There's just something about the darkness and silence every night when I go to sleep that makes me think about reality and at the same time some irrational things.

All I could hear was the sound of the wind and all I could see was the moon shining from the window. I was laying on my butterfly themed bed, all wrapped in a pink butterfly comforter. I was staring blankly at the ceiling, with only little light coming from the window. The breeze made me feel cold so I had to wrap the comforter around me tightly, that it almost got me suffocated.

As I always did every night, I started thinking irrational thoughts and some confusion about reality.

The thing that got into my head that night was love.

I thought about my crush, Jason. I thought about his dark blonde hair that was perfectly cut, about his heartwarming smile that made my stomach churn every time, and about his sterling gray eyes that was so deep I almost got swallowed in them.

His eyes were the ones that occupied my mind most, because those gray eyes always seemed so deep that I always get lost in them. Like beneath his eyes, is a whole new world I could wander around. Every time he talked to me, I would always try to avoid his eyes because what usually happens is that I get so lost in them I would get my self embarrassed in front of him. There was even a time when he asked me what time it was, and because I was so amazed with his eyes that I answered ashes. Like wow, Piper, it's ashes:charcoal in the afternoon.

The thing that made me like him more was that he didn't find me weird after all of my embarrassing moments in front of him. He would just laugh at me and say, "You really are unique, Piper."

Another time that I knew he was perfect was when this guy from school made fun of me. His name was Alfred, he was the same age as I was which was 16, and he was this big guy in class that would make you think he's Mr. Crabs. When I was passing by the hallway on my way to my locker, he blocked my path and told me to make him his homework. I was one of the achievers in class so I got that threat a lot, but with Alfred it was different. He was the meanest in our grade, and when you don't follow his orders, he would beat you up to bits. The teacher couldn't do anything because his father basically owns the school, so I really was going to have my face broken.

I knew that I could've just said yes to him and make his homework, but I didn't want him to think that he could do it to me anytime he wanted. I figured that if I let him even just one time, he would get used to it and make me do it every time he will have an assignment. So, I told him no.

Of course, as expected, he pushed me and I fell flat on the floor. Alfred never had any respect for girls, so I actually expected him to punch me. He must've been in a good mood because being pushed to the floor was so much better that having your whole face mushed to pieces.

When I fell, of course it hurt my butt a lot. I couldn't stand and walk away. Then, my knight and shining armor came to rescue me.

Jason emerged from the crowd and helped me stood up, even though we both had a hard time because my butt really hurt that moment. But when I finally did, he let go of me and walked towards Alfred who was still laughing like a maniac.

He did the most heroic thing a guy could do for a girl. He punched him in the nose.

The teacher suddenly appeared from their caves, otherwise known as hiding place, and before they could yell at Jason in front of everyone, he grabbed my hand and we both ran away. Away from school, away from Alfred, away from everyone.

Yes, my butt hurt while running, but when the guy you like is holding your hand, you tend to forget about those kind of things.

Jason didn't get expelled, thankfully, and for the very first time, Alfred got suspended. All the students who ever got bullied by Alfred tried to make a stand that Alfred should be punished. Almost everyone in our grade participated, so Principal Keith had no choice.

I exhaled deeply, smiling at remembering that moment. It was still getting colder by the second, so I tugged the comforter tighter. Suddenly, a vibration came from somewhere. It was my phone.

I reached for my phone from my side and took a look at who messaged me. I was surprised when it was Jason's name on the screen.

Hey.

Hey.

Why are you still up?

I can't sleep. How about you?

I can't sleep too. Can I text with you for a while?

My heart felt something, like a thousand shooting stars dancing around. I hugged my phone to my chest to enjoy the feeling. The feeling of happiness.

Sure. What do you want to talk about?

It took him two minutes to reply.

Us.

My heart beat got faster.

What do you mean, us?

Another two minutes. It made me wonder if he was doing something else.

I like you, Piper. I always have. You are different from the others, and your smile is the greatest thing I could ever look at. Maybe you don't feel the same way, and maybe I'm just a friend to you, but I just can't stop thinking about you. I can't sleep because of you, and every time I do get a good night sleep, I always dream of you. I like you, Piper.

I stared at the message. I even had to check the message thrice just to make sure that it was real and that it was from him.

I took a deep breath and started typing back.

I feel the same way, Jason. I do.

My phone started ringing with his name on the screen. I took a deep breath first before answering the call.

Hello?

Silence. All I heard was silence.

Jason, are you messing with me? Because if you are, I'm not going to talk to you ever again.

Wait, I was just thinking about what I'm going to say to you!

I laughed at his alarm. I laughed even though I was alone in my room, and it was midnight, and only the crickets heard me.

Jeez. Calm down.

But wait, Piper. About the text. Do you, um, do you really mean it? You feel the same way?

I smiled at the ceiling.

I always have, Jason.

So, what's going to happen? Is everything going to change?

It depends if change is what you want.

Yes. I want to change what is between us.

Then, everything will change.

See you tomorrow?

Yeah. I guess I'll see you tomorrow. Good night, Jason.

Goodnight, Piper. See you in my dreams.

And that night, before I drifted to sleep, I couldn't stop smiling.

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Dedicated to AnnabethChase038 for all the support she had given me.

I don't know if you're a fan of Jiper, but yeah, this one shot is named after them. 😊

Z.