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Annabeth
Last night only told me that Luke and I can no longer fit the "perfect couple" mold any longer.
After architecture, I waited for Luke to finish fencing. Since the party, I have ignored his text messages, blocked his calls, and avoided him in the hallway. I told Katie what happened and that I didn't want to see him. I could count on her to tell him to go away every time he tried to approach me. He's tried sending Travis to apologize, but Katie managed to... distract him. I'm in no mood to forgive.
Now, I stood outside the fencing arena, bracing myself for what I'm about to do. Some will call it a mistake. Okay, almost everyone will call it a mistake, but, at the moment, I don't care. The bell rang, signaling four o' clock. A group of guys emerged from the doors and I could make out Luke talking and joking around with the others.
"Luke," I called to him and at the sound of his name, he spun around to face me. He quickly began walking towards me.
"Annabeth, I'm-"
"Don't bother," I said, cutting him off. "Just walk with me."
He sucked in a deep breath and he slowly began to walk. We walked in silence which was what I wanted. I need to think a bit more and I like to do that by asking myself questions. Was it right to do this? Why was I doing it? Was it because of Percy? Possibly. Despite his gang leader status, he's proved to be a better guy than Luke. He knows when to joke around and when to be serious. He's patient compared to Luke's eagerness to take it further. Plus, who's Mia? She can't just be "some girl". No, he probably cheated on me. Luke and I aren't the perfect couple we were and I can't pretend that we are anymore.
"Luke, this won't work anymore," I said, breaking the silence and refusing to look at him. I didn't want to look into those sad, hurt, and confused eyes.
"Annabeth, I'm so sorry about last night. I'll make it up to you somehow just tell me what you want and I'll give it to you," he pleaded.
"What I want is patience and I don't think you can give me that," I told him, quietly and patiently. "Ever since this summer, all you've wanted to do was fool around and have sex. It's like you don't even care if someone saw us, as if it didn't mean anything to you. I'm sick and tired of it. I don't even know if you really love me anymore."
"Well, you don't show it either. You're busy with Percy," he tried to argue, but I just rolled my eyes.
"Luke, you're an idiot. Of course I'm spending time with Percy. I don't want to fail this project. Besides, you seem comfy and cozy with Silena," I pointed out. "Yeah, I;ve seen you checking her out, staring at her ass. I heard she broke up with Michael. What are you going to do once we're done? Or should I say who? Certainly, you're not going to mope around like a broken-hearted lovesick puppy."
"Don't do this. Please don't end it between us," he begged, trying to hold my hand. I shoved away his outstretched hand.
"No. It's over, Luke," I finalized, trying my best not to allow my voice to quiver. I can't afford for him to see weakness in me. I saw his eyes harden like ice and he gave me a cool smile.
"I had sex with Mia. Just thought you should know," he admitted. Stupid fucking cheater. In an instant, my hand slapped his cheek, leaving behind a satisfying red mark.
"Mi milás poté gia ména kai páli (Never talk to me again)," I spat at him, quickly walking away.
I felt a tear burn hot against my skin like melting wax and I angrily wiped it away, swallowing a sob back down my throat. I wasn't going to cry for someone who doesn't deserve my tears. I was going to make that bastard pay.
Percy
For the second time in the first two months of the school year, I got pulled outta class. I had no clue why 'cause I've been trying to avoid causing trouble as much as possible. Someone in the gang must've screwed up and put the blame on me.
Two burly security guards were dragging me to the gym (apparently, no matter how lazy Mr. D looked, he seriously posted security guards throughout the school) and one of them picked up a regular-looking basketball.
"This look familiar to you, Jackson?" one of them asked. I've never picked up a basketball since middle school.
"Nope," I sighed, getting impatient and my ADHD definitely wasn't helpin'. What did this have to do with me already? "And 'sides, what's wrong with it?"
Guard #1 turned the ball and I gulped nervously. It was an exact replica of the Half-Blood sign. A lightning bolt in the middle with two tridents pointing at its side and two bones crossing over the bolt like how a skull with crossbones would look like 'cept without the skull. The symbol was mostly everywhere. Our bandannas, a few of our meeting places, on our territory. It defines us who we are and what we represent: Greek Half-Bloods.
"Someone mentioned seeing you in the gym," Guard #2 informed me.
"Who?" I demanded. That psémata kátharma (lying bastard) is gonna pay.
"Doesn't matter," #1 said, dropping the ball with a loud thud. "People have told you're the leader of the gang. It must have been you."
The doors of the gym opened behind me and I saw Mr. Brunner wheeling through. His eyes bore through mine sadly, as if he were silently saying "I expected more from you."
"Mr. Brunner, what are you doing here?" #2 asked, surprised as much as I was.
"Well, I heard Percy was in trouble and I wanted to make sure the charges are correct," Mr. Brunner answered calmly.
"Sir, he vandalized school property," #1 explained, picking up the ball and showing the symbol.
"Alright, what's all the big fuss about? I've got an important meeting going on and I can't afford to lose precious time of it with nonsense," I heard Mr. D ask impatiently. Someone started the day without hisr cup of coffee.
"It looks like Percy vandalized school property," Mr. Brunner explained while Guard #1 showed the ball again. Mr. D's face turned to a bright red and you could see purple veins bulging from the side of his neck.
"Perseus Jackson, not only are you getting suspended, but you're getting arrested!" he yelled.
"Mr. Brunner, you've had detention with me. You know I wouldn't do that," I tried to persuade him, but he looked at me with concerned brown eyes.
"Although I believe you are a good person at heart, I can't be so sure," he said sadly. "Have you checked his locker yet?"
"No, not yet."
They led my down the hall to my locker and tried to open it. I could hear Mr. D muttering furiously to himself, "I still think we should arrest him." Everybody hates the gang leader.
"Good luck. All you'll find are books," I said, leanin' back carelessly but inside, I was scared shitless. All these years, I've been surfing through the dangerous waves without heading straight into the deep stuff. And now, I'm getting in trouble for something I didn't do.
With a satisfied smirk, Guard #1 pulled out a can of black spray paint with its cover missing. The Fates are really screwing with me.
"I swear on the Styx that's not mine," I tried to convince them. Mr. Brunner sighed wearily.
"I wish I could believe you, Percy, but the evidence clearly states that this was your doing."
"I swear it's not me!"
"Evidence clearly shows that it was. You have no one to blame but yourself for getting involved in a gang."
Guard #2 placed handcuffs on me and led me outside the school. Once I was led inside a car, I started panicking. When I find the fucking traitor, he's gonna pay. If my mom finds out I'm in jail, I'm bein' sent to Hades.
At the police station,the guards thew me in a cell with one other guy with sandy blond hair and grey eyes.
"So, what did you do to get here?" he asked lazily.
"None of your fuckin' business," I responded, pacing 'round the room, trying to think of who can bail me out. Juniper? Nah, Grover asked her out and their date's tonight. That leaves Grover out too. Connor? Doesn't have the money or the time since he spends both to gamble for money. Rachel? She'd let me rot in Tartarus if given the choice. My mom? Again, I'd be sent to Hades and be forced to get outta the gang which I just can't do. Annabeth? Her parents weren't gonna let her bail out a gang member.
"Whatever," the guy said, shrugging. "Hey, aren't you the leader of the Half-Bloods?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"Thought so. I've seen you around school. Name's Malcolm."
"Aren't you that junior that hangs with Annabeth? What're you doing here?"
"Smashed my neighbor's window. Crazy old lady let one of her cats loose and I'm horribly allergic to cats. I lost control, I guess. What 'bout you?"
"None of your business what happened. All you gotta know was that I got framed. How are you gettin' out?"
"Mom's a lawyer. She's used to bailing me out."
Huh. Annabeth hung out with undercover criminals. Who knew? Wonder if Little Miss Perfect ever screwed up in her life. Well, bein' my partner was a start. Then again, sometimes, she seemed more comfortable 'round me than other Uppers. And it was the same with me. I like bein' with her. Even if we came from different places, we were still so alike. We both hated being in the spotlight even if we played the part well. It didn't really matter that we fought a lot. It's fine messin' with her. But she's too perfect for me. Besides, she wouldn't ruin her reputation for someone like me, gang leader or not. If only life didn't keep gettin' in the way, maybe she'd let herself fall for me and maybe I could catch her.
"Percy Jackson, go make your phone call," the guard on duty said, opening the prison door.
Making up my mind, I picked up the phone and pressed the buttons. After the first two rings, he picked up.
"Hey, Ares? I need your help."
Me: So what's gonna happen once Percy's outta jail?
DaughterOfPoseidonxD: idk you tell me
Me: Wait...didn't you read the book?
DaughterOfPoseidonxD: OH YEA! Percy's-
Me: *covers her mouth* shhhh not in front of the readers!
DaughterOfPoseidonxD: Meh fine. What are the poll results?
Me: Glad you asked! Its Friends or Love: 9 Heroes of Olympus: 5 Rules of Attraction: 5
DaughterOfPoseidonxD: Aw, I want Heroes of Olympus 'cause it's about us. Oh well, you can write about how much we hate that girl's boyfriend xD
Me: Yea I want Heroes of Olympus too. But dont worry readers I WILL write all these stories..well not sure about Heroes of Olympus when The Son of Neptune comes out. We'll see. DOnt forget to review, favorite, vote, breathe, eat, sleep, hate Twilight and love Percy Jackson! (no offense to those who like Twilight I just strongly hate it) :)