Hello again! here for another chapter! let's go!I DO NOT OWN PERCY JACKSON!

Chapter Four: We'll Be In Touch

RAINS POV

I read and reread the text, none of it makes any sense. This has to be a scammer or someone trying to prank me. It has to be a joke, right? I started feeling queasy. I hate not knowing what was going on. I forced myself to calm down, I can not have a panic attack right now. I need to stay focused.

I looked at the clock on the wall by the door, it read 9:03. What do I do? They said they were coming for me... do I go after them? See what they want? I made up my mind and raised my hand. My pulse quickened. I was really doing this. looked up from his book and raised both of his eyebrows in surprise. I never raise my hand in class, ever.

"Yes, ? Do you need something?" I swallowed and nodded, trying to zone out all of the stares from around the room. Even my classmates have never heard me speak. I would be lying if I said I've never heard the whispers of people in the hallway gossiping about how they think I'm mute and mentally troubled.

"May I use the bathroom?" My voice was quiet and steady, which surprised me because I felt like I was going to throw up. nodded slowly. "Yes, you may. Bring your stuff with you, the bell will ring soon!" I nodded and stood up from my seat, grabbing my things and walking to the door. I could feel the stares of the whole classroom as I opened the door to leave. This better is worth it.

I made my way to B hall, where the text said they would be. I hesitated in front of the bathroom, should I go in? What if its someone trying to kidnap me or something... I shook my head. No one would want to kidnap me, right? If they did, would anyone try to find me? I shook my head bitterly, Jeramy would pay my kidnapper to keep me, instead of a ransom. I shook my head once more. I was being ridiculous. No one is going to abduct me.

I opened the door to the bathroom, holding my breath. Then I let it out. It didn't look any different. It looked just like a bathroom... No one was in the room, it was empty, but I still checked all the stalls before letting myself relax a bit. Hmm... did they go looking for me and miss me in the hallway? I shivered and looked around the room one more time. I just couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched...

Time Skip*

The final bell rang and I gathered my belongings and walked to my locker, dreading going home. I was a couple feet away from my locker when someone stepped in front of me, blocking my path. It was Austin Buyers and he looked nervous. Really nervous. I looked up at him, he was a good head and a half taller than me. I realized how close we were and I took a step back. His face turned a bright cherry color and he rubbed the back of his neck as he spoke.

"H-hey, Rain... Um, are you free for tonight's dance?" I bit my lip, what do I do? I've never had a one on one conversation like this with anyone, except Jeramy of course. But we don't really talk, he yells and orders, while I flinch and obey.

"Rain? You there?" Austin waved a hand in the front of my face. I realize that I have been staring at the ground for a full minute debating on what to say. I look up, startled. He was looking at me expectantly. I frowned. I'm going to have to say no. If Jeremy finds out that I'm hanging around and having fun with people, he going to make sure I suffer. Not to mention that he'll use my new friends as leverage to hurt me.

I look at Austin and shook my head, mumbling "I'm sorry..." before pushing past him to my locker. I didn't look back, but if I did, without a doubt there would be a hurt look on his face. I quickly opened my locker to see a small note drift down from the small air vent. I bent down to pick it up, who could this be from? I don't think anyone knew where my locker was... I opened it fast, to find 13 words in giant block letters.

GET HOME QUICKLY, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS, CALL THIS NUMBER. WE'LL BE IN TOUCH.

(460 285 3749)

I didn't recognize the number... and who would want me to get home quickly? I bit my lip and grabbed my backpack out of my locker. I felt a little queasy. I didn't know if it was because of what was waiting for me at Jeremy's, or because of these strange messages, I keep getting...

I exited the school, walking fast. If I didn't get home before 4 o'clock, the punishment would be multiplied by two. Good thing school was only four blocks away. I walked briskly, keeping my head down. I kept replaying the events of today over and over again. I ran a hand through my hair and winced when I hit a knot.

When I got to my apartment building, I hesitated at the front door, key in hand. I felt miserable. Every single day was the same thing since we came to California. Wake up. Go to school. Keep head down. Get home. Jeramy has his fun. Then lay in bed, curled up in pain until the next day. An endless cycle. Never ending. I unlock the door to the building, entering the door locked behind me. There was no turning back.

FIN