A Life Of Love | Percabeth AU ✔

Chapter 29⚫Plan Percabeth⚫

Percy's POV:

"I'm breaking up with you." The moment I said those words, I regretted it.

Tears flowed out of Annabeth's eyes and she shook her head "What did I do wrong, Percy?" She whispered. "D-Did I talk to Brad too much, or- or d-did I take things too fast, please Percy, tell me." She sobbed.

I gulped and blinked back tears. I wanted to stop, to rush forward and kiss her, but this was best for both of us. I had abandoned her, she had went through gods know what, because of me. There were still threats out there, and they won't hesitate to do anything bad. I loved her, and that's why I wanted to protect her, even though I knew dam well that she could protect herself. 

"You did nothing wrong Annabeth, it's just I- I found someone else. And I love her so much." I lied. But nothing could could heal the hurt in Annabeth's eyes. Lies, my mind hissed 

"B- But Percy I thought your flaw was Loyalty?" She squirmed uneasily. 

I put on a fake smile. "I got over it, Annabeth. I'm happy now." More Lies.

Her face became cold and indifferent "Well then, in that case, I better go see my parents. At least they're worried about me."

Then she turned on her heel and left the house, slamming the door behind her.

I leaned my forehead on the door, hearing Annabeth's ragged breathing and sobbing against the doorframe.

And then she left.

I'm horrible, aren't I 

I slammed the shot glass back down on the bar table and slid a fifty-dollar bill across to the bartender. I turned in my seat, facing the dance floor, running a finger through my hair and wiping the sweat off my forehead. My eyes skimmed over the room, girls mingling, boys mingling, people dancing, people making out, and...Thalia. Her eyes searched the room for me and I waved her over. 

She came over and plopped down on the bar stool next to me. "So, Kelp Head. I heard you broke up with Annabeth. Why did you call me here? I'll give you 5 minutes to explain. Either I listen. Or I break your bones."

I gulped and started talking. "I still love Annabeth. But I'm afraid for her. I know fucking well she can protect herself but I don't want this to happen again. It's too dangerous. Too many risks. But...the way Annabeth looked, I'm doubting my decision." 

Thalia stared at me for a second. "That's bullshit." She laughed. Then she leaned forward. "Tell me Perseus. When you swore in class, ran out of set of a movie to go to go to Cal's birthday, stayed out all night at a hospital, consoling a cancer patient even though you were supposed to be filming, did you think about the risks?" I shook my head "No, Thalia. That affected me. This is about her. I care about her."

"Then you should know that she loves you Percy. And she loves you so much, that she can't live without you, as gross as it sounds. You broke her heart, and you should fix it." She grabbed a random mojito and downed it. Then she patted my back, and walked out of the bar, giving a guy who started coming towards her the middle finger.

I sighed and rested my head on the bar counter, my fingers toying with my wig. I had seen the way both Luke and Brad looked at Annabeth. They deserved her. Not me. I was a douche, I risked her life, and then I broke her heart. And you should be the one to fix it, Thalia's voice ringed in my head. I imagined Brad consoling Annabeth, kissing her, hugging her, I imagined Annabeth in that tattered and dirt streaked outfit, crying into Luke's shoulder, because of me. 

I sat a bit straighter as an idea clicked in my head. It was dangerous. Very dangerous.

But dangerous is the way I play.

Annabeth's Pov:

I sat on my bed, sulking. Then a text popped up on my screen. I picked it up and saw that it was from...Luke?

Luke:

Annabeth, I have something to tell you.

Me:

Yeah, sure, what's up?

Luke:

*typing* *typing* *typing* *pause* *typing*

Oh shit, I got to go now Annabeth, but I uh, I guess, I'll tell you tomorrow, at school?

Me:

Oh. Uh, alright I guess?

Luke:

Thanks Annie! Love you!

___________

I slightly smiled as I closed my phone and leaned back in my bed, thinking about the nice, sunny memories with Luke, when I had a huge crush on him, but he was more interested in a girl from Brook High, Amy.

Somehow, my thoughts shifted to Brad, how he listened to me rant on about architecture for hours, and hours, only fitting in commentary from time to time, and even in those brief moments I showed him my blueprints, the awe on his face as he went over every single detail. With his neatly combed and set brown hair, his blue eyes that sparkled every time we talked about architecture, he was easily the perfect golden boy. He cared about me. Not Percy.

At Percy's name, my heart throbbed. More tears formed in my eyes. I sniffled and took another bite of my pizza, also taking a sip of my Merlot wine. The alcohol in this was strong, and I felt more tears come to my eyes from the fire burning in my throat. "Why did you leave me Percy." I sobbed, the stench of the wine taking over my nose. 

I turned on Netflix, and started watching Fuller House to cheer myself up. 

After 2 hours, Dad came in the room, looking nervous and anxious. I switched off the tv and frowned at him. "Hi Dad! What's wrong?" He sat down beside me and squirmed uneasily.

"Annabeth," His voice was a little shaky "You'll be staying with Athena for the rest of the year."

A/N Please leave feedback and suggestions in the comments! By the way, I got a suggestion that since the characters in this fic are like, 18/19 years old, it isn't realistic for them to not swear, so I'll try swearing from now on I guess?

Next update is on 17th OCT.

Unclerickdabest, out.