I'm not okay. (Percy Jackson fanfic)

Chapter 6

"I'll just stay away from them. Just stay in here. Where I can't bother anyone." '

'That's right. They can spend their time with better things than you.'

 "y-yeah. I guess." 

'But?'

"Annabeth told me to go see Will. I should listen to her. She cares about me. Not you." 

'Or does she? ' That one hit a nerve.

"Yes, she does! That's why she was pressing me earlier! She was trying to get me to tell the truth that YOU told me to hide! I shouldn't even be listening to you!" 

'Then why are you?'

 "I-I..." To that, Percy had no answer. Little did he know that Nico Di Angelo and Will Solace were standing outside the Poseidon Cabin door, listening with wide eyes.

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When Percy faltered, Nico and Will thought they had been heard, so they quickly scrambled away from the Poseidon cabin and ran all the way to the Hades Cabin. When both boys were inside, they collapsed onto the floor, breathing heavily. 

"W-what was that?" Will asked, gasping for breath.

"I have absolutely no idea." Nico breathed, leaning against the cabin door. "One thing is for certain, Percy is very much NOT okay. Something's up." After another minute of catching their breaths, Nico stood up, then walked over and gave Will a hand, which he gratefully took and Nico hauled the son of Apollo up. 

"I have to work tomorrow. I think we should try and find a way to get Percy in and talk to him about what happened. See if there's anything I can do to help him. As his doctor, and his friend."

Nico nodded in agreement. "well, you should go. Otherwise, the harpies are going to eat you alive." Will nodded, planted a quick kiss on Nico's cheek, and dashed off. Nico blushed as he quickly shut the cabin door. 

********The next morning**********

Percy threw on a sweatshirt and walked out the door of cabin three. "Hey, Perce!" Will exclaimed as he and Nico came up on either side of Percy. 

"Hey, Will. What's up?"

"Nothin' much, I just wanted to let you know that I'd like to see you later on. Nothing serious, just a check-up. Sound good?" Will asked. 

"Yeah, sure." Percy sighed, walking a little faster. He stopped short when he saw a certain daughter of Athena, and she was coming right at him. "Oh, schist," Percy muttered. He tried running away but Annabeth was faster. She tackled the poor boy from behind. 

"Morning Seaweed Brain, mind if we talk?" Annabeth asks sweetly while sitting on Percy. The son of Poseidon simply nodded. Annabeth got up off of him and, once Percy was standing, dragged him off. 

Annabeth pulled Percy to the docs. "Can you.....?" Annabeth gestured towards the water and Percy understood. 'She wants to go underwater. Complete privacy.' Percy nodded again, grabbing Annabeth by the waist. They jumped in and Percy made a bubble around them before Annabeth had the chance to get wet. 

When they finally reached the bottom of the lake, Percy released Annabeth and sat down, facing away from her. "What the Hades was that last night, Percy? You were okay and then you just....snapped. What's going on?" Percy was surprised. He was expecting anger, but all that he found was concern. 

"Annabeth, I...I'm really sorry. I don't know what came over me. I was upset and you were the closest thing to lash out at, so I did. I really didn't mean to, I promise. If there's anything I can do I-" Percy was interrupted with soft lips pressing into his. 

"It's alright, Seaweed Brain. I was just worried, that's all. I'm not mad," Annabeth gives Percy a small smile. Percy nodded, grateful that this was all sorted out. "Hey, do you want to do something later? Like a date or something? Nothing fancy, just something romantic." 

"Sure." Percy gave Annabeth a smile in return. "I have an appointment with Will later, but I'm free besides that. Want to do dinner?" Percy asks, Pulling Annabeth close. 

"Dinner sounds amazing." 

"It's a date. I'll come to get you at 6 sharp, so you better be ready." Percy says, kissing Annabeth again. Annabeth smiles at him. She looks down at her watch.

"Shoot, breakfast is almost over. Ready to head back?" Percy stands, nods, grabs Annabeth by the waist again, and begins making the bubble float upwards. When they reached the top, Percy broke the bubble, accidentally getting Annabeth wet. 

"percyyyyyy!" Annabeth whines. 

"Sorry!" 

"Mhm, whatever," Annabeth replied as they headed back to shore. Percy dried Annabeth off and raced her back to the dining pavilion. They came back laughing, much to everyone's confusion.

"See you later Seaweed Brain!" Annabeth called, jogging back to the Athena table. 

"See ya, Wise Girl!" Percy called back, walking over to the Poseidon table. 

************Lunchtime************

Percy was sitting on the bed in the med bay, waiting for Will to come in. A minute or so later, Will walks in holding a clipboard. "Hey, Perce!" Will greets, walking into the room. 

"Sup, Will," Percy responds. 

Will sits down in one of those round spinny chairs that every doctor has. "Hey, how have you been? How're the nightmares?" Will asks, slightly spinning (Thanks ADHD). 

"Good, I guess."

"So you've been sleeping alright?"

"I...I don't know. I guess I have been having trouble staying asleep." Percy muttered, staring at his hands which were in his lap as he bounced his knee. 

"Do you have any idea why that might be?" Will questioned.

"Nope."

"Well, I have been studying your chart and watching you since you got back and I would like to start you on Melatonin. It's a sleeping medicine that should help you with your sleep. Sound good?" Percy nods. Will smiles and continues. 

"I am going to ask you a question and I want you to be honest with me, alright?"

"yeah, sure Will." 

"Alright, have you been hearing voices?"

Have an amazing *enter time of day here* my lovelies!