Opposites attract ( Percabeth )

Chapter 7

                                                          Annabeth's POV

Wiping my tears got exhausting after spending so much time in the restroom sobbing, I felt like so much of my life's potential could have been ruined by this one mistake I made 2 years ago. It seemed so insignificant back then, just being forced to send a picture of my boobs to my then-boyfriend to later be blackmailed with. you know. the usual.

 I was only 16, which now I realize that I was just a child, I didn't owe anyone anything much less a provocative photo of myself. A wave of shivers came over me, I got Percy's hoodie ( which I still haven't given back)  and put it on. Much better. Suddenly I heard a buzzing.

" Are you okay? Where are you? :( " I smiled through my tears. He always uses those sad or smiley face signs and it's so adorable for some reason. I started writing back right away.

" I'm okay Percy,, currently on the second-floor restrooms hiding. Please come save me." I sighed a bit and closed my eyes as I leaned back on the toilet I was sitting on. This is what my life has become, I thought to myself, tears and Percy having to save me before I spiral out of control. Although I really didn't mind having Percy near me almost all the time, I actually kind of love it... BUZZ. Thoughts were interrupted yet again.

"I'm right outside, mind coming out?" 

I gently wipe my remaining tears with my sleeve and walk out to see Percy. He pulls me into a hug immediately in which I just melt in, this Is my safe space. We pull back from the hug and I looked up to him with a small smile which made him blush. After an awkward silence, he asks me what exactly happened with Luke and I hesitantly start to explain what happened and my complex train of thought.

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I talked to Percy for what seemed like hours, but in reality, only being about 15 minutes that consisted of sniffles and hugs. Even though the topic at hand was not something I loved to be talking about, there's just something about his presence that automatically lifts my spirits for some odd reason. I really like that about him, his ability to understand even though I'm very hard to, and what an amazing listener he is. Everything about him really is just amazing. 

                                                   Percy's POV

The second we split ways for our classes my heart began to ache, I really loved being with her and bring her comfort during these hard times. But I guess I really did have to go to class, even though every part of me refused to. As I headed to the first period, I got a text from Nico which was kind of odd because he's not much for using his technology.

" Hey, you need to meet me behind the main stairs after the bell rings. I may have some information about the whole Annabeth situation. Hurry." That certainly caught my attention. I've been keeping Nico mostly updated during this whole thing, mainly because he's my cousin and one of my really good friends but also because he's the only one that I can actually trust and knows about my feelings towards Annabeth. 

" I'll be right there," I replied and ran towards the main stairway as the first warning bell rang. The second I got there I saw him leaning against the poles and looking at me disapprovingly. 

" You're 10  minutes late smart ass, I told you to hurry. I almost got caught by the AP trying to help you. "

" Right. I'm sorry" I puffed out of breath, " I was on the other side of campus, I came as fast as I could Nico." He rolled his eyes and mumbled something about straight guys always making excuses for everything. 

" Anyway Perseus, we have limited time before they catch us here so we need to hurry" He pulls something out of his backpack and hands it to me, " I found it lodged in between the toilet seat in the downstairs bathroom." I give him a confused look which quickly turns into disbelief as I saw what he handed me. Dozens of copies of the same note that read' Oh dear Annie, if only you knew this wasn't the end of your punishment. There is much more for you to endure for not complying whore. Signed - Your Plastic friends'  It was written in a bright pink pen, which only further proved my theory; The Barbies - the popular group of bitches in which poor Annabeth was dragged into... they're involved somehow. But how? And why?? 

I felt my blood boil and eyes slowly water, what did my love ever do to deserve this. I look up at Nico who's face has softened into sadness and nodded. 

" I know... it's disgusting what these vapid girls are doing to poor Annabeth. And for no apparent reason other than to be bitches. I am so sorry I just had to show you. . ." Nico looked down ashamed as if this was all his fault. I hugged him and reassured him that I was thankful for the extra information. Buzz. A text from Annabeth. 

" Hey, I know it's barely the first period... but I have Luke in my class, and when he started to make all of those typical cruel comments I just lost It, Percy. I ran out." I sighed a bit, people really are fucking terrible. I texted her back and she let me know where she was, I said goodbye to Nico, thanked him one last time, and made my way to Annabeth.

I got to the second-floor bathrooms, which I noticed were the furthest away from any classrooms. I took my phone out and let her know I was outside waiting. Few seconds pass and I see my beautiful Annabeth with my hoodie I gave her, a messy bun which looked like she gave no thought to and yet still managed to look beautiful on her, but her eyes looked red with tears peeking through. I still can't get over how much It hurts me to see her sad. Without even thinking, I pull her into a tight hug and I feel her relax into my arms, sniffling and mumbling into my shoulder something about Luke. Hesitantly, I pull back and she gives me a small smile, gods I like her so much. 

A few moments passed in which nobody spoke, I guess I was waiting for her to speak first and she was waiting for the opposite. Finally, I asked if she wanted to talk about what happened and saw a small nod. - I noticed that she talks a lot when she's upset and tends to overthink the situation a lot, I don't blame her though, the situation is very complicated and not a lot of solutions present themselves right away. But I just stood there listening and trying my best to think of the best solution for her happiness, with the occasional hugs when I noticed her eyes start to water. I wanted to tell her about the notes from the Barbies that Nico gave me, but I just couldn't bring myself to the possibility of her beautiful eyes experiencing sadness again.