chapter 2

several weeks later...

Walkers POV

"leah? are you home?" i said as i walked in leah's apartment, i have a spare key..i came because i was worried about her

we had an understanding the day we went to disneyland but it's been weeks and she's been avoiding me and i dont understand why

i just want to know if she's okay

"walker?! is that you?" she called back from her room, i ran to her room and opened the door to meet with a teary eyed leah, she looks like she's been crying all day her eyes were so puffy

"l-leah what's wrong are you okay?" i asked kneeling down to her as she was curled up on her window couch, she looked at me and then looked down at her leg

i looked down and almost choked on my words "leah what the hell happened to your leg?! are you okay?!" i panicked she nodded wincing from the pain as she tried to stand up, i helped her slowly and she looked up at me and sighed

"i broke my leg dancing its nothing walker..i didn't tell you because i didn't want you to worry you've been so busy with school and promoting the show i didn't-" she exclaimed but i cut her off "bullshit i would've been there for you in a heartbeat leah, nothing is more important than making sure you are okay" i said

she shook her head as she slowly walked to the bed and sat on the edge, my eyes furrowed confused as to why she was being this way, she's knows how much i care for her..so why is she being this way?

"walker i....we can't be friends anymore, i just can't..people are shipping us too much, and i know how much you care for me and it's just not good...you treat me like im a princess and your the prince..we really we should be acting like friends " she stated

i felt my eyes watering up, i couldn't believe my ears..she's knows she's the only person i was ever able to connect too before meeting Aryan and the rest, but i never had friends until Leah, i told her all my deepest secrets, everything about me she knows

and everything she is i know, i was the main one there for her when the fans didn't approve of Annabeth being black, the nasty hate she's gotten me and Aryan helped her get through but i helped the most

so why is she tryna to throw all of it away?

"Leah no, theres nothing wrong with our bond and the way we care for eachother, your my bestfriend...i-i would do anything for you i would be anything for you..." i said walking closer to her and holding her hands

"see exactly right there! we are not a couple walker you can't do everything for me or be anything for me...a boyfriend does that not a friend..sometimes not even a bestfriend, look walker i love you but we need to chill..please for the sake of the show atleast..i still want to do percy jackson with you but we have to keep it professional" she said looking up at me

i looked into her eyes as my tears fell down, i felt my cheeks get hot and my vision blurred "leah please-"

"walker don't okay? and please don't cry.." she said wiping my tears but i pushed her hand away and backed up

i cant- this can't be happening i can't loose her, i love her.it's feels like my heart is beating out of my chest it hurts so badmaybe she's right..but also wrong? my feelings for leah have intensified since i've been worrying about her these past few weeks

wondering why she wouldn't call me back or speak to me, hoping she wouldn't tell me to come over and hold her.

and i don't mind that people ship us, in fact i like it, i stopped liking the edits but i watch them everyday...and its crazy i might actually be percy in real life cause how did i not notice that i fell for her?

im inlove with Leah, and it's now hitting me.

but i can't tell her, she clearly hated the ideas of us ever being a thing but i can't loose her friendship, i would do anything to keep her near me forever

"Leah, i promise to ease up on the boyfriend acts and just treat you as my bestfriend..not as my princess but as a friend..its just i do care about you a lot i care about you being happy...but i promise to protect our friendship i'll ease up..for you" i said walking closer to her

she looked me in my eyes as if she was making sure i was being honest, which i wasn't but i wasn't gonna let that be obvious just yet. as her eyes wondered mine i placed my hand on her cheek and caressed it softly

she slightly buried her face in my hand smiling a bit and sighing as she relaxed from my touch, i walked up closer to her and kissed her forehead softly "walker...your too gentle with me, i can't even stay mad at you" she said shaking her head to herself i smiled

"okay aslong as our friendship is okay, i don't wanna lose you she said and i nodded "you'll never loose me, ever..im here for you even when you don't want me to be" she hugged me tightly and buried her face in my chest

i wrapped my arms around her and rested my head on top of hers

i smiled knowing our friendship was gonna be okay.

•••••••••••••••••••Months Later Present Day

"gosh i still can't believe percy jackson is gonna win an emmy this is amazing!" leah cheered jumping up and down as we walked down the red carpet

"i know right and im excited for you to win too leah!" i said teasingly looking at her she giggled and shook her head "oh please i don't stand a chance the other nominees are awesome! " she said

"leah, your awesome if anyone deserves that award it's you" i said honestly, and i meant it too..im gonna be pissed if she doesn't win because she deserves it so much

she deserves to know she's just as important to this show as anyone else if not more.

when we ere done with pictures we went inside and took our seats as the award show began

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"and the winner is...JACOB TREMBLAY!" Me, Aryan, and Leah yelled out, we all clapped and cheered for him but i noticed leah was a bit too happy i furrowed my eyes for a bit then snapped out of it

nah aint no way

once jacob got to the stage and greeting us all and hugged us "you guys show us awesome by the way! can't wait for season 2!" he said Aryan thanked him and i nodded smiling trying to feel him out a bit

when he hugged leah that hug lasted for about 10 seconds and i swear i felt my face get so hot, i clenched my jaw and slightly looked away rolling my eyes and tried to play it off as if im clapping still

why was that damn hug so long?

leah walked but in between me and Aryan smiling nonstop and i glared at her "why are you smiling like that?" i whispered she glanced at me and bit her lip

"jacob uh he asked me for my number while we were out on the red carpet...i gave it too him and he said i was pretty" she smiled

i rolled my eyes and didn't say anything else as he finished his speech, soon as he was done i instantly walked off the stage heated

he doesn't deserve her...i do...god i yearn for her! me and leah should be together not her and him!

"hey walker you okay?" Aryan asked me as i watched jacob and leah stand over by the backstage crew laughing and chatting before going back to our seat "yeah im fine i just feel a bit overwhelmed..i hate public speaking which is so weird considering im an actor" i said playing off the fact that another guy is steal the girl of my dreams

the love of my life

Aryan nodded as he poured himself a cup of soda "you got that right, um hey after this i'm gonna go to my girlfriends house so i won't be going with you and Leah to in and out..that's okay with you?" he said

i nodded "uh-yeah it's okay your good man"

"thanks walker...and by the way...her and jacob won't last she'll realize he's a player, Leah's smart way too smart for him" he chuckled

i looked at him shocked but mostly confused "w-what are you talking about? i don't care about them" i said distracting myself and getting some cookies

he sighed and looked at me "really? dude it's so obvious...you like Leah..bro the minute she started clapping for jacob i noticed how jealous you were, you couldn't hide it..better hope the fans dont notice that" he said

i instantly worried about the fans and how they notice literally every movement i make towards leah

oh shit

"wait wait wait...you noticed i was jealous but didn't say anything about you noticing i like her?l i asked and he tilted his head "welllllll i kinda already knew..for a while now..i think before you even realized it yourself, it's the way you look at her...i thought it was because maybe you guys are just really close or she's like and emotional support system or something but nah....nobody looks at anyone like that unless it's love..you love her, and i care about you guys..you couldn't hide something like that from me, your bestfriend" he said

he was right...thank for he noticed it and i didn't have to say anything

"every interview we've had was almost like i wasn't even there..your eyes were constantly on her ...it's so pure how much you can see the love you have for her through your eyes walker..even while filming...i think that's why the scenes with you and her were so intense..because the whole time you were always inlove with her and just didn't realize it or admit it too yourself" he said

"Aryan...your literally reading me like a book it's creepy" we both laughed " i'm sorry but i feel like ive notice more these past 2 years then anyone, and im literally always catching you stare at her its annoying walker seriously get ahold of yourself " he said sternly but jokingly

i shook my head laughing, yeah whatever dude.

we went back to our seat to wait for leah's turn for her nomination

she was up against other young talented actors too but i wasn't nervous for her, i know shes gonna win, as jacob tremblay walked the stage up to the mic he glanced at leah and winked at her

i looked at her and she blushed looking down, i felt my face get hot again and my jaw clenched, i instantly got mad. why is she entertaining this dude? what does she seem in him that she doesn't see in me?

"and the winner is PHEONIX LAROCHE!" he yelled smiling a bit but slightly bummed leah didn't win..i think.

that girl lay lay was also a nominee and i saw them talking together too on the red carpet but they could be just good friends.

i was upset leah didn't win, i didn't even clap for the other kid, congrats too him though but leah deserved it. she worked so hard to be Annabeth and sadly some people still don't accept it.

its just bullshit, not everything has to be the same or original all the time, the minute i met leah i knew she was gonna be Annabeth, My Annabeth.

all the other girls that auditioned just didn't fit, and yes they also had blue eyes and blonde or brunette hair but it just didn't fit. i knew Annabeth was meant for the role from the start.

and plus i look nothing like the original percy, every character is different and unique and should be welcomed with open arms.

i looked over at leah as she pouted playing with her nails, i grabbed her hand holding it reassuring her that it was okay "don't worry Leah, you are amazing as Annabeth..and think about it this way..the better you get the more you can keep proving them wrong, you were made for this" i said

she looked at me a bit teary eyed, her big doe eyes sparkling in the dim lights and i swear i felt myself fall inlove even harder if that was even possible.

why is she so beautiful?

"thank you walker that meals a lot to me" she said holding my hand tighter, i wanted to hug her but i couldn't because of what people will think.

and i promised her i would ease up. so im gonna keep that promise.

as the awards ended we all started getting ready to head out and take pictures with our awards on the red carpet, the percy jackson cast won atleast 3 or 4 awards and i was so happy and grateful, we worked so hard and it was all worth it.

as we finished taking pictures everyone just gathered around talking and laughing as some people started to leave Aryan was one of them "okay walker and Leah i'll hit you guys later get home safe guys!"he said started to leave "see you later Aryan!" leah yelled back and i waved.

" oh hey uh walker im gonna go to the bathroom real quick ill be back!" leah said running off to the bathroom i chuckled to myself because shes literally just a girl.

a beautiful one.

as i waited by the black suv with our driver  i looked over at the red carpet and saw lay lay and jacob laughing and talking

yup i was right good frien-

nevermind.

right when i was gonna finish my thought they kissed, infront of paparazzi too, i was shocked

oh no leah..

right when i was about to go and get her she came out of the bathroom walking towards me so we can leave "okay im ready let's go-...um walker? what's wrong?" she asked noticing my blank expression

i gulped wondering if i should tell her to turn around or not but before i could she already did

"oh...whatever i don't care" she said and simply got in the truck, i looked at her as she sat there so sad almost on the verge of tears but one simply didn't fall.

"Leah i'm so sorry.." i said watching her, she looked down and sighed

i felt my face get hot for like the 3rd time today, i closed the door turning to confront jacob

"walker what are you doing?!" i heard leah faintly yell as i walked away.

i didn't listen, my mind was fully with anger for her but also so much love that i didn't even think twice before tapping him on his shoulder and punching him dead in the face.

he fell to the ground and lay lay gasped running to him "OH MY GOD!" she yelled, he glared at me getting up and tackling me to the ground.

at that point we were fighting

and i was winning obviously but jacob put up a good fight.

"WALKER STOP!" i felt leah trying too pull me off but i didn't budge it didn't take much but a guard too yank me off of him

leah stood infront of me to block me from attacking him again, the tears falling down from her eyes made me freeze and i realized what i've done

it was all recorded and pictures were taken, everyone that was still there saw everything and i instantly knew it was gonna go viral...i just hope this doesn't make up anything for the show

"walker we need to go now!" she said pulling my hand as we got into the car and drove off.

we went to in and out and then back to leah's apartment because we couldn't risk anyone seeing us after what happened

"what are we gonna do? walker what were you thinking?!" she yelled

i sighed "he hurt you leah...i couldn't stand watching you like that, i would never- i meanyou deserve better.." i said looking down

she walked towards me and kneeled down infront of me holding my hands "Walker it's okay, i'll be okay always...because i have a bestfriend like you to always be there for me but i don't want you getting hurt or hurting others because of it..it makes me feel better simply knowing you are there to comfort me" she said

and she was right "i know...and plus rick is going to be pissed about this" i said shaking my head

and right when i said that i instantly received a call from him and i answered quickly, leah sat beside me just as nervous as me

"uh hey rick? i'm guessing you've seen the media...im really sorry i don't know what i was thinking he hurt leah and i got angry.." i said

i felt him sigh on the other end of the phone and i was scared of his response "uh walker...you know i care deeply about you and leah and i would never ever fire you guys..i just wish you would be more mindful especially about the show, ill let its slide because i know you'll do anything to protect leah and i admire that but you have to be mindful of your reputation so please be more mindful, ill see you too at the next meeting for season 3" he said and hung up

i sighed and looked at leah and she looked at me with worried eyes waiting for an answer "uh that was rick...he's pissed but i still have my job thank god" i sighed in relief "i guess his way of punishment is me deal with how the media is reacting to this" i said

leah sighed " well it was jacob's fault...he's a player and people should know" she said angrily and i shook my head holding her hand "no leah leave it, i know people are gonna want answers but if they find out i beat a guys ass for you because he basically cheated on you...Waleah is gonna be trending everywhere" i said

"your right...it's just females should know who he is..and that's he's no good, i hate guys like that, that think they can just use women for their pleasure" she said, i watched her smiling a bit

Aryan was right she is smart, i mean i knew that but i just thought she would've been blindly head over heels for this guy and honestly she couldn't care less about him anymore

that's my girl.

she sat down next to me and laid her head on my shoulder "we are never beating these allegations walker.." she said softly

i smiled to myself happy about that, i honestly didn't want to beat the allegations.

whether she knows it or not, she's mine.

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this chapter was 3,000 words long jeeeessshh😂 i hope you enjoyed tho! <3 next chapter tmr or monday!