Rachel's POV
I hate school.

Now, don't get me wrong, there's some classes I enjoy, like art, but the actual school part sucks.

That being said:
It was a beautiful day in Manhattan, where the birds were chirping and the sun was shining.

I hopped in my car and started driving.

I blasted the music and rolled down the windows.

"I think we're alone now.
There doesn't seem to be anyone around.
I think we're alone now.
The beating of our hearts is the only sound."

Ah, reminds me of this show on Netflix.

I turned down the music so it played quietly and drove to Piper's, which was across the street.

Honk honk. "Come on Pipes! Hustle lady hustle!"

I grabbed my phone and decided to scroll on instagram, knowing she would be a while.

The door barged open and Piper ran to my car, breathless.

"Hey Rach."

I grinned. "Hop in."

She rolled her eyes as she got into the car.

"Rach, you know what you need?"

"Air?"

She looked at me with a deadpanned expression. "No. What you need is some love action. Well, not really need, but it would make your life interesting."

I opened my mouth to speak before she interrupted me.

"Oh shoot. I'm starting to sound like my mom. Uh, don't listen to what I just said."

I opened my mouth to reply.

"Wait actually..."

I paused to listen to what she had to say.

"Never mind."

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah okay Pipes."

"Ughh. What I'm trying to say is..."

The rest of the car ride was silent, Piper trying to figure out what to say and me enjoying the sound of the wind.

I pulled up to Percy's apartment and stopped the car.

Piper looked at me questioningly.

I shrugged. "What? They said they were making breakfast. And I love a Sally made breakfast."

Piper slung her bag over her shoulder. "Oh! The pancakes right? I hear they're legendary."

I sighed. "Yup. I've been one of the selective few who's been able to try some. What about you?"

She shrugged. "I only just met Percy like, a few months ago. I've never met his mom or even been to his apartment."

"Well she's really friendly. You'll love her."

"I don't know. It's whatever I guess."

I clicked the button to the elevator. "Well, now that we're here and we'll be waiting, can I ask you something?"

Piper raised a brow. "Sure. Ask away."

We stepped into the elevator. "Uh, you're a love expert right?"

Piper slowly grinned. "Why're you asking?"

I groaned. "Don't make a big deal about it. It doesn't even matter."

She squealed. "OMG! Rachel!"

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah yeah whatever."

She wiggles her eyebrows. "So Rachel Elizabeth Dare finally has a crush?"

"Piper, you're gonna make me regret telling you."

Piper panicked. "No! I'm sorry tell me please."

"Well, there's this guy..."

She looked at me expectedly, waiting for me to continue.

"Nope that's it. There's a guy. End of story."

She groaned. "That's it? Nothing mushy mushy to say about him? Not even gonna give him a name?"

I shrugged, not knowing what to say. "Well he kinda gives me that weird feeling in my stomach..."

She squealed. "Finally! We're getting somewhere!"

I scoffed. "Gee thanks Pipes."

She looked at me frantically. "Wait no that's not what I meant." She started to panic. "I'm not saying you have no feelings. Obviously you do if you like someone. Not saying liking someone is the only sign of you having feelings. Well also-"

I cut her off. "Okay we're here."

Piper smiled sheepishly before ringing the bell.

Not even a second later the door flung open.

"Oh is that you Rachel? It's been so long dear." She looked at Piper. "You must be... Piper I presume?"

She looked shocked. "Uh yes. That's me. Nice to meet you Mrs.Jackson."

She gave her a warm smile. "Call me Sally. Come on in, I just finished making breakfast. The others were just about to start eating."

I glanced at Piper. "Let the games begin."

i would like to mention that the next pov will be percy and that it may be tomorrow ?? but i have to read over my whole story again bc i forgot what's been happening lmao