Hey guys! My annuals got over. But this year is gunna be even more hectic than the others -_- So without further delay,let's get on with the story.

Percy

"Annabeth,she can't . No visitors,nothing. I promise you,she's okay." I said soothingly,trying to calm down my agitated girlfriend. I could literally hear the gear creaking in her head,deciding what to do next.

"When are we allowed?"

"In half an hour. And only a maximum of eight people." I added. She sighed.

"Fine. Just make sure she's safe."

"Ye ma'am." I said before cutting the call. I turned towards Apollo,who was leaning against the wall,arms crossed and looking tensed. The dude had a seeious expression on,his skin was pale and his eyes were bloodshot? Now I love my sister and all but,is she THAT much of a catch?

"Hey man. Penny's gunna be fine." I said,patting his shoulder. He simply nodded slowly,not looking at me. I frowned. Something was wrong with him,but I couldn't figure out what. Just then the doctor, or whatever his name was came outside,giving a bright smile. I could feel the death waves coming off of Apollo.

I considered asking the doc to run. Or else he would need a doctor.

"She'll be okay,but she'll have to stay put here until we give further instructions." He said professionally. Apollo gave him onw look and strode into the room. I gave the doctor an apologetic look.

"Sorry about that. He's just really tensed." I said. He smiled,his dimples showing.

"No worries. Holler if you need anything."

That sounded weird in a British accent,but I nodded and walked into the room. Penny and Apollo were talking softly,and when I walked in they stopped. Penny grinned painfully.

"Hello brother."

"You're stupid." I said,sitting down on a chair. "The others will be here soon."

"Cool."

I kept staring at her. This couldn't be just an accident,but why would she cut herself? I don't recall her doing anything like this for years. And besides,I haven't noticed anything wrong..but then why was Apollo looking extremely worried? I mean,obviously,if his girlfriend got hurt he would fret,but...

Was there something going on with Penny that I didn't know of? Geez,I'm spending way too much time with Annabeth. And I'm hungry.

"Guys,stop staring at me like that." She whined,huffing "I'm fine."

Just then Apollo's phone rang. He looked at it and cursed. "I gotta go guys,but I'll stop by later." He kissed Penny's forhead and patted my on the shoulder before leaving.

"Something's bothering him." Penny frowned. I sat in Apollo's place and shrugged.

"I noticed it too. Relax. The guy's crazy for you,but I have no clue why."

She swatted my arm "Zip it dumbhead. But no that's not it. He was so distant the other day too.."

Will

"Cereal,or oatmeal?" Artemis asked. I flopped my head on the table.

"I'm not hungry."

I could hear her put the cereal box down heftily. "William,you haven't eaten anything at all. You will eat and that's final."

I couldn't argue with her. True,I was hungry but that didn't phase me..I was tearing apart not just because of mom.

Mommy.

I clenched my teeth. Not here,not now. But as usual,my stupid heart wouldn't listen. So I simply started crying without making a sound. Only a loud sniffle from me got Artemis's attention.

"Oh Will..." she sighed,hugging me. I couldn't handle it. First my dad left us alone,obviously because of me. And now my mom is gone. And I never even got to say goodbye. Why would she leave? Is it because of me and my choices...?

"It's all my fault." I sobbed. Artemis squeezed me.

"No Will,it's not your fault. It's nobody's fault."

She didn't know. She doesn't know how I feel about dad. He had left after I was born. He didn't want me. I was a burden. And now I have to go back to him. I didn't want to. I couldn't. I was scared. And then me and my mom had the..talk...before she left...and now she's really gone.

She's gone.

"Will," she repeated,rubbing my back. I bit my lip hard. I was so tired of being different. An outcast. The unwanted one. The one that always needed to be taken care of. It was too hard.

"I-I need to show you something." I sniffed. She let go of me,and I took out the paper from my pocket. I had read it so many times that I had actually memorized it. Artemis took it from me and looked into my eyes,but I got up and ran up the stairs and into my room. And I collapsed on my bed,sobbing again.

I remembered it well.

...

I ran up the stairs and collapsed on my bed,hugging my pillow tight. I refused dinner from mom. I didn't want the others to see me,see my broken self. I heard a knock at my door.

"Come in." I called out half heartedly. Mom walked in,holding a plate of cookies and a tall glass of milk. She put them down on my nightstand and smiled at me.

"Not feeling well?" She asked. I hesitated,then buried my face into my pillow,shaking my head. She laughed softly and ran her fingers through my hair,making me sit up. I needed to tell her.

But what if she left,just like dad?

"Mom?" I asked softly "you'll always love me right?"

She frowned with concern and tilted her head,caressing my face "Of course I will honey. I always have and always will."

Are you sure mom? My eyes began to water and I turned away.

"Will? Honey?" She said,making me look at her. Her eyes were wide and showed a bit fear "what's wrong?"

"I-nothing mom." I muttered,looking away.

"Will,talk to me."

"I-" tears blurred my vision. She hugged me,her perfume filling my nostrils. She had that scent that always calmed me down. That's what I needed. I needed to calm down.

"What happened sweetheart?" She whispered. I pulled away,staring into her eyes.

"Mom...I'm gay."

...

I wiped the tears from my eyes,staring bluntly at the ceiling. She wasn't shocked. She wasn't mad. She wasn't..what I thought she would be. She simply gave me a small smile and kissed my forehead.

'And I still love you.'

Thinking back on it,I wondered if she had already knew. I mean,mom's know everything. She was the only one who knew. She had supported me. But now that she's gone...what am I gunna do?

The worst thing is,she had to leave the next day,right after our talk.

Piper

"Jason isn't picking up." I said,sighing. He was supposed to be our ride to the hospital. Leo shrugged.

"He's probably on his way. Where's Apollo?"

"He's already at the hospital with Percy." Annabeth replied,staring at her phone. Thalia was pacing back and forth,cross.

"When I see Penny,I swear,I will KILL her for trying to kill herself!"

"Thalia,we don't know what really happened." Nico said darkly. "It could've been an accident."

"Emphasise on 'could've'."

We didn't reply. Just then Jason walked in,holding his car keys. "Time for a road trip kids." He said wearily.

"Great,I'll drive." Leo said,but Nico stopped him.

"Relax Valdez. If you drive,we all might end up going to the hospital. In an ambulance."

.

"Penny!" Annabeth exclaimed,rushing forward. Percy pouted. "No hello kissies for me?"

"No. Later." She said shortly. Thalia stormed forward and stared at Penny's arm.

"Thalia-"

"No,I'm not talking to you. Are you stupid?!"

"Thalia-"

"Don't talk to me!"

Penny looked weary and ltired,yet she managed a smile "Guys. It was an accident. I was doing the dishes and boom. A slip up. I promise."

"You do the dishes?" Leo asked. I elbowed him. Penny smirked at Percy.

"Well,someone has to keep the house clean."

"Other than your amazing mum." Leo whooped. Was it just me,or did Percy and Penny exchange dark looks?

"Apollo ain't here?" Jason asked,clapping Percy on the shoulder.

"He had to leave. Got a phone call."

Leo whistled "Damn,a phone call got him away from Penny? That's something."

Everyone started getting comfortable,talking with Penny and it didn't even feel like we were in a hospital room. I locked eyes with Jason and he walked towards me.

"What do you think?" He asked me. I always loved the way his scar on his lip twitches whenever he was nervous. I shrugged.

"I don't know. Penny seems fine and says it's an accident. But-"

"-Penny's a great liar." He frowned "wait,that came out wrong."

I smirked "Oh please,she would take that as a compliment."

Apollo

"What's wrong?" I asked. Artemis looked up at me. She was holding a piece of paper. For a moment she glanced down at it,then she handed it over to me.

"It's Will's." She simply said. I looked down at the messy handwriting. It was mom's.

Will,

I'm so sorry honey. I really am. It was a wrong time to leave. I should've told you the truth about why I had left. It wasn't a business oportunity,it was a cancer test. I should have told you,especially after you telling me the truth. I wish I had told you and now that i can't, I'll never forgive myself.

But you must stay strong. Open up. It's not wrong to be different. Love comes in all forms,from anywhere and everywhere. And yes,even you deserve it. Open up to your friends. They will love and support you. There will be people who might push you away,treat you differently for having different tastes. But they don't know my Will.

I want you to stay strong sweetie. There are a million things I want to tell you,but I'm afraid I have to cut short. I know how you feel about your father. It was never your fault. He loved you dearly,but not as much as I do.

I love you baby.

"Did you take this without his permission?" I asked,feeling like I had entered Will's personal space. She shook her head.

"He gave it to me."

An idea was forming in my head,but I didn't really understand it. "But..I don't get it. What's this about opening up..?" She rubbed her forehead,giving me the,'You're impossible' look.

"Apollo,Will is gay."