The Orphanage for Abnormal Teens

by Ace282

Annabeth's parents got muderdered, she was sent to a orphanage for abnormal teens. She meets Percy, who has been here his whole life. He doesn't talk, nobody knows much about him, but stills respected him. Annabeth sneeks into his room, with two of her friends, she sees him crying and screaming at the sky. She is determined to uncover his secrets and help him...if he allows it.

10. Fire

Hey! Here is the next chapter! Hope you all like it!

i don't own PJO or HoO

Percy Pov

What was I thinking? Going off kissing her? What if she only kissed me back because she felt bad if she didn't kiss back? I don't even know why I did that, it just felt right...She is going to hate me so much now, I'll have to avoid her in school.

Third person

At school

"Hey Annabeth, what's eating at you?" Thalia asked as she slid into the seat next to Annabeth at lunch. Annabeth frowned, today she tried to confront Percy, but when ever she tries to talk to him he turns away. He was avoiding her. Annabeth sighed, "Promise not to tell anyone?" Annabeth said seriously, right now she need advice and a real friend that will listen to her problems. Thalia nodded, "I promise."

Annabeth dragged Thalia off to a corner of the cafeteria. "Don't freak out, ok?" Thalia nodded again. "Well yesterday, at midnight. Percy and I talk in the...library," Annabeth couldn't tell Thalia about the tree house, it was a special place for her and Percy alone," Like we do almost every night. Yesterday, Percy told me about his life-" Thalia's eyes widen,"I comforted him and told him his mother would be really proud of him, he doubted himself. I told him a lot of good things about him. And I don't know...something just clicked...and, and..."

"And?" Thalia asked eagerly

"He kissed me."

"Did you kiss back?" Thalia asked almost squealing

"Yes, but after we kissed he ran off and now he's been avoiding me ever since." Annabeth finished lamely. Thalia almost screamed in delight, "I can't believe it! Annabeth, you kissed him!" She said a little bit to loudly, "Thalia!" Annabeth scolded. But it was too late my whole table heard her. Everyone's head shot up to look at her. Annabeth blushed and sat down, she hated to be in center of attention.

"Who did you kiss, Annabeth?" Travis said smiling almost laughing. Annabeth looked down at her food, hopping no one would notice that her face was completely red.

"Leave her alone, Travis." Katie snapped," Annabeth, sweetie, who did you kiss?" She said in a softer tone. Thalia nudged me with her elbow with a encouraging look in her eyes. "Percy." Annabeth mumbled.

"What did she say?" Reyna asked in confusion.

"Percy." Annabeth said a little louder.

The whole table gasped, "Percy?" They repeated not believing what they heard. She nodded. "He kissed me and I kissed back." Annabeth said blushing. The girls smiled and the boys cheered for Percy. Selena squealed and lean closer to her boyfriend, "I told you all, I knew it!" She said to the table.

They all finished lunch in a happy mood. Annabeth momentarily forgort Percy was avoiding her. The bell rang, signaling linch was over, everyone hurried to their next class.

Percy Pov

My next class was Music, the only class I dreaded to go into. I normally loved Music, it was just this was the only class I had with Annabeth. Everyone started to fill up the stage room. I sat in the far corner, hopping that Annabeth would forget I was here.

No such luck.

She spotted me right away and made a bee line towards me. "Hey Percy." She said sitting next to me. My palms started get sweaty, I gulped, "Uh, h,hey" I stammered. "Percy-" Annabeth started to say, but only got cut off by the bell. I never thought I would say this, but thank gods we were starting class. Mrs. Clark walked onto the stage, "Hey class!" She said cheerfully. She was my favorite teacher in the school. "We will start with a little singing, I am going to randomly pick a person to sing a song of their choice." Mrs. Clark looked up at me. I gulped nervously, "Percy? Why don't you come up and sing?"

It wasn't a question or a suggestion, it was a sentence that left no room to argue. I reluctantly stood up and walked to the stage. She passed me a microphone and gave me a gentle push towards the stair leading up the middle of the stage," What song will you sing?" She ask. I thought a bit, then said," Feel again by One Republic" she nodded, pressing a few buttons. Then the background music of the song filled the room.

I opened my mouth and my poured all my love for Annabeth into my voice. I closed my eyes and imaged all the fun times I had with her and sang.

It's been a long time coming since I've seen your face

I've been everywhere and back trying to replace everything that I've had till my feet went numb

Praying like a fool that's been on the run

Heart still beating but it's not working

It's like a million dollar phone that you just can't ring

I reach out trying to love but I feel nothing

Yeah, my heart is numb

But with you

I feel again

Yeah with you

I can feel again

Yeah

Woo-hoo (x4)

I'm feeling better since you know me

I was a lonely soul but that's the old me

It's been a long time coming since I've seen your face

And I've never went back trying to replace everything that I broke till my feet went numb

Praying like a fool that just shot a gun

Heart still beating but it's not working

It's like a hundred thousand voices that just can't sing

I reach out trying to love but I feel nothing

Oh my heart is numb

But with you

I feel again

And with you

I can feel again

But with you

(I'm feeling better since you know me)

I feel again

(I was a lonely soul but that's the old me)

Yeah with you

(I'm feeling better since you know me)

I can feel again

(I was a lonely soul)

Woo-hooo

Woo-hooo (x4)

(I'm feeling better since you know me)

(I was a lonely soul, but that's the old me)

(I'm feeling better since you know me)

(I was a lonely soul, but that's the old me)

(I'm feeling better since you know me)

(I was a lonely soul, but that's the old me)

I'm feeling better since you know me

I was a lonely soul but that's the old me

A little wiser now but you show me

Yeah, I feel again

Feel again...

I ended the song, with my eyes still closed. I opened my eyes and the audience cheered. I bowed and walked off the stage and sat down next to Annabeth, less nervous.

Annabeth Pov

Percy's voice was amazing! I loved the song he chose, it really touched me. Percy sat down next to me, I gave him a small smile, which he returned. Mrs. Clark started her lesson. I looked at Percy who was staring straight ahead, "You were great." I said softly. He jumped, then smiled. After awhile he said,"Thanks."

"Who was the song for?" I asked not taking my eyes off him.

"What do you mean?" He asked staring into my eyes.

"The song was obviously for some one, I saw the way you closed your eyes and concentrated."

Percy didn't answer for awhile, "You. The song was for you." He whispered. My eyes widen, "To say thank you. And...And I love you...I love you Annabeth. Do you love me?" He ask. I was about to say yes, but then Mrs. Clark asked me to go the supply closet upstairs to get music books. I got up slowly, I could see the disappointment in Percy's eyes. I promised that when I get back, I would kiss him full on the lips.

Percy Pov

I was so close! So close to the answer! Ugh! Annabeth got up and walked to the door, closing it softly behind her.

Unknown Pov

That brat! I found him! I will make him pay for what he did. I got out my lighter and set school on fire. Hopefully the stupid brat will die. Good bye Percy Jackson.

Percy Pov

Annabeth still wasn't back, I felt like I have been waiting for half an hour when I really think its been only three minutes. Suddenly I smelled something awful, apparently I wasn't the only one. But the smell was familiar, the smell I knew all to well.

Smoke.