I am sooo sorry! Idk why I didn't Update sonner I guess I thought no one was reading what I was writing so I saw no point but then I was scrolling through fanfics and noticed mine and saw that I had ppl favoring mine and my first ever comment! (Thanks btw!) So here's Part 2 (P.S there may be some OC characters bc I could think of any CHB characters to replace them)

Disclaimer: I don't own PJO, Hoo, or plot

Annabeth and I are walking across the lawn to Jason's. And my mind is racing. About last night my feelings for Jason, and what I should do about this stupid prank war.

"Okay, whats going on? Annabeth asked.

"Hmm?"

You're quiet, and you're never quiet. Did something happen with Jason last night?"

"Yes. No. I don't know." I replied.

"What does that mean?"

"This thing with Jason… It feels… Complicated. He said he missed me."

"Whoa." Annabeths eyes widened

"And I said it back…" Here goes nothing I guess. "Because I do! I really freakin' do! But I can't back out of this prank war now. And Octavian is waiting-"

Annabeth all of a sudden grabs my arm, and drags me to a secluded corner of the yard. "Hey! What are you doing?"

"For once, you're going to listen to me." She answered

"God, your nails are like talons-"

"PIPER!"

"Okay, okay. What is it?"

"For years, I've been running around behind you… Trying to keep up. I don't mind because I love the person you are. But for once, you need to slow down with me. Think things through."

"But-"

"Zip it! Five years ago… After the whole thing with Drew. I told you to talk to justin, find out his side. And what did you do? You pushed his face into a cake. And look where that got you." Annabeth grabs my hand. "So I'm telling you the same thing tonight. Talk to him Tell him how you feel, don't do this thing with Octavian. Because if you do you'll regret it."

I smiled at her, she really is a good friend, and I know she's right. "Okay"

"What?!"

"I'll talk to him."

Annabeth pretends to faint. "It's a miracle. I finally got through to her!"

I linked my arm with hers, and headed to the door. "Well, I just really don't want to kiss Octavian"

As I walk through the door, I'm feeling lighter than I have in years. My eyes scan the crowd for Jason, but he's nowhere to be seen. Then I look over and see his bedroom door open. He comes out, and following behind him… is none other than Drew Tanaka.

She's adjusting her skirt, fixing her lipstick, and I can tell. She's been hooking up. My world comes crashing down. And I ignite with anger. "I should have known"

"You don't know anything! Who knows what they were doing-" Annabeth says frantically.

"I was about to fall for his crap again. I'm such an Idiot!"

"Piper, please-" Annabeth started to say but I interrupted her.

"Good thing it's not too late, plans back on. I'm ending this once and for all." I spot Octavian and storm off, but before I could reach him… I'm intercepted by Jason.

"There you are, I've been looking for you all night." He said.

"Have you?"

"Listen, I was hoping we could talk, I had fun last night. Hell, I've had fun all week. And I meant what I said- I miss you. I more than miss you actually I…" He reached up and put his hand on my cheek, I leaned into his touch, allowing myself one moment.

"You...?" I started.

"I want you, I've always wanted you. And I'm not afraid to say it. Let's end this prank war here and now, come on. What do you say?" He said.

I contemplate, but then I spot Drew over his shoulder, she's staring right at me. Then Octavian catches my eye and raises his brows. I nod in response, then pull away from Jason.

"What do I say?"

I let my words linger as I make my way over to Teddy. He pulls me in his arms… And before I can take a breath, his mouth is on mine kissing me. His lips are dry, and his mouth tastes like a mint explosion. I hate, and pull away a few seconds later. But when I see Jason's face… I know the damage is done. Gut punched, I force myself to mouth the words, "I. Win."

Justin shakes his head, then runs out of the room. I rip myself from Octavian, and run a shaking hand through my hair. Annabeth approaches on my right.

"I can't believe you." She said looking disappointed in me.

"He had a girl in his room, Annabeth."

"Drew just told me she and Ray were hooking up in his bed… And Jason kicked them out."

Oh… Crap. But I tell myself, remembering what he did to me years ago. "Whatever. He still can't be trusted."

"Two seconds and you would have seen Ray leave the room. Two seconds and none of this would have happened." Annabeth said, looking visibly angry and disappointed.

"But-"

"No, I'm done listening to you. And I'm not cleaning up your mess this time" Annabeth storms away, this time leaving me in her dust.

There's a light on in the tree house. From the window, I can see Jason trashing the place. My heart splits, and I rush up to stop him. "What are you doing?! Stop it!"

"Why?! None of this means anything to you, why should you care?!" He retorts.

"So because you're a sore loser, you're going to destroy everything?!"

"You already did that on your own. I'm just taking out the trash."

""How can you even stand there and say that after what you did?!"

"WHAT I DID?!" he yelled "You mean pour my heart out like some lovesick idiot… Just to have you stomp all over it?! Gods, you think I would have learned my lesson the first time."

"What are you talking about the first time?! Are you delusional-"

"Don't play dumb. Five years ago, when our friendship started to turn into something more… You couldn't handle it!" Wow just wow.

"Couldn't handle it! I wrote that letter telling you I was in love with you!"

"Yeah, and then the next night, you humiliated me in front of everyone and never spoke to me again. Playing these dumb pranks was the only way i'd get even a scrap of your attention. You never even said you were sorry!" I was shocked, just shocked.

"How dare you try and blame this on me! I saw you kiss Drew that night Jason!"

"What the hell are you talking about?!" He looked confused and angry but mostly confused.

"You kissed Drew! So yeah! I pushed your head into your cake" (I don't get the big deal hahaha my family does this at every birthday. Its tradition! And It's funny! But yeah you're mad for like 2 seconds otherwise no big deal) "Because it was YOU who made a fool of me by kissing her!" Jason looks shell-shocked. I wrap my arms around my middle, truly upset.

"I wasn't going to go through with the Octavian thing tonight, you know. Not after spending time with you this week… And after last night. But then I got here, and I find you with Drew again-"

"I caught Drew with Ray-"

"Yeah, Annabeth told me. But that doesn't change what happened-"

"I turned her down." He said.

"What?"

"That night. I turned her down. I read that letter you wrote me 100 times. Do you remember what you asked me?" I shaked my head, lost for words.

"You asked me to be your first kiss. And gods I wanted to be, so badly. But I was nervous. I couldn't have cared less that it was my birthday, all I could think about was you. And then Drew asked me what was wrong… I was so anxious that I told her I said that I wanted your first kiss to be perfect. Next thing I know her lips are on mine."

"So you admit it!"

"I had no idea she was going to kiss me! I may have frozen for a second, because I was shocked… But I didn't kiss her back. I'm guessing that's what you saw. And I'm guessing if you would have stuck around for a few seconds- Not run off half-cocked like you always do- You would have seen that I pushed her away."

I felt a tear run down my cheek, I don't want to believe any of this. But I can see the sincerity in his eyes.

"Then somehow, my face ends up in a cake… And you hate me. I've made my mistakes too, Piper. I should have talked to you back then, but I thought we were fixing it now. Making up for lost time."

"Jason…" I'm on the verge of sobbing.

"I finally got my friend back this week… Only to learn she hasn't changed." He walks over to the ladder. You win, Piper, white flag waved. I'm done."

It's graduation day. I'm at my kitchen table in my cap and gown… But that last thing I feel like doing is celebrating. I pull out my phone. And see that all my text messages to Annabeth have gone unanswered. She hates me. Jason hates me. Everyone probably hates me. And I deserve it. My stomach feels hollow… And even though I'm not hungry, I walk to the cabinet and grab a bowl of cereal. I think about sending Jason a text, I've started and stopped a million times, but I know it won't make a lick of difference. Close to devastated, I put my head in my hands… And force myself to take deep breaths. "A stupid text won't fix anything. Think Piper. Stop… And think." Seconds later, my phone pings. I look down at the message it's from Lillian, (I used the story's original name) Annabeth's cousin.

Lillian: Hey Piper! Just circling back about that job at my photography studio. Are you interested?

I read her words over and over… My mind starts to race. I reach into the cabinet and grab the flour. I've got an Idea. Thinking about the job offer it reminded me of the bakery next to Grace's Studio. I'm going to try and bake a cake, it can't be too hard... can it?

Well my cake turned into a pancake and I decided to just go out and buy one. (hahaha This happened to me! I feel your struggles) Carrying a huge box while in heels and a graduation gown isn't easy. The box is large, and pink. Once I walked onto the field, people immediately noticed me. Of course, they think it has to do with the prank war- and assuming something big is going to happen- They start following me. But I don't pay them any mind. My eyes are only for one person, and I find him near the 50-yard line.

"Hi. This is for you." Jason eyed me warily.

"What are you doing, Piper"

"Something I should have done a long time ago" I open the box and reveal the cake. On it in icing are the words, "I'm sorry" Jason barely spares it a glance."

"This is nice and all… But a little too late." I can tell he's still hurt.

"I know… And that is why I want you to push my face into it" I smile.

"You're kidding me." He looks surprised.

"It's chocolate. Just like your cake in eighth grade. Come on. I'm ready." I say still smiling.

"Have you lost your mind?" I took a step forward, and let myself be vulnerable. "Jason I am so sorry, for jumping to conclusions. For acting without thinking… And for wasting five years without my best friend. Truth is, I'd do anything to go back to that night in eighth grade. I never wanted to hurt you"

Jason doesn't say anything. He just stares at me, expressionless. As the moments tick by, I start to lose my nerve. "Forget it. This was stupid-" But just then, Jason takes a small peice of cake- and shoves it in my face. The crowd stills. And Jason slowly smiles.

"I should have known something wasn't right that night. I should have talked to you. I shouldn't have been so proud and full of myself. And I'm especially sorry for making you wait all this time." He said this all while smiling. I was just happy he forgave me and confused. "For what?"

"For this" And then I'm in his arms… And we're kissing the kiss of a lifetime. It feels like I've been waiting for years for this. And I realized I have. When he pulls away, I touch my lips with a finger.

"Wow" I said.

"Yeah. That was something."

"No. I meant the cake. It's pretty good" He laughs then pulls me in for another kiss… But Annabeth interrupts- And shoves a big piece of cake into both of our faces. "I'm officially declaring the end of this prank war. And Myself and Percy the winner for putting up with you two" Percy who has an arm around her shoulders starts to laugh.

"I'm sorry." I said to her.

'I know." She winks, then turns towards the crowd and says. "Alright everyone, break it up. We have high school to graduate"

The crowd disperses, leaving Jason and me alone. "This is actually really good cake." Jason said.

"I'm glad to hear you say that. I made it." I said proudly lying.

"Really?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

"No. Annabeths cousin owns a Photography studio and right across from it is a bakery. I bought the cake from there." She laughed "And she offered me a job… I uh, start next week" I smiled.

"You got a job. I knew you would." There's so much unspoken words between us… And we both go to talk at the same time. "Piper, you-"

"Jason, you" Jason chuckles, then takes a step forward. "Come on. There will be time to talk later. Especially since that photography studio is just down the street from my Engineering school."

'You're not getting any freebies, Grace"

"I'd never dream of it. Now come on, let's go graduate." I smiled.

"After you, big head" Jason puts his arm around me, and we start to walk away. Everything is perfect, but- Hold on. I turn to Jason. "Wait a second, what was it?"

"What was what?" He asked, confused.

"Your big prank! I mean, you have to admit… Despite everything, mine was executed pretty perfectly."

"I guess you'll never know" But there's a twinkle in his eye when he says it… And I can't help but wonder if this was his plan all along.

Thanks to everyone who had read! I just wanna make clear that this isn't my story I may have changed a few details to fit the character personalities but overall it's not mine. I got it off a mini show on Snap called Hooked has lots of mini stories and this is one. Anyways I always find myself converting those stories into a PJO/ HOO fanfic and I decided to write it down and share my favorite one with you all, I felt this story in particular fir Piper and Jason the most. Hopefully more to come soon in the other pairs, but for now thanks for reading and for you who stayed reading this whole authors note thank you too! Bye bye!