Involve their families. Maybe Percy's family is more laid - back and doesn't put as much pressure on him as Annabeth's family does on her. This difference in family expectations can add another layer to their conflict. For example, Annabeth is always striving for perfection to please her family, and she sees Percy's carefree attitude as a sign of laziness, which further aggravates their enmity.
Start with their first encounter. Maybe it's on the first day of high school when they accidentally bump into each other and immediately get on each other's nerves. Percy could spill his coffee on Annabeth's books, and she gets really mad. This sets the tone for their ongoing enmity.
You can introduce some common high school elements that fuel their rivalry. Like, they both want to be the class president. Percy campaigns with promises of more fun school activities, while Annabeth focuses on academic improvements. As they compete, they start to learn more about each other's strengths and weaknesses, which could be a turning point in their relationship.
One idea could be that they compete in various school competitions like academic decathlon or sports events, always trying to outdo each other. For example, in a science fair, Percy might do a project on underwater ecosystems because of his love for the water, while Annabeth does something related to architecture. Their rivalry makes them both push harder and come up with more creative ideas.
It could develop slowly. At first, they might just be acquaintances who exchange polite greetings in the hallways. Then, they could be grouped together for a school project. Through working on it, they'd start to see each other's strengths and weaknesses, and a friendship would begin to form.
At first, it could be a bit rocky. Percy might think Annabeth is too uptight, and Annabeth might think Percy is too carefree. But as they spend more time together in the high school environment, perhaps during lunch breaks or in after - school clubs, they start to see the good in each other. For example, Percy might notice how Annabeth always stands up for what's right in class debates, and Annabeth might see Percy's loyalty to his friends.
They could start off on the wrong foot. Maybe Percy accidentally spills something on Annabeth's books. But then, they are paired for a debate in class. They realize that they both have really strong opinions and are quite intelligent. This mutual respect starts the development of their relationship.
One idea could be that Percy and Annabeth are new students at a high school filled with mythological secrets. They have to hide their demigod status while also dealing with normal high school problems like exams and bullies. Maybe they join the school's swim team and debate club respectively, which could lead to some interesting interactions.
Often in these fanfictions, the pregnancy is used to add drama. It might lead to conflicts between Percy and Annabeth, like differences in their opinions on how to handle the situation. For example, Percy might be more laid - back while Annabeth wants a more structured plan. It also might show their friends rallying around them or being shocked. And sometimes, it's a chance to see how they adapt to changes in their social status at school due to the pregnancy.
Well, one possibility is that they face challenges related to hiding their demigod identities while trying to fit in at a normal high school. Maybe Percy has trouble in a swimming class because his powers make him too good and he has to hold back. Annabeth could be acing all her academic classes but struggle with the social drama that comes with high school.
Percy might become friends with the misfits or outcasts at school. His kind heart and sense of justice would draw him to those who are bullied. Annabeth, on the other hand, could be respected by the smart kids for her intelligence. She might form study groups and in the process, make new friends. But some students might be jealous of their closeness and the special bond they share.
Percy could stand up to Annabeth. He's a strong character. He might confront her directly about her bullying behavior and tell her it's not okay. This could lead to a turning point in their relationship, where Annabeth realizes she's been wrong.
It might create some conflict initially. Percy and Annabeth could be worried about Sally's reaction, which could lead to some misunderstandings between them. However, as the story progresses, they could work through it and Sally could end up being a strong advocate for their relationship, adding a new dynamic to the fanfiction.