Chapter 2: Little talks

''Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it''-Unknown

Piper pulled on a long freely white top over her black swimsuit. She was also wearing short washed-out denim shorts that were mostly hidden by the top. Just as she was braiding her hair someone knocked on the door of the bedroom.

''Come in!'' she said loudly and carefully turned to see Annabeth entering. ''Hey, are you waiting for me?''

''No, no…I just came to talk.'' The blond said casually while closing the door then making her way towards Piper.

The other girl tried to stay calm. The problem was that Annabeth was very smart and observant. That, combined with Piper's bad acting skills was a very bad combination. Especially when Piper had something to hide like now. Annabeth's calculating grey eyes bored into the brunette's multicolored ones.

''So where did you disappear last night? One minute you were dancing with Jason and in the next you're both gone. Is everything okay?'' Annabeth cut to the chase as Piper expected-she wasn't one to beat around the bush.

''Everything's fine, nothing happened. My head was spinning so I went to bed.'' Piper answered, averting her eyes to finish her braid.

''Piper Ann Mclean, you are a terrible liar and we both know it. Now spill!'' the blond crossed her arms in front of her chest, narrowing her eyes at her friend.

The brunette felt cornered. She didn't want to talk about this, about sleeping with Jason. But this was Annabeth after all, she could give her advice or something. She always knew what to do.

''Promise me you won't tell anyone, even Percy.'' Piper looked at her deadly serious. ''No matter what.''

''Have you murdered someone?'' Annabeth asked but as soon as she caught the other girl's eyes sighed. ''I promise.''

Piper closed her eyes and took in a deep breath before speaking:

''I slept with Jason.'' She mumbled but apparently the other girl heard her.

''You what?'' Annabeth stammered, her voice rising nearly to a shouting stance.

''Shh…keep it quiet!'' Piper scolded her but she didn't seem much fazed.

''What do you mean you slept with him? Like just fell asleep in the same bed or…'' the blond trailed off, her face full of disbelief.

''Do you think it would matter if we just slept in the same bed? We had sex Annabeth! Man, and I thought you were the smart one!''

Annabeth stood silent for a while, just staring at Piper in shock.

''But I thought you two were only best friends, nothing more.'' She finally said.

Piper sighed and stood up. She started pacing in front of the bed, trying but failing miserably to ease her nerves.

''We are. I mean we were…ugh! I ruined everything: our friendship, probably his relationship…everything.''

''Calm down Piper. Breathe and then tell me what exactly happened.'' The blond said soothingly.

''Okay, okay.'' The brunette said before taking a few calming breaths, still pacing around. ''We were fairly drunk and he was out of it, drinking more then before so I went to talk to him. We talked quite normally despite the fact that he didn't make sense sometimes. He then became angry…said something about wanting to have fun for a change since it was a party and he invited me to dance. We played that drinking game after that and then danced some more. And it was then when he said to me that he had broken up with Reyna before coming here and I said that maybe it was for the best and he…he just leaned in and kissed me. The next thing I know is that we were climbing the steps clumsily and he was holding me and we never broke apart and…I just couldn't stop.'' Piper finished hurriedly, playing with her fingers while walking back and forth, her eyes downcast.

''How do you feel about that? About you and him?'' Annabeth asked after a while, her silver eyes looking carefully at Piper.

''Guilty.'' She admitted, finally sitting up and drawing her legs to her chest. ''I was more sober, I should have stopped him. I don't know what got into me and the alcohol didn't help me at all. I feel like I used him.''

Annabeth hugged her friend by the shoulders.

''Okay, what's done is done; you can't go back in time. But why don't you talk to him. I mean, you like him right?''

''No! I mean…yes, kind of but that's not the point; we're just friends. We've never had anything more and I'm sure he doesn't even see me as more than a friend. He mustn't know that we slept together. God, he loves Reyna! It will become way too complicated and…no, it's best if he doesn't know.'' Piper concluded, straightening up.

''So I assume that he doesn't remember last night much then?'' Annabeth asked and wasn't surprised when Piper shook her head no. ''And what if he remembers?''

''He won't. I'll act like nothing happened and he won't know, won't have a reason to remember.''

''You are an awful actress and he knows it. He knows you too and he'll know that something has happened in no time.''

''I have to try. I don't want to loose his friendship.''

A knock on the door startled them.

''Hey Piper, have you seen Annabeth? She wasn't in her room or with Thalia.'' Percy asked through the door and the girls chuckled.

''I'm here Seaweed brain, come in.'' Annabeth called and her boyfriend walked in with a grin.

''Hi, I was just wondering where's the picnic basket. I was waiting for you guys to get ready but you know I can't stay put for long so I decided to do something helpful.'' He shrugged and smiled sheepishly.

''We're coming.'' Piper turned to him and stood up. The blond girl stood up too and looked at her friend with concern.

''Are you sure?'' she simply asked but Piper understood and nodded with determination. ''Fine, then I'll keep my promise but know that I'll be here.''

And with that the three of them went downstairs.

''So let me get this straight: you got incredibly drunk and slept with some chick not twenty-four hours after breaking up with Reyna? Dude, this sounds like some clichéd Hollywood love story!'' Leo laughed from Jason's bed while he was changing in the bathroom.

''It's not funny Valdez. At all.'' Jason scolded his best friend but the laughing didn't stop.

''But wait, I haven't reached the best part yet. You don't even remember who she was! You're busted bro.'' Leo continued snorting while Jason returned from the bathroom frowning.

''Not funny.'' He repeated and went to get his aviators. ''How can I not remember?''

''Well, you did get pretty drunk. Hey, why don't you ask Piper? Last time I saw you last night, you were with her. Maybe she knows something.''

''Yeah, what a funny conversation that will be.'' The blond guy remarked sarcastically. ''Hey Pipes, how have you been? Do you remember the girl I left with last night? Oh, it's not much, I just screwed her and forgot everything about it but I have to return her underwear. How do you think this will go?''

''She's our best friend Jase, she won't judge you. Don't you trust her?''

''It's not that I don't trust her because I do. It's just that she's a girl man, they think differently from us and she'll take it the wrong way. No, it's better if she doesn't know.'' Jason concluded.

''If you say so. But I know that girls also talk. She will find sooner or later no matter if you want it or not.'' Leo said to him knowingly but then a mischievous grin split his face. ''How was it anyway?'' he asked wiggling his eyebrows making Jason to roll his eyes. ''What? I'm your best guy friend, you can't keep it a secret from me!''

''Fine. As long as I remember, which isn't much, it was great. Happy?''

''Great like super awesome or like I-was-drunk great?''

Jason looked at his best friend with amazement. Truth been told, from what Jason remembered the girl was good. She definitely knew what to do. The difference between her and Reyna was somehow…refreshing.

During the last few months Reyna had become more closed and strict, more urgent. She started snapping at him for random things, throwing a fit for missing or even getting late for a date. When he told her that he was invited to Montauk for the weekend she almost yelled at him for leaving her alone to deal with some school shit that were for the next school year, in September. Sure, they were presidents of the student's council but it was freaking July!

One thing led to another and finally Jason stormed out after breaking it off with her.

''Earth to Jason!'' Leo waved a hand in front of his face, effectively bringing him out of his reverie. ''It must have been pretty awesome then.''

''She was skilled. And yeah…it was hot.'' Jason reluctantly admitted. He felt a grin appear on his face and hurried to erase it.

''How many times then?''

''Three…I think.''

''You think?!'' Leo chuckled incredilously.

''I found only three condoms so yeah.''

''Nice man! She will definitely have something to talk about for a long time.'' the dark-haired guy clapped Jason's back grinning at him proudly.

''That is, if she remembers.'' Jason said matter-of-factly.

''Don't be so negative bro. You'll find her.'' The other boy said and they both exited the room. Suddenly Jason pulled him to a stop.

''Leo, not a word to anybody else. If Thalia hears about this my head will be rolling on the ground.''

''Okay, I get it. My mouth is shut.'' Leo grinned at his best friend and imitated zipping his mouth.

Jason shook his head while laughing and they went to join the rest at the beach.

A\N: It's not a long chapter but it's something. I hope that you liked it. Even if you didn't, please review and let me know. It means a lot to me. On that note, I want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who reviewed, favorited or followed this story. Thanks guys! And for the wishes too. My birthday party was yesterday (because of school) and it was awesome! I went to my first night club and had a blast! It's nice to be of age you know.

Oh, I almost forgot: I want to be known that I don't hate Reyna. I actually admire her in the books. I just don't think that she is for Jason or that he's for her. In this story she will have her happy ending…one way or another. So stay tuned for the next chapter!