Jercy in High School

Chapter 12

(TW: brief mention of self-harm)

Annabeth's POV:

The last time I was this worried was 6 years ago, when Percy finally told me the truth about his step-dad. I never forgot the hours we spent sobbing and just holding each other. This seemed worse, if that's even possible. After Percy stormed out of the cafeteria causing quite the commotion, the room had gone completely silent. Everyone seemed at loss for words. Seeing Percy without a smile on his face, looking so angry, had most-likely scared some of the freshmen. I'd seen Percy like this once, and even I, at the moment, was terrified of my best friend. The way his green eyes darken to a piercing emerald, or how his shoulders tense. As if at any moment he could simply murder you with a glare. This seemed different though, something not a lot of people in the room would pick up, not just anger was evident in his face but an underlying feeling of sadness, betrayal even. Piper and I had shared a look. As much as we cared about our friend we knew he needed time to cool down.
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I feel as though Percy is on another planet, still in the same solar system, but unreachable at times. As the week wore on Percy become more distant. It scared me. I hoped he hadn't done it again. Friday was soon among us and I decided I was done waiting for Percy to talk to me. As soon as the lunch bell rang I hurried to catch up with Percy who was already halfway down the hall. "Percy!!" I yelled hoping to catch to his attention. He turned slightly and then started a light jog. Is he serious right now!? I kicked it up a knotch and since Percy isn't exactly the fastest runner I quickly caught up to him. I grabbed his arm, and he turned, his eyes catching on mine. My heart shattered, his eyes so dull and empty, he looked broken standing there tears running down his cheeks. I hesitated and then pulled him into a hug. "Oh Percy..." I whispered, "please stop ignoring me." I pulled back and looked him in the eye. "Come on, we need to talk."
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Situated in an empty classroom, I let out a low breath. How do I even start? I can't exactly plan something like this. "Perce, please, I know it's hard but I need you to tell me what's going on with you. Piper and I have been worried sick." I paused, "we want to help you Percy, however we can but you've been ignoring our texts, our calls, you don't even talk to us anymore. If something is going on we need to know. You're our friend and we're always going to be here for you Perce." I sniffled a bit. "I don't understand what's wrong, I'm not going to pretend like I know how hard it is because I probably don't, but I know how difficult it can be to open up. You don't have to tell me everything today, but please don't shut me out." Percy finally met my eyes and before I could say anything he was embracing me again. His arms wrapped tightly around my torso. "I'm sorry Annabeth, so so sorry." He sobbed into my shoulder. "There's no need to be sorry Perce, we're okay now." I smiled into his shoulder slightly. "Annabeth, I did it again..." He choked on a sob, and I was trying my best to hold back the tears. I could only manage a quite "oh." As his body shuddered next to mine. I needed to come up with a plan. Quickly, Percy needs me.
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I'm still working out all the details, Percy didn't tell me everything, but things are starting to fall into place. As of now I'm going to talk with Thalia and Reyna, hopefully they know what's going on with Jason.

Short chapter but it's fineeeee

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