HAPPY EARLY HALLOWEEN! *insert evil cackling here* Since I've gotten lots of requests for Jiper, I've decided to center this Halloween special around them! You're welcome, my fellow demigods! I've been working on my descriptions, so if I could have some input on those, that'd be awesome. Oh, and just a warning, in case no one's noticed, there WILL be Blood of Olympus spoilers from here on out. Some minor, some very major. You have been warned... Enjoy!
Joey Renaldo's POV
Piper McLean is my dream girl. She just so happens to be the daughter of my favorite actor, Tristan McLean, AKA the King of Sparta. She's literally the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, except for her weird kaleidoscopic eyes. But once she's mine, we can fix that with a few contact lenses. And once she's falling all over me, she'll be happy to oblige.
You see, I'm a master of charm. I may not be the best athlete out there (and ladies love athletes), but I know what to say and do to win a girl over. All it takes is a compliment and a wink, and boom. There's a new girl coming home with you. I was confident that it'd work for Piper, too.
It was Halloween night, and Yosemite High School was having its annual Halloween Ball. It's more of a costume party, really, as everyone is required to dress in a costume and they only play one slow song per year. But, still, that slow song would be my one and only chance with Piper.
I was dressed as a vampire, with a midnight-purple cloak over an ordinary tux and sharp fake fangs. It may not be the most expensive costume out there, but hey, ladies love vampires.
I walked into the auditorium to be... well, in complete awe would be putting it lightly. Cobwebs were strung across the ceiling, fake bats flying amongst them. Glowing jack-o-lanterns engulfed the room in a dim light, giving the auditorium an eerie quality. As amazing as the decor was, though, Piper was the real show.
She was dressed as a princess, in an elegant lavender ball gown with a silver tiara on her head and white heels on her feet. That was it, nothing special, or fancy. Piper was modest. I mean, the girl never wore anything other than t-shirts and jeans. But that was another thing I'd try to change when she fell in love with me, for I liked my girlfriends to dress to impress.
I walked over to Piper, bowing when I reached her. "Hello, my lady," I joked. Piper rolled her eyes.
"Hi, Joey." Another thing that I liked about Piper was that she didn't joke around. Well, not unless she was with close friends. I was pretty sure that I qualified.
"I love your costume, Miss McLean. Only someone with your beauty could pull off such a stunning gown."
I expected the usual; a blush and a giggle, followed by a compliment somewhere along the lines of 'you're not too bad yourself'. Instead, Piper just gave a small smile.
"Oh, please," she said. "I'm nothing special."
"Piper, you're too modest. You're the most lovely girl I've ever laid eyes on." I picked her hand up and kissed it, sure that this would get the desired reaction. The one and only slow song of the evening started playing; A Thousand Years, by Christina Perri. One of the most romantic modern songs of our generation. "May I have this dance, Piper?"
But Piper didn't respond to my gestures. Her eyes were fixed on a blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy who had just entered. He was dressed as a prince, in a dark blue coat-of-arms with a golden crown on top of his head. His gold-framed glasses ruined the image, though Piper didn't seem to mind. Her breath was taken away by the mystery boy, who made his way over to her.
"Hey, Pipes," the boy said, taking in the sight of her. His eyes didn't focus on her figure, the way those of other boys did, but instead, he looked her right in her freaky eyes.
"Hi, Jason," Piper answered, her kaleidoscope eyes meeting his blue ones. They were in their own little world, as if they were the only ones in the room.
"You look... amazing," Jason admired, a blush coloring his cheeks the minute the words left his mouth. "Uh, did I say that out loud?"
Piper laughed, a wonderful sound that made my heart beat just a little faster. "Yeah. But don't worry, I'll take it as a compliment."
"I hope so. I meant it."
There was that blush that I hoped to get out of Piper, and she smiled at Jason wholeheartedly. "You look pretty damn good yourself, Sparky."
Jason took Piper's hand. "You wanna dance?"
"I'd love to."
The pair walked out to the dance floor hand in hand. Piper put her arms around Jason's neck, and he put his around her waist, and they danced.
(DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING LYRICS ARE NOT MINE. I DO NOT OWN "A THOUSAND YEARS".)
I have died every day, waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid, I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
The couple spun around the floor, eyes locked, ignoring all the other dancing couples. They were so engrossed in the other that they didn't notice me when I tried to get Piper's eyes off Jason and on me. It was hopeless.
All along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
At that last line, Jason pulled Piper close and kissed her, and to my horror, she kissed back. I heard a few girls 'aww' at the sight. They looked so... in love, and I knew then and there that I never stood a chance with Piper McLean.
Okay! That wasn't centered around Halloween at all! But, hey, like I always say, a little Jiper is good for everybody! And I'd like to sincerely apologize for not updating sooner. School is in full swing, and I have almost no time on my hands. Also, this won't really be a good excuse, like, at all, but I've been looking forward to two things for months now, and they're here in less than a month. The first is Mockingjay part 1, and the second is Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. I've been celebrating a LOT, due to those two being some of my (many) main fandoms. Sorry again, and remember, I need ideas!
QoTD: What are you going to be for Halloween?
Yours in demigoddishness,
Megan, AKA We're All Okay