Annabeth POV:

It was a beautiful day. Not to hot and not to cold. Perfect.

I decided to grab some lunch so I went to the diner that I came to the first night I had arrived.

I stepped in and was overwhelmed with the smells of delicious food.

"Hi! Table for one?" the hostess asked.

"Yea" I smiled.

"Right this way" she spoke as she grabbed a menu and led me to the bar area.

"Your server will be right with you" she smiled as she left me.

I quickly scanned the menu and decided on the Olympus burger.

A few seconds later the same server from last time came and stood in front of me.

"Hi. It's nice to see you Annabeth! Where's Percy?" she asked.

"Uh, do I know you?" I asked curiously as I set down my menu.

"Oh sorry! I'm Thalia. Percy's cousin" she smiled.

"Cousin?" I asked.

I guess she kinda looked like him. She had that raven black hair that Percy had. But their eyes were completely different. Hers were blue while his were green.

"Yup" she spoke.

"Our fathers are brothers" she continued.

"Interesting" I smiled.

Hmmm, I guess you learn something new every day.

"Anyways, where's Percy?" she asked.

"Oh… Home…" I whispered hanging my head down.

"What happened?" she asked concerned.

"Nothing... We… we just into a fight" I answered.

"Oh…. May I ask what it was about?" she asked.

"Uh… Maybe later…. I'm kinda still thinking about it. Sorry Thalia" I said offering a small smile.

"No worries" she spoke

"If I know Percy, he's a handful" she smiled.

"Yah" I laughed lightly.

"So, what can I get for you?" she asked.

"Uh… I'll have the Olympus burger please." I smiled.

"Okay, and did you want a Heineken? I remember you seemed fond of those" she said as she scribbled down on her note pad.

Alcohol.

I better not.

"Uh, no thank you. Water's fine" I said as I handed her my menu.

"Okay" she said grabbing my menu and walking off to place in my order.

As I waited for my food I gazed out of the window.

In the window I saw my reflection.

What I saw was an average looking girl who seemed to be completely normal. But boy how looks can be deceiving.

My life is so messed up I thought as I shook my head.

I began to replay the event that went on earlier.

Why had Percy acted the way he did? Did he really hate alcohol that much? Maybe he hates the taste of it… Or maybe there's more to the story.

My food came within a few minutes and I chowed down.

As I finished I paid for my food and left a generous tip. Thalia was a great waitress.

As I walked out I saw her hanging out outside smoking a cigarette.

I guess she had a break or something.

"Hey" I smiled as I walked over to her.

"Can I get one?" I asked.

"Sure" she replied as she handed me a cigarette and lit it for me.

We both stared out into the busy intersection.

"So have you seen Percy lately?" I asked as I inhaled the smoke.

"Actually yes" she replied letting out a breath of smoke.

"He actually came here a few days ago to grab some lunch" she added.

Hmmm, a few days ago...

Oh yea, he brought home some fettuccini on Tuesday.

"Oh yea, he brought home fettuccini" I said.

"Yup… So… You guys live together?" she asked as she finished her cigarette.

"Well kinda… He's roommates with my brother. And my brother is avoiding me like the plague. So I guess for now we are living together" I replied.

She laughed.

"You know Annabeth, Percy really is fond of you" she said as she folded her arms across her chest tilting her head back against the wall.

"Fond of me?" I asked as I exhaled another puff of smoke.

"Yup. Boys got it bad" she smiled.

"Really?" I asked.

He couldn't have been that fond of me. I mean look at me. I'm a mess.

"He truly is. The day he came in he wouldn't stop talking about you. He may have not told me exactly that he fancied you but I know him. He likes you" she winked.

"Hmmm… I never knew" I whispered as I threw my cigarette down and stomped it out.

Maybe I should ask her about Percy's problem with alcohol.

"Hey can I ask you something?" I asked as I adjusted my purse strap.

"Shoot" she replied.

"Is there any specific reason why Percy gets all riled up when alcohol is mentioned or consumed?"

Thalia's expression fell.

She almost looked sad at my question.

"Uh… Well… Yea…" she replied.

"He… He doesn't have a good past with alcohol" she continued.

"I probably shouldn't tell you" she added.

"Please… I have to know… Today we had a fight because I wanted to drink alcohol to forget about my stupid decisions… Please" I begged.

She looked at me and let out a sigh.

"Alcohol is a killer Annabeth… Percy's sister died because of alcohol." She spoke.

"Oh god…" I gasped as I threw my hand over my mouth.

"That's horrible" I whispered.

"It is… And you know what the worst part is?" she spoke.

I shook my head.

"He can't remember any of it" she replied sadly.

"Wha- What do you mean?" I asked.

"The alcohol and the accident caused him to forget. He doesn't remember what his sister looks like. He can't remember a single event that they spent together Annabeth" she spoke.

"Oh my gods…" I gasped.

"No wonder… no wonder he was so upset… I kept on saying that I wanted to forget…" I spoke softly.

"Annabeth… He'd give anything to remember" she said sadly.

"Oh god…" I said as I hung my head down.

All of a sudden there was a beeping noise.

I glanced up and saw Thalia look at her phone.

"Listen, I'm sorry but my breaks over… But please… Whatever happened between you and my cousin… You have to fix it… You can't let alcohol break you guys apart. You may not know it… But I know that you both like each other. Maybe even on the verge of loving each other" she spoke.

I shook my head.

"He could never love me… I'm a walking disaster" I said.

"Annabeth. I know that's not true. Nobody's perfect. And believe me... I should know… But please… Don't let this fight break you guys apart. Please go talk to him…" she said.

I offered a small smile and spoke, "I will"

"Good… I'll see you around Annabeth" Thalia said as she waved to me.

"Yup" I said as I turned around and headed home.

There was so much I needed to say to him.

A/N: Hey guys! I hope you liked this chapter! I hope you guys understand a little more of why Percy hates alcohol. He had a shitty past. But will he tell annabeth about the accident? Will he open up? Will their love blossom? Is their even love at all? Find out very soon! Sorry this one is a little short, but i'll try and make the next one a little longer! Anyways i appreciate all of the reviews and please feel free to leave more! Thanks!

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