When they meet

What I found out

Percy P.O.V

English went on smoothly. After that was break, everyone rush to the cafeteria like they didn't eat in years. I told Annabeth I'll meet her at the cafeteria and went to the washroom.

I walked down the hallway, looking for the washroom. But I'm not sure where the toilet is, so I just follow my instincts. When I came across a classroom, I heard some familiar voices. Don't get me wrong! I'm usually not the type of eavesdropper! But I was curious when I heard one of them were crying. I walked near the door and make sure no one sees me.

"-doesn't even remember me. He was so young when he went missing" I was shocked when I realized it was Miss Jackson who was speaking.

"Sally, although he doesn't remember you, but I'm sure he won't hate you." another feminine voice spoke out. That's when I realized the other voice belongs to my art teacher, Mrs.Ker, I think.

"Percy... I'm so sorry.." Miss Jackson said as she sobbed again. I flinched when she said my name, I thought she saw me. But then I realized she was apologizing to me.. or is she apologizing to a person that has a same name just like mine. I was confused. Is Miss Jackson my mother????

"Sally, look!" Mrs.Ker handed a drawing paper to her. When I got a glimpse of that paper, I was shocked when I saw it was my drawing, 'my family picture'.

"This is what Percy drew in my class-" Mrs.Ker pat her back, "-and I can see that he's also wondering where his parents are... just like you're looking for him." Miss Jackson was looking at my drawing. Her eyes were full of.... Hurt? Pain? I felt a pain in my heart as I saw her so in pain.

"Sally, you should tell him the truth." Miss Jackson just nodded and continue to looked at my drawing. Tears were streaming down her cheek.

After a few minutes, "Sally, I got to go, I have another class soon, i'll see you later, okay?" Mrs.Ker said.

"Yeah..." Another tear stream down her cheek " I-I'll see you later."

I quickly back away from the door, hoping Mrs.Ker won't see me. I ran as quick as I could, but I don't know where was I heading to. Is she my mother? Why didn't she tell me in the the first place when she realized I'm her son? I was so deep in thought, I didn't even realized I ran to the cafeteria.

The cafeteria was full of people. I'm not very hungry so I decided to leave. But when I was about to turn around and walk away, "Percy! right here!" I saw Thalia waving at my direction at the corner of the cafeteria. I walked over to their table and sit beside Annabeth.

"What took you so long?" Thalia asked. I don't know what should I answer, so I just shrugged.

"Never mind.. Percy, meet Samantha" Thalia pointed to an Asian girl with dark brown hair and black eyes. She smiled at me, so I smile back. "This is George." pointing to a boy beside Samantha. He has blonde hair and brown eyes. "And this is Dylan." pointing to a husky boy with brown hair and amber eyes. All of them wave at me politely. "Hi, I'm Percy Jackson." I said and wave back. After I introduced myself, everyone continue with their food.

I kept thinking about the conversation at Miss Jackson's classroom. But hey! If anyone listened what I heard just now, I'm sure they will get suspicious too! Besides, after what I heard, Miss Jackson may be my mother.

"Percy? Are you okay?" Annabeth asked. That's when I realized all eyes were looking at me. "Yeah... I-I'm fine" I said and gave them a reassuring smile.

I didn't pay any attention in the rest of the class. I kept thinking about what Miss Jackson said. What if I'm not the one she's talking about? should I go and ask her?

*********Line Break**********

School was over, I was waiting for Annabeth and Thalia at the front door because they said they need to use the washroom. We were going to walk home today as Layla is busy. "Percy!" Thalia called out as they came out. We started to walk home.

Thalia and Annabeth were joking while I kept laughing, we didn't even realized someone was following us until we walked into a deserted street.....

"Hey little punk!" a teenager stand infront of us. I recognize him! He's the one who blackmailed Thalia and Annabeth in the first place. When I turned around, hoping to get away from the other direction, two more teenager were right behind us.

"It's pay back time!" The teenager growled as he walked closer to us.