Wow! 20 reviews? Might not seem much but it's pretty good for me.

Also, thank you LibbySlaysTheUniverse for your feedback. And yes… what happened in the last chapter was dramatic, but I titled the story under romance and drama, duh. Also Percy does stand up for himself in this chapter… don't worry!

Also, I'm going to start a Caleo story too…

Just trying to multitask here ;)

Also, I'm so sorry for the delay of this chapter! Exams are going on lately….

CHAPTER 7

ANNABETH'S P.O.V.

I honestly had no words of what happened the other day. Sure, it was scary but I felt a strange sense of gratitude towards Percy…he had in fact saved my life. But the feeling of his hands creeping up my waist made me flush. And I shouldn't have let myself think of him like that… stupid me. Fresh snow carpeted the ground. Icicles hung on the branches of trees, the dark brown shooting against the snow. It was beautiful, but it wasn't enough to freshen my mood.

It was an average journey to school, the landscape sweeping away and me staring out of the window, mentally slapping myself whenever I thought of Percy.

Gods… what have I done by allowing Percy into my life?

I said nothing as I walked with Drew, silently shedding tears at the thought of poor Silena having to be wrapped up in bandages, stuck in an uncomfortable position. I ignored Percy completely when Drew dragged me to flirt with him.

She snapped at me when I didn't cooperate. I ignored her and instead headed to class without so much of a glance towards Drew. I could hear her complaining about how ignorant I was, but I was too bitter with embarrassment to yell back at her.

Thankfully, Percy wasn't here but Luke was absent…again.

I glanced at a scrawny boy with a beefy attitude joking with Calypso, a pretty girl with large almond eyes and light brown hair highlighted with a bit of red. She had a quite unfortunate name however. I was pretty sure the boy's name was Leo.

I continued staring at them; their loud conversation that had consisted of mainly insults had turned into a quiet speech with a lot of flirting.

I was fascinated with their immediate change. I knew Leo was a very mischievous teenager, who had lead most of the major pranks and was constantly flirting with girls.

But as I watched him, instead of the smooth lines he had delivered to girls with pretty faces arousing from his mouth, his words were broken and his cheeks were pink against his tanned skin, which looked quite odd on the rebel.

It made my heart melt… I had to post this on facebook

I slipped out my phone and secretly clicked a photo of the two. I was about to post this when I decided against it. They deserved to have a relationship in peace… without gossip. (As if Leo would ever get a girlfriend with a body so scrawny.)
To my surprise, Calypso leaned in and kissed Leo on the cheek, making both of them blush.

I was really sweet, and I thought that maybe all relationships didn't crash in the first few weeks.

The teacher suddenly stormed in, leaving everyone scrambling to their seats.

And as the lecture started, nothing could stop me from posting on Facebook. I greedily typed in the words and posted an update, deciding against a picture.

'Leo and Calypso? That scrawny person could never get that girl!'

I felt no regret posting it, in this large school; couples were rare, despite the number. There were only 3 couples, me and Luke, Silena and Beckendorf and Rachel and Octavian.

Well, make that two… Ocatavian died in yesterday's incident. I was glad that Rachel was suffering, considering what she had done to me. Anyway, if Leo even managed to capture Calypso's heart, it would cause a lot of commotion, being one of the three couples in the entire school. After I had neatly printed a few notes, (obviously not my own.) the bell suddenly rung. Before rushing to P.E., there was a crackle and then a booming voice filling the room.

"All students report to the auditorium, I repeat, all of the students report to the auditorium." Many students groaned but nevertheless, everyone sulked towards the large auditorium.

The auditorium was vast. It had red carpet and movie style seats that even reclined. Up in the front of the room, there was a large stage.

The principal stood in the middle of the stage, as still as a statue, her face revealing no emotion.

Drew had seemed to have forgiven me for our little spat earlier before and even snickered at my joke about the principal. I smoothened my skirt and rolled my eyes as the principal started a long, drawling speech about yesterday's incident.

I spotted Rachel sniffle and Percy put an arm around her, hugging her slightly.

I forced my eyes to dart away from the two of them and stared at my nails which were in need of a manicure.

About an hour later, all of the students departed, the atmosphere glum and depressed.

Our next period was free, so we headed to the FPR, or the free period room, a horrible name.

I was alone. Drew didn't have a free period, so I was stuck with myself. I was looking down as I walked, so I didn't notice Percy walk up to me, clearly distracted.

We collided, sending his books flying. I glared at him, not bothering to help him with his books. He stood up slowly, having an equally menacing glare at me. But his eyes were weary instead, like he didn't like seeing me.

"Get away from me you idiot." He growled, suddenly aggressive.

I was surprised with his action and ignored the pounding of my heart when I realized I was close enough to see the furious gleams of gold in his sea-green eyes.

I swallowed once, all of my anger draining away, only to be replaced with fear. He grabbed my hand and pulled close, so that his lips were near my ear.

"You don't know what's awaiting you, so its better you stay out of my way." He whispered, his tone still angry.

I yanked my hand away from him, considering the option of slapping him.

"What's wrong with you? I mean, you're too weak to stand up for yourself… that's not my fault!" "Watch me stand up against him… I've learned…" He muttered.

And he left me, mystery clouding between us, making me feel bewildered.

"Yeah! I'll catch up with you later Drew." I called out to Drew as we exited the school.

My eyes scanned the corridor, hoping to find Percy, which was stupid because I didn't even like him.

I ran outside and suddenly found him, standing far away with two hooded figures. I figured they were talking about something private so I walked cautiously behind them.

I crouched behind the bushes and sneaked close enough so that I could hear them

"I'm not going to do it." Percy murmured. The big and burly figure grunted

"What?"

It was obviously Beckendorf… but what was he doing here?

The smaller, more familiar figure leaned towards Percy and spoke,

"Ah… but you know the consequences..."

I nearly choked.

It was Luke

Percy's steely glance took in the both figures.

"I don't care… what can you do? All I have to do is tell Annabeth and…."

Luke grabbed Percy by the collar and yelled,

"Don't you dare tell Annabeth! Or..or I'll do something worse!."

Percy rolled his eyes "What has she done to you anyway?"

"SHE RUINED MY LIFE!" he screamed. Percy turned pale and responded in a shaky voice,

"I'm still not doing it."

Without warning, Percy tackled Luke, punched him a few times for a good measure and ran away, Beckendorf chasing him, and Luke behind him, holding his bruised face.

I collapsed to the ground.

Secrets were pouring out… Luke had forgiven me… but he still wanted revenge…

I really hoped my secret didn't spill.

I stood, my knees threatening to buckle under me. Oh no… no.. if the whole school found out then what would happen? And what was Luke asking Percy to do… and what was his consequence?

Most importantly, were certain targeted people in danger?

Yep… that's it for now…I'm also going to start the Caleo story too… (Whenever I get time) Also I hope that you're happy that Percy stood up for himself this time.

Once again, thank you so much for all of those amazing reviews!

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