When they meet

Reunion

Percy P.O.V

"P-Percy? Are you okay?" I could hear a little quiver in her voice as she knelt down in front of me. "How do you know we're in trouble?" Thalia blurt out before I could even answer her.

"I-I....." Miss Jackson was lost in words. It makes me even suspicious.

If she wasn't following us, why is she here? How does she knows we're in trouble? These question kept ringing in my head.

I look at her. Those eyes. Brown eyes. Eyes which are full of concern and sadness.

She was worrying about me. But why she didn't claim me when she found out? why is she holding back?

I couldn't stand it anymore. "Who are you?" I asked her.

"I-I'm Miss Jackson, your English teacher" she was confused. Thalia and Annabeth were looking at me weirdly. But I don't want to care so much anymore. I need to know!

"Are you my mother?" I asked her, trying to stay calm.

She was shocked. She gasped and cover her mouth with her hand. "You-you knew?"

I didn't answer her, I just stood there looking at her. "Percy... I'm so sorry." she cupped my cheek with her hand. Her touch make me felt warm and comforting. This is what I have been yearned for years. Whenever I'm being abused by Gabe, or whenever I'm being kicked out of the house, this is what I always hope for. A warm hand caressing my cheek, giving me a warm hug and tell me 'everything is going to be fine'.

I wanted to hug my mother. But there was a surge of anger inside me. "Why didn't you claim me when you know I'm your son in the first place?" I started to interrogate her.

Tears were now falling from her eyes. "I'm sorry, Percy. I'm afraid that I will scared you if I told you on your first day of school. I wanted to build some relationship between us before I told you everything."

"Scared me? And you think that I wouldn't be scared when I'm left alone in the streets? You think that it's better to leave me in the mercy of others?" I was getting angrier after each word I said ,but tears were forming in my eyes.

"Percy... I'm so sorry.. I should've thought of your feelings.. I'm so sorry.." she kept on apologizing, her eyes were looking down at the pavement, keeping her head down.

Although I was angry at her for not telling me the truth, but deep down inside, I know it's not her fault, she loved me, and I still can feel it. I felt a surge of guilt overwhelming me. I reached out my hand to wipe the tears that were rolling down her cheeks. She looked up. Tears were still building up in her eyes. But this time, her eyes were full of hope. Hoping I would forgive her. I couldn't resist it anymore. I couldn't hide the fact that I love her, watching her cry pains me.

I rushed forward and hugged her as tightly as I could. Tears flowing out as quick as a waterfall. She returned me with a warm embrace. "I love you, Percy... I'm so sorry..." she said between her sobs. I hugged her even tighter, not wanting to let her go. "Don't ever leave me again" I managed to say although I was still crying. She nodded enthusiastically.

It was the best moment I have ever had. My mother pulled away and look into my eyes. She wiped away the tears from my cheek with her thumb. I smiled at her and repeated what she did. Tears had stopped forming in her eyes and the looks of love in her eyes make me felt warm. She smiled at me. She moved forward a little and gave me a kiss on the forehead. "I won't leave you again, Percy. I love you." she said as she cupped my cheek. "I love you too, mom." I said and gave her another hug.

I had forgotten that Annabeth and Thalia were still with us. They were looking at us awkwardly as if they had trespassed something very private. I pulled away from my mother and look away shyly. I hope I wasn't blushing. Don't get me wrong! I'm very happy to reunite with my mother, but I'm usually the one who was more mature and strong among the three of us, so hugging her in front of my friends... make me feel vulnerable.

My mom somehow realized what was going on. "So, Um.. Come on children, i'll walk you home." My mom tried to break the tension. Thalia and Annabeth walk in front to led the way. I was really happy. Not that just because I found my mother, it's also because the days abused by Gabe is finally over. I finally found my family. A family where I really belongs to.

I was snapped out of thought when an unfamiliar but warm hand held mine. I looked up. It was my mother. She gave me a warm smile that I find it endearing. I held her hand in return and swing it back and forth. I felt like a seven year old child again. Just like other kindergarten children having a walk with their mother. Having her beside me is nothing I will trade for in the world.

*knock* * knock* we had arrived in front of Annabeth's house. That makes me feel sad as this indicates the quality time with my mum had finished. I hate it when time goes by so fast especially when you're having fun. But we will have more time together in the future, right? I questioned myself.

The door opened. Layla was immediately attack by Annabeth's hug. "How was you're day?" Layla asked as she hugged Annabeth back.

My mum smiled when she saw the mother hugged her daughter. I felt warm in the inside. Looking as Annabeth hugged her mum make me feel like I'm looking at a replicate of my mum and I.

When Layla's gaze drop on us, she pulled back from Annabeth and stood up. "Sally?" She was looking weird at my mum. I was confused. Again. I know I get confused a lot. But I could see surprise in Layla's eyes.

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Done!! How's that? Thanks for reading though =)

By the way, my exam is coming. So, maybe I can't update every week.