a/n, sorry about how bad this sounds, when things actually happen it will be more interesting, (probably). Also, sorry abt what's about to happen!

ok, so why was I standing here about to kill the people I used to love? 

Well, it starts with a mistake.......

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7 months ago...

I rolled down the window to smell the fresh strawberries in the wind, Camp Half-blood. My home away from home. With campfires, sword fighting, vast strawberry fields.. friends. All in one area with tons of kids who go cuckoo bananas if they don't have their ADHD medication. 

Ahh yes, home.

When I crossed the border I started looking for Jason. He said he'd meet me up here when I arrived. There was no one. Not in the trees, the hill, or the air. But, right as I turned to leave I heard the sound of wind whooshing and feet landing. 

Ah, there he was... yay....

I turned to face him. There he stood, brushing off his clothes with his glasses slightly falling. Same as before. 

Jason's hair slightly shone in the sunlight, his eyes matching the sky like it was trying to pair outfits. A stab of guilt and unease went to my heart.

"Piper!" He smiled, hugging me tight. "How have ya been?"

"Good." I lied, "How about you?"

"I've been doing well. Walk or fly?" He asked.

Let's see... be reminded of the old good memories with him, or Gaea? It had been a year since the war and the ground no longer seemed scary, all I saw now was bugs using it as their home, filled with flowers.

"Walk."

We started down the hill and Jason put his hand in mine and it sent the guilt all over me again. How was I going to break this to him?! wAiT, forget how, when even?! Like, the beginning might not be good because we have the whole summer together. The end is ridiculous because I don't want to fake it for a whole summer. So even though none of them are good, beginning-middle is best. No special holidays, no instant drama, and before the end of summer activities so that things could be settled out... Ugh! I love Jason as a friend and don't want to hurt him, but...

How do I tell him I don't like him...

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When we got to camp itself I saw the usual, campers doing activities, Percy facedown in the lake, Annabeth waiting on the dock for said Percy, Will and Nico were bickering, Leo running with the Stolls, annnd that's Leo running off with the Stolls... What are those idiots doing now?

Wait. Are they headed to... Oh no. Why the Ares cabin???

 If he does one more thing that'll get him killed by someone, I'M GOING TO THROW HIM INTO THE LAKE!

Jason exchanged a worried glance with me. "Should we check to see what's going on?"

"Yeah, that would be a good idea. Risky, but good." I started to chase after Leo.

Leo stopped running turned to us and grinned. "Hey, Beaty Queen! I'm glad you could make it!'

I saw a small contraption made of fabric under his arm. It was a shiny green fabric that reflected in the sun. "Is that a bomb blanket? Or is it covered in poison ivy or something?"

"Better!" He brought it out from under his arm. It was rolled up messily and had a red ribbon tying it together.

"When you unroll it it shines bright light directly in your eyes and even if you angle it away it will still work you just see the light!" Leo exclaimed excitedly.

"Is that all it can do?" Jason asked curious about what it was.

He smirked, "Of course not! There is glitter built into the fabric that will sift through and get on ANYTHING! Like if you thought normal glitter was hard to get rid of? PlEAse, try fine sticky pink glitter!" 

Of course, it wasn't just a light show, it needed to be an uncleanable glitter mess. Well, at least it won't blow anything up. I hope...

Jason seemed to be relieved it wouldn't hurt anyone. "Why the Ares cabin though, Leo? Do you have a death wish?"

Leo started again, "No, but this one ti-" But before he could start another story Connor called him. Or Travis. I don't know anymore.

"HEY LEO! IT'S READY TO GO!"

"COMING" Leo called back. "Nice seeing you Pipes!" He left with a wave.

I wished him luck. Geez, I hope the Ares cabin likes glitter....

I turned to not deal with my problem with Jason and go to my cabin, but I felt a hand placed on my shoulder. "Soo, where to next?" He asked.

Anywhere than with you, I wanted to say. But, instead, I said, "Actually, I think I'll go unpack, ok?" 

"Oh, yeah of course!" Jason nodded and kissed me. There it was again, my friend had returned. Guilt. I muttered a bye.

As soon as I got to Cabin 10 I flopped down onto the bed. It felt warm and comforting. I wish I could stay here forever. But alas, my life requires me.

I thought about getting to see my friend Annabeth tonight. I'LL ACTUALLY GET TO SEE HER AT THE CAMPFIRE TONIGHT!!!!! AHHHHHHHH! (Sorry about that. I'm just "slightly" happy. Fine, I'm over the moon. Happy?)

I had helped Annie when Percy was gone.. And she helped me sort out my memories with Jason... Oh gods. This will have to happen, won't it? 

I used to THINK I liked or LOVED him, but all those memories, all those feelings. They were all just created to help Miss. hErA's pLaN, and my mother shipping me with the white, blonde, American boy like she would want! Why can't I choose who I like?! It's. Not. Fair. (Then again, when is anything fair with the gods?) It just doesn't feel right with him.

Screw what I thought before about timing it! I'll tell him tomorrow! 

*He is so dumb, you could probably tell him and he'll ask if you want food.* 

Wait, what? No. He's not dumb! I just don't feel right with him. Why did I randomly think that? He can be smart, strong, and a leader. Yes, slightly hit on the head a few times, but not dumb. I don't think that.

Right...?

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I shoved those thoughts out of my head and headed for dinner. The air was warm, but the air was nice and crisp. It was so refreshing from all the city air!

After dinner, I headed to the campfire and tried to spot a certain blonde girl... THERE! I ran up to her and gave her a large hug.

"Piper!" She exclaimed returning the hug. Her long curly blonde hair was tied back in a ponytail with a few whisps sticking out. Her eyes shone in the firelight.

"How have you been?!" I said with a smile. We took a spot near Percy and caught up on things we missed and just anything. Even how the fire looked.

After a few songs and MANY marshmallows, I caught Annabeth before she left. "Hey, um there's something else I want to talk to you about, Annie.."

"Yeah, what is it, Piper? I'm in no rush!" She asked.

I explained my situation with Jason and asked what to do. She replied with (after being an extremely patient listener.)

"If it doesn't make you happy and twists you up in a knot, don't stay in that relationship. But, I would recommend waiting a little bit. Maybe... a week? Not to "find the spark again" or "maybe you're wrong". No, it will ease the blow for both of you, and I'm sure he'll understand your wishes. But, in the end, as long as you are happy." 

Wow, I thought she would tell me to give it another shot or something or see if Jason hurt me. NO. Dam I love my friend!

Annabeth took my hand and we walked back chatting. 

A/N! wow so I am not going to edit this and just post it! sorry for how short this is... hey I needed to write SOMETHING

again credit fo to Rick Riordan. I only came up with the story.

also this isn't pipabeth, I just like their friendship. (Hello! This future me. I am eating my words rn XD)

Helpful criticism is allowed, but no hate. because no one cares about attention-seeking haters <3, enjoy your life instead!

Stay lovely butterflies!