. ~•~ . We'll never be as young as we are now It's time to leave this old black and white town Let's seize the day Let's run away Don't let the colors fade to grey We'll never be as young as we are now. ~•~ Annabeth Chase is headstrong and impulsive. She always fights for what she believes is right. Percy Jackson has always been an outcast. He's the quiet, brooding kid in the back of the class. These two are at each other's throats half the time. But what happens when they open up? Will they fit their broken pieces together? Or will they burry them deeper, pushing each other away? DISCLAIMER: I don't own any of the PJO or HOO characters. They all belong to Rick Riordan. This is a Percabeth Alternate Universe, meaning they ARE NOT DEMIGODS. Also I do not own this cover picture, all rights go to the owner. Yeah. I also do not own any songs mentioned in this book unless I say otherwise. WARNING: this story contains strong language and mature content. It also contains mentions of bullying and abuse. None are meant to offend anyone. Theme song: Never Be by 5 Seconds of Summer FINISHED: 12/3/18

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.