Till the last punch (Jasico Fanfic)

Chapter Eight

Jason's POV

Jason didn't know what he did or said, he just knew that Piper was not happy about it. Her hip was jutted to the side, and her arms were crossed. There was a smirk on her face, which would have looked ugly on anyone else. Although Piper looked as attractive as ever, Jason didn't feel the normal pull. He didn't crave her like he used to, and it was in the gym parking lot that Jason realized he wasn't in love with her anymore.

"Jason, are you even listening to me?" Piper questioned, her head tilted to the side and her eyebrows scrunched together. Jason looked away, and scratched his head. He hadn't meant to space out. Piper let out a sigh before speaking.

"Are you the one spreading those rumors about me and Nico? I understand that you have a vendetta against both of us, but this is uncalled for! You know how much I hate gossip. I understand that I hurt you but I thought you were better than this!" Piper ranted, before storming off. Jason started laughing at the question, and controlled himself after Piper had gotten a few paces ahead of him. He ran to catch up with her.

"Piper stop you've got it all wrong!" Jason exclaimed, but Piper ignored him. He repeated himself a couple of times, before grabbing her arm. He turned to face her, and he could see the anger and hurt in her eyes. Man one rumor has really screwed everything up Jason thought.

"I would never do anything like that. You might have hurt me a while ago, but that doesn't change the fact that I still loved you. Even though my feelings have changed, you still hold a place in my heart. I would never want to hurt you" Jason said, keeping eye contact the entire time. He saw Piper's eyes well up, and had to look away. Things always got awkward for Jason when someone started crying. Still Jason felt better a lot lighter, he didn't have any unsaid words weighing him down anymore. Ugh I hate being around crying girls. Should I give her a hug, no that would just be awkward... Jason eventually reached the conclusion that a pat on the head would suffice. Jason gently patted her head while Piper sniffled. This went on for only a short time before Piper erupted into giggles. Jason couldn't help but smile as well, he felt as though he had just turned over a new leaf.

Nico's POV

Nico saw Jason talking to Piper in behind the gym. It looked like they were talking about something rather serious. Either she's coming out, or he's selling her heroin. Nico thought. He figured there was a greater chance the second one was occurring, which wasn't saying much. He had gotten a call from Leo, apparently he had gotten into a fight with Frank. This whole situation was extremely awkward for Nico. On one hand Nico wanted Leo to be happy, but on the other hand it was with his little sister. Still he knew Leo was friend zoned, and figured a night of watching the notebook wouldn't be so bad.

Nico found Leo in the locker room, and ice pack blocking out most of his face. From the looks of it, Leo's face was already quite swollen. Even though Jason had broken up the fight, it apparently hadn't stopped Frank from punching him afterwards.

"The second I need the goody-two shoes, he's gone." Leo mumbled, the sound muffled by the ice pack. Nico walked over, and moved it aside. Leo's lip was swollen, and it looked like his mouth was bleeding.

"You're lucky you didn't lose any teeth" Nico inquired, and Leo scoffed.

"I don't feel lucky"

"You should, if Frank hadn't punched you I would have" Nico said, with direct eye contact. Leo put his hands up in mock surrender. The ice pack fell, hitting the ground and spilling water everywhere including the crouch area of Leo's jeans.

"Tu Puto!" Leo swore, and Nico couldn't help but laugh. He knew from Leo's expression that he had been called something bad. Leo just got up, and walked out leaving a laughing Nico behind.

Author's Note

I sincerely apologize for the super late update. I know the struggle of waiting for a fanfiction to be a updated, and I just want to thank of all the readers still with me.