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Annabeth

Halfway through my walk, I regretted not taking the car. The air had gotten colder and of course I wasn't wearing gloves or a hat. Now and then, a few people would stroll by walking their dogs or drinking coffee from a nearby cafe, but overall, the sidewalks were bare. I decided I must look pretty ridiculous from my oversized sweatshirt to the tangled mop on my head. I pulled the hood over my head, mostly to block out the chilling wind, but also to shield my face from anyone I might know. The chances of running into anyone were pretty slim, but there was still a chance…

The thought trailed off as I remembered my reason for this frosty walk. I stopped at a turn in the sidewalk and tugged my phone out out my pocket. I pulled up the map to check where I was. I hadn't been paying much attention, I guess. I zoomed in and saw that I only had one more block to go. I went to turn down the street when something caught my eye, or more like my ear.

"Sandy!" A voice from behind me was yelling. "Slow down! Stop!" A boy on a skateboard flew by me, struggling to keep his grip on a dog leash. I pressed myself against the wall as the wind blew off his hood, revealing a head of messy, raven black hair. I waited until he was a safe distance away before I continued walking. I only took two steps before hearing his voice again.

"Watch out!" He called from up ahead, almost as if he was saying it right to me. Watch out? I thought. Why me? Then I saw it.

They were coming towards me at an intense speed. Within a blink of an eye, he lost his grip on the leash. The dog came running in my direction. I lunged for the dog, grabbing its collar. Just as I regained my footing, the boy tumbled off his skateboard, sending it flying at my shin. I stepped out of the way, but not quick enough. The board rammed into my ankle, causing me to fall.

"Agh!" I reached for my ankle, still clutching the dog's leash in my hand. The boy snatched his board and ran in my direction.

"Are you alright?" He asked, his eyes full of concern. His eyes… They were a flawless sea green color with specks of blue and brown. I couldn't help but stare. Perhaps I stared a bit too long, because he scrunched his eyebrows.

"Oh," I said stupidly, mentally slapping myself for not looking in the mirror, or at least brushing my hair. "I'm fine. I'll be fine." I cringed trying to get up as he offered me his hand. I shook my head and pushed up against the wall.

"I'm so, so sorry," He looked down blushing.

"Really," I insisted. "It's fine. You should keep your dog under control though." I brushed off my jeans and noticed they were ripped at the knee. Sighing, I handed him back the leash.

"Thanks. This is Sandy," He ruffled the fur on her head. "She's my mom's. I was watching her for a couple of days. I'm headed there now, to my mom's." He shook out his hair and my heart skipped a beat. He could easily be the hottest guy I'd ever seen. "Sandy's never really like this. She's usually pretty chill. Sorry."

"It's fine, really," I tightened my ponytail. "You should get to your mom's." I started to walk away when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"I never caught your name," He flashed me an adorably crooked smile. "I'm Perseus, but everyone calls me Percy." He stuck out his hand for me to shake.

"Mine's Annabeth," I shook his hand. "Nice to meet you."

His smile widened as he grabbed his skateboard. "See ya around, Annabeth!" He called out, walking away. I winced as I walked on my right ankle. I'd have to get an ice pack.