42. Dense

"So what's the plan?" Piper asked.

"I wouldn't worry about it, Pipes," Katie spoke from where she was laying on the couch along with Hazel. "Even if they did forget, what's the big deal? It's kind of a silly holiday."

Piper's jaw fell. "You're kidding right?"

Annabeth smiled at her best friend. "The only reason you're making a big deal over it is because it's the first Valentine's Day since Jason's asked you out. Before you met him you would always say-"

"I know." Piper sighed. "But come on. Aren't you guys even a little concerned? I mean how can a group of five boys all be dense enough to forget Valentine's Day? We should be over there stabbing them with our high heels."

Reyna laughed and did look up at that. "Good look finding any. I think you and I are the only girls in this house who own any."

"Come on," Piper looked around at her college housemates. "Annabeth? I know Percy would be too scared of making you mad to forget this holiday. Aren't you the least bit interested?"

Annabeth shrugged. "Not really. I mean, we've had five Valentine's Days together. And I'm sure when we go out tomorrow- we do have a date planned- he'll make it up to me."

Hazel, who was the most reserved of the girls, choked. "Woah, Annabeth, too much information."

Reyna ignored them and looked at Piper. "Why don't you call Jason if you're so upset over it?"

"I'm not." Piper said defensively, before backing down at their raised eyebrows. "I mean- well it is our first Valentine's Day since we started dating. He should have remembered, right?"

"If he's anything like Percy- and they are cousins, remember- there's not high chances." Annabeth said.

"What are you talking about?" Katie said. "Percy's great. I mean, anyone with eyes can see he's hopelessly in love with you. Try dating Travis. Romance for him is ordering take-out."

"Travis would sell his soul for you," Hazel said. "Frank's always so nervous- sometimes I never know what to do around him in case I freak him out."

"But you and Frank are the cutest couple anybody has ever seen." Piper said. "Plus he's not as private as Jason. I love him, don't get me wrong, but sometimes a girl needs passion."

"Jason's pretty much the perfect boyfriend, Piper." Reyna said.

Piper looked at her. "You're one to talk. You have Leo. Everyone knows that boy is as in love with you as he was the day he first saw you. Gods know he never shuts up about you."

Reyna smiled but said nothing, causing the others- except for Annabeth who was reading- to cry out in exclamations.

"See! You can't even think of anything you'd want to change."

"Maybe we're still in that honeymoon phase?" Reyna said.

"No, you guys have been dating too long." Piper said before sighing. "Face it, you two are soulmates."

A knock sounded. Piper jumped to open the door and Leo met them.

"Hey." He greeted before looking at Reyna. "Ready to go?"

"Now?" She asked in surprise. "I'm a mess. Sweats, baggy sweater, hair in a bun and all."

"You're beautiful." Leo rolled his eyes. "Now come on. I have something planned. You didn't think I would forget Valentine's Day, did you?"

Piper sank back down on the couch with a deep sigh. "Go." She told Reyna. "Go out with your amazing boyfriend knowing I hate you."

"The guys are on their way," he said to the rest of the girls before practically dragging Reyna out of the apartment.