Times INFINITY

27: I've Had Enough

Annabeth POV

We both just stared at each other for a while, until I sighed, and put my head back down, closing her eyes. Percy hadn't said anything to her since he walked out of her room the other day when I tried to give him back the promise ring.

I had broken things off, and I shouldn't want him to talk to me anyway.

"Alright. You're getting your wish. I can't do this anymore," Percy said finally.

My eyes snapped open.

"What are you talking about," I said exasperatedly.

"I can't do this anymore," Percy repeated.

My heart dropped to my stomach. This is exactly what I wanted, yet I couldn't decipher his words. He couldn't just leave, could he?

"It's obvious that you don't want me here. You want me to leave. And, all I've ever wanted was for you to be happy. If me leaving is what will do that, then so be it. I'm not a match for your kidney, so there's really no reason for me to even be here anymore if you want me gone..."

Percy paused trying to steady his choking voice. I could see the tears in his eyes, and they were flowing down his face. He thought I didn't want him here.

That's what I told him, so it made sense.

Yet, I wasn't sure what I wanted. I just didn't want him to get hurt if I don't make it. That's why I gave the promise ring back.

"I'm not taking back the promise ring though, because if you want me gone, then you need to be gone from my life as well. The ring will only be a reminder of you, Wise Girl."

"You payed a lot of money for the ring, you should take it back," I whispered, pain entering my abdomen.

Percy looked shocked but still kept going.

"I don't really understand why you're doing this, because honestly it feels like the only reason is to hurt me. That's what you're doing. You're hurting me and breaking me," Percy stated.

"You'll only get hurt by me, Percy. I have failing kidneys and there's no guarantee," I replied.

Why am I doing this?

I could see the pain in his eyes. I hate seeing him cry like this, and I was causing it. What am I trying to accomplish here? It was just stupid.

I swallowed hard and continue listening to Percy.

"If this is what you want, then I want to give you what you want as my last hurrah in your life. I'm going to tell Jason and Thalia not to tell me anything about you, unless it's urgent, because I can't keep having constant reminders of you in my life."

Percy pulled at his hair as he was pacing in front of her.

Then, he stopped and looked at her.

"Gods, I really fucking love you."

Percy leaned down and kissed me one last time, long and hard, before walking to the door.

Percy's movements indicated that he didn't want to reach the door, because once he did, there would be no turning back. He wouldn't just be walking out of a room. He'd be walking out of my life.

Percy probably wanted her to call him back, like she did last time. He fought for me every single time, but this time felt like the last because it's 'what I wanted.'

This is what I told him to do, so why was I feeling so depressed and empty.

Percy walked really slowly to the door.