The life of Annabeth Chase (a Percy Jackson Fanfic)

B's, babies, and breaking in

Hey guys, we're really sorry we haven't posted in forever. I have just not had a lot of inspiration and with school sometimes, well most of the time I forget to even write it. But we will try to crank out at least one chapter every two weeks (no promises.) But thank all of you for still reading!

Nico P.O.V

Great. Just great. A week before winter break and I get another letter. What letter was this now? Like the eighth, I think. I grabbed it down from the door and hurry to my room.

Dear Nico,

This time it will be more difficult than putting laxatives in cupcakes. This time we want as much info on Drew as possible. Dig deep, get important things, and her weekly and daily schedule.

Sincerely, the B academy

Why Drew? She just arrived here and she isn't even a student. I didn't know and I didn't really care. If I just kept doing what they wanted they were sure to just let it go eventually and it would be over with. Right?

The next morning I woke up really early so I could see what time Drew got to work. I brought my drawing pad so I wouldn't seem as suspicious.

It was so fucking cold outside. I was even wearing a coat and I hate coats. But it was so cold, and I couldn't just wear my warm hoodie.

I sat down on a bench that was about ten feet away and started to draw my surroundings. That way I would notice if Drew came. I'd always liked drawing snowscapes anyway.

I had been able to draw a few trees and a pathway before Drew came. On a notepad I scribbled down that she comes to work around 6.

I wasn't sure if I should get more information or not, so I decided on just going to class.

After I'd walked for a minute I realized that I would have no idea when Drew left work. I turned back, and that was the moment I knew, I had to stop listening to them.

Annabeth P.O.V

I looked down at my watch - 2:00. I still had a half an hour till I had to relive Hazel of Charlie duty.

I looked up at Percy, working carefully to set up the pieces of the life board. "I don't think I have time to play Perce," I looked up and met his gaze.

"Please stay!" He gave me his best puppy dog pout. I didn't want to go anyway, so my will was easily overpowered.

"Fine. One game."

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"We have to replay! You totally cheated!

"How can you even cheat at Life?! Besides stealing from the bank I guess, but you probably would catch me if I tried anyway." I laughed and checked my watch: 3:00. "I'm late to get Charlie!" I cried.

"Who's that?" Percy asked. Oh Gods, I messed up.

"He is my friend." I invented quickly, "He doesn't have a car. I have to go," I rushed away as fast as I could.

Percy could not find out. He couldn't, I won't let that happen again, ever.

Percy P.O.V

There was no way I couldn't find that weird. Gods, did she have a boyfriend?!

Annabeth doesn't seem like that kind of person though. But then again how would I know? I've never met anyone like that before.

What if I'm just her fallback if things don't work out with this Charlie dude?

What if I'm just second best?

I told myself not to care. I really, really liked Annabeth, and when has someone as incredible as her liked me, even as second best, before? I should have known honestly. She's way out of my league.