Me: I am SO SORRY for not updating in a while... I feel so bad and thanks so much for sticking with me! I'm sorry that this chapter is so short, but I just had to update for you guys! I hope you like it!

Percy's Point of View

I wanted her back. I really did. More than anything. She was my no. 1 priority in my life. I needed her.

But I SERIOUSLY didn't trust that Ryan guy. He was just soo... odd. His smile, his eyes, it just didn't seem genuine. There was definitely more to him than people thought.

I didn't trust him enough to be close to Annabeth. He didn't deserve her. I mean, who knows? He could be a... a... a... a murderer! Or a.. a kidnapper!

Okay, maybe I was exaggerating a bit when I mentioned the murdering thing... But know that I wasn't kidding when I said that I didn't trust him.

I reported all my suspicions to Thalia and Nico, who were still in their vacation at LA, through an Iris Message.

Thalia just laughed hysterically, and Nico just stared blankly ahead.

Wow. That's just so helpful. Most helpful reaction ever. Thanks a lot guys.

I glared at them, earning more blank stares from Nico, and a little tear from Thalia from laughing too much.

"If u guys are just going to keep doing this, I'm ending the Iris Message now! I can't believe that u care so little about ANNABETH!" I yelled at them.
Thalia immediately stopped laughing, and her eyes got wide.

"Wait, did u just scream? Man, you haven't screamed in forever, locked in that cabin of yours. And before you ask, I have my sources of finding out what's happening at camp."

I sighed. "Yes, I did just scream. Can you help me out a bit here, and not just annoy me beyond belief? You too, Death boy."

He snapped out of his trance.

"Huh? Oh, don't call me that." He muttered.

"Guys, can u just help me out here? I think that Annabeth is falling for Ryan and I don't think he's up to any good." I summarized, just in case they weren't listening to the details my little speech in the beginning of our IM.

"Wait, who's Ryan?" Was their response.

Yeah, they definitely weren't listening. "Okay, so basically she goes to this new school now called 'Half Blood High'. There is another guy that all the girls seem to fawn over, and apparently this guy is named Ryan, and he has the hots for Annabeth. He doesn't seem like he has good intentions for her" I mumbled out the last part. Then I filled them in in everything that they did with each other so far.

Nico just cocked his head to the side, and asked "What's wrong with him? He seems pretty harmless to me."

I raised an eyebrow at that. Then Thalia sighed and called out "Yup, sounds super evil to me. I'll be right there. See ya!" And she ended the IM.

I couldn't tell if she was serious or being sarcastic, yet I knew that I wouldn't be alone in this.