Chapter 6
Author's Note: Here's the next chapter, just as promised :)
-Simple
Percy POV
I re-entered the Starbucks to a cast of glances from the people who had been enjoying their drinks peacefully before the altercation went down. I saw Rachel standing in line preparing to order a drink, acting as if she hadn't played a part in the situation at all. I ran my fingers through my thick brown hair and took a deep breath and approached her. This could get ugly quick if I wasn't cautious about what I said.
I reached her and whispered into her ear "What the hell was that for Rachel?"
She turned around and smiled like a child caught stealing a cookie from the cookie jar. "She was asking for it Percy. Besides, I thought we had agreed that you wouldn't be going on dates with losers like that anymore."
I was disgusted and annoyed that she just continued to make shit up that was as far from the truth as it got.
"For one Rachel, it wasn't a date. It was supposed to be just two…" I paused to think of what to refer to Annabeth as. "Acquaintances meeting to discuss some things. Nothing more, nothing less. Besides, I don't remember agreeing not to date anyone, whether they're a loser or not. You gotta get it through your thick skull Rachel that you and I currently aren't a thing and the more childish you act the less likely it is to happen."
Hurt flashed through her eyes and she frowned. "Okay Percy, I see what you're saying. So maybe if I wasn't always a bitch to Annabeth there'd be a chance for an us?" She asked me.
I cringed inwardly. This girl wasn't getting the hint that I'm not all that interested in her. I didn't know what else to say except "We'll see Rachel. I'm not promising anything yet. You have to prove that you're gonna be nicer to everyone, not just Annabeth. That includes Grover you know."
She began to pout as soon as I said Grover. "Why him though? He hates me."
"Well that might be because you act like a Drama Queen 24/7 Rachel. And because you need to get along with people I associate myself with if you want to be with me." I responded.
"Ugh," She said. "Fine Percy. But you better remember that I'm only doing this for you. Where's Annabeth? Let me start by apologizing to her."
I looked her in the eyes "She's gone Rachel. She left in a wreck, crying and everything, thanks to you."
She actually looked apologetic after hearing the news. Maybe she could change.
"Oh, well you tell her I'm sorry for the way I've been acting as of late. I want to change, for you." She smiled at me. An actual heart melting smile. This was Rachel as she should be.
Then again I was probably too easily forgiving. I doubt Annabeth would accept her apology so readily. After all, a person can't change in a matter of 5 minutes.
"Will you stay with me today Percy?" She asked me.
"I gotta roll Rachel, I'm sorry. Maybe sometime this week we can hang. You know I won't be busy with the suspension and all." I said shaking my head at the fact that I had lost control.
She sighed. "Alright Percy, I'll talk with you later, possibly tonight if that's cool with you?"
I nodded and said "Sure, I'm most definitely willing to talk with you later."
"Sweet." She smiled at me, pearly whites showing in all their glory.
Surprisingly, I pulled her into a tight hug and rested my chin on her head. She smiled up at me and then we broke apart and she let me go. I exited the coffee shop and pulled out of the parking lot after having successfully started up my truck.
I decided to try calling Annabeth. She let it ring twice before declining my call. Great, this day was gonna be great.
Annabeth POV
I received Percy's call on my way to my friend's house. Everything in my being was screaming for me to pick up the phone, to hear him out, to listen to what he had to say, but my brain had other ideas. I declined the call and let out a deep breath I didn't realize I had been holding. Ugh, shit just got more complicated by the minute.
I arrived at her house and knocked on the door. Then the strikingly beautiful Piper McLean answered the door.
Author's Note: Be honest, who actually thought Piper was going to be Annabeth's best friend? I thought they were the perfect match. Wisdom and social skills. The perfect mix. Dynamic duo of the year. Anyways, that's it for this chapter. I know it was short but I wanted it to be intentionally. I need to think of where to go from here so if you have any ideas leave them in the review section. As always thank you guys a ton. Yours truly
-Simple
