AN- THE LONG AWAITED CHAPTER

Annabeth POV

"It's amazing how quickly your mood can change, how deep your heart can sink and how much one person can affect you." - Unknown

"Get up"

I stayed silent and hoped whoever was poking me would leave me alone. I was currently on my side, curled up in my sheets and planned not to move. Unfortunately, whoever stood at the side of my bed didn't care about my plans because they began to pulled at the covers that wrapped warmly around my body.

"I know you are awake Annie" This time they gave a hard yank to the covers and was exposed to the coldness of my room.

"You are the worst" I grumbled as my eyes adjusted to see Thalia standing over me with a smirk.

"You know you love me"

"Yeah...but I don't know why"

"Oh shut up" she laughed flopping onto my bed and nudged me to the side.

"Make yourself comfortable"

Ignoring my sarcasm she continued to wiggle around until she occupied 90 percent of the bed. Once she was comfortable she poked my side "So what's upsetting you"

"Who says I'm upset"

"you only sleep in when your upset. Its currently passed noon so spill blondie"

I debated on what to tell Thalia. I couldn't tell her the truth because she wouldn't understand. Shes been trying to get me to admit my feelings to Luke for so long and for me to confess I liked someone other then Luke would upset her. Especially when its her long lost cousin.

"I've just been rethinking some stuff lately and its kinda stressing me out."

She turned on her side and looked at me and I imdeiatly felt guilty despite the fact that I hadn't really lied. I just didn't say the whole truth. I felt her gaze studying me and I knew if I didn't change the subject she would continue to press me.

"But seriously i'm okay." I smiled and poked her "So what do you want to do today?"

She rolled back over and looked at my ceiling " Well Luke is already a step ahead of us. He wants to meet up at the big house in like two hours.

I shrugged "Sounds good to me. Got some time to spare though"

She grabbed the TV remote "Friends?"

"Duh"

While watching the show I thought about the last time I saw Percy. After all it was a confusing night. I could have sworn he was about to kiss me when we were in his kitchen but on my porch he tells me to date luke.

Well maybe if you hadn't blown bubbles at him like an idiot he wouldn't have said that.

My inner voice had a point. Percy was so close and as much as I wanted to kiss him I didn't want to lose our friendship. Even though hes been back only a short amount of time I don't think I could go back to the way it was before he returned. When he's around I feel different. I feel whole.

"Earth to Annie"

My horrible nickname brought me back to reality "Huh"

"Its time to go"

"Go where?"

She gave me a look like I was crazy "To the big house."

"Oh yeah sorry. Lets go."

As we were driving to the big house thalia broke the silence. "Are you sure you're okay. You didn't react to any of the scenes from friends. Joey was trying to speak french and you didn't even crack a smile which i'm pretty sure is impossible. Especially because that scene is similar to when Leo took french.

She was right. That scene cracks up everyone in the group because during our Freshman year Piper convinced Leo to take French with her since he was already fluent in spanish. He agreed because he though it would help get him girls but that was not the case. While Piper thrived in the class Leo sounded like he was speaking gibberish just like Joey.

"It was funny seeing him trying to flirt with Lacy in French."

Thalia laughed "I still don't know how he passed."

"He definitely cheated off of Piper."

After a couple minuets of us laughing Thalia asked again if i was okay and I again reassured her that I was. She probably would have kept pushing but we arrived to our destination.

We got out of the car and greeted our friends who had arrived before us which was pretty much everyone.

As Thalia left to go talk to Piper, Luke came over and stood next to me and gave me a smile. Surprisingly it didn't have its usual effect on me. "Hey there"

I returned his smile "Hey Luke"

"So pretty much everyone is here but Percy and Rachel."

At the sound of his name my heart leaped into my throat. I know if I open my mouth and try to say something its going to be the wrong thing.

Something along the lines of You dummy luke isn't the one for me. Or maybe Im so sorry I pulled away from you and sprayed you with bubbles please forgive me.

The sound of a car broke me out of my thoughts. Looking towards the noise I saw Percy's new car pulling up. As he got out are eyes connected and he gave a smile that made my knees go weak.

I smiled back but felt it fall from my face when his passenger door opened and Rachel got out.

"Its not gonna last" I turned to find Selena standing next to me.

"What?"

"You don't have to worry. Its not gonna last."

"Why would I worry?"

Selena rolled her eyes which reminded me of her sister Drew. They act so different i forget they are actually twins but sometimes I see a flicker of a resemblence. Unlike Drew when selena rolls her eyes it seems peaceful and doesn't make you feel less of yourself.

"Whenever you look at him you get the same look in your eyes that you had when back in Elementary school.

"I don't " I repeated

"Come on Annabeth we've been friends since the diaper days. I know that i'm not as close as you and thalia but I know you pretty well. "

I gave her a nudge with my shoulder and we shared a smile a understanding passing through us. We stood in silence watching Percy and Rachel talk oblivious that they had an audience.

"Are you sure."

"Positive."

Rachel laughed echoed throughout the forrest and Percy had a huge smile on his face. Jealously rippled through me.

"He looks like he likes her." I grumbled

"Thats not his I like you face."

"Whats his I like you face look like?"

"Like this."

She then grabbed my hand and dragged me towards the two.

"No no no! Selena please no! " I tried to break away but she had a grip of steel. Probably built up from years of holding onto shopping bags.

She let go but it was to late we were standing next to Percy and Rachel.

"Hey guys" her voice was sweet but I knew the trickster behind the smile now.

The love birds turned to face us and Percy and I made eye contact.

"Hey Annabeth"

"Hi Percy'

Neither of us had yet to break eyes. His eyes were beautiful and reminded me of the ocean on a sunny day. I didn't plan on looking away until I was brought back when an elbow met my side.

Selena and rachel were watching us. One was smiling the other scowling at me. You can probably guess which was which.

"Luke is going to start the fire we should a go find a seat.

Rachel broke her scowl "Good idea. Percy will you help me?"

"Umm….okay"

Selena and I watched as they walked off towards the rest of our friends. I looked to her

"What was the point of that?"

Selena sighed "They way he looks at you its clear he likes you."

"I'm sorry S, but I don't think so."

She looked like she was going to continue but Luke walked up.

"Hey Selena"

"Lucas looking dashing as always."

He blushed and looked to me "Hey Annabeth I was wondering if I could talk to you about something."

"Yeah of course. Whats up?'

He looked at Selena and his face got redder

Selena coughed "I'm going to go find charlie. Just remember what I said A"

As she walked away she gave a squeez to my arm

Luke watched her walk away towards the firepit. There was an awkward silence and I didn't know what to say to break it. This had never happened between us.

Luke fidgeted with his feet and then looked me in the eyes. I watched as he stood up straight and confidence filled his eyes "Do you want to go for a walk."

"Okay"

AN- HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOYED IT. SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG FOR AN UPDATE

I DON'T OWN PERCY JACKSON OR FRIENDS.

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