Stone Walls (Jercy AU)

JASON

When Jason waved at the raven haired boy, he couldn't help but notice a fresh new gash on his upper arm. He would've asked Percy about it, but his friend Grover was there. Sure, he knew Grover from geometry class. Jason just didn't want to be labeled "nosy" for asking.

"Jason!" A high pitched voice called out as he walked into World History class. And he knew it was none other than his girlfriend Piper.

He smiled and took his seat next to her, kissing her cheek. "Hey, Pipes."

"Alright, class," the teacher, Ms. Cavanah, greeted blatantly. "I hope you studied for this pop quiz."

The class groaned and Jason smiled to himself. Jason never really had a problem with his grades. He passed tests easily and he was proud. Sometimes he even helped tutor others.

One of the reasons he is The Golden Boy.

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The day eventually finished and Jason was tired. Football practice left and then he could go home. Maybe a quick swim in the pool though. He hasn't been swimming in a while.

Football practice was anything but easy. Jason was sweating bullets, panting and trying to catch his breath.

He sat down on the bleachers, drinking from his water bottle. Then his friend, Frank, came and sat next to him.

"Coach is always murdering us with practice," Frank said, exasperated.

Jason smiled through his panting. "No shit."

"Alright cupcakes!" Coach Hedge bellowed through his megaphone (which was very unnecessary - he's already loud as it is). "I can't take little daisies sitting around! Better work tomorrow!"

The whole football team groaned and gathered their things and headed to the locker room. But Jason went to the pool because, why not? He hasn't swam in a while and hopefully he won't drown from not remembering how to swim. It's worth a try though! Jason definitely thinks he has a death wish.

When Jason walked towards the pool, he saw someone swimming laps nonstop as if it was natural to them. Swimming at an amazing speed worthy enough to be in the Olympics.

After what seemed like ages, the person finally got out of the water and it was the one and only Percy. Percy didn't seem to notice Jason staring at him, but Jason was staring at him.

Jason noticed Percy was scrawny. He had a lean body but his stomach was flat, his arms thin, calves a bit smaller for an average teenage boy. Jason didn't really know what to think. First, he thought maybe Percy had an eating disorder. Then, maybe Percy just didn't eat a lot. Last, Percy starved himself. Jason pushed the thoughts away.

"You should join the swim team," Jason stated which caused Percy to jump.

"Oh," Percy said plainly, "I never gave that much thought."

Jason's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Why? You seem pretty damn well!"

"Stalker."

"Am not."

"I don't want to join the swim team." Percy said drying his hair with a blue towel. "I can't stay after school for a long time."

"Why?" Jason pushed.

Percy didn't answer. Instead, he avoided the question and said, "Are you here to swim?"

"Yeah, hopefully I remember how to." Jason laughed.

Percy gave a small smile and walked off after saying, "Good luck, stalker."

Jason didn't really know what to say, he just laughed softly to himself because shit, he's a labeled a stalker now!

Thankfully, Jason remembered how to swim. But then he remembered he forgot to ask Percy how he got a cut. Maybe it's better if he doesn't ask. The cut seemed pretty painful.

Again, Jason pushed the thoughts away. It wasn't any of his business.