Quick! Hold My Hand!

Jason was caught off guard when he heard dishes from downstairs. Dinner, of course. He snuck a glance at Piper and sighed.
“Uh, want to stay for dinner?” He asked, sitting up. Piper sat up with him and shrugged.
“Do you have a sweatshirt I can borrow, Your dining room is cold.” She asked plainly, making no attempt to hide the fact that she had hickeys up her neck, but the ones below the collarbone would be hidden by a sweatshirt.
“Yeah, the one on the desk chair.” Jason nodded to his desk, deep purple pullover hanging on the back. Piper peck his cheek and stood, calling a ‘thank you’ as she pulled the hoodie on. It dropped past her shorts and she had to roll up the sleeves.
“Acceptable?” She asked, raising her arms to show off how little she was. Jason grinned pulled her over to hug him.
“Yeah, but sorry if I get a little protective later..” He said into get hair. Piper’s chuckled vibrated through his chest.
“I mean it's hot when you get jealous, but I'm all yours tonight.” She said, and they both tensed.
The door was closed. Nobody watching. Piper seemed to panic more than he did, and Jason couldn't tell if it was good or bad. They stared at each other for a moment, and Piper broke eye contact, looking at her toes.
“We should, well uh, get food...?” Jason prompted and Piper nodded, quickly walking out of the room.
He was afraid he did something wrong - it really didn't seem like it - and the thought worried him. It took merely a second to catch up, walking next to her as they entered the dining room. Deep red walls enclosed them, tall dark wood chairs placed around a long dark table. Dark floors, dark rug. It was like his dad hates light.
“Jason, and... Piper?” Zeus looked them over as Piper took a seat as far as she could away from Zeus. Jason couldn't blame her for not wanting to be within arm’s reach of his dad. He was kind of a creep.
“Hi, Zeus.” Piper greeted and pulled the napkin across her legs, Jason took the seat next to her.
“I didn't know we had a guest. You brought you friend-” Zeus cast a glance at Jason, who interrupted him with the term ‘girlfriend’, then continued. “- to dinner. I would've made enough for her.”
“We have plenty. Plus, Piper is vegetarian, remember?” Jason grit his teeth as Piper helped herself to mashed potatoes and broccoli.
“Apologies, I had forgotten.” Zeus sighed, cutting into a slice of corned beef. “How did you two begin dating, anyhow?” He eyes Jason, interrogating him.
Piper put on a smile, putting her hand on his leg. Jason felt her fingertips on his jeans, glancing at her as she spoke, “I had liked him and I found myself just kissing him. It was so awkward, but it was sweet. Jason, believe it or not, told me how he felt.” Piper said, and Jason blushed stabbing his fork into the broccoli.
“I know my son, a charmer like his father. How else would he get such a pretty girl like you?” Piper’s fingers pressed into Jason’s skin, and he had to harshly bite his food to keep from saying anything.
“Actually, I charmed him.” Piper cast a pleading glance at Jason.
“He only gets worse..” Jason whispered, and Zeus cleared his throat.
“What was that, Jason?” Zeus lowered his voice, and Jason furrowed his eyebrows.
“Father. Can I not tell my girlfriend something quietly? It has to do with private matters.” Jason stressed the words, knowing it would only make his dad proud and get him off his back.
“Oh, maybe say it quieter next time.” Zeus coughed, suddenly interested in his meal. Jason felt Piper’s grip loosen, hearing her sigh in relief.
They were all silent, eating their food for almost two minutes. It was a nice silence.
“So, have you done anal yet?” Zeus asks nonchalantly, popping a peice of meat in his mouth.
Piper nearly choked on her water, coughing loudly until tears filled her bottom eyelids.
“ Excuse me ?” Piper coughed, and her fingers dug sharply into Jason’s thigh. He sucked in a sharp breath from surprise and pain, knuckles turning white.
“It was just a question.” Zeus shrugged, unaware of how personal and inappropriate the question was.
“You don't just ask that, let alone ask your son and his girlfriend.” Jason snapped, Piper’s fingers still holding a death grip on him. Zeus held his hands up.
“I'm not hungry anymore..” Piper pushed her plate away and stood, giving Jason a kiss, “I'll text you.” He watched her dash out of the room, and Jason glared at his father.
“What's got her upset?” Zeus huffed, hearing the front door close.
“You asked if we've done anal.” Jason snapped.
“Well, have you?” Zeus asked, eyebrows raised.
Jason made a face of disgust, humiliated. “Put my leftovers in the fridge. I'll eat them tomorrow. “ Jason stood and left the dining room, anger and embarrassment fueling him.
The last thing he would do was go to his room and slam the door. That would be childish, and despite his anger with his dad, Jason was determined to not stoop to that level. Instead, Jason stomped out the front door, spotting Piper in her car. He watched as she rested her forehead on the steering wheel, shoulders lightly shaking. She was either laughing or crying, and Jason wasn’t sure which was worse.
Jason slowly walked up to the window and tapped on the glass. Piper screamed and threw her head back into the headrest, pushing her arms out and honking the car horn. The horn scared her again, and Jason couldn’t tell if the horn was getting louder or Piper got quieter. He held his index finger to the glass and tapped it again. Piper turned her head to him, took a second then laughed, she wiped her eyes and went to open the door. She looked down at the lock and pushed open the door. The thought to move out of the way left Jason as he got hit by the door. He landed on his butt with a yelp, and Piper looked at him worriedly.
“Oh my god, I’m sorry. You okay?” She asked him frantically, and Jason nodded, standing.
“Were you crying?” He asked in return, seeing a tear clinging to her nose. Piper shook her head and wiped her cheeks, inspecting her palms for signs of tears.
“You dad is just- god how did you mom fall in love with him?” Piper huffed, “I’ve just got a lot on my mind, okay?” She waved it off, and Jason pulled her into his chest. It took a moment, but he felt her hold him tightly, humming into his chest.
“I know. Trust me, I know.” He stood there, waiting for Piper to say something.
“We can't do this anymore.” The words were muffled by his chest, and Jason swayed. Shocked, he held her at arm's reach.
“What?” Jason sputtered, searching her face for a sign of a joke. “This lasted almost a week, what the hell?” Piper looked at her shoes, scratching behind her ear.
That was her tell, she was uncomfortable. Jason shook his head, letting his arms drag down hers before they slapped down to his sides.
“You're great at this but I'm not, I'm
sorry.” Piper shrugged, turning to get into her car, “Wait before you say anything, I don't want anyone to lose it over this.” She got back into her car and stuck her keys in the ignition.
Jason watched as she drove away. Confusion and hurt overwhelmed him, more so confusion. “What?”

Notes

whats even going on at this point idfk

~Nova~