Annabeth Cates wanted to allow Josh Batton to return to his dwellings of purity.
“Josh… I told you, I don’t need you to be responsible for me… Besides, I already have a boyfriend. So if you want to be responsible for me, wouldn’t that mean I’d have to abandon my boyfriend for you?” Annabeth asked.
“I’m not the kind of person who would rush into a new relationship and break off the old one. Moreover, I don’t like you… That’s why you should stop messing around… I’m begging you, alright?” Annabet