There's Always You and Me

Chapter 20

"So, what made you want this?" Caroline asked as she put a finger under Percy's chin to tilt his head up. She hummed quietly as she applied another layer of eyeliner on him. "Wings or no wings?"

"Wings of course," Percy mumbled, trying not to twitch as he waited patiently for her to finish. "I got this dress that I really like for the dance."

The blonde leaned back a bit to look at him in surprise, "A dress, huh? What does it look like?"

The teen grinned, "You'll see. Just know, it's green and blue."

"Aw, you can't model it for me?" Caroline pouted, gently grabbing his face so she could tilt his head side to side. "Glitter?"

"Go for it. I haven't even showed Damon what I'm wearing yet. Any news on Stefan's party?"

She hummed, opening a drawer in her bathroom to grab another makeup bag, "We were thinking about having a small party in the clearing near the school. You coming?"

Percy wetted his lips a bit as he thought, "I don't see why not. I did get him a present after all."

"You did?" Caroline's mouth pulled down into a frown, "That doesn't seem right."

"Don't worry," The green-eyed teen waved his hand dismissively. "It's not a nice gift."

She giggled a bit and nodded, "Now, that's more like you. What is it?"

"I'm not telling," Percy grinned. "That would ruin the surprise for everyone."

Caroline raised an eyebrow at him, "You didn't murder someone, did you?"

The human tilted his head, "Hmm... Not that I can think of, no."

She pointed at him, "You know, that's not as reassuring as you think it is."

"I am a beacon of good, Ms. Forbes."

"Bull~shit," She sang, checking his makeup. "I think you're all good."

Percy blinked, turning to look at the bathroom mirror. A grin made its way onto his face once again, "Wow, it looks perfect, Care."

"Of course it does, I did it after all," The blonde smiled before packing up her makeup. "Wanna hang out today? Bonnie and I are going to Elena's place to get ready before the party starts."

He squinted at her, "Won't it be weird, what with me being a dude?"

"Nah," She waved her hand. "You're practically one of us anyways."

The teen opened his mouth to retort before closing it and nodding sagely, "That's fair."

Caroline snorted, shaking her head. "Want me to drive you to Elena's?"

"Sure," He shrugged, pushing himself away from the counter to walk over to her. "Damon's busy doing whatever bullshit he does, so it's not like I'm doing anything today."

"Okay, come on," She grabbed her keys with one hand, slipping on her flats with the other. "Maybe we can pick up some ice cream before we get there."

He sighed and put on his leather jacket, "Alright but I'm not asking them what they want."

"Of course I am, you still haven't even bothered to get their numbers," The blonde rolled her eyes, waving to her mom as they left.

Percy grinned at his friend's mother, "Goodbye, Sheriff Forbes!"

"Don't cause any trouble," She smiled, raising an eyebrow at him.

He put a hand on his chest, "Sheriff, my word is my bond."