachel later?" I mumbled angrily. Percy didn't hear my displeasure, though.

"Well, I think I'll cancel and spend some time with the knowledgeable part of my brain, or in other words, you."

"Good to know you don't want to me stupid for a day!" I teased. He put his hand on my shoulder and looked at me with his soft sea-green eyes for a few seconds. A twinkle appeared in them.

"Yes, isn't that good to hear?" he laughed, and then stared at me quizzically. He waved his hand in front of my face, but I didn't even realize.

"Earth to Annabeth…or whatever planet you come from!" he smirked. "Annabeth?" I snapped back into reality (because I was totally lost in his eyes), and cleared my throat.

"Um…right…wait, what were we talking about?" Percy stared at me, raising an eyebrow.

"We were talking about coming here to practice sword-fighting later…but, maybe not now; are you feeling okay?"

"Yes! I'm fine! Trust me. I just got…distracted."

"That's why you were staring at me so creepy?" A laugh slipped out, but I quickly recovered.

"Anyway, will Rachel be okay with this?" I said, tensing my jaw.

"Um…why not?"

"Most psychos usually aren't…" I mumbled.

"Did you say something?"

"No."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Oookay…" he said, dragging out the 'o'. "So, what time should we meet back here?"

"How about…around dinner?" I asked, smiling over at him.

"Sounds good! Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go cancel with Rachel!" he said, walking backwards to the arenas exit.

"It was nice knowing you." I muttered, rolling my eyes and smiling to myself.

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