A/N: I've been playing with this idea for a few weeks now. Drew is such an interesting character and I want to do her justice. RR made her so one-dimensional it's rather annoying. This is a series of one-shots from different characters' perspective of Drew. First one Piper! I was going to hold her off but why not just jump into the deep end? Read and review and send suggestions which other characters you want to see Drew interact with.
Real life: I'm still writing and working. Trying to balance alone time and going out. I'm a horrible hermit and really need to get out and do things more. I just like hanging by myself way too much.
Piper
"You're trembling." Piper sucked in a breath and twisted her head to glare at her partner in crime. Leo grinned back as they pressed against a wall, waiting for the night patrol to move on. The teacher idly walked down the hallway, tilting his head back as he yawned into his hand. Leo's chest pressed against her back as he leaned around the corner to check. Piper could feel her heart thump against her chest. It's the adrenaline. She thought ignoring how warm Leo felt against her. "Come on," Leo grabbed her hand and tugged Piper down the hallway towards the staircase.
"Stargazing, Leo? Really?" Piper whispered as they found the flight of stairs leading up to the roof. Leo nodded his head as he confidently climbed the stairs, playing with something in his pockets. The door at the top had a solid padlock. Piper crossed her arms. "Now what, genius?"
"This wasn't just a half baked plan, Piper." Leo replied as he crouched down, pulling out a pair of lockpicks. She arched her eyebrow at the instruments. "Quit judging, everyone needs hobbies." He said like he could see her reaction.
"Hobbies?" Piper echoed as Leo twisted his wrist. An audible click and the padlock fell into his hand. Leo held it in triumph. "Oh thank goodness, the great Leo comes through." Piper said sarcastically as he pushed the door open, gesturing her to step through first with a bow like he was accepting her applause. Piper walked through, about to throw back another sly comment when she gasped at the beautiful scenery in front of her.
Wilderness School was built in the mountain. Tall evergreens surrounded the school. It snowed recently, dressing the trees with a light dusting of snow. A lake could be seen from the roof, still like a mirror. A growing moon shone above as it peeked behind a pair of gray clouds. Without light pollution, the stars dotted the sky brightly. Piper let out a small sigh, creating a tiny cloud in front of her face. "Wow…"
"I'm not one to say 'I told you so'," Leo started as he bumped his shoulder against hers. "But I told you so." Piper pouted and resisted the urge to shove him away. The smile tugged at his handsome face, highlighting how young he was. The moonlight danced over his features, accenting amber eyes and sharp chin. A frown tugged at his lips as he tugged at her crew shirt sleeve. "Take my hoodie, you're freezing." He ordered as he peeled it off and draped it over her shoulders. "Girls' pajamas." He murmured, tugging the ends in front.
"You like our pajamas." Piper teased taking a step forward, forcing him to take one back. Leo smirked but didn't reply back, pulling out a blanket and thermos out of his backpack. They settled on the blanket, side by side, staring at the vast dark sky. Piper's fingers played with Leo's as he traced out constellations. "Leo, why are we stargazing tonight?"
"I didn't tell you?" Leo asked as he turned his head, hand squeezing hers as she shook her head. She could see the flecks of gold in his amber eyes, feel the warm heat radiating from his petite body. Leo scratched his cheek nervously, looking away. "There's a meteor shower tonight. I've been tracking it for days now and I really want to see it with you."
"Leo," Piper whispered as she inched closer. "That's too cute." She smiled at him. Leo pouted, his face inches away from hers.
"Cute? Guys don't want to be cute." He said, slowly sliding his arm around Piper's waist. Just loose enough she could move away if she wanted to.
"Adorable?" Piper tried, tapping her finger against his chest. "Handsome? Attractive? Sexy?" Each word, her finger stepped up, grazing his Adam's apple deliberately. His eyes dipped into darker shade, darting down to her lips. Instinctively, Piper wetted her lips in response.
"You know a lot of fancy words, Beauty Queen." Leo murmured, pressing his forehead against hers. Still not taking the last step.
"And you talk too much, Repair boy." Piper retaliated before pressing her lips against his.
Piper jolted awake, feeling her heart thumping against her chest violently. She gasped for breath, reeling from the vivid memory. She could feel each callous of Leo's fingertips when he grasped her hand. Her lips tingled like they were freshly kissed. A light blush bloomed on her skin. "What?" Piper whispered, pushing herself to an upright position. The cabin was nearly quiet except for the babbling water fountain Lacy insisted she needed. "That…" She could say wrong because that wasn't right either. The Mist memories she shared with Jason were fake but… "they had to be built off of something."
She rubbed her eyes, rolling the new information in her head. From her cot, she could see cabin nine with orange lights glowing from the parted curtains. Many Hephaestus demigods were insomniacs, mind too busy with so many ideas. Leo wouldn't be there though. His bunker was his haven. For a second, Piper wanted to sneak out there, confront the boy about this dream. But what would he say? Piper thought as she swung her legs out of bed, feeling the cool wooden floor underneath her bare feet. Would this change us?
Piper shrugged on a light robe and wandered through the cabin. She hesitated at the door, hand hovering over the knob before turning around and up the stairs to the second floor. It was one good thing Drew did to their cabin. While the Venus demigods slept on the bottom, the second floor converted into a common area. Couches and desks lined the room. A mini library tucked underneath a bench that sat beside the window. Piper's favorite armchair tucked in the corner with stuffing falling out.
Piper paused at the top, noticing the former head of cabin ten curled beside the window. A green mug cradled in her left hand as she lifted a pamphlet in her right. A pair of dark read glasses sat on her nose. She wore a dark kimono-inspired robe with pink cherry blossoms cascading down the folds. Her dark hair fell in curls over her left shoulders. The moonlight made her naturally tan skin milk white. "Tea?" Drew asked suddenly without lifting her gaze. "Or would hot chocolate be better?"
"I'm fine." Piper answered as she stepped into the room, sitting in an armchair nearby. Drew had a laptop closed beside her feet with constellation stickers. A few leaflets spread out in front of Drew. A few familiar names jumped out at Piper while others had Japanese characters. College… Piper haven't even considered her future yet. "Why are you up?"
"Jetlag." Drew replied as she massaged her neck and checked the thin silver watch she wore. "It's three p.m. in Tokyo right now." Piper didn't even know Drew was in Japan. The current cabin head lowered her gaze. She didn't know much about her older half-sister, not that the half-Japanese girl offered much. Piper didn't bother to ask either. "What about you? Why are you awake?"
"Umm…" Piper hesitated. The two girls grown over the year, getting over their little power feud. Time apart has been good. Civil is the word Piper would use to describe them. They weren't close. "I had a dream." Piper finally said, knowing if she had a third party opinion would benefit her, even if it's Drew's.
"Good or bad?" Drew asked immediately, turning to face Piper. Her amber eyes glowed bright in the low light. Piper blinked, she never realized Drew and Leo shared the same eye color. She lowered her gaze, unable to meet Drew's. A soft sigh escaped Drew's lips. "It wasn't a normal dream, huh?"
"No." Piper said before explaining about the mist memories, the fabricated history Aphrodite created for her, Jason and Leo and now the dreams. This wasn't Piper's first dream of the Wilderness school but it's the first one that really shook her. Drew listened without judgement, tilting her head at intriguing parts, frowning at others. Others may say Drew is an ice queen but if you really pay attention to her facial expression, they reveal her thoughts. At the end, a deep frown sat on her lips. "What are you thinking?"
"I think Mother is cruel." Drew answered truthfully. Both girls looked at each other for a second before chuckling. It felt good being able to talk to someone who wasn't so deeply ingrained with the Seven. Piper rested her head against the armchair, smiling. Drew lifted one of her legs, wrapping her arm around it as she sipped her tea. "And now you're confused." She stated.
"Yeah…" Piper replied as she ran her hand up and down her leg. "Why would I get these memories now? What's the point?" Drew pursed her lips together.
"Does there have to be a point?" Drew proposed as she rested her chin on her hand. Her nails were painted a flashy red Piper could never pull off. "Maybe there is no point. Maybe she's bored. Or maybe she thinks you can make your own decisions? You're an adult." Piper shook her head. "You're not an adult?"
"Don't be funny." Piper ordered as she grinned. "It doesn't fit you." Drew shrugged nonchalantly, taking her glasses off as she rubbed her eyes. "I don't know what's the right choice?"
"Don't live life thinking about the right choice." Drew said as she stood up to stretch. "You'll drive yourself crazy. Are you happy with Jason?" Piper bit her lower lip and Drew's eyes narrowed. "Piper, you're hesitating. What's wrong?"
"It's not widely known." Piper started as she fiddled with her fingers. "But we're on break. He's in New Rome right now, visiting the family that help raised him. He'll probably see some friends as well. Jason's getting his memories back as well, slowly."
"And so are you." Drew pointed out as she set her mug down, gather her dark hair into a low bun. "And I'm assuming Leo as well. Hmm what an interesting position to be in." Piper glared at Drew who laughed at the expression. "What? I'm glad I'm just an outsider. A piece of advice, little sister." The term of endearment caught Piper off guard. "Don't build your life around a guy. Take some time to yourself. Be single for a bit. Find out what you like, what you don't." She squeezed Piper's shoulder as she walked pass. Piper turned, a question bubbled in her throat.
"Drew?" Piper called out, looking intently at her sister. Drew paused, turning her head. "Did you build your life around someone?" Drew brushed a stray curl out of her face, touching her finger to her lips like she was remembering something. She blinked, snapping out of a memory, and lifted a single finger to her lips before leaving. Piper sighed, shaking her head. "Secrets make a woman woman." She murmured one of Drew's favorite phrases.