It Was Always You

part one

I slammed my locker shut. The sound reverberated through the empty hallways. I sighed, leaning my forehead against the cool metal. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply. My dark hair was more messy than usual, my bright eyes lacked their normal spark. I slowly pulled my back pack over my shoulder and shoved my earbuds in. I was tired. Tired of everything. I wanted to go home and sleep, to put my racing mind to rest. I gave another sigh and headed down the silent hall. I only made it a few feet before a sound sliced through my music. I popped an earbud out and turned slowly. The sight made my heart ache. Annabeth Chase stood, pressed against a locker giggling as Luke Castellan planted kisses over every inch of her body. I dropped my gaze, clenching my fists. Luke didn't deserve her. He was awful. Annabeth belonged with someone that would make her happy forever, not some deadbeat idiot jock. Annabeth seemed to notice my presence, she pushed Luke away a bit, laughing quietly.
"Luke. Luke, stop" she chuckled.
Reluctantly he pulled back, his eyes glinting.
"Hey, Percy" she said, her voice soft, her mood instantly changing.
She gave me a small smile and a wave, her stormy eyes sparkling with mischief.
I bit my lip, forcing myself to not scream out at the couple, especially at Luke. I nodded in her direction, saying nothing as I turned on my heel and hurried away from the pair. I broke from the school, slamming my shoulder into the door and breaking into the cold air. I yelled. I yelled and screamed and threw every insult I could think of into the sky. There was no one to hear me. I could be as cruel as I liked. I felt tears well in my eyes. I blinked them away, refusing to let the sign of weakness show. It was stupid, getting so distracted, getting so caught up in my feelings about a dumb girl. But it wasn't just any girl, it was a beautiful and smart and kind and brave girl. And it was a girl that had fallen for someone else...

I pulled my hood tightly over my face, shoving my hands into my pockets. Luke wasn't worth it, why couldn't she just see that? He didn't care about her, he never had. He wanted her for popularity, for making out and for nothing more. She was his toy, and it was clear enough to me, so I didn't know why Annabeth couldn't realize that he was using her. I pushed the thoughts away, trying desperately to think of something else. It didn't work. My head clouded with images of the couple, of Luke kissing her lips and neck, of Annabeth giggling wildly at his actions. It made me sick. I turned up my music and trudged through the thick blanket of leaves that covered the slick ground. I shivered as the icy wind swept against me. I walked away from the empty building, no longer caring about the falling tears that burned hot against my cheeks.

New little series. Percy and Annabeth in high school. Just a short introduction chapter, I'll probably be posting a few more parts today, and I'll try to update often.
-Annie :)