41Hey, guys... and girls! I promised you to make this a little more exciting, and so I will. This chapter will include a little jealousy. Will Solace is now in the house! So, children of Apollo support your brother because he's going to make his move on Piper, but if you don't want him, Jason will be back later. I hope you enjoy this!
Piper Mclean
I woke up to the sound of Leo shouting my name and my hated nicknames: "Piper! Pipes! Beauty Queen, wake up!"
"Leo, quit it!" I said, burying my face into the pillow. "I'm still sleepy. Wake me up later."
"If you don't wake up, I'll throw you in the hot bathtub." He threatened.
"As if you could." Was my answer.
And the next thing I knew, a pair of hands held my waist and hoisted me up. Leo started to walk toward the bathroom while I kept thrashing against him.
"Leo, Leo stop!" I screamed.
"Still won't wake up, eh!" He threatened again as he placed me a few inches above the bathtub, which is boiling with hot water. Even though I'm not the smartest person in the world, I know that's my "cue" to give in.
"Okay, Leo. I'm fully awake!" I said. "See, I'm awake! I'm not sleepy!"
"But maybe later you'll get sleepy again, let's just do this to make sure."
"No, no, no—" I screamed as I was dumped into the hot water. After a few seconds, I resurfaced and breathed heavily. You might be wondering why I wasn't burned, well I'm kind of used to this kind of 'temperature'. But it still hurts a bit. "Leo!"
"Piper, I think you're overreacting." Leo said. "I was about to tell you earlier that…you're late for work!"
And that was my other cue that I have to hurry up. I dismissed Leo, locked the bathroom, and took a bath. After that, I changed my clothes and brushed my teeth. I ran to my bedroom and looked at the mirror. The reflection that was looking back at me was very, very beautiful…except for the fact that her hair was still messy. I quickly brushed my hair and put it in a ponytail. I ran downstairs and proceeded to the dining room. I had a quick breakfast and then ran outside after I said: "Good-bye, Leo!"
I ran toward the busy streets. You really cannot avoid bumping into each other and if you're really unlucky, you'd trip over and fall. As I made my way around the corner, the busy streets dissolve and now you can only see a few people walking and enjoying the morning. I ran as fast as I could, and only to bump into a teenage boy. We were about to fall with me on top of him if he didn't have a great balance. The good news: we didn't fall down. The bad news: we are in a very awkward position and some people are staring and whistling at us. My multi-colored eyes stared into his gorgeous blue eyes. He was wearing a white shirt and a dark green jacket. I noticed that he has a camera so he must be a photographer. And he was handsome, I'll give him that.
He was the first one to regain his composure, and I followed. I looked at him and I was sure he was checking me out. I blushed.
"So," He said. "I'm Will Solace, I'm a photographer. Mind if I take a picture of your beauty?" I blushed more.
I nodded and he started taking pictures. After a few minutes, he was done and was admiring the pictures in his camera.
He looked at me. "I never got your name?" He said.
"I'm Piper Mclean." I replied.
"Beautiful name." He complimented. "I think everything about you is beautiful. You know, you're really good, you should join modeling."
"Thanks, but I already have a work at a cupcake store." I said.
"Well, you deserve more than that." He said as we walked side by side. "Hey, I should talk to the director and see if there's a spot for you. A beauty like you, surely he cannot refuse. Do you have a cellphone number or something, so I can just call you?"
"Yeah." I took out my cellphone and he also took out his. We exchanged numbers. Then, someone texted Will.
"Sorry, I gotta go. Nice meeting you, Piper." He said as he gave me a smile, and then running off.
I smiled. I walked toward my work place in silence.
I went in the door, and get ready. I put on my apron and proceeded to the counter. I sat down my chair in front of the cash register and waited for any costumer to come. Unfortunately, there weren't any costumers in the store, only me with my angry step-sister, Lacy, in front of me, tapping her foot with her arms crossed her chest.
"You're late!" She said.
"Lacy, I know. But I was—" I tried to reason but she just cut me off. Her angry face turned into a happy face. "No matter, I know you always have a good reason." She said.
Yeah, like waking up late, I thought.
The door of the store opened, with the sound of the bell ringing.
"I'll talk to the costumer while you get the cupcakes from the kitchen." Lacy said, hurriedly as she walked over to the costumer. I quickly ran to the kitchen and grabbed two trays full of cupcakes. I walked slowly back to the counter, so the cupcakes won't fall. I arranged the cupcakes when Lacy and the customer went to the counter. I looked at the costumer to greet him/her but I stopped. The costumer was…
"Will?" I asked.
"Piper, you never told me you work here." Will said. "I always come here to buy a box of cupcakes, it's weird though that I didn't see you at all."
I couldn't say a word. I just nod.
"I would like to order two boxes of cupcakes please." He said to Lacy, who quickly grabbed two boxes and gave it to him. Will took money from his wallet and gave them to Lacy. "So, Piper. I just talked to the director and he agreed. He said we just have to wait a few days and he will pick us up. But for now, maybe we can…hang-out?"
Lacy held my hand and bring me closer to her. "Um, Will, can you wait for a few minutes. I just have to talk with Piper in private." Lacy said.
"Uh, sure." Will said. Lacy gave him a smile and dragged me toward the kitchen.
When we were out of earshot, Lacy sat down on a chair and told me to sit in the other chair. I obeyed.
"I think he's asking you on a date." Lacy said.
"Gee, I wouldn't have guessed that if it wasn't for you." I said, mocking her.
"So, you want to?" She asked. "What happened to you and Jason?"
"Please, let's not talk about it." I said. "It's not a big deal anymore."
"Not a big deal. Well, for someone who gave you all of his heart is really a big deal."
"Lacy, we aren't just meant for each other. That's all. We're done."
"No, not done." She said. "Piper, you're getting old. And you need someone who will take care of you; who will love you with all his heart. And I'm sure that somewhere in your heart, you still love Jason. And he still loves you."
"I still love him." I said, tears rolling down my cheek.
"But why?"
"Because sacrifice was needed." I said. "I know that Jason wants to be the best Hollywood actor that ever lived, and the only person that stops him of doing that…is me." And I burst into tears. Lacy comforted me. She smiled reassuringly. "Now, go and clean up. You wouldn't want to look bad on your 'date'."
She stood up and left me alone to think. After a few more minutes, I stood up and went to Will. I told him that I have a headache and I need to rest. He frowned, but it quickly faded as it came. He told me he understands and he hopes I feel better. I asked Lacy that I would go home and she agreed.
When I got home, I was so tired that I just went to bed and sleep.
Two days after my 'meeting' with Will, the director called me and picked me up at my apartment. I had packed my things because he said that we're going to board the plane. I bid good-bye to Leo and went in the director's van. Will was also there, a cheerful smile on his face that would change the mood from drool to cool. I sat beside him and placed my things in the back. Will explained everything about modeling; he also said that the director's name was Mr. Dionysus. All I did was listen and nod. When we got to the airport, we were given special treatment and were escorted to the plane almost immediately. We sat in the window seat. And I almost fell asleep.
When I woke up, it was morning. I stood up with all of the other passengers with the director and Will. We went outside as the stewards opened the door. And the view made me stop in my tracks. I was in Hollywood, again!
"Piper, is something wrong?" Will asked. I looked at him.
"We're in Hollywood." I excalimed.
"Yeah, is there something you have against Hollywood?" He asked.
"No, none." I lied and continued walking outside. The truth is, I'm just scared that I might see Jason again.
Mr. Dionysus hailed a cab and we all get in. He told the driver the address and he drove off. When we got there, I looked at the window and saw a huge gate at front. We got off the taxi, we followed Mr. D. to the gate, where the guards let us enter. And when we had entered, I held my breath. The area was so wide, there was a very large park in the center, and stadiums or sets at the sides. I was just standing there in awe when someone brought be back to reality: "Piper?"
I looked at the person who called my name. And my eyes widen. It was Jason Grace. Will catch up to me.
"Piper, wait up!" He looked at me and at Jason. I saw Jason and Will glaring at each other.
"Who's he?" They both said in unison.
And now, welcome to my world! A world that two boys fight over a girl. When fates collide!
Hey, hope you like it! Please give reviews, and maybe suggestions! Thanks to everyone who continues to read my story. Feel free to PM me or give a review about my mistakes. I want to make it perfect and you can help me. I also hope that this story isn't moving on so fast, if it does, just tell me and I'll edit it. Thanks for everything, guys! I love you all…with all my heart!
-Enrico