A/N: Hi everyone(: so I know this story idea is really over done, but I love these stories, so I felt like I should write on too. Hope you enjoy! Please remember to review/follow/favorite or whatever(:

Disclaimer: I don't own any PJO characters, they all belong to Rick Riordan.

Annabeth POV

Today is going to be, by far, my hardest challenge I've had to face. I've been practically on my own since I was 7, fighting monsters, running for my life, watching friends die, even surviving...no. I still can't say it. I slide to my floor, back pressed hard against the wall. I clutch my head in my hands and start to curl into a ball. Trying to push the pictures, the memories, out of head, I focus on the truth and my breathing.

In.

My name is Annabeth Chase.

Out.

I'm 17 years old.

In.

I am sitting on the floor of my bedroom in New York City.

Out.

I live with my boyfriend and his parents.

In.

My boyfriend is Percy Jackson.

Out.

We are demigods.

In.

We are alive.

Out.

I hear the door creak as someone pushes it open. My fingers twitch for my knife, but then I remember I don't have it. I shouldn't need it when I'm home. It was the gods gift to keep my house free of monsters after we saved the world again. I look up and see the only thing that has kept me as close to sane as possible this past month. Percy. He walks across the room cautiously, waiting see if I'll have one of my more...severe attacks from the memories. He crouches in front of me, his eyes not once leaving mine.

"Annabeth," he whispers as he gently take my hands in his, pulling them away from the sides of my head. "It's okay. We're okay."

With that, I'm gone. I sob I to his shoulder. I don't know how long we sit, him stroking my hair and me crying. Eventually my cell phone, courtesy of the Hephaestus cabin, goes off. I pull away from Percy. He looks at me with concern and I just nod. He helps me to my feet and glances at the clock beside my bed.

"You should finish getting ready. I know you don't want to go, but you can't leave in pajamas. My mom won't let you leave the house, trust me, I've tried," Percy says. I groan. School. Like I said, horrid day. Don't get me wrong, I love to learn, but school? No thanks. Percy smirks, kisses me, and leaves the room.

I walk over to my phone on the dresser. I have a text from Piper. I haven't seen her since we got back from Greece. I close my eyes and take a shaky breath before the memories can flood back. I unlock my phone and open the message.

Hey Annie! Can't wait to see you and Perce today, even if its under such gross conditions. :P

I smile, happy to know she feels the same about going to school. I quickly type a reply.

First off, don't call me Annie. Second, glad to know I'm not the only one dreading school. Seaweed Brain over here can't contain his excitement. See ya soon!

I hit send and toss my phone into my new backpack. After slipping on a pair of jeans, an old camp shirt, and pair converse, I twist my hair up into a ponytail. I grab my bag and head down the stairs towards the kitchen. Sally hands me some toast to go because Percy and I are running late after my episode this morning.

"Now you're sure you have everything? Pens, pencils, notebooks? Assorted weapons, emergency nectar and ambrosia, phones?" Sally asks while she attempts to straighten Percy's hair. He grabs her hand and kisses her cheek.

"Yes, mom. We even have lunches, see?" He holds up two brown paper bags. "Now we have to go or we will be late!"

Sally smiles. "Alright. Be careful. And Percy? Try not to blow this school up."

Percy throws his head back, laughing, and grabs my hand as we walk out the door.

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