Sorry it took me a while to update. I was busy getting ready for this stupid wedding i have to go to. -_-

Anyways, read on!

Chapter 3 – Recovery

Percy's P.O.V.

My mum came to see me. She was worried at first but I reassured her I was okay. That was when she asked me about what happened. I explained everything to her, starting from when I was walking home from school with Annabeth and Luke and finishing with me waking up in hospital.

She understood but was still worried about me. She stayed with me but then it was time for her to go work. She didn't want to go, because she wanted to stay with me, but I told her to not miss work because of me and that I would be fine. She told me she would visit me every couple of days but will ring me every day.

The next day, I felt slightly better but was still sore. I heard a knock on the door.

"Come in," I said.

It was my doctor. "Percy, you have some visitors."

I just nodded glad that I could talk to someone.

At that moment, Nico, Thalia, Grover, Tyson, Clarisse and Annabeth all walked in.

I smiled, "Hi guys!"

I tried to sit up but was failing miserably.

Grover caught on and rushed towards me to help me up. "There you go buddy."

"Thanks G-man," I smiled.

"No problem, dude. We just came to see how you were doing. I hope you don't mind me saying, but you look terrible."

I laughed at that, "Oh no, I don't mind at all." I said sarcastically.

"Good 'cause it's true!" Clarisse said.

They all sat there on the couch awkwardly. Eventually, Annabeth asked, "Did they find out who the guy in the car was?"

Everyone went quiet and I answered, "Yeah. It was some drunk driver. The police came by after you went yesterday. They told me about him and asked if I wanted to send him to court."

"And you said…?" Nico asked.

I sighed and said, "No."

They all looked confused. Tyson spoke up, "Why not? He could've killed you! He deserves to go to prison!"

"Look, Tyson. I know what he did was wrong but I can't just do that to him. Besides, the police said that he will get a huge fine, so I think that's enough."

"But-"

"No Tyson," Annabeth interrupted, "It's Percy's decision and we should respect it."

"Fine," Tyson agreed grumpily.

I smiled at Annabeth and mouthed a thank you.

She smiled back.

Everything went awkward but Grover started off the conversation. We couldn't stop chatting for hours.

At one point, some idiot *cough* Grover, *cough* mentioned the empire state building which got Annabeth started on architecture. Personally, I didn't mind but everyone else did. I just watched her speak. I loved the way her grey eyes sparkled when she talked about architecture, and how she smiled every time she said a fact.

Now, I think it would be best if I explained mine and Annabeth's relationship. We've been friends for five years and I've liked her for about two years. I don't know if she feels the same way, but she probably doesn't. She dated Luke for a couple of months so I just let all of my chances with her go. That was until yesterday. When she told me what Luke did I felt angry but slightly happy. That sounds kind of harsh but I did. Its cause I knew that I still might have a chance with Annabeth. I was mostly angry though, because of the things Luke said to her. I always hated Luke, but calling Annabeth a whiny brat, and an ugly bitch? Annabeth is far from whiny; she is definitely not a brat! And an ugly bitch? She's the most beautiful girl in the world and if Luke doesn't see that, then he obviously needs glasses!

Anyways, back to what I was saying. I like Annabeth and would do anything for her, even take a car for her. I'm just scared to tell her though. If she doesn't feel the same way, that could make our friendship so awkward and I would rather be her best friend with secret feelings, then her knowing how I feel and being strangers to each other.

"…Percy what do you think? Percy?"

"Huh?" I asked confused.

Annabeth laughed and said, "Stupid seaweed brain." She checked her watch and said, "I think we should go now guys. Visiting hours are over in five minutes."

They all nodded and waved goodbye. "Bye guys!" I smiled.

Annabeth's P.O.V.

*The next day at school*

Thalia and I were walking to school. We were just chatting when we got up to the road where the accident happened. All of a sudden I went quiet. Thalia noticed and asked, "Are you okay Annabeth? You've gone all pale."

I sighed and answered, "Yeah, I'm fine Thals. It's just, this is where the accident happened and I still feel kind of guilty." I looked down.

"Look. It's not your fault. It's that stupid drunk drivers fault," she said. "And that idiot Luke," she added.

"I know but-"

"No buts," she interrupted, "Percy doesn't blame you at all, okay? So stop hurting yourself over this."

I said okay but still felt guilty.

We carried on walking until we reached the school.

"Hey, Thals, Annabeth! Over here!" Nico waved us over.

We walked over when Thalia said, "You don't have to call us over every day, Nico. It's a bit obvious we're gonna walk over here 'cause our lockers are here."

Nico rolled his eyes in return and I just laughed at their little arguments. Everyone knows they like each other apart from them. It's quite funny actually.

"Guys, I'm sure Grover and I would love to watch you flirt with each other, but we all have to go to class or we're gonna be late, so let's go!"

They both blushed at this and hurried over to class trying to walk as far away from each other as possible.

"They so like each other," Grover said in an obvious voice.

"Got that right."

*At lunch* (Still in Annabeth's P.O.V.)

Finally, lunch. I have to admit, class was weird without Percy, but I'm gonna have to get used to that for a while since he's in hospital, and that was my stupid fault.

I really have to stop thinking like that.

I walked into the cafeteria with my lunch and sat at the table that, Thalia, Grover, Nico, Clarisse, Tyson and I usually sit at, but I kept getting weird stares off other students. I wondered what that was about.

"Hey guys," I greeted.

They all just mumbled a reply whilst eating.

As I was about to take a bit out of my sandwich, Drew walked to our table, and guess who was on her arm? Luke. He moved on fast. Jerk, I thought.

"Hey, Anniebarf? Where's the little green eyed freak?"

I just rolled my eyes and took a bite out of my sandwich. I almost choked when she said what she said next.

"I heard you pushed him in front of that car. I thought you were meant to be his friend," she snickered.

"And where did you hear that?" I said standing up to face her.

"A little birdy told me," she laughed.

I couldn't control myself and the next thing I knew, I jumped at her.

Sort of a cliffy, lol :P please review cause i haven't got any yet so i dont really know if people like it. I will try to update sooner! byee! :)