The last thing Percy expect to see when he opened the front door was model Piper Mclean.

Okay, maybe given the situation about a literal popstar staying at his house changes things, but when the doorbell rang and he rushed to the door expecting his chinese takeaway, it took him by surprise.

'What the -'

Piper rushed forward and clasped a hand over his mouth.

'Shush! Im a surprise!'

You got that right.

Percy's eyes drifted up and down the girl in confusion, pausing at the small suitcase resting next to her feet.

He understood why she was a model. She was obviously gorgeous, with a naturally pretty appearance and an aura that seemed to suck him in.

I mean, she wasnt as gorgeous as Annabeth, at least not to him. But she was very pretty.

'Mmmmmph'

She rolled her eyes and glared down at him.

'If i release you, you promise not to scream?'

He nodded eagerly like a well trained dog.

Her eyes narrowed, trying to assess if he was being truthful, before sighing and realising him. He quickly composed himself and stood up straighter.

'Um, hi? Not to be rude or anything but what are you doing here?'

Realisation took over Piper's face.

'Oh my god im sorry i forgot to say who i was. I'm Piper Mclean, daughter of actor Tristan Mclean and more importantly - official best friend of Annabeth Chase.'

He glowered at the hand she offer towards him to shake.

'Actually,' he uttered, 'i think you'd find that im her best friend now,'

Piper rolled her eyes, small smile on her face.

'Sorry but no. We've been besties for years, you'll have to try harder Jackson.'

He looked at her in surprise.

'You know my name?'

She laughed slightly at his response.

'Oh yeah, i've heard a lot about you Percy.'

Percy tugged on his clothes nervously.

'Good things?'

She laughed and her eyes glistened.

'Great things. Now,' she paused, eyes flickering back to the house behind him. 'Can you let me in? Its freezing!'

Percy stepped back slightly allowing Piper to stride past him, walking like she owned the place. He shook his head and grabbed her abandoned case, brining it inside and closing the door behind him.

'Honey! Im home!' Piper yelled in the abyss.

Silence.

Percy waited.

Then, all of a sudden - footsteps. Annabeth visualised at the top of the stairs, confused like she had just woken up from a nap. Her hair was a mess and her pj top was slightly wonky. Percy thought she had never looked better.

Her eyes surveyed the scene, taking in Percy first who was holding a bright pink case. She watched as they drifted over to Piper.

Her mouth dropped open.

'Oh my god. What the -'

'Language Miss Chase!' Piper cut her off, 'Seriously, im starting to think this Percy is a bad influence on yo-'

She was interrupted by Annabeth running down the stairs and throwing herself in her arms.

Percy couldnt help but smile.

'I cant believe you are here!' Annabeth uttered in disbelief.

Piper grinned and pulled back slightly. 'Oh honey, you think i was going to let you do your own makeup for the dance? Please, it was bad enough i had to miss the concert -'

'You're staying for the dance?' Two voices replied, one excitedly and the other in disappointment.

The girls eyes shot over to Percy, who watched on cautiously.

As happy as he was watching Annabeth reunited with her best friend, the dance was supposed to be their night.

Piper scowled and shook her head. 'Oh don't worry child, i wont ruin your date.'

She placed emphasis on the date and Percy didn't ignore the wink she sent in his direction.

'I'll just find a cute southern boy to take to the dance myself.'

Annabeth grinned and looked at Percy suggestively.

'You know, Jason is still waiting for someone to ask him.'

Percy grinned as Piper clasped her hands together.

'Perfect! Show me a picture!'

Percy laughed and tossed Piper his phone, where the lockscreen showed a picture of himself and the boy, alongside Frank and Leo.

'Hes the blonde.'

Piper stared at the phone. A minute passed. Then two.

'Oh, yes please!' She exclaimed.

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'Why do i have to sit on the floor?' Percy whined and his dad shoved him slightly. Apparently, he had known about this whole fiasco and failed to mention it to his son, claiming that he forgot. Personally, Percy just thinks he likes torturing him.

'Because,' Piper started as she ate another spoonful of chow mein. His chow mein, by the way. 'I'm a guest.'

Percy frowned. 'I know what else you are.' He muttered under his breath.

Unfortunately, not quiet enough because before he knew it a pillow smacked him directly on the face.

'Ouch!' He complained as Piper and Annabeth laughed. His dad even cracked a smile.

'You kinda deserved it,' Annabeth held her hands up in surrender.

His eyes narrowed playfully at her. 'Who's side are you on?'

Piper laughed and pointed at Percy with her spoon. 'I told you, i have years of friendship on you Percy! Try harder!'

He groaned as the room laughed.

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'Are you serious?'

'Yep, never been more serious in my life.'

'Piper Mclean, wants to go to the dance with me?'

'Yep'

'Is this a prank?'

'Nope'

'You're lying'

'Am not'

'Whats wrong with her? Is she mentally insane? Or secretly a man?'

'Nope. Although she has a tendency to smack people with pillows.'

'This is the best day of my life.'

'Careful, you havent met her yet.'

'Im going to the dance with Piper Mclean. Shes a model, Percy.'

'Yes she is.'

'And you're going with Annabeth Chase. The Annabeth Chase.'

'Yes sir.'

'Oh my god. We really stepped up in life Percy.'

'Indeed we did Jason.'

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