So sorry I didn't update yesterday! Now that I am on summer break, I can't keep track of the days haha. As always, thank you to everyone for reviewing, favoriting, following, etc. To anyone who was confused about the nicknames in the last chapter, I tried to make it clear as to why they were used. In the books, Annabeth & Percy used the nicknames often when they were mad or annoyed at each other, so in the story, they used them when Annabeth was mad at Percy. Sorry if that was unclear. Also, just a reminder that this story is going to go in an order: first Frazel, Solangelo, Percabeth, Jasper, and Caleo and then back to Frazel again. Without further ado, the chapter!

Piper could barely keep her eyes open. She was closing in two more minutes. Only two more minutes to go.

The bell rang and Piper internally groaned. Until she saw who it was.

It was Jason Grace, her crush. He had blonde hair, blue eyes, and a cut above his lip. Piper had liked him for a long time. They used to be friends, until Jason had the accident.

Until he got amnesia.

Jason walked up to the counter and tapped his fingers on the table.

"Can I have a... Um, a latte, please?" Jason even sounded confused.

"Sure thing. I'll have it right away," Piper said.

Piper filled up the cup and started pouring the latte into the cup. Jason was texting on his phone, a grin spreading into his face.

"So, what's your favorite type of coffee?" Jason asked suddenly.

Piper froze. "I-I like espressos."

"Cool. I usually get cappuccinos." Jason stuffed his phone in his pocket. "I couldn't believe this place was open so late tonight. I thought you had closed by the time I got here."

"We're usually open until midnight on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Occasionally a week day if someone's up to it." Piper finished with the latte.

"Why are you closing? I mean, no offense, but I'd expect someone older doing it," Jason said as Piper handed him his latte.

"I'm- my mom owns this coffee shop."

"No way! You're mom is Aphrodite, as in, the Aphrodite?"

Piper nodded meekly. "I'm the only one of her daughters or sons she'll trust to close. Drew is worried about beauty sleep, Silena is very clumsy, and Michael and Lacy are slightly too young."

"You have a lot of siblings," Jason commented.

"Mom married three times. First she had Silena and Drew. Then me. Then Michael and Lacy. I live with my dad, but my mom and I still have a close relationship," Piper explained.

She felt a pang in her chest. If Jason didn't have amnesia, he would have already known all this. It felt five times worse knowing that the old him would have recalled these facts in an instant.

"Ah, my family is more, um, not a lot of people. My dad is in and out, but I'm often not home and neither is my sister," Jason said.

Piper remembered his sister Thalia. She went to Artemis Academy, a strict boarding school. From the times she had met her, Piper could remember that Thalia was a free spirit and rebellious. Her hair had been dyed several times.

"Lucky. My sister, Drew, is absolutely immoral. She pretends to run the household now that Silena is in college. She spreads vicious rumors and I always have to kind-of protect Lacy and Michael or else Drew might actually kill them."

"Drew?" Jason seemed to consider this. "I feel like I've heard of her before."

Piper internally screamed. That's because you came to my house once and she tried to seduce you, Piper thought.

"Probably an unpleasant experience if you have met her," Piper muttered.

Jason chuckled. "My sister, Thalia is a rebel. My mom basically shipped her off to Artemis Academy, but Thalia seems to love it there, especially the archery. Although, she's always getting into fights with this one girl, Zoe."

"Thalia sounds like fun. I'd like to meet her one day," Piper said.

"She's really fun, but I rarely see her. Maybe it was different when we were younger. Apparently, she caught me trying to staple my lips closed once." Jason pointed to the scar on his mouth. "That's where this came from."

"That's harsh. Why don't you go to an academy like your sister?" Piper asked.

"I got amnesia when I was 16, and my mom thinks it's a bad idea for me to be immersed in a new school and new life when I am just getting used to this life," Jason answered.

"Oh. That's a bummer," Piper said, pretending she didn't know that he had amnesia.

"My doctor says there's no chance of me remembering anything before the accident. But that's okay, because I really like my new life. Probably better than the old one anyway, you know?" Jason smiled.

Piper felt as if she'd been stabbed in the chest. Jason didn't know any better, but that was quite the low blow. She winced.

"What is it?" Jason asked.

"Oh, nothing really. My leg just hurts a little," Piper lied.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm sure," Piper said.

Jason nodded. "I got my amnesia in this accident a year and a half ago. My mom and I were just driving and she was... She was slightly drunk, but I didn't know that I guess. She smashed into another car."

"Oh. Was your mother okay?" Piper asked.

"She had a broken hip and needed a couple of stitches. The accident was a new beginning for her, though. She finally decided to sober up." Jason paused. "But I don't know why I'm telling you that. I guess you're just easy to talk to."

Piper felt punched in the gut. She wanted to scream, 'That's because you've known me since we were 10!' But she just smiled.

"Thanks, I guess. I love talking to my dad, because I often don't get to," Piper said.

Jason furrowed his brow. "Why don't you get to talk to your dad?"

Piper gulped. She couldn't tell Jason the truth, but the old Jason would have known what she was talking about.

"He's at work all the time," Piper said. It wasn't exactly a lie- just not the whole entire truth.

"Ah. My mom works at Walmart. Where does your dad work at?"

Piper cursed herself. "He works in the arts industry. You know- art, music, dance, acting." Again, it wasn't a lie- just not the whole entire truth.

"Cool. Have you ever met any famous celebrities?" Jason asked.

Again, Piper cursed. "A couple. Mindy Austin, Harry Bugis, and... Tristan McLean."

"That's awesome! Tristan McLean's super famous, you know?" Jason exclaimed.

"Oh, I definitely know," Piper said, forcing a smile.

"I've seen his movie, King of Sparta. It's a really interesting film," Jason said.

"Yeah. I did some research on King of Sparta. Did you know that someone else was supposed to play the role, but turned it down? After that, they got Tristan McLean," Piper said.

"Wow, what a man. I'd like to meet him one day," Jason said wistfully.

"I hope you do. I hope you do," Piper muttered.

Jason checked his phone again. His face went pale.

"It's already 12:10, huh? Sorry for keeping you so late. I better go now," Jason said.

"Alright, then. Enjoy your latte and come back soon!" Piper called after him.

Jason was almost to the door when he turned around. "This latte isn't for me- it's for my irl friend Reyna. Have a nice night! I'll come back soon," he called back. Then, he slipped out the door.

Piper's heart fell and crashed, breaking into a thousand- no, a million pieces.

She trudged out of the counter space and turned off the light. Everything went dark, just like how she felt inside.

Just as she walked outside, there was a droplet on her head. Another on her hand. And it was drizzling rain.

Just. Great.