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Chapter 5

Diana Greeber POV

After I checked my already perfect hair as I got ready for P.E., I realised that it was the only class I had with Percy Jackson all day. So I have to make it count.

I took a deep breath as I walked into the gym.

Luckily, Annabeth Chase isn't in our P.E. session. She's in the Friday session. With Jacky Taylor.

Anyway, I had my gym shorts hiked up high, and my blonde hair up in a high ponytail. I had my make-up on, especially my lipstick (in case Percy decided to come to his senses). I was ready to do some major flirting!

As I walk in, every male head turns to look at me. Every male head except Percy's. Damn it. Why can't he just look at me and see what he's missing out on? One slow, long, proper look and he would realise that I am far better for him – for anyone – than Annabeth Chase.

Well. If he won't realise it on his own, I'll have to make him realise it.

Percy Jackson POV

I looked at my timetable as Biology finished. I was still getting used to my new timetable and my new school.

Okay. Biology, then P.E. Great. P.E is my one class with the local bitch – Diana Greeber. Fun...

As soon as I finished tying my trainers, I walked into the gym. I had changed pretty quickly, so only a couple of the guys in my class were in the gym. I spotted one sitting on the bench who reminded me of Grover.

He had short, brown, curly hair, and didn't look too sporty. Since I figured it would be a couple of minutes until everyone else was ready, I decided to go over and chat to him.

"Hey, my name's Percy." I said, holding my hand out for him to shake. At first he looked sort of surprised that someone was talking to him, but he managed to overcome his shock, and shook my hand.

"Oh, hi. My name's Barney." He said. There was a short pause, so I decided to start a conversation.

"So, Barney," I started. "What do you like to do?"

It turns out that Barney is very much like Grover. He is in the schools Green Fingers club, and tries to be as eco-friendly as he can. And his favourite animal is a goat.

As we were talking, I suddenly heard a collective gasp coming from the boys. I sighed. That means that Diana and her group have entered the gym. Yay...

I purposely didn't look over, and found myself wishing that Annabeth was in this class so that I wouldn't be the only person not looking at Diana. Even Barney had stopped midsentence to stare at her.

I had to wave my hand in front of his face, and even then it took him a couple of seconds to refocus on me.

"Dude, what is wrong with you? That is Diana Greeber – hottest girl in school. Just look at her!" Barney said, pointing at Diana. "Oh my gosh!" he whisper shouted."She's coming over here! Act natural!" I sighed. Why does everybody seem to love Diana? All she does is wear too much make up and is obviously trying too hard. Why would you like someone like that?

"Hey Percy," she purred, then she seemed to notice Barney."Hey nerdy boy who I have never met" I raised my eyebrows. Why is she so nice to me, but so horrible to Barney? What is she trying to achieve?

"So, Percy," she said, pressing herself right up against me. I noticed she was pouting slightly, and was far too close for comfort. "Are you still going to the Summer Dance with that ugly nerd Annabeth?"

"What?" I asked, taking a step back. "She's not ugly, and she's not a nerd. She's beautiful, and she's just clever. Cleverer than you." I turned round and walked over to the other side of the gym. After about ten seconds, I heard Barney coming after me. I sighed. Another speech about how I was stupid for saying something like that to Diana probably. I was wrong.

"Hey, well done dude. I thought that Diana liked me. But I realised that I was wrong when I saw how she flirted with you. Thanks for opening my eyes."

"Don't mention it."

Looks like I have made a new friend.