Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians

A/N: Sorry for the wait.

Chapter 7

It was the same blonde curls, and the stormy grey eyes. It was Annabeth Chase. Percy had finally figured out who it was.

"So she's friends with Luke? No wonder she's so annoying." Percy muttered on the way home.

Percy kicked a rock in the process, and it was just his luck that he hit someone.

"The hell Jackson!" The mystery person yelled.

If a person knows me, the best thing to do is to run, Percy thought quickly. After looking back for one second, he quickly sprinted back to his apartment. When he entered his apartment he was met with the same reply.

"The hell Jackson!" Gabe said angrily. "What took you so long!"

It seemed so unlike Gabe to say that, Percy almost laughed. Almost. One look at Gabe's angry face was the only reason he didn't break into hysterics.

"Nothing," Percy mumbled, set the beer cans on the table and went to his room.

Fortunately Gabe decided not to follow him. Percy lay down on the bed and sighed. Annabeth wanted a scoop, Percy thought, but she isn't going to get it. She's just another person who wants to make me humiliated. But what should I do when she asks for another meeting?

That was the question that pondered in Percy's mind as he drifted off to sleep.

Annabeth went to sleep immediately after those thought. Why couldn't she go back to the past?

"Annabeth?" Her stepmom said angrily.

Annabeth closed her eyes, and let her body relax so it would seem that she was sleeping. It worked every time, so why not this time?

"Annabeth, I know you're awake. It's a mother's-" Her stepmom began.

"You're not my mother!" Annabeth shouted all hints of faking sleep gone.

"Then what am I?"

"A living organism."

Annabeth shoved the covers over her face, but not before stomping over to the door where her stepmother was located and slammed the door in her face. Of course she had a lock, so she locked the door quickly before her stepmom could open it again. She took some deep breaths before walking back to her bed and falling to sleep right after.

The next day Annabeth woke up early, so that she could text message Percy. She had his phone number, for an unknown reason she wouldn't say. She first typed the words to usually start a conversation.

Annabeth: U there?

Annabeth waited for five minutes before he replied. Even though Percy wasn't in the room, she knew that the next words were forced.

Percy: What do u want?

Annabeth: Meeting after school?

Percy: No.

Percy inwardly groaned when his phone rang. Smelly Gabe wasn't supposed to know he had one, but luckily the volume wasn't that loud. So he smirked when he typed the word no.

Annabeth, however, frowned at the word.

Annabeth: Why not?

Percy: U just want a scoop, I'm not giving it.

Annabeth: What?

Percy: I'm not stupid Chase. I know you want a scoop.

Annabeth gaped at the meaning of the sentence. Percy thought that she wanted a scoop? She was just curious!

Annabeth: I'm just curious! I'm not going to publish it in the school newspaper!

Percy: I know you're lying.

Percy knew that she wanted a newspaper article to write. Especially since he read the last article about a really boring person. He just knew she was desperate. Well she isn't going to get it, he thought as he clicked the quit button, and turned off his phone. He was considering going back to bed but groaned as he looked back at the time. She had wasted his precious sleeping time he had. And even though he hadn't gotten any severe injuries, he was still tired.

Annabeth: I'm not lying! I'm just-

Percy Jackson is offline

Annabeth: Wait, Percy!

Annabeth was fuming with anger. How dare he quit on me like that! She thought angrily. Only then did she realize that she sounded like a love struck idiot that had just broken up with the 'perfect' boyfriend. How dare he go offline! She thought again. I don't even know why I feel like someone's listening to the conversation in my head...

Annabeth sighed in annoyance. Maybe she was getting paranoid. But she knew the real reason.

"Annabeth!" Her dad knocked on the door. "Are you there? Open up!"

Annabeth didn't reply. Her dad was the same as her stepmom. He rattled the doorknob, and later her stepmom joined in.

"ANNABETH!" Her stepmom screamed.

Annabeth got ready for school but continued ignoring them. When she was finally finished, she opened the door, ignored the glares of her stepmom and stares of her dad, and walked right out the door. She didn't worry about eating breakfast since she wasn't hungry, and if she was, she could just reach into her backpack and eat some chocolate.

Annabeth began sprinting as she heard the yells of her stepmom and dad. They didn't follow her, but she knew she was in huge trouble when she would get home. But maybe if I stay at Thalia's place... She considered. Then I'll get into even more trouble. Oh who cares? I'll just tell Thalia at the end of the day. But on the other hand I'm meeting Percy at the end of the day.

Annabeth didn't realize she was already inside the building. All those thoughts whirled around her mind. But Percy said no, but when has that ever stopped me? Another thought to add.

"Annabeth!" Her music teacher greeted, but she thought that that was her stepmom so she turned to run.

Annabeth stopped running when she realized it was just her music teacher.

"Sorry," Annabeth apologized. "Just tired, that's all."

Annabeth walked back to the music room with all the students looking at her. She didn't blush. She never did. When she was about to sit down, she was surprised when she wasn't the only person late.

Percy sighed when he arrived in the school building. Music was first, and guess who he had that with? Annabeth Chase. He walked through the empty hallways and finally reached the music room. He opened the door and saw that she was just sitting down. So I'm not the only one late, he mused.

"Sorry," Percy apologized.

The teacher waved the apology away. "Nobody cares for music class. So everybody's late! First Annabeth, now you!"

Percy gaped at the teacher in shock. Then sat down in hurry in a random chair, seeing it was rude to stare.

"After school and you can't say no." A voice whispered next to him.

Percy nearly jumped in shock, and turned his head.

"You will be buddies with whoever is sitting next to you." The teacher said. "I know its late but you will be buddies. No complaining."

Percy groaned, while Annabeth smiled smugly mentally. Now she would finally have a chance to talk with him.

The class finished quickly, and so far Percy was surprised Annabeth didn't talk. But he took that as a sign that she gave up, so he took his time going to the next class. And the next. Until it was finally the end of school. He shut his eyes tightly and opened them, expecting to see her following him, but she wasn't anywhere in sight. Smiling a small smile, he finally turned away from the school building and headed home in peace, the only worry that swam through his mind was Smelly Gabe like always.

Annabeth was having a really crazy idea, and as long as she could remember, she wasn't even supposed to have any crazy or stupid ideas. She had even refused a sleepover at Silena Beauregard's which was a lot, since all her other friends were going. She knew it was stupid but she was doing it anyway. She was planning on following Percy home, and get the truth out of him.

A/N: It might not be my best but I had writer's block. Also, do you guys think this might be a bit boring? I was rereading it and thought it might be for you guys. Also for some replies for your reviews, you should be more specific. One of you said I'm disappointed' but I don't know why. And yes, when I update late, I'm actually worrying what you guys will think. It's pretty hard to write sometimes. On another note, do you guys want a happy or sad ending? Also I might not be able to update that soon, because I have a project. Thanks for all the support!