Okay, everyone, again I'm SOOO sorry for such a long wait. I had to restart my computer to get Windows 7, and then I had to buy Microsoft word 2010. Don't even mention all of the files I had to move and transfer! Anyway, without further ado, READ ON!

I woke up in my bunk in Cabin 3. Something warm and lemon scented was snuggled against me, and I knew what it was. It was Annabeth, and she looked so adorable. She was doing that thing again, inhaling in two short breaths, then exhaling in one big puff. Agh, that drove me crazy! I began to lay my head down again….

And I bolted up. How could I have forgotten? Camp rules! Annabeth can't sleep in my cabin! Suddenly, I heard a snicker. I turned to see Andrew staring at me, mouthing, What is she doing here? Sometimes, my dad can be such a jerk.

I shook Annabeth. "Annabeth? Wake up!"

"I don't wanna go to school…" she muttered.

I rolled my eyes. "It's summer, remember? And my dad teleported us to my cabin, which by the way, you can't sleep in!"

Now it was her turn to bolt up.

"Oh gods! I need to get out of here before someone finds out!" she shrieked.

Andrew grinned. "Too late."

"Oh, hey Andrew. Would you mind helping me? Please?" Annabeth pleaded.

Well, let's just say Andrew's way of sneaking her out involved teleporting her to the lake. Somehow, he'd figured out how to water travel someone else. I didn't know how to do that! On the bright side, I could water travel myself better than he can.

Anyway, Andrew and I got up to go to breakfast. As we walked, I noticed that Andrew wasn't paying attention to where he was walking. I looked in the direction he was staring at and smiled.

It was Claudine. She was looking pretty good, helping plant flowers at the Demeter cabin.

I snapped my fingers in front of Andrew's face. "Hello? Earth to Andrew? We're going to breakfast, remember?"

He jumped in surprise, and his face turned scarlet. "Er, sorry Percy…I was…um…"

I laughed and we continued on to breakfast.

Thirty minutes later, I felt a hand grab my shoulders. I turned to see a beautiful sight: a messy haired, dry clothed, Annabeth.

"Seaweed Brain! Why did your brother have to teleport me-"

"Water travel!" I corrected her, savoring the moment; I rarely ever get to correct her.

"Whatever! Why, in the name of Hades, Andrew have to teleport me into the flipping lake?" she hissed into my ear. I had no response to that, and got ready for a boot to the head. (long story.)

Just then, Andrew came to my rescue. "Um, Annabeth? I'm sorry I water traveled you into the lake…I really meant to take you to your bunk in the Athena cabin. I guess I just need more practice."

Annabeth calmed down immediately. That is kind of unfair, seeing as if I did that, she'd be all over me for it. "Oh. Then that's alright."

Andrew suddenly stood up. "Um, Annabeth? Can I talk to you about something?

Annabeth looked surprised, but said, "Alright."

As they walked off, I began to brainstorm about ways I could ask Annabeth to the camp welcome back dance. I could just do the regular thing and go up to her and ask. I could also do something very romantic, like take her out to the beach at night and ask. Then I thought, man, this is only a camp dance. You're not asking her to marry you….yet.

So, I decided to do the regular thing.

Later, after sword practice, I went up to Annabeth. "Hey, Annabeth, I want to ask you something."

"Oh really?" Annabeth said, eyebrow raised. "What is it?"

"Will you go to the dance with me?" I blurted. Gosh, she's my girlfriend, and I still find it awkward to ask Annabeth to a dance.

Annabeth sighed, and then replied, "I am already going with someone."

I was mortified. "Um, who?"

"Andrew."

I suddenly began to get lightheaded, and began to say, "So is that's what-"

I stopped when I saw her trying not to laugh. "Wait a minute! He didn't ask you! You were just kidding!

Annabeth fell to the ground with laughter. "The look on your was..was..was priceless!"

Well, it wasn't really that funny to me. I actually thought for a second that Andrew did ask her to the dance. "So…see you at hearth at 5?"

"Sure thing, Seaweed Brain," she beamed. "Just don't forget."

When I got back to my cabin, I saw Andrew lying on his bed, hands under his head, just staring at the ceiling. I just went to my bunk and sat down, because this was normal behavior for him. He usually does this when he's bored, or when he's upset. I didn't really pay attention to him until he let out a sigh. One full of regret and despair.

Okay. Something was wrong. "Andrew, what's wrong man? You're not being your usual peppy self."

Andrew jumped up. "Oh. Percy…I didn't see you there."

Wow. He must be really upset if he didn't notice me come in. I went over, sat down on his bunk, and asked him what was wrong again. Andrew let out that depressing sigh again.

"Well…I asked Claudine to the dance, like you told me to."

"Oh gods," I whispered. "Did she…reject you?"

A tear dropped down to his lap. "Yeah. She's going with another guy she knows. His name is Christopher Landings."

"From Hermes cabin?"

"Yeah."

"Well," I said, "That isn't that bad. At least you can just-"

"Percy," He croaked. "She likes him."

Oh gods. This was all my fault. I told him to do this, and now my poor brother is heartbroken. What have I done?

Suddenly I heard a knock on the door. "Percy? I need to talk to Andrew right now." It was Annabeth. I went over to open the door, and I said, "Not now, Andrew is-"

"Percy, I know what happened." Annabeth said. "If you want him to feel any better, just let me talk to him. I have a plan."

Alright. There we go. I finally updated, and I hope you enjoyed the chapter! Will Andrew ever get his chance at love? Does Claudine like Andrew at all? What exactly is Annabeth's plan? Find out on the next chapter!

Cheers,

SayWHAT96

P.S. Again, I am sorry for the long wait!