Chapter 11

Percy sat up as he saw the sun coming up over the hills of the camp. He hadn't slept a wink, the voice in his head keeping him up all night. Percy rubbed his tired eyes and yawned. He stretched and sat up, looking out his window at the beautiful sunrise. He shook his head and turned away. Percy got dressed and stepped outside, taking a deep breath of the cool morning air.

Percy looked around and observed the quiet camp. He smiles a little and walked out of his cabin, closing the door behind himself before making his way to the docs. Percy takes his shoes off and puts his feet in the water, humming softly as he watches fish swim around his feet. 

Percy sighs softly. "Your life is so easy, you know that?" He bitterly tells the fish. "No one expects highly of you, no crazy voices in your head, no worries. Well, except for fishermen, I suppose." Percy groans and rubs his face. He looks up to see the sun had fully risen. Percy looks back at the cabins to see campers making their way to the dining pavilion. Percy curses and quickly stands, scarring the fish. He bent down and grabbed his shoes before sprinting back to Cabin Three.

"If I'm not there when Annabeth comes to get me I'm as good as dead!" Percy whisper-yells to himself as he runs, watching the Athena cabin wearily. He sees the door open and runs faster. "Schist!" He curses as he sees familiar honey-blond curls. Percy reaches his cabin and throws himself inside, landing on his stomach on the floor, kicking the door shut behind him. 

Percy sat up and pulled his shoes back onto his feet as he heard a soft knock on the door. Percy quickly stood up and walked over to the door. He opened it with a smile. "Good morning, Wise Girl." Annabeth smiles up at Percy.

"Hey, Seaweed Brain! You're up early today. Usually, I'm waking you up." She says, giving him a peck on the cheek. "Is everything okay?" Percy smiles and nods. 

"Never better!" Percy grabs her wrist and pulls her out of his cabin enough to close the door. "Now, let's get down to the dining pavilion before all of the food is gone!" Percy says with a cheesy grin. Annabeth rolls her eyes.

"The food doesn't run o-" Annabeth tries to explain before Percy interrupts her. 

"Whatever! You know what I mean. wanna race there?" The son of Poseidon looks at the Daughter of Athena.

"Oh, you are so on, Seaweed Brain!" And with that, the two took off down the hill, determined to not be the loser.