The boy who grew up

14

Because Percy's back was so messed he had to wear ointment covered bandages. The nurses said that his back would feel better in 2 weeks. The bandages were like gauze and felt uncomfortable, on top of that he couldn't remember anyone but Zoe. Though he still had problems remembering their dates and fun times it was getting better slowly. His mom was devastated and had to tell him everything about their life...including his father. When he learned of his father he was so angry, and flashes of images of his mom and him in poverty, in pain, in betrayal, in debt. He saw flashes of them slowly working their way out of poverty and getting their house now. He then saw his mom teaching him how to fight.

"You are so awesome! Your the coolest mom ever!" he enthused once he saw the memory and his mom smiled and hugged her son. His memories returning, she thought with happy tears.

"Percy, go pick up Zoe." his mom jolted him from reminiscing. He had been studying routes to school and to Zoe's house. He walked to his bike and adjusted his jacket. He drove to Zoe's house and couldn't help but feel depressed about his lack of memory, would they ever fully return? He parked his bike and uncomfortably tried to rearrange his bandages. He knocked on the door and a woman with auburn hair opened it. She had a stern face and gave him a curt nod.

"Hello Percy, I assume you have come to pick up my daughter." Percy raised an eyebrow

"Nice to meet you miss..." he trailed off not sure of her name. Hurry up Zoe! He prayed inwardly and as if hearing him she appeared and he grabbed her hand and dragged her to his bike. They drove to school and Percy was instantly crowded by a group of people.

"Are you okay?"

"Your so brave!"

"Dude your awesome!" Percy didn't like hearing the loud voices of people he's forgotten about. He along with Zoe quickly walked away and entered the school.

"It'll be okay, I'll be there." she whispered and squeezed his hand, he flashed her a small smile and was instantly absorbed in memories.

-MEMORY-

"ATTENTION STUDENTS, THE TROJAN HIGH SCHOOL HAS BURNT DOWN, NEXT YEAR THEY WILL ATTEND SCHOOL WITH US, HAVE A GREAT SUMMER." being absorbed in memories was like watching your past self in 3rd person, it was odd yet very cool. It was like watching a movie about his life. Percy watched himself pale for some reason and turn to Zoe.

"I'll be there." she mouthed and he watched himself kiss her lips, leaving them both blushing.

-END OF MEMORY-

Percy gasped and clutched his head in pain at the rush of the memory. Zoe looked at him worriedly,

"Percy, are you okay?" she asked in concern and gently held his face in her hands. A single tear fell from his eye and he smiled at her.

"I remember, you said you'd be there for me when the Trojans came here. Like your here for me now." Zoe was surprised that he had gained back that memory so fast, and was pleased. She was glad that he rememberd her, poor Piper was heartbroken when Jason didn't know her name. She gave him a soft kiss on the lips that left him grinning like an idiot.

"I'm going to my locker okay? I'll show you to our first period." he nodded and leaned against the wall awkwardly.

"Percy!" he turned around to see a blonde haired, grey eyed girl running towards him. He waved at her but instead of running past him as expected she crushed him into a hug.

"I heard about the crash, are you okay?" concern laced in her voice as she held onto him. He felt like he could die with awkwardness as he slowly stepped out of the embrace.