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Percy

The rest of the day was pretty normal. But as I was walking out of school I saw Annabeth walking this way. She looked glum like she didn't want to go home. Which I'm not surprised by. She is Annabeth. And I don't like going home either but I have my reasons. I started walking towards her. Mabey I could try to cheer her up. "Hey Annabeth."
"Hey Percy." Her voice was sad and I could hear part of my heart crack inside my chest. I have no idea why but I don't like seeing her upset. Was Leo right? Did I have a crush on Annabeth? No. Not possible. I JUST met her.
"I know how much you love school but it will be here tomorrow."
She laughed at this. "It's not that, it's," then her sentence ended and she looked down. Wait. Was Annabeth? No. Subconsciously I lifted up the sleeve of her jean jacket and there was a scar. A very prominent scar. She looked at me in horror and pulled her arm out of my grasp. I was still comprehending all of this as she started speed walking tears running down her face. Who could hurt Annabeth? How? Why? But then I realized what I had done and started racing after Annabeth who was speed walking head down. Once I finally caught up to her I spoke. "Annabeth. Did someone hurt you?" Her response was startling. "Yea I'm a freak. I'm the depressed blonde with anxiety attacks and scars. Laugh all you want."
My expression softened and I tilted her head to look at me. "I'm not going to laugh at you. I have them too." I lifted my jacket sleeve and showed her the scars on mine. "We all have baggage. Who's hurting you?"
"My evil step mom Gabby. What about you?" Her eyes showed deep concern and worry. "My evil step dad Gabe." Then I will never forget what she did next. She hugged me. A real hug. And I hugged back. We stood there for a minute blissfully hugging. Then when we released I spoke, " Can I walk you home?" She smiled and laughed a little. "I'll be fine Percy but thank you."
"Ok well then see you tomorrow." I turned and started walking towards my apartment complex when I noticed she was still walking beside me.
"I guess we live nearby."
"Yea seriously" 
After a few moments of comfortable silence we started playing a game. We both took turns asking each other any random questions we wanted. Nothing serious. It was my turn so I asked, "Ok what's your favorite...... book?" Her eyes got exited and then she answered. "My favorite is 100% Greek architecture and mythology. I found it in a library and it was really interesting."
"You want to be an architect?"
"Yea I guess with the entire world changing around me and being confusing I want to build something permanent that will last centuries and be important."
"I totally understand."
"Ok my turn. What's your favorite sport?"
"Swim undoubtedly."
"Really?"
"Yea is always loved water ever since I was little. It always calmed me down."
"Oh right! Piper mentioned you were on the swim team. Captain right?"
"Yea. And did you forget something Wise girl?"
"Wise girl?"
"Yea. Your way smarter than anyone like, ever. So your Wise girl."
"Wow very creative."
"Hey not everyone is as book smart as you. Granted not many people are as oblivious as I am."
"Seaweed Brain."
"Huh?"
"Seaweed Brain. Your head is filled with seaweed instead of a brain. I think your science experiment I heard about proves it."
"Hey I got curious as to what would happen."
"Ok. Ok."
By now we were both smiling like idiots and laughing our heads off.
"So we have an agreement. Your are my Wise Girl and I am your Seaweed Brain."
"Deal."
The rest of the walk was about the same. Just having fun. But sadly all good things must come to an end and soon we reached my apartment complex.
"Where's your place?" She pointed to the second story of the building next to mine.
"Where's yours?" I pointed to the second floor of the one in front of me.
"I'm the bedroom with the window."
"Same."
The only thing between the buildings was a big tree. It had been there for a while and it's branches reached from window to window.
"Well good luck."
"You too."
Both of our smiles faded as we both headed inside to our horrible realties.

Piper
(Just to change it up a bit)

Me and calypso were at her house doing math homework. But we soon just started talking instead of focusing. We talked about the normal things. Like how horrible the teachers are, the lunch menu, etc. But then the conversation landed on Annabeth. "Hey Calypso? Do you think Annabeth might like Percy? And do you think he likes her back?"
"I don't know if Annabeth does but Percy definitely has a crush on Annabeth. I mean seriously! He's a lovesick puppy!"
"I'm glad it's not just me. But a more important question what would there ship name be?"
"Pannabeth?"
We both shook our heads no.
Arcy?
"Definitely not."
"I've got it! Percabeth!! They're percabeth!"
"Yes! That's it! Ship created."
"Yes."

Annabeth

Walking in my house my brain was still wrapping around what Percy had said "You are my Wise Girl and I am your Seaweed Brain." I'm HIS Wise Girl.
He's MY Seaweed Brain. I liked the idea of that. It felt right. But of course my step mother ruined that bubbly feeling.
"Where were you?"
"School"
"You better stay pretty girl because you can't do anything worth doing."
"Mhmm"
"Go to your room! And don't come down. I'm having some guys over tonight."
"Yes ma'am."
I walked up to my room thinking about Thalia and Piper, Jason, Reyna, lLeo, Calypso, Hazel, Frank, Will, Nico the Stolls, Katie, Juniper and Grover. But mostly I was thinking about Percy. He was different. And he was abused. But he was amazing and kind. Annabeth. Are you listening to yourself? Your being stupid again. Don't get your heart broken again.
I know, I know. Now shush I'm happy for once.
Pfft fine.
Then when I walked in my room I saw Percy through the window. And when he saw me he gave the biggest smile I have ever seen anyone give ever. Then I saw him. A grungy old man came into his room and Percy looked away as his smile faded, and the curtains to his room closed as mine did when I was about to get hurt. I wanted to help but I didn't know how. My friend is being hurt and I can't do anything about it. Then, my nightmare came to me and my curtains closed as well hiding the pain, hiding the suffering, hiding me. The powerless little pawn in my stepmothers game. And then the room went black.

(100 reads!!!!!! I'm so happy and thank you so much!!! Again I would like to give thanks to galaxy_away and thanks to all of you! And I will continue to write as frequently as I can!! As always, have a great day! Bye lovely's!)                                             -A