#imperialpercy

“Percy.” She snapped, pointing at her computer. Percy looked down at it, reading what she had outlined.

“That looks good.” He muttered, leaning back again. He heard Piper sigh.

“What’s up?” She asked, clearly upset, “You are not being helpful at all. At least we could talk when we were flirting.” “Nothing. You’re just getting with Jason pretty fast.” Percy shrugged, and he felt Piper radiate anger.

“You’re just judging me too fast.”  She snapped back, and Percy sat up. If that was how she was going to play it, he wouldn’t hold back. Percy leaned in close, noticing her cheek flush in frustration.

“Maybe you’re just mad cause I wouldn’t kiss you.” Percy said, and Piper let out a ragged breath.

“What are you, jealous?” She raised an eyebrow at him, their faces an inch apart. Percy felt his cheeks heat up, and he leant back.

“As if.”

Piper smirked, “Well, now that this is cleared up, let’s finish with the outline.” She turned back to the computer.

“Oh, please. We both know you’ve been trying to get with me since last year.” Percy rolled his eyes, seeing her jaw clench.

“I changed my priorities.” She didn’t sound convinced, but Percy kept his grin to himself.

He still had a chance. Maybe, if he was slightly slow and persistent, he could win her over.

“I think you and Jason are...” He grit his teeth, straining his next word, “Cute.” A little smile hit Piper, and she laughed.

“Yeah. I know you don't mean it.” Piper told him, swung her hair over he shoulder. She leaned in close, “We both know it.”

“I mean it.” Percy replied, ghosting past her face before saying into her ear, “I just think you can do better than cute.”

Piper sat back harshly before going back to her computer. She closed it, sliding it back into her bag.

“We both have reputations. Mine involve ass-lifting pantsuits, yours involve sex in the back of detention.”

Percy laughed, “Honestly, I'm surprised she told that story. Not every girl thinks it's hot to go all the way on school grounds with a nearsighted asshole across the room.”

Piper stood up, flashing a glare at him. Percy faked a pout at her, as she stomped off.

Piper huffed, meeting Jason outside of a  diner. She was still mad about her interaction with Percy earlier in the day. Jason greeted her by taking her hand.

“I get Percy is your best friend but, please don't take this wrong, how do you deal with him?!” Piper whined, and Jason’s expression softened.

“Was it that bad?” Jason teased, and Piper shook her head.

“No words.” Piper sighed, walking with him inside to grab a table.

“He's not bad the more you hang out with him. It's like black coffee. You get used to it.” Jason advised, and Piper nodded.

“You're probably right, Jason.” Piper sat down at a booth with him.  She bit the inside of her cheek, “He just gets to me, that's all.”

Jason nodded, pulling out a few menus. Her eyes scanned the menus for a few moments, picking out what she was going to order.

“Speaking of black coffee, want to order some?” Jason asked, barely paying attention to the menu. Piper nodded.

“Though, I like cream and sugar..” She trailed off, folding her menu, “I've never been here so it's your call. “ Piper leant on her elbows, watching him as he read the menu.

It felt weird, wanting to like somebody. She did like him, that was true. Piper wasn't the kind of girl to date because she just wanted a boyfriend, but she was friends with those types. The problem was how much she liked him. Not as much as someone else.

Percy was making out with some redhead behind a tree, her hands were all over him. Sure it felt good, but it was an empty hookup. They broke for a moment.

“What's your name again? Devon?” Percy asked, not really caring. He knew he would feel bad if he used the wrong name.

“Dawn. Close.” She swooned, and Percy blinked. They found themselves making their way to the public bathrooms, kissing as they walked backwards into a stall. Percy stopped thinking as he mouth went lower.

Even though it felt like ecstasy, one name was running through his mind.

Piper.

His knuckles turned white and spots danced in his vision, feeling everything at once. It took clamping his mouth shut to not make a noise. At least, to not say Piper’s name.

As he blinked his eyes open Dawn was leaning into a kiss. He sharply leant backwards.

“Woah, Dawn. I don't know what guys you normally suck off but I'm not into that.” He fixed his belt, walking out of the stall, “I'll text you.”

There were no thoughts of hiding what just happened as he strode through the park. The only thought Percy had was how confused he was about thinking of Piper. He hasn't stopped thinking about her, and her face had been in his head minutes before.

What annoyed him most was how easily Jason got her to date him. It made him pissed, revenge sex pissed. He’d love revenge sex with Piper, but no. Even though she surprised him, he knew that she wouldn't cheat.

He knew they were on a date as he walked. Probably holding hands and laughing. Jason was probably gently twirling her into his arms and placing soft kisses on her nose and cheeks. Percy envied that, he wanted that. He should've felt pretty good.