Annabeth POV

I slammed into a body and fell to the floor. I realised that my fall had been cushioned and I was lying on top of someone. I shot up in the air and apologised. The boy groaned. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Opening my eyes, I got my first glance at his face.

Luke.

'Annabeth! It's been so long, how are you?!' He said happily, glare slipping off his face. I stood there open mouthed. A small crowd had gathered and were staring intently. Luke just grinned.

'What? You're not going to say hello to your boyfriend?' He asked. There was a collective gasp from the crowd, and a few whispers as Luke pulled me in for a kiss.

And I didn't fight.

'She has a boyfriend?'

'They make a pretty cute couple!'

'He's so cute!'

'I thought Annabeth was dating Percy.'

'No, they're just friends!'

I could hear all these words, but blocked them out. I just focused on kissing Luke back. So what if he was my ex, meaning 'no longer boyfriend.' I missed kissing him and him holding me and all the things we did together and i needed someone right now.

Luke pulled away and I stared at him with wide eyes. He chuckled, gave me a peck on the lips, and turned to the crowd.

'Yes, Annabeth and I are going out. We've been going out for eight months now?' He turned to me to 'confirm' and winked. I nodded. 'Her and Percy are just friends. Now, a little privacy please?' Everyone slowly walked away, a few girls glaring at me and some giving me thumbs up.

I was too distracted to notice Luke pull me into a janitor closet and push me against the wall. We spoke at the same time.

'What are you doing here?'

'So, we're back together?'

I looked at him expectantly, and he sighed.

'Dad got a job here, and decided it would be a new, healthy start for us if we all came with him.' He explained. 'Now, my question.'

I paused. 'Uh, well.' I glanced outside to see Percy walking past and something uncontrollable came over me I grabbed Luke's shirt and pulled him toward me. His lips were on mine, but this kiss was more controlling than the other. It was as if Luke was claiming me. I let a loud giggle escape my lips and Percy turned towards us.

A look of horror contorted on his face as he slowly backed away and sprinted down the hall. Luke pulled me closer and moaned softly. He pushed me against the door, forehead resting on mine. Our lips were inches apart.

'I take that's a yes, then?' He whispered. I didn't know what to do. I wanted Luke, but i wanted someone else with Sea green eyes but i just runined everything when the momment i saw horror and sadness in his beautiful eyes but why do i want luke?. He had done horrible things to me. But that momment i had made a terrible decision.

'Yes' and soon i felt Luke warm lips against mine.

Piper's POV
I sat on my bed and threw another tissue in the bin. I had used up a whole box in the space of an hour. Every thought of Jason made me sob.

He overlooked my feelings for his responsibilities. He ignored his emotions for his father, who he absolutely despised.

Yet, I did understand. My mother always told me that you had to make sacrifices for the people you love, and she was right. Jason was making a sacrifice for me, as terrible as it was, and I respected that.

But I wasn't allowed to love him.

Imagine being locked in a box. You have food and water. But you know that outside there is a better world, yet you're not allowed out there. You have everything to live, but nothing to live for.

That was my situation. I was in a box, full of responsibilities and secrets, and outside all of that were my friendships, family and Jason's love. But I just couldn't reach it.

There was a knock at my door and I ignored it. I heard the door creak open and saw feet slowly advancing towards me.

'Jason, go away!' I muttered. I heard the footsteps coming closer. My bed lowered slightly as Jason sat on it. I looked at my crossed legs, not daring even a glance in his direction. A finger lifted my chin and I saw electric blue eyes.

Jason leant forward and kissed me.

He had kissed me before (on the first day of school), but this felt different. It had meaning and emotions, not embarrassment.

I could feel Jason's lips curve upward into a smile as I kissed him back. He stood up, and I wrapped my legs around his waist. His hands were on my hips, mine stroking his hair. We pulled apart to breathe, both of us panting.

I turned my head towards him and he lent forward and kissed my nose. I scrunched up my face and he laughed. He set me down on the bed and lay down next to me.

'So, what's happening?' I whispered. Jason chuckled.

'Do you mind keeping us a secret? You know how my father will react.' He murmured. I nodded slowly. He grinned. We sighed in unison and burst into giggles.

'I'm so sorry.' He muttered. I just nodded, a sign of recognition and forgiveness. Jason turned on his side to face me, our noses brushing each other's lightly.

'Why'd you do it? I'm a princess, i know the .responsibilities and the scarfices. I asked, genuinely curious. Jason cleared his throat, a guilty look shining in his eyes.

'Pipes-' He started, his voice breaking as a tear slid down his face. I squeezed his hand gently and he smiled through his tears.

'Piper, I was assigned to kill you.'