Hold On (S.M.)✔

T H I R T E E N

Annabeth:

"I'm just gonna throw paint at it I guess" I said as Sam and I sat in our chairs, staring at our canvases

Sam and I had finished painting a city scenery last week, this week e had to come up with something new. I decided my technique would be to make a stencil, place it on the canvas, dip the edge of my brush in paint, and flick the paint at the canvas. Problem was... What was I going to make a stencil of?

"I don't know what to do... Maybe just lazily paint a background and see if an Idea comes to mind" Sam said, scratching the back of his head

We sighed, I loved painting and all, but when you do it for school, my mind draws a blank. Sam looked down at his watch and sighed.

"We should start heading out now huh" I said, looking over at his wrist to see the time

"Yeah I guess so.. Beth can I ask you a question?" he asked, looking at me and trying to summon up courage

"Yeah?"

"Uhm.. I was wondering... Would you, I don't know... Would you mind going out to I don't know, maybe coffee or something with me?" he asked nervously

Oh my god... I was getting way to much attention. Sam's an awesome friend, and I would hate to turn him down but... I would be one sorry excuse for a girlfriend. My lips curved into a grin, what if I refused and it ended up depressing him and ruining his life? I couldn't refuse!

"Of course! When?" He smiled and his eyes glimmered

"Yes! I was actually hoping now but if you need to go maybe tomorrow?" I laughed at his excitement, I don't think ive seen anyone this excited to see me since like Shawn!

"Yeah sure lets go!" I said, grabbing my bag and slinging it over my shoulder

We ran out of the art room and began to run towards the front doors. I suddenly heard that unfamiliar strumming coming from the music room. I slowed down and stood there, listening to it. It was really catchy.

"Annabeth" I heard Sam call

"Uh j-just wait for me up front, I'll be right back" I said with a smile

He smiled back and ran out the front doors. I made my way to the music room door and opened it a little.

"I wont lie to you, I know hes just not right for you" I heard Shawn sing

I creaked open the door a little more and walked in.

"And you can tell me if I'm off, but I see it on your face when you say that hes the one that you want"

"Woah" I said softly, completely struck by Shawn's singing

He turned around and smiled at me as I just stood there, fangirling inside.

"Oh hey Annabeth!" he said, setting down the electric guitar on its stand

"H-hi" I stuttered

He laughed and I blinked several times before laughing along with him.

"You okay?" he asked, placing a hand on my shoulder

"Y-yeah, just trying to contain my fangirls" I said with a nervous laugh

He laughed and shook his head

"Its what I get for being friends with you" he said sarcastically

I punched his arm playfully and rolled my eyes, I didn't ask to be friends with him either but I am.

"So where yah going?" he asked, picking his own bag off the floor

"Oh Sam and I are gonna go get a coffee, hes waiting for me up front" I responded, adjusting the strap to my bag