Savior (A Percy Jackson FanFiction) ✔️

Janitor's Closet

Percy's POV

"Hey, where's the-"

The kid walked off, his headphones blaring music so loud I could clearly hear every word. "Okay then," I muttered to myself.

This place was so big. And everyone here seemed wrapped in their own little lives. I walked around, trying to find someone else to ask. Well, other than the gaggle of girls that were practically burning holes into the side of my head. Nope. I turned around, and immediately bumped into someone and sent her sprawling to the floor.

"Sorr-" I stopped, surprised, when I realized it was none other than Annabeth, who was now brushing the dirt off her pants. "I'm really sorry," I said, picking up her books and handing them to her, wondering what to say. My brain had stopped functioning properly at her presence.

"Um.. oh yeah, I wanted to ask, where's the pool?" I questioned, feeling nervous by the second. Why am I feeling like this?

She hesitated for a moment, almost as though she didn't want to be seen with me. Just when I was about to say that it was fine, and I'd find it myself, she responded. "Um, follow m-"

She stopped, staring at something behind us. Her eyes widened in fear, and without a moment of hesitation she grabbed my hand and started to run. What the-

he looked beautiful when she ran like that- her hair flying in the non existent wind, gold locks tangling. Not the time, Percy!

"Woah, hang on!" I intervened, attempting to stop her, but she was stronger than I thought. "Why are you running? We could just wal-"

"Just follow me!" she snapped. We ran until we reached the door marked Janitor's Closet. She opened the door and pulled me in, closing the door behind her.

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Annabeth's POV

Shit, why is it so hard to respond to him? "Um, follow me-"

I happened to glance over his shoulder, and paled. Standing behind him was none other than Luke.

Without a second thought, I grabbed Percy's hand and sprinted, ignoring his questions. The only thing I was focused on currently was not dying. If Luke had seen me with Percy, I was dead.

I pulled us both into the janitor's closet and quickly shut the door. God, please let Luke think we were just a crazy couple.

Turning around, I suddenly realized that my face was barely centimeters away from Percy's. Gosh, why was he so handsome? 

He came closer, and I could feel his hot breath fanning my face...

I blinked and quickly stepped away. He did the same, as though suddenly realizing what was going on. Phew.

With a smile, he stuck out his hand. "I'm Percy."

Sure, let's act all normal now.

"I know," I mumbled. He blinked, and I quickly said, "Um, I mean... that's a nice name." I awkwardly shook his hand. "I'm Annabeth."

"That's a really nice name too. Annabeth. Reminds me of my aunt's name, a bit, but it's more like Anna-" He stopped, embarrassed, but I found it pretty cute. 

"Um..." an awkward silence fell in between us. I could tell he had questions, but I wasn't in the mood to answer any. "I, um have to go now. See you?" I trailed off uncertainly.

He glanced at my nervous state and smirked, making me blush instantly. "Yeah, see you around, Annabeth." He stepped out of the closet, leaving me in a daze. After making sure the coast was clear, I left too.

I felt elated as I walked into the hallway. Why was I feeling like this? My steps were bouncy and light, and as I passed someone in the hallway, I smiled- actually smiled- or, at least, I attempted to. It came out kind of awkward, since my muscles weren't used to that movement, but she looked shocked nevertheless as I went away.

I stepped into class, feeling happier than I had in a long time. It must've shown on my face, because the teacher had a shocked expression as she stared at me. "Um... Annabeth, you look..." she caught herself. "I mean, why don't you go sit down?" 

Ignoring the stares of people around me, I settled into my spot at the back, and a hand grabbed my wrist.

My smile instantly dropped.

"What's wrong?" Luke said, glaring at me suspiciously.

Wrong? Can I not smile?

"Um... extra credit for a biology assignment," I lied. Luke clapped sarcastically, but my thoughts filled my mind, blocking him from view.

All I could think about were those green eyes.

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