Hello everyone! Sorry I was out for a few days ... Got stuff to do... Soo.. now that I am back lets start the story .. with a slight rise in the temperature, shall we? Read on to find a heated chapter of Percabeth!
"Annabeth!"shrieked Hazel as she ran to catch up with her."Where were you?"
"I just had a little important stuff to do" replied Annabeth, fumbling with her books which, she feared, were going to fall down.
"Stuff that was related to him?" Hazel asked curiously, eyeing the disappearing figure of Percy.
"Hazel!" Annabeth looked up from her books, a look of complete disbelief on her face.
"Sorry.." apologized Hazel."I just meant hat.. Both of you were up there for so long. I just thought..." Her voice trailed off.
"No. Nothing happened." said Annabeth, heat creeping up to her cheeks. "He just wanted me to make a group of the class members so I was just taking down his number-"
"So, he gave you his number, did he?" Piper interrupted, while startling both the girls. Both of them turned behind to find Piper with an amused look on her face. Seeing their shocked faces, Piper gave a smile and continued. "hmm.. Is it just me or is this the beginning of something?"
Annabeth gave an exasperated sigh. "Why do you guys keep on and on about it? Honestly, there is nothing between us! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!" she said in an impatient and frustrated tone that both the girl got shocked. Oops, she thought, that was louder than I meant it to be. But I don't care this has to stop. She turned her head around making her ponytail swing behind her.
"Hey, it's okay. We were just kidding," said Piper.
Hazel nodded with an ashamed look on her face."Forgive us?"
Annabeth's anger disappeared just as quickly as it had come and a smile fluttered on her face. "Aww! You look so cute with that expression on your face! Of course I forgive you. Just don't do it again, okay?"
"Deal!" said Piper, her happy face coming back."Well, I'm leaving. Gotta catch the bus. Can't be late. Bye, you two"
Both of them waved to Piper and after talking for a few minutes, Hazel looked at her watch. She gave such a horrified expression that Annabeth couldn't help laughing. Hazel started explaining in a hurry, all the while bearing an apologetic look on her face."I... I have to leave now. Sorry for not staying with you but I honestly have to go. Bye!" And with that Hazel rushed off as if a street dog was after her.
Annabeth started laughing again. She had definitely got some weird friends. Her thoughts wandered to Reyna. where had she gotten to?She looked at her watch. 12:20. Still ten minutes to go and then she can start for er bus. She searched for a bench to sit on and spotted one under a banyan tree. She was approaching the tree, when she caught sight of a beautiful white flower growing on a tree. She was so stunned by its beauty that it was all she could do not to pluck it and take it home.
She was still gaping at the flower when she heard a loud "Get out of the way!" Coming back to her senses, she turned around to see Percy racing at full speed towards her, unfortunately only a meter away. Before she could react, he slammed into her causing them both to fall down.
Annabeth screamed as her elbow hit the ground hard and pain coursed through her hand. Beside her, Percy groaned, lying on his back. She sat up and growled,"What the hell, Percy?!" She couldn't say more as she was knocked out of her breath and her elbow was hurting like hell. She turned her head from Percy to her elbow and grimaced as she saw blood oozing out of the wound.
Percy had sat up by that time and noticing her wound, frantically started to explain,"Oh my Gods! I am so sorry! I didn't mean to fall over you.. I was racing with Leo and he tricked me .. and I just continued.. You were standing at a corner so I couldn't help... I'm sorry and -"
"Okay, okay. Fine. apologies accepted. You don't have to say sorry so many times. Nothing that serious." A small drop of blood feel to the ground.
Percy looked at her with a puckered brow."I'm not sure about that. Lets get you to the nurse."
"No, it's okay. Really. I'm fine. Just a minor injury."
"C'mon. We'll just bandage it."
"No. I'll miss my bus."
"We'll be quick about it. And I can drop you home if you do."
Annabeth sighed."You're not giving up, are you? Okay, but.. quick."
"Right." Percy's face broke into a grin. He got up and helped Annabeth to her feet, who winced as she stood up. She realized with a sinking heart that apart from a cut on her elbow she also had a sprained ankle.
"Ow!" she winced. Percy's smiling face changed into a worried one, when he saw her expression. Annabeth managed a weak smile,"It's nothing. Just a sprain in my ankle. I'll be alright in a while. I'm just worried how I'll catch my bus now."
"You won't."
A simple answer said in a low, almost frightening voice, was what replaced the worried look with a confused one, with the slightest hint of fear. She faked a confident and agitated voice, "Sorry?"
"You won't catch the bus. I'm gonna drop you home."
"Oh.. No. I'll be fine. You can drop me near the bust stop. After that I'll manage." She felt relieved inside, but a new kind of fear took it's place. Maybe, it isn't fear. She thought. Maybe it's- . Her thoughts were interrupted by Percy speaking again.
"No you won't. I'm leaving you home and that's final."
"But-"
"Annabeth!" A voice suddenly broke in. Reyna. "What are you doing here?" She said in a slightly confused and shocked voice. Reyna raised her eyebrows at the pair standing together holding hands.
Annabeth seemed to realize that too and snatched her hands from Percy's with a hot face, looking flustered. Percy's expression matched hers, while she was trying desperately to explain all the things at once. "I.. just collided with Percy and.. then.. we... we're.."
Percy recovered quickly."We were going to the nurse but presently realized that Annabeth had a sprained ankle other than a hurt elbow." Percy cut in smoothly. Annabeth flashed him a grateful look.
"Oh my Gods, Annabeth! Are you alright?" "Do I look like it?" muttered Annabeth under her breath as Reyna rushed towards her friend examining the cut. Percy couldn't help a smile at this sight.
A minute later, both of them were helping her towards the nurse's office, Percy holding her right hand and Reyna her left. Their progress was slow and Annabeth winced at every step, making Percy and Reyna stare after her in distress.
After a few steps, Percy broke the silence of the trio saying in the most convincing voice possible,"Annabeth, see, I know you'll find this awkward. But the nurse is like a two hundred steps away and I don't know whether you'll be able to make it there. No offence. Even if you do well... It'll take a lot of time..."
"What are you suggesting?" snapped Annabeth. She couldn't see where this was going. She had been staring at Reyna all the time and was surprised to see her like this. Reyna had been suppressing a smile. She definitely could see where this was going.
"Well, I just thought... Maybe.. If I could carry you till there.. you know.."
"What? Are you serious?" Annabeth said in disbelief. Percy was rubbing the back of his neck, embarrassed.
Reyna saved it. She said,"Annabeth, I am so sorry, but I've no choice but to agree with Percy on this. He's right."
"But-"
"No buts. Just do it. It'll be over soon."
Annabeth sighed. She couldn't believe this was happening. It was just not her day today. She took a deep breath and turned towards Percy."Okay.. But if you drop me .. I swear I won't leave you in a state to live."
Percy grinned."I'll take my chances."He wrapped his hands around Annabeth's shoulders and knees and lifted her effortlessly. Instinctively, Annabeth grabbed the back of Percy's neck.
Percy smiled and said,"Hold on tight, girl, You don't wanna fall."
Annabeth just glared."You had better not make me."
They stood there staring at each other long enough for Reyna to feel awkward. She coughed, bringing the pair back to Earth.
"Well, then. Off to the nurse!" said Percy, cheerfully.
Here was the Fourth Chapter... Please tell me your thoughts about the story in your comments/reviews... Thanks a lot! And be prepared 'coz a lot more is gonna happen!