PJO & HoO Drabbles

by prehistoric-huntress

She loved him. He hated her. The world collapsed. The day was saved. She died for the one she loved. He fought for the one he lost. They sang, they lived, they fought, and they died. Words can't capture the entirety of a moment, the emotions and reality that floods our every waking moment, but we'll be damned if we don't try.

7. Jason's Prized and Dangerous Posession

One of Jason's Most Prized and Dangerous Posessions

"Piper, I've been thinking."

"About what, Jason?" He scratches his head, like he's not sure how to put his thoughts into words.

"Now that the war is over, we have to decide what we're going to do now," he said, sitting down on a small cement bench in the park they were walking through. Piper sat next to him. Her kaleidoscope eyes made him extremely nervous, so he kept his hands away from her view,... so she wouldn't see them shaking.

"I know you're Greek, but I was wondering if you wanted to, um, you know, stay with me. In-in Camp Jupiter." Piper's eyes opened wide, surprised by his suggestion.

"I-I don't know. I can't leave Leo, Jason. He'd never admit it, but he needs me." Jason grabbed her hand. "He can come too! Look, I'm Praetor, I can give Leo acres to work in and hundreds of tools!" Piper held both of his hands and brought them up to her lips.

"He won't go, you know that, right Jason?" He sighed.

"Yeah, because of that stupid Bunker 9." Piper smiled. "I love you, Jason. But I think we're both where we belong. I know Leo won't need me for long, so when he doesn't, maybe we can talk about this," she said, rubbing her thumb against the rough skin of his hand. In the distance, a loud honk sounded, from a very impatient Argus, who was supposed to drive him back to his respective camp.

"I guess I need to go," Jason said, standing up. Piper followed him down to the Strawberry Van, the undercover car for Camp Half Blood. Argus was in the front seat and his hundred eyes rolled simultaneously. Jason opened the door, but looked at Piper before climbing in.

"I love you, Piper. When I need it, you know where to find me," he said, making Piper tilt her head in confusion. He slid into his seat and slammed the door. Argus peeled out, but as the van drove away, something golden was flung out of Jason's window. With a startled gasp, Piper caught it and smiled.

"Sure, give me a reason to find you," she whispered, as she rubbed her thumb on Ivlivs, one of Jason's most prized and dangerous possessions.