Here is chapter 2! Thanks so much to anyone who reviewed! Just a side note, these first few chapters were already written, and they are being posted fairly quickly, but in a bit, I'll start writing from scratch again (these are my words, just from a few months ago). Also, if there are any special New-England foods/places/etc (as it says in the summary, is where Jason's hometown is)...that you'd want to see in later chapters, then please comment them! Also, Riordan owns the characters, Nintendo owns Marion Kart, and I own the plot... :)
Jason
I really hate airports, we had pulled up in economy parking at about 4 in the morning for our 6 o'clock flight,Piper, Leo, and I were the early birds. I went to the truck and pulled out our stuff. I put my carry-on on to my back, held my suitcase and put Piper's carry on top of that. She stood ready with her luggage. "Ready, pack mule?" She giggled. "Ready as I'll ever be."
"Alright, so let's just get the luggage checked here," I said as I placed the pieces on the scale, along with my skis. "Now, we have to get through security."
"Hello, and welcome aboard South West Airlines, this is Jenni-" I couldn't believe it, right next to me, was Piper coming home with me for the holidays. I squeezed her hand. "You ready to meet my family?" She smiled, "You better believe it. Anything will be better than my silent Thanksgivings and Christmases." Honestly I was nervous, my family isn't what you call, quiet, or small. I have more cousins that I can remember, about 12 aunts and uncles from both sides together and I think about 15-20 great aunts and uncles, mix in the extra friends, family, and girlfriends (I'm not the only one, trust me), we probably crank out close to 50 people at each family party. Compared to Piper's family that only has one child for each set of parents (weird coincidence,I know) this was a crazy amount. "They're just...big, and loud, and embarrassing as a whole. If you're overwhelmed, I won't be confused. They are a lot to get used to, and unfortunately, I am one of them, so I'm bound to act like them sometimes. And especially on Christmas Eve, it is wicked crazy." "Jason! Why are you so worried? Why did I agree to come with you? Because of you!" She poked me in the arm, "I love your witty humor, and how you snort when you laugh. If your family's like that too, then I am more than happy to meet them!" Piper was awesome, she always helped me to relax, and not worry about the step ahead. We made the perfect pair. "Please fasten your seat belts, we are now landing. Welcome to Boston!"
Piper
As I wobbled off the plane with Jason carrying our carry-ons behind me, I anticipated what his family would be like, I couldn't wait to meet them. My quiet family wasn't the unconventional group that I wanted sometimes. As we stepped out of the terminal and into the waiting area, I looked out the windows, and the first thing I saw was snow. I was a California girl, and snow had never touched my skin. I have heard countless stories from Jason on how he had to shovel out the driveway before school.
"Alright, Piper, the rest of our luggage is on the conveyor at B9, then we'll rent a car and drive to my mom's. Ok?" He was so organized! And for some reason, he loved to plan things out. "Yes sir!" I said giving a fake salute to him. I turned to Leo, who had to trek to his family now, and this was the last time we'd see him until New Year's Eve. "Bye Leo! I hope you make it to your mom's house safe!" I gave him a quick hug, and Jason did the same, they were best friends, after all.
"Well," he picked up his carry-on, "I hope you don't miss me too much, but I will be ready to play Mario Kart on the 31st! Make no mistake!"
Oh god, Leo. "Bye!" I looped my arm through Jason's, and started to look at the signs in the airport, "Now, where is that rental place?"