Piper knocked on the door so roughly it echoed down the hallway. Percy’s apartment was on the third floor of a building on some street over some store, but Piper wouldn't stop banging on the door until it opened.
“Piper, what in-” Percy started, and was caught off guard by how angry Piper looked.
“I dumped Jason.”
“You mean-”
“Yes.” Her voice cracked, and she felt tears prick in her eyes again. Percy stepped aside for Piper to enter the apartment.
“You weren't even actually-”
Piper threw herself on the couch, “I am terrible. I fake dump him like twenty minutes after we have sex and I just-”
“Piper.” Percy cut her off. Piper looked up at him through a thin line of tears, waiting for him to say something. “You went for like a week.”
“I don't know why I'm so upset over this. I mean, I can't fake a relationship. And his dad asked if we do anal! It was just so- aaah!” She complained, and Percy sat next to her.
“Explain.”
“I really care about him, and I don't want to make this weird because we were being couple-y even when we were alone it was just all a mess.” Piper felt some of her tears fall, but she didn't care. She needed to get this off her chest.
“Piper. I knew this would happen.” Percy shook his head, wrapping her in a hug. It was as if he knew exactly what to do. Piper melted, hugging him tightly and letting herself cry.
“I started this whole thing and he's probably pissed at me.” She sniffled, burying her head into Percy’s shoulder. Percy simply drew little shapes on her back, in a pattern. Circle, square, triangle.
“It's ok if you like him.” Circle. “I won't tell.” Square. “Honestly, I am pretty sure that's the reason you chickened out.” Triangle. Piper shook her head.
“Th-that's not why.” She tried to sound convincing, but failed. Percy simply held her tight.
“I'm here to vent if you need me. I know Leo is off with his girlfriend. You still have me, don't worry.” Percy said quietly, and Piper felt her eyes close. He was warm and he held her tight. It was comforting, and she was tired from all her crying lately. She found herself slowly drifting off to sleep, the softness of his shirt and the smell of his cologne following her into dreams.

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Piper sat on the water, waves coming up to slash her. She was on a board, just floating in the calm beach. It was peaceful, relaxing. Nice. The rushing of the water was what she needed right then.
“Piper!” Her head turned to see Jason on the shore. She was suddenly in front of him. Except, now they were at the garden in her yard. Roses bloomed around them, but they didn't faze her from how Jason’s face looked.
She knew that expression anywhere. He was hurt.
“Jason?” She asked softly, but he scoffed at her.
“You always do this. You catch feelings and you leave.” He said sharply, and it felt like ice.
She was frozen, quiet, shocked.

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“I did say that.” She smiled. Her heart was pounding but felt full of air. It was a weird feeling. She hadn’t felt this way every before. So, she just shoved it down and tried not to think about it.

Notes

do i know whats happening??nah.

~Nova~