Will You Save Me // Jercy AU

15~ You'd Look Better Without The Suit

Percy's POV

'Sweet freedom' I sighed, as Jason wheeled me out of the Hospital.

He chuckled 'You really had me scared for a bit'

I smiled at him, taking in the fresh air.

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'So...' Jason started, as soon as he set me down on the sofa. 'We should talk about this'

I frowned, but I knew this would happen eventually.

'Yeet?'

Jason frowned at me, a smile tugging at his lips.

'You need to stop'

I gave a light chuckle 'Trust me, I know'

Jason's face hardened again as he spoke.
'You need to stay in that wheelchair for at least the next week- the doctors said your old leg injury was aggravated by the assault. Also, your ribs were too bruised for any long-distance walking'

I groaned 'This'll be fun'

'Hey! You have me'

'I know but I'm gonna have to rely on you for everything'

Jason sat down next to me
'So? That means we get to spend even more time together'

'For once, Grace, you're correct'

He smiled as he connected our lips, tousling my hair between his soft fingers.

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I stared at myself in the mirror. My white shirt sat uncomfortably on my skinny frame. I had borrowed Jason's clothes and he was too muscly for me, they hung tastelessly off my body.

I picked at the buttons, adjusting them. Not hearing someone come up behind me until two strong arms were wrapped around my torso.

'Hey Jason' I said softly, as his hands covered mine taking charge of the buttons.

'You know' he whispered, close to my ear 'You would look a whole lot better without the suit on'

My face immediately turned scarlet as he left a gentle trail of kisses from my ear to my neck, turning me around so he could plant a deep kiss on my lips.

'In all the time I've known you, superman, you have never seemed this horny'

He snorts before composing himself.

'That's because you drive me crazy' his voice velvety

He finally pulled away, licking his lips and staring at me hard.

'We should go now' he whispered, leaving a kiss on my head.

'You are too tall for your own good superman'

He smirked at me, shrugging his shoulders.

'Can I help it if I'm going out with a dwarf?'

I was speechless

'You didn't'

He grinned at me, wiggling his eyebrows seductively- trying to look sexy but failing miserably.

'You should really re-evaluate your flirting methods because trust me, those eyebrows don't do it'

Now it was his turn to be offended, his hand flew to his heart.

'You are supposed to be my BOYFRIEND Percy, that means Su-Port-ting me!'

He emphasised every individual syllable, clapping his hands in between.

I snorted 'You are so gay'

'I'm BI! You're the gay one'

'Yeah, for you' I said, giving him a wink before sashaying out the door, leaving him scampering at my heels.

Jason's POV

I glanced over at Percy, I could see everything: from the gentle twitch he got in his eye when he was nervous, to the minuscule beads of sweat that clung to his neck.

I reached for his hand, giving it a comforting squeeze.

'It'll be ok' I mouthed, as we sat in the back of the courtroom- all eyes on Gabe.

'I don't know where he's got this stuff from, your honour. He's had some problems since his mum passed on.'

I silently clenched my fists.

That lying bastard- he knows very well Percy is correct.

'I have no more questions, your honour' said the defence Lawyer, as Gabe was led back to his seat.

From the corner of my eye, I swore I saw Gabe flash the judge a wink.

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I watched Percy carefully as he ran his fingers through his hair.

'He's gonna walk' he continuously muttered to himself

'No he won't, there's more than enough evidence'

Percy turned to me, his face paler than ever.

'No- all my injuries are old because I've been with you. There is no way he will go free'

'He can't just get away with what he's done to you Percy!'

'He can and he will Jason!'

I was taken aback at his outburst, he never gets angry- at least not at me.

'Percy' I said quietly, gently placing my hand on his shoulder. 'We'll get through this- no matter what happens I'll always be here'

He gave me a sad smile before re-entering the courtroom.

I stood outside for a moment, wondering what will happen if Gabe is found innocent.

I sigh and stuff my hands in my pockets before I too head into the courtroom.

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Percy's POV

'Has your Honor reached a decision?'

'I have'

I hold my breath as I catch Gabe's eye. He winks at me, a smirk caught on his lips.

'I find Gabe Ugliano not guilty of the abuse of his stepson'

A quiet gasp escapes my lips, I feel Jason latch into my hand. His nails dig into my palm- but I don't want him to stop.

'Seeing as Mr Jackson is a minor' the Judge continues, overruling the sudden loud chatter in the courtroom. 'He will move back in with his stepfather- effective immediately'

A sudden hush falls over the courtroom, all eyes are trained on me. Some look sympathetic while others loathing. The only eyes I care about, however, are Jason's.

I turn to face him, my face contorting in worry.

'Jason...'

He draws me into a hug, tightly pulling me close to his body. I inhale the familiar scent of his cologne, basking in the moment- trying to drag out the last few minutes of freedom I have.

'We'll figure something out Percy- I'm not going to let you go without a fight'

Without a fight- so after the fight if he loses he will let me go.

I try to ignore my relentless thoughts, poisoning my consciousness with their harsh words.

At that moment I cling to Jason, he's my driftwood, slowly but surely following the current to a better place. He keeps me afloat in the storm- all I have to do now is wait out the rain.