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Piper's POV

I've never been the type of girl to do the normal "boyfriend-girlfriend" activities. I barely ever went out in public with my boyfriends and I rarely ever announced it to anyone.

I've had a lot of boyfriends, okay?

Okay, well some of them were friends with benefits, whatever.

The point is, I've never even done what I'm pretending to do with Jason.

Jason Grace out of all people. Thinking about it makes me want to stab myself in the eye.

I mean, look at him!

Pale skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, star basketball player, and perfect little reputation! He's a typical golden boy.

I know what it sounds like - I'm being ridiculous. Why is dating Mr. Perfect such a nightmare to me?

Well, first of all, he's my opposite.

I can't do shit for sports. Not that it matters since I'm definitely not going to give up my party life for games and such. I mean, why would anyone give up drinking and all that glory for running around in a gym every day?

I don't have such a good reputation either. Besides my scandalous sex life, I've gotten into some serious trouble. I've been to the principal's office a bit more than an average student, teachers hate me, and I haven't exactly got straight A's every year.

Second of all, I don't know how this is going to be believable.

Jason and I never talked that much. I don't really know why. Maybe it's because of Reyna. Or because of our differences in our reputation and social status. Or maybe just because I don't fuck with his snobby crowd.

I really don't know.

But now we have to pretend to be a couple. How the hell are we gonna do that? How are people going to believe that two people, who've never spoken before, decided to go out after one not-so-pleasant public encounter?

This is absolutely ridiculous! Why am I even agreeing to this?

Oh, right. Because I want Dylan to finally like me.

Plus, getting back at Reyna...not such a bad idea.

"Earth to Piper!" Annabeth groans.

I blink twice and sit up. "Sorry, what?"

Annabeth rolls her eyes. "Nico's birthday is coming up."

I nod at the mention of Hazel's little brother. "Yeah, when is it? January..."

"28th," Hazel pipes up.

"Yeah...so it's his 16th right? Is he having a party?"

"No, he doesn't want a party but we're thinking about taking him out for bowling or something like that." Annabeth grabs another cream cheese spread and opens it, grabbing a spoon to scoop it all up into her mouth. Ugh, gross.

"Okay, no problem. It's in a couple of days." I nod.

"Yeah, so we're taking Frank and Will. I don't know if Nico wants that many people to come so it'll just be us five and him."

I sigh. "Great, then it's settled. Annabeth, will you leave that alone? It's disgusting." I wrinkle my nose at the cream cheese she's scraping out of the bottom of the little container.

"I'm having cravings, okay? I'm on my period."

"Whatever, you still haven't told us the deal between you and Luke," Hazel nudges her.

Annabeth sighs. "I like him, okay? He's amazing, he doesn't judge me from my family matters and he's sweet, smart and super hot..."

"But?"

She shrugs and looks away.

I give her a sad smile. "Percy."

Annabeth clenches her eyes shut and takes a deep breath. "Yeah. Pathetic, right? The guy who literally can't stand my presence is the person who I can't seem to shake."

I frown. "I wouldn't say that."

"I would."

"Anyway," Hazel coughs. "Let's talk about the fact that THE Jason Grace indirectly backed you up behind Reyna!"

I roll my eyes. "I didn't need him to back me up."

"I know, but still! And you haven't told us what happened when he asked you to talk to him outside of the cafeteria."

Damn it, what do I say to that?

Oh you know, he just proposed to me that we pretend to date for a while until Reyna goes back to Jason so that I can live happily ever after with Dylan. And I agreed! I just don't know when, what he's planning to say, or what we can say to make people believe us.

"He just...apologized. For snapping at me and for Percy being a royal ass."

Annabeth furrowed her eyebrows. "Well...that's actually kind of sweet."

"Yeah." I look away and take a sip of my coffee, avoiding their eyes.

I'm so screwed.

Hazel suddenly widens her eyes and sits up straight and rigid. "Um, guys?"

"Hmm?" Annabeth mumbles.

"Percy is here. With Jason and Leo."

I widen my eyes and whip my head around the same time as Annabeth. Sure enough, they just entered the café. The three boys walk over to an empty table where Leo and Percy sit down. Jason's grinning at something Leo's saying while running a hand through his blonde hair. Shit, shit, shit.

"Guys, can we leave?" Annabeth quietly asks as Jason walks over to the counter to order. I quickly turn back around and nod rapidly. "Yeah, let's go."

We stand up, grabbing our coffees and Hazel grabs her car keys before we walk away from our table and to the main entrance. I try my best to pass over as quick as I can from the counter and from their table.

Unfortunately, we aren't quick enough.

"Piper?" Jason's voice calls behind us.

Damn it!

I slowly turn around to face his confused yet relieved expression. "Um, yeah."

He grins and walks over to us, causing Annabeth and Hazel's jaws to drop open. Percy and Leo look up from their conversation at us and stop talking.

"Hey, thank God that I bumped into you, I actually needed to talk to you about something," Jason nods.

"We can do it tomorrow," I send him a message with my eyes. Not now.

"It's urgent. I need your number. I forgot to ask you for it earlier."

Behind me, I hear an audible gasp from either Annabeth or Hazel. Not sure which one.

I glare at him. "I'll give it tomorrow."

"Why not now?" Jason narrows his eyes at me.

"Because..." I struggle to find an excuse. "Annabeth needs to go home! She's already late!"

"I can drop her," Percy suddenly appears next to Jason, focusing his piercing green eyes on Annabeth.

"It's fine, I don't mind being late," Annabeth doesn't even bother looking at him.

"Yes, you do," I tell her, clenching my teeth together. "Which is why I'll talk to you later, Jason."

"What's your problem?" he whispers to me so no one could hear.

"I don't want them to find out," I whisper back.

"I know. Give me your number so I can tell you what the plan is."

I widen my eyes.

Oh, well, duh.

I really am an idiot.

"Okay," I tell him loud enough for other people to hear.

"Okay?" Annabeth repeats behind me.

"Okay?!" Hazel shrieks.

"Okay," Jason nods. He pulls out his cellphone and hands it to me, gesturing for me to enter my contact information into his contacts, which I quickly type out and give back to him.

"Alright, we're leaving now," I quickly tell him before rushing to grab Annabeth's arm, pushing Hazel to walk in front of me.

"Bye!" Jason calls.

"Yeah, whatever!" I call back, practically shoving myself through that door.


Jason's POV

"What's up with you and Piper?" Leo demands right when I walk back to them.

I shrug. "What?"

"You asked for her number. Are you taking my advice?!"

"You're actually taking advice from this guy?" Percy's jaw drops in disbelief.

"Maybe I am. Got a problem?" I challenge.

Leo grins. "I'm a fucking genius!"

I sarcastically clap for him. "Yes, you baffled us all."

"Okay, honestly Jason, who the hell says 'baffle' anymore?" Percy furrows his eyebrows.

"I do."

"Okay, there's a bunch of questions I have right now, but the most important one is what the hell are you doing? I thought you had some obsession with Reyna?" Percy shakes his head.

"I'm trying to move on," I lie through my teeth, giving him a half-shrug.

"With Piper? The girl who went all King Kong on me?" Percy narrows his eyes.

"Listen, she's hot. I need a rebound girl. Whether it's serious or not, I need to move on from Reyna."

"I didn't think you had it in you," Leo grins.

"What?" I challenge.

"This is kind of fast, you know?"

"So Reyna moving onto Dylan after dumping me in front of everyone isn't fast at all?" I feel my temper rising at the memory of seeing that dick's hands all over her.

Percy tries to explain, "Jason, the difference is that she's been cheating on you. You just saw this girl a few hours ago and-"

"I know what I'm doing," I interrupt.

Damn it, this would be much easier if I just told them. I would have, it's not like they're total saints but Piper seemed like she wouldn't want anyone else to know. I'll respect that.

"Fine," Leo shrugs.

"Yeah. Fine," Percy nods.

I bite my lip and look away, staring at my phone, wondering if I had made a huge mistake or if it was all going to backfire.

It doesn't matter, though. I have to try. Besides, what do I have to lose?

Other than my dignity, my reputation and my self-respect.

Whatever, it's all worth it.

I'm going to get Reyna back no matter what.


"But that's way too fast!"

"Piper, a week. Only a week. I can't go more than that."

"Two weeks?"

"I can't do that, I have a game next Friday."

"You have a game this Friday, too!"

"Yeah, but next Friday, it's a home game."

"No one will believe us!"

I sigh and facepalm, regretting my decision already.

We were currently trying to decide when we should make our "relationship" public, and she wants to postpone it. Something about "realistic". I, however, cannot waste any time pretending to fall in love with Piper McLean. I want Reyna back as soon as possible. The thought of not being able to kiss Reyna for a week hurts me.

"How about Tuesday?" I ask. "That's as far as I can go, Piper. Leo's hosting a party this Saturday, we can go, I'll make up some cliche story about me taking you home after you got drunk and I stayed with you and the next day, bam. Fireworks. We're in love. We go out on Monday and make it official on Tuesday. How about it?"

Piper was silent for about thirty seconds, making my fingers tap against my knee with anxiety.

"Piper?"

"Why do I have to be the drunk one?"

I almost laugh.

Is she serious?

"First of all, I'm the captain of the team, I don't drink much. Second, you have a reputation for your drunk behavior. I've heard rumors," I chuckle.

She groans over the phone. "Fine. I'll go to your lame party. But I'm bringing Annabeth and Hazel and Frank, too."

"Why?" I roll my eyes.

"Because one, they're my friends. Two, we're hanging out during the day to celebrate Hazel's brother's birthday."

"You can't bring him, he's too-"

"Did I say I would? No! I'm only bringing Annabeth, Hazel and Frank."

"They can't know about the plan."

"I'm not going to tell them! Anyway, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Don't be an obvious douchebag, be natural. And comb your hair or something, make sure you look good. I don't want to be seen with some sweaty tall guy with a jersey."

I burst out laughing. "Then you need to dress up, too, sweetheart. How about you ditch the leather for tomorrow, hmm? But you'll probably still look like trash with all that dark stuff you got on your face."

"Just wait, I'm gonna look so hot that you'll fall in love with me for real."

"Good luck, babe."

"Don't call me that."

"Good night, babe. See you at school." I hang up before she could say anything else, putting my phone on charge after making sure my alarm is on before turning off my lamp and laying my head on the pillow, staring at my ceiling fan.

Something's not right. I don't know what, but it's something.

After a few minutes, I come to a horrific discovery on why.

I'm still grinning like an idiot.


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