Forever and Always [A Percabeth AU]

.XVIII.

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Annabeth

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Why I did what I did? I don't know. Maybe I hoped he'd like me back. And really, I just wanted to have a stereotypical high school life. Something normal. I think.

Are you sure that's what 'normal' is Annabeth?

Shut up, I can't take it back now.

So I stayed, not following him; the hope inside me flickering as I drifted off.

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Percy

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To be honest, I really really have no idea how to react to this. How could humans be so complicated?! Just when me and Rachel were clicking, this happened.

Could be a dare.

Yeah.

Could be real.

Not helping, inner Percy.

And in all these thoughts I walked into my bedroom door. "Dammit." I yelped, rubbing my forehead. That's when Estelle walked in. "Hey Percy! Want me to use my doctor kit on that?"

I smiled. She was still so tiny, but she acted like she owned the world. "Thanks Estelle, but I'm good" I said, half laughing.

She frowned, "You were at Annabeth's so long. You're mostly happy. This time you're not." She stated, not asked.

Let's just say I'd forgotten how intuitive six year olds could be.

"Ah, humans are confusing right?"

She nodded, her face earnest. "Like onions." She whispered.

"Onions?" I asked bemused.

"They have layers. So do we. But Shrek said it was only for ogres. I don't think so."

Moments like these were where I saw my mum in Estelle- wise, kind and undeniably worth everything.

"Come on Estelle, we gotta get you to bed before mom finds out you're awake. Then she'll personally murder me" I said laughing.

That night, I decided to ignore what had happened. Annabeth was well, Annabeth. She couldn't seriously like me. That was officially the most ridiculous thing ever. And then there was Rachel, I couldn't possibly ignore her now that she was back- and she was one of the most fun people I knew.

They were both brave, in their own way.

And you know what that means?

A very confused Percy Jackson.

Scratch that out. Rachel messaged me. "Wanna go out for cheeseburgers? Like uh...on a date?"

A conflicted Percy Jackson.

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I know I said no updates, but I've chalked out a timetable (and yes, I put homework and whatever other school blah blah there) BUT YES I WILL BE UPDATING TWICE A WEEK - short chappies, but yes

Word count- 405

Hmmm...mild cliffhanger?

Thank you all so much for reading! Stay safe the world sucks... love and hugs, Rajita