(Don't own pJO or HOO or the characters)
Annabeth POV
Groggy, I woke up to the baby screaming. I rolled over halfheartedly and looked at my alarm clock next to me. It read 3:13. I groaned as I got out of bed and walked through the closet door that lead to the baby's room.
I walked over to the crib and picked Charlie up. He was still small and light, only five months old now. I rocked him back and forth, brushing his blonde hair back from where it was plastered on his forehead. He gradually stopped crying as I rocked him. I stumbled, still exhausted, out of his room and down the stairs; into the huge kitchen.
It had marble tile and all stainless steel appliances. There was a big window that looked out on the city. It was beautiful at this time of night, with all the lights shining like a hundred stars.
I went to a cabinet and got out Charlie's baby formula and one of his bottles. I filled it up with warm water, then mixed in the powder. As I screwed on the cap I looked out at the dark city, marveling at how quiet it was up here. When I lived here with my dad we'd heard car noises and people all night.
As I started to feed Charlie it dawned on me that today was the first day of collage. I looked into his grey eyes and asked "Want to help mommy get ready Charlie?" Of course he just gurgled. Still feeding him, I walked up the stairs and turned the corner to my room. It's grey walls reflected on the neatness. There was a large bed on the far left wall, near the door was a large desk. On the floor next to the bed was a carefully picked out outfit. It was a simple grey shirt with a pair of shorts. I put Charlie in a bouncy chair that hung on the closet doorway. I put on my outfit and put my hair into a messy ponytail.
My first class was English, one of the required subjects, and it started at 9. English had always been my worst and least favorite subject, dyslexia is hard to get past even for me.
I returned Charlie to his crib and mercifully, he went back to sleep. I was already awake and dressed, so I went back to the kitchen, made coffee and watched the city shimmer below me.
A couple hours later
I rubbed my head in frustration, trying to get the words on the page to stop swimming before my eyes. luckily, the teacher choose that moment to interrupt the class. "Books away please! Now I'm going to split you all into pairs, this person will be your partner for the remainder of this project, and we may use these pairs in other projects as well. Today I would like you to discuss the relationship between Bella and Edward. [{[AN: they're doing Twilight because I ( 1crazyfangirl ) have read it and I totally want to hear Annabeth hate on it lol]}] "Now, your pairs are . . . "
I crossed my fingers. "Please Please Please Hazel or Piper!" The teacher continued, "Perseus Jackson." - A dark haired guy turned his head at the name. "You will be with Annabeth Chase." The teacher went on, but I wasn't really listening anymore. I was studying the guy I'd been paired up with. He was very attractive, with sea green eyes and messy black hair that made my fingers twitch; the kind of hair that was just begging to be fixed. He was tall, taller then me definitely. He was also staring right back at me. I raised an eyebrow, but didn't look away. He grinned at me and waved. I half smiled and waved casually back.
I didn't even notice when the teacher released us, I only stood up from my desk when I saw other people getting up and going to their partners. I stretched and picked up my stuff, then walked over to the dark haired guy. I sat at the desk next to him and held out a hand. "Annabeth Chase." He shook my hand. "Perseus Jackson, but please just call me Percy"
"Alright Percy, what do you think?" I inquired.
"I think there is a butterfly outside ." He grinned again and pointed out the window.
"And I think you're off topic." I laughed, "I was talking about Edward and Bella's relationship, thank you for that brilliant observation though."
"Oh them," he waved a hand, "Cute I guess."
"Cute. You think it's cute that he watches her sleep. Gosh I pity whoever dates you." I smirked at him.
"I'll have you know I'm an excellent boyfriend." He winked.
I raised my eyebrow.
"It was better in my head." He scratched the back of his neck, a faint blush appearing on his cheeks. I smiled. "Well personally I think their relationship is unhealthy. He watches her sleep, stares at her super creepily and literally wants to eat her, what more evidence is really needed that she should get the hell out. He's obsessed with her, and obsession isn't love, it's disgusting."
We kept talking until the teacher asked us all to stop so he could make an announcement. "I want every pair to write an essay together on Edward and Bella and why or why not they should be together. Have it turned in by Wednesday of next week. You can all go."
I put my stuff back into my bag and stood up, he followed suit. "Do you want me to do the essay and put your name on it?" That's what I usually do in partner work.
"What and miss out on a wonderful project?" He grinned "Are you free tomorrow?"
I rolled my eyes. "Other then Architecture 101 I'm free. Meet you at that cafe, what's it called, Olympia just outside campus?"
"Sure. You do architecture?"
"It's my major." I admitted. "I want to be an architect when I grow up."
"That's so cool." He slightly bobbed his head.
Was it my imagination, or was he a lot closer then before?
"Thanks." I smiled and noticed Hazel and Piper waiting for me at the door of the classroom. Most of the other students had already left. "Uh I should go. See you tomorrow." I waved and walked over to Piper and Hazel. When I looked back he was still staring at me with a dopey smile on his face.
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"So who was that guy you were paired up with?" I could tell Piper was trying to be casual, but it wasn't really working.
"His name is Percy." I said, scuffing my foot on the ground as we walked. I didn't have anymore classes today, which was a relief. We were going to the Olympia cafe now to hang out until Hazel finished her (something) class, then we were just going to go home. Besides English and whatever Hazel got in (whatever class she's in right now) none of us had homework, which was a relief. Also Charlie loves Millie (our housekeeper who doubled as a nursemaid nowadays) and he'd be fine.
"Percy huh?" She wiggled her eyebrows
"Yup."
"Are you seeing him again?"
"Tomorrow."
A smile broke out on Piper's face. "I told Hazel he liked you! Ha now she owes me ten dollars."
I giggled. "you guys bet on that? Anyway we're just going to do the essay. It's not a date."
"That's not what he thought!"
"How do you know?"
"I just know this stuff."
I rolled my eyes. "You and your crazy mind-reading skills."
"It helps when you're going to be a lawyer." That was her major this year, and she was fantastic at it. Piper could be really persuasive when she wanted to be.
"Did you see who Hazel was paired up with?"
"A relatively attractive Chinese guy, Frank, I think his name was. They kept scooting closer and closer. It was totally adorable." Piper gushed. She tried to pretend that she wasn't interested in this stuff, but Hazel and I knew better. "I'm pretty sure they're meeting tomorrow again!"
"Who were you with?"
"Guy named Will Solace, medical major."
"Is he cute?"
"Adorable. You know I like blondes. Also hella gay."
"Did he say?"
"No, but he was eyeing a punk dude in the corner pretty intensely."
"Oh. Speaking of blondes, I'm pretty sure Percy was sitting with one. Totally your type, tall, blonde and blue eyes too."
"I can't believe you noticed that, what with the way you were staring at Percy."
I huffed. "Well I did. There was a shorter Latino guy with them too."
"Yeah I saw him too. but dam that blonde dude. To bad he spent most of the class talking to that Reyna girl, I'm pretty sure they're together which sucks."
"Didn't Mr.Weaver say his name was Jason?"
"Yeah I think. Jason Grace."
"Grace?! You don't think . . . ?"
"No way."
We had reached the campus cafe now, and we entered the noisy little place.
Percy P.O.V
Jason, Leo and I were hanging out at Olympia Cafe when two girls walked in. I looked closer and noticed that one of then was Annabeth. My cheeks suddenly flushed at the sight of her. Gods she was so amazing and beautiful. Jason noticed my cheeks went red and looked around. When his head swung back around an evil smirk was pasted on it.
"So this must be the fabled Annabell." He teased.
"Annabeth" I shot back a bit to quickly.
His eyebrows raised and his grin got bigger. Leo, who had been listening waggled his eyebrows.
"Looks like Percy's got a hot crush, you better move quick before I sweep her off her feet." He flexed his non-existent muscles. He started to get up from the table and I quickly pulled him down.
"Who's her friend?" Jason asked casually, a little too casually in my opinion.
"I don't know. Why?" I answered, distracted by the way Annabeth's blonde ponytail bounced as she sat down.
"No reason." Jason stared as the brunette laughed at something Annabeth had said.
"If you guys won't talk to them I guess I'll just have to work some of my magic." Leo grinned, and before I could stop him, got up and walked over to the girls' table.
"Do you live in a corn field, cause I'm stalking you!" Leo grinned at the girls.
I nearly died of second-hand embarrassment right then. Jason mimed shooting himself. Leo just kept grinning.
The brunette stood up angrily, and it looked as though she was going to punch him, but a second before she did something in her face changed, and she threw herself into Leo's arms.
"How the hell did that line work?! That was the stupidest thing I've ever heard come out of Leo's mouth!" Jason whispered at me, furrowing his brow in a mixture of frustration and confusion. "And Gods know that's saying something!"
I just stared at the scene unfolding in front of me, my mouth open. It was like watching a dolphin sprout bat wings and fly. It just didn't happen. Leo's pick up lines just didn't work. Ever. It was like a law of nature or something.
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An we don't know what Hazel should major in please comment what you think