I really do not know what to say. I really want to write an apology letter to all of you for my lack of attention to my story and my absence. I mean I am probably sure you guys would forgive me if I was about two weeks gone. But I think its nearing almost two months. Actually it is exactly two months since I updated. I have no excuses to what I did and I want to express how sorry I am but I have no words. I am sorry. It's just been really tiring from school and yes, freshman is the easiest year and I know that. But it is hard taking all advanced classes and being in marching band and tutoring people at the library. Yea it's hard. But still with that I should have written a AN for you guys instead of making you guys wait.

I just want to tell you guys HAPPY VETERANS DAY. I am really glad that none of you have given up on this story. I will try to update as much as possible but as you can see, my schedule is pretty busy. But I will try my best. I would like to give a shoutout to one of my friends KaylsDaughterofHades because she has been an amazing friend and always supporting me. I LOVE YOU!

I also would like to thank I'mADemigodConsultingDetective. I am very sorry for not being able to talk to you for a while. It's just been really busy for me. I hope this chapter makes it all up!

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This might not be the proudest chapter and it might be shorter than most but I hope you

Ok here is the chapter!~~~ HAPPY READING MY LITTLE LOVELY NERDS!

Chapter 17

Annabeth POV

Percy. I blushed at the name. My face was hot despite the bitter cold air. I was walking to school alone. Well not exactly alone. With Percy always on my mind, it is kind of hard to consider yourself as alone. It just is that way.

To even imagine that I had a chance on a relationship was impossible. But then Percy came into my life. And everything changed. A good change. A change that was necessary.

I arrived at the front of school and started walking in. Again I was thinking about Percy. (Yes I know it isn't normal. But when was love normal?)

"Did you hear that Percy is dating Annabeth?" a girl whispered to her friend. I froze on my tracks. Did the word get around that fast? I mean, I wasn't going to hide the fact that we were dating. But it was shocking that it already went around. It's not like I told anyone yet nor did Percy. I think.

"Really? Why her?"

"Ugh does that mean Percy is taken?"

"What?! To her? HOW?!"

I was prepared for all of this. The moment I confessed that I liked him, I knew I had to put up with all of the criticisms thrown at me. To be honest, if I was a boy, I would go for a cute and pretty girl that had an amazing talent like singing or cooking. Not a quiet girl who likes studying. That's boring. I don't know what made Percy choose me. But he chose me at the end. So I really do not care. If he chose me, there must have been a reason why. He likes me for who I am. And that is a good enough reason.

"What does he see in that quiet girl?"

"Did she seduce him somehow?"

Ugh. Shut up already. I don't care if you don't think we look good together. We are together and that is final. I don't need to listen to all this crap. It's just like a fly swarming around and bothering me.

I went for the door to the library until I heard some girl's voice. "Who cares if Percy is dating that girl. It might just be for a while. Just let him play around with her for a while. They won't last long. He will get bored of her soon enough. It only right if it ends up that way."

I gritted my teeth. I walk into the library only to find myself being stared at by every single female possible. Ugh. I cleared my way through the usual corner I sit in and found three books to keep myself busy for a while.

But the last statement bit me hard. It stung a bit. I know Percy isn't going to be like that. He told me he liked me so that was that. I should trust him. Ugh. Sometimes I need to take control of all my feelings. And be swindled by outside forces. I'm so dumb sometimes. The bell rings but my first period is my free period so I stayed in the library all by myself reading.

As I kept reading my book, all I could hear in the library was how horrible I fit with Percy. It was getting to annoying to the point that I just went outside to get some fresh air. Sure it was cold but it was better than rotting inside from all those words. I sat down on a ledge and just closed my eyes to think.

All of a sudden I felt a hug from behind. I automatically blushed.

"Hey. Why weren't you answering any of my calls?" a husky voice that belonged to Percy whispered.

"Huh? You called?" I quickly take my phone from my pocket and I check. My phone records pop up and I had 5 missing calls from Percy. Shit.

"Oh. I'm sorry. I—" I started.

"No. It's ok." Percy snuggled his head into my neck and said, "Let's stay like this for a while." He brought me in close and I could feel his soft breathing. My heart was pounding against my chest and my face was redder than it could ever be.

"So Per—"

"Annabeth. I like you. So stop worrying and just stay still for a while." Percy said.

And that's what we did for the whole entire period. Boring but sweet.

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"LUKE SNAP OUT OF IT! WHAT'S WITH YOU TODAY! You almost gave that woman a dollar bill in change when it was 5 dollars in change!" I yelled.

"Huh? Oh sorry. It's nothing. No need to worry about it. Sorry for worrying you. Trust me. I'm fine. Haha." Luke replied. But I could tell it was a lie but I didn't want to press his buttons.

The door chimed signaling a customer. All of a sudden Luke falls off his stool and bangs his head next to the counter.

"Oh my god Luke. Are you ok?" I yelled. Luke was rubbing his head as he got up and was blushing. A very pretty girl with long chocolate brown hair with a deep purple fringe came in through the door. Her rich chocolate brown orbs grew wide at the sight of commotion. Her eyes were peculiar. It held so much compassion but felt like it could all shatter. She was beautiful. Her features were all very defined and she came in with a simple black hoodie and dark jeans. She kind of reminded me of me. It was as if I was looking through a mirror.

I look back at Luke but he turned his back towards the customer. What the hell is wrong with him today?! I went around him to see his face. But what surprised me was that his face was all red and panicked. He grabbed onto me and said, "Could you wait for a second? I will be back in a second." Then he dashed to the back room.

The beautiful girl came to the counter with a questioning look. With a soft but firm voice of hers, she said, "Um. I have a question to ask. But who was the guy that just fell? He looks very familiar and was wondering if I knew him or not."

Does she know him? Right as I was going to speak, Luke comes out all renewed. His hair was combed and he cleaned himself up.

With a little cocky smile he said, "Hey Kayla. Whatcha doing here?" What the hell. They know each other? I looked at Luke like he was crazy. Literally a second ago, he was all panicked and desperate but now he had a little cocky aura around him and everything was so relaxed.

The girl's cheeks turned a little pink but she replied with a simple, "Hey Luke."

His smile widened. "So come here for a little book shopping?"

"Yea. I was just going to ask her questions for any book recommendations." Smiling at me with a soft look.

"Oh. Well as an amazing friend, I remembered on the series you told me you really wanted and save the last copy before they ran out." Kayla's eyes shined with beauty and astonishment.

I just looked back and forth between the two. What is going on here? Why is Luke acting weird today. And who is this girl?

I looked at Luke show her the way to find the series he hid. Does Luke like this girl? I followed behind the two. I learned that Kayla and Luke went to NYU together and were in most of the same classes. Kayla turned out to be an amazing girl. She was funny and sincere. I was in the middle of talking with her until stupid Luke told me to make some hot chocolate for the two of them. He looked like he was annoyed. Is he jealous that I'm talking to her? Stupid boy.

I finished making the hot chocolate but once I went back to them I see Luke covering her against a bookshelf with several books scattered on the floor. What the hell.

Kayla sees that I'm here and literally pushes Luke off of her. A little too hard. Luke fell down and I couldn't help but burst into laughter. Haha. Kayla laughs along. And Luke gets up and picks me up and sets me on the counter and tells me not to move.

I respect what he told me to do so I just stood there laughing and helping other customers. As soon as Kayla left, Luke sits right next to me on his stool and sighs looking off to space.

"Yo. Luke. If you like her than just say so instead of looking out into nothing." I said teasing him.

"Shut up." Luke blushes. "I like her but we are just friends. That's all. I guess I'm friend zoned."

I give Luke a pat on the back and says, "Well good luck with that."

"Wow, when you were sad about being with Percy I was here telling you that you can do it and all I get is a…" he clears his throat and makes a voice that imitates mine, "WELL GOOD LUCK WITH THAT."

"WHAT?! You can't blame me for not being an expert at that subject." I say defensively.

"ANNIE. YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AN EXPERT AT EVERYTHING!" Luke just laughs. I ignore his teasing about me and Percy until I finished cleaning up. We exchange our goodbyes. And I leave first.

As I walk towards my home I get pulled into a hug. I scream but only realize it was Percy. "Percy! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU! Do you not understand the concept of a greeting? Do I need to say all the different ways to say hi in different languages for you to understand?"

Percy just laughs it off and we walk to my house together. We were laughing and talking like we did when we were best friends until I reached my home. Before I stepped onto the driveway, Percy held my hand to stop me.

He was blushing and was stuttering but finally I could make out what he was saying. "I wwwon't lllleave you. Dddont worry. Oook?"

I look at him and was wondering where all that was coming from. "You better keep that promise."

I go onto my tip toes and give him a kiss. I feel his fingers wrap around my hands and brings me closer to him. Every kiss with him makes me melt. I hate him for it. But I wouldn't have anyone else make me melt for them but him.

Percy POV

She was kissing me and of course I kissed her back. I won't leave her. I will promise that. I will not. It just won't happen. But the message was bothering me.

Flashback: Earlier today

"Percy you got a message from Malcolm today." Rachel says gravely.

I speak through the ear device and tell her to send it to me over email.

Dear Mr. Percy Jackson.

I will have the money placed into your account by the end of today with an amount of $20,000. The task I have given you has been cleared. Thank you for your help. You have finished your work for me. Now as a last request I would wish if you left Annabeth Chase alone. Thank you.

~~~ Malcolm

Flashback over

I will never leave you Annabeth. I promise you. And if I do leave you one day. I will always come back for you. Always.

How was it? OK? I'm seriously sorry if this chapter wasn't as great as my older ones were but I am writing more. I hope you liked the update...

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