Learn To Love

Chapter 1~Coffee Cups and Throw Up

Annabeth Pov:

 "Ugh! Why did I have to move? My life was perfect, and now it's gone!"

     I complain to bye best friend Reyna. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Annabeth Chase, daughter of Frederick Chase. I now apparently live in New York. Which means that my. Life. Is. Now. Over. Starting high school is hard enough, but starting it in a new state? That's something you don't wish on your worst enemy. But it,'s not like I'll have any trouble blending in. Popular people always ignore me. It's a gift, of a sort. Back to the matter at hand. "I know right, how could your dad spring this on you, it's so hard to make new friends in high school"

    Reyna says. "But at least you have a clean slate, you can make a new you"

    I scoff, because the only that are going to be clean are my room and my record. I am a definite nerd. I get straight A's, and have a perfect attendance record. I'm usually early to class, or an on time easily. Speaking of which, look at the time. Shit, I think, it's 1:00 p.m. on a school night. I quickly say goodbye to Reyna and go to bed. The unfamiliar sound of traffic fills my head, and I know I'll be tired in the morning. Shit, I think again. You don't want to be tired on the first day. 

---------------Time Skip To Morning------------------------------

    I wake up to see my alarm going off, playing some obnoxious rock and roll song. I groan and walk over to my closet to pick out an outfit. I don't really care that much about clothes normally, but this is the first day at a new school. Yipee! (Note the sarcasam) I decide on a white cold shoulder blouse and high waisted black jeans. I put on some concealer to cover up the circles under my eyes along with a little mascara and pink tinted lip gloss. I'll pick shoes out when I leave. Oh wait! I almost for about jewelry! I put the silver infinity bracelet my dad gave me. I don't wear earrings in case I have gym today. Best to play it safe, right? I walk down the stairs and find my step mom already in the kitchen. "Morning Annabeth!" 

    She says brightly. I mutter out a good morning too. She sets a plate of eggs and bacon in front of me. I wolf it down and check my phone to see what time it is. It's 7:34, and school doesn't start until eight. I do want to go early though, in case I get lost or it takes a while to get my schedule. I head into the mudroom to get some shoes. I find some gold sandals and slip them on. I grab them from where they hang next to the door and open the garage door. I hop in my black Mercedes (school is 1.5 miles away) and start to drive to school. Along the way I see a Starbucks and since I'm still really tired, I go in and buy a caramel latte. I pay for my drink and start to walk back to my car. The building across the street has incredible architecture, I can't take my eyes off of it. Big mistake. All of a sudden I crash into something hard. I fall backwards into my butt and my coffee goes everywhere. "Oh my gods I am so sorry sir, I wasn't watching where I was going and I walked right into you! I am so, so, sorry! I can't believe that just happened! It's just, I wasn't watching where I was going, this is all my fault!" 

    I can't stop apologies from spilling out of my mouth as I stand up. "It's no problem, really,"

    I hear a man's voice reply. That's when I finally look up. Sea green eyes stare back at me. A slight smirk on his lips, wavy jet black hair, I think I might have a crush on a man I just met! I realize that I'm standing here with my mouth wide open. I shut it quickly, blushing all the while. He starts to blush now too. "I really am sorry, I need to make this up to you sometime soon!"

    I say rapidly. Nice going Annabeth. I look at the time on my phone and curse. " I really need to go though, otherwise I'll be late! " I say. I start walking and he grabs my hand. "Wait!" 

    He says. My heart seems to stop when he grabs my hand. I turn around slowly as he lets go of my hand. I withhold a sigh, already missing the warmth of his fingers. He clears his throat and the asks " Are you heading to Goode High School? "

    "I am, actually."

    I say slightly nervous. After all, I just met the man! He smiled at me. I swear that my heart melted right then.  "That's great, I go there too! My name is Percy by the way."

    He says. I realise he is looking at me expectantly. " Oh, I'm Annabeth, it's nice to meet you Percy. "

    I can't quite believe my luck. A really cute, wait no handsome, boy goes to my school! Today is already looking up! I realise I'm staring again. I blush and look away. I notice his blue backpack sling over his shoulder. "Do you need a ride by any chance Percy?"

    I say smirking slightly at his dumbfounded expression. "How did you know that Wise Girl? Wait, can you read my mind? What number am I thinking of?"

    He says in amazement. I laugh, blushing at the nickname. "Wise Girl?"

    I say, curious where he got the nickname from. He looks embarrassed as he says "Well yeah, because you were smart enough to figure out I needed a ride, and you were looking at the building across the street, which is known for its architecture and you are a girl so yeah. If you don't like it though I can just call you Annabeth!" 

    I smile at him and say " No, I love it! Also, I'm impressed a seaweed brain like you could figure something like that out! " 

    Percy smiled at his new Nick name. Then, All out of the blue a man barrels into me, and then he throws up on me! "Oh my gods Annabeth! Here, take my jacket!"

    I hear Percy say. I stare down at my now ruined white top, which is now stained with barf. I feel his jacket settle around my shoulder and I smile my thanks at him. "Thank you so much Seaweed Brain! I'll get the jacket back to you tomorrow at school, alright?"

    I say, not quite thinking as I breath in his scent, he smells like the ocean and chocolate chip cookies.  " Now, how about we get to school now? We don't want to be late after all! " 

    I say. He smiled and we walk over to my car.