Chapter 7
Piper loved to sing; it was just one of those things she could never possibly grow tired of.
There was just something about voicing your emotions through lyrics and letting every feeling pour out of you that just made her fall in love with it.
She didn't sing in front of anybody though, not even when she was with Dylan, and preferred to do so when she was alone.
After all, she only really had music left to keep her company when it seemed everything was going wrong and it was just something too personal for her too share.
At least, she thought.
It was the day after having gotten her things back from Dylan, and she couldn't be any more relieved.
Not only had she gotten all her things back (things she didn't remember having in the first place), but she had finally rid herself of the monster she had once called her fiancé.
She could finally move on with her life, and there was nothing better for her then waking up in the morning and knowing she was free from what had dragged her down for too many years.
She was her own person now, and it was about time she'd focus on finding herself once again.
So with her music blasting through her room, she began sorting through her belongings wearing only a pair of shorts, a tank top and a messy bun in her head like she usually did when she was busy doing housework.
Needless to say, her Saturday was going pretty darn good.
She was in the middle of singing the next catchy line that followed the song while stuffing some old stuff into a box, when the door opened and a smiling Jason came to view.
A flush suddenly appeared on his cheeks as he saw her, his eyes roaming to her blue wall.
Piper couldn't help but think it had something to do with the way she was dressed; after all, he'd only seen her completely dressed.
''Hey, Pipes'' he said, rubbing the back of his neck.
Finally his eyes managed to meet hers, and she could feel a smirk begin to appear on her lips. ''Oh hey, Jason. What's up?''
''So the Leos and I have a game tonight, but we're getting drinks afterwards. Do you want to come?''
Piper rose an eyebrow, beginning to place some books into the box. ''To the game, or to get drinks?''
''Both'' Jason chuckled.
''Thank you for the offer, but I've got a pretty busy night ahead of me'' she said, nodding her head towards what seemed like endless amount of boxes.
He took a seat on her bed, his eyes lightening with amusement. ''This is how you're spending your Saturday night? Could you BE any more of a teacher?''
Piper laughed, beginning to roll back her shoulders. ''Nice Friends reference, but believe it or not, I'm having fun''
''Yeah, I know. We can hear Far Spektor all the way to the living room''
She rushed to her computer, and began to lower the volume. ''Sorry about that. I forget how loud my music gets''
''It's Far Spektor, all is forgiven'' he shrugged, with a crooked smile. ''Come on, Piper. You don't even have to come to the game and you can finish unpacking everything, but at least come out for drinks with us''
''And who is us?'' she asked, narrowing her eyes at him.
It wasn't like Jason and Nico had a habit of bringing over strangers to their apartment, but Percy did and Piper had met more girls in the past weeks than she had ever in her first year of college.
Heaven knows what they did, but one thing was for sure, she did not want any part of that.
''Just Nico, Percy, two friends, and me'' he said, giving her that cheeky smile.
She crossed her arms across her chest, sighing. ''As great as that sounds, I don't drink''
His face twisted into shock as he jumped up from the bed. ''What? You're twenty two, you're supposed to be out in bars enjoying your life''
''Yes, I'm a prude, I get it'' she grinned, lifting up the heavy box and heading towards the closet. ''But I just never felt the necessity to drink. I'm perfectly happy with my boring, prudish life''
Before she could move another inch, Jason was by her side, taking the box into his hands and setting it down where she had intended to. ''Well, okay. How about you meet us at the bar, and you don't have to drink anything you don't want to''
Piper looked up at him, expecting to have those persuasive eyes Dylan always pulled on her.
Instead, she was met with joyful and sincere blue ones.
''Fine,'' she sighed, much to Jason's pleasure. ''But I am not driving you and your friends home if you get wasted''
''Aw, come on, Piper! Live a little'' he said, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and playfully pulling her in.
He began to walk out the door when the sudden thought came to her mind.
''Jason'' she stumbled, and he turned around. ''What do I wear? I've never been to a bar''
''Whatever makes you comfortable. I'll text you the address later'' he gave a wink, before closing the door and disappearing.
Piper could only take a deep breath, growling and closing her eyes shut.
Well, here's to finding yourself, she thought before continuing to go through the boxes.
At least she knew she'd have Jason by her side.
She arrived a bit past nine; around the time Nico had texted her that they were on their way to the bar and she had to admit to herself that she was nervous.
She didn't know what to expect, and the thought of not fitting in with everyone else there, made her stomach turn.
Yet, she couldn't hide the small, timid smile that invaded her face as she spotted her three roommates sitting on a bench.
Neither could she hide the discomfort of having different eyes around the room looking straight at her.
''Look who finally made it!'' shouted Percy, rising from his chair and picking her up and off her feet.
Piper smirked, as he placed her down again. ''You're in a good mood. I'm guessing you won again''
''forty to twenty seven, baby!'' he boasted proudly, high fiving a curly haired guy across from him.
That's when she noticed that she was yet to meet him and the other guy sitting next to him, all with the same kind faces as her roommates.
''Over here, Pipes.'' Jason said, getting up from his spot and taking a seat across from her and next to the two strangers.
She smiled politely at them, biting her lower lip.
''Piper, this is Leo and Dakota'' Nico said, pointing to each one. ''Leo, Dakota, this is our roommate, Piper''
Leo had messy, brown hair, brown eyes, and dimples in just the right places. He wore a tool belt for some odd reason. He, in some way, reminded her of her sister energetic life.
Dakota, unlike Leo, had fair skin, brown hair held back with a hair tie and wide brown eyes. He wore a casual black shirt and some pants. He too smiled kindly at her, extending his hand.
''Nice to meet you, Piper'' he said, shaking her hand.
She grinned as Leo did the same. ''Nice to meet you too. Thanks for letting me intrude on your Saturday night''
Dakota dismissed it with his hands as Leo lifted the beer bottle with his hand. ''don't worry about it, dude. These three haven't stopped going on about you''
Piper turned to Percy and Nico, and then at Jason in confusion.
Percy and Nico were smiling widely while Jason simply rubbed the back of his neck and refused to meet her eyes.
She was beginning to realize it was a nervous habit of his.
''I hope all good things'' she chuckled, into which Dakota nodded his head.
''We wouldn't had brought it up if it wasn't''
''This is the Leo we told you was getting married, remember?'' Jason blurted out, almost too quickly.
Piper suddenly felt herself brighten up. ''Oh, of course! I hope you don't mind, but Jason asked me to go with him as his one plus. Well- more like I made him-''
Leo laughed, as everyone else grinned. ''Of course I don't mind. Can't say I didn't expect it from the way he kept going on about you''
A sly smile appeared on Leo's lips as Jason growled under his breath.
''I'm gonna go get another drink'' he mumbled under his breath before getting up and heading towards the bartender.
Piper was more than amused as she continued to examine the boy. ''I think I'll join him'' she said, rising and heading towards him.
She pretended she couldn't hear the whistles that came from Percy's mouth.
''don't worry, I said all good things'' was the first thing that escaped his mouth as she slid into the chair next to his.
She nodded, trying to hold back laughter. ''I know, I know.''
He turned to her, his eyes traveling through her face and she couldn't help but feel her cheeks redden.
Something about Jason watching her closely the way he was, made a foreign feeling come to her that made her heart accelerate even faster.
Clearly she needed to get a hold of herself.
''You look great'' he commented, as the bartended handed him another drink.
She shrugged, looking down at her blue jeans, maroon blouse, leather jacket and black boots. ''Yeah well you told me to wear what made me comfortable and this seemed appropriate''
He gave her that crooked smile, running his fingers through his hair. ''I do give good advice, don't I?''
She playfully pushed him away while slightly rolling her eyes. ''Oh, the best''
A warm feeling came to her stomach as she heard him laugh. ''By the way, you have a great voice''
She snapped her head towards him, her eyes widening. ''What?''
''I heard you singing,'' he said casually, far too casually for her. ''Right before I opened your door, I could hear your voice. You're an amazing singer, Piper''
Piper shook her head, cringing her nose. ''Lying is a sin, Grace. And you better not go around telling people you heard me sing, because you're the first one ever hear me do so''
''Am I really?'' he said wiggling his eyebrows in a way that made her laugh.
She took a deep breath, beginning to play with her leather sleeve. ''Yes, believe it or not I like to keep certain things to myself''
''But not all things, I hope'' he slurred, holding onto his drink with a drunken expression beginning to emerge on it. ''I'd like to get to know you''
She stood from her seat, grabbing his arm. ''Okay, I think that's enough drinks for tonight''
''I mean it,'' he said, taking her hand into his. ''I want to meet the real Piper Winters''
She could only sigh, and plaster a smile on her face. ''So would I, Jason, so would I''
Hey so new chapter! The author finally updated so that's awesome news. If you haven't check out her stories. Stay tuned for Boot Camp and The Affair a couple of new updates are coming your way.
~Youngbloods