Darkness & Sea Go Hand-in-Hand [Hiatus]

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Percy wasn't sure if Annabeth was still sleeping, or of she was just trying to calm down with her eyes closed.

Nico sat with his arms crossed and his eyes glassy as he tried to sit against the side of the bubble, as far from both of them as possible.

"Nico," Percy sighed as he reached over. "Just come here. It's not...it's not your fault. She's just...me and her..."

Nico glared at him with a look that could cut titanium.
"What, Percy? How is it not my fault!? Like she said, you two would've still been at camp if I was gone. You and her would still be the grade A couple! And I came in...like a damned home wrecker! So tell me, Percy Jackson, how is it not my fault!?"

Percy tried to focus enough to not destroy their bubble.
"Because if not you, maybe some other guy? I probably would've tried out my attraction anyways! It may have happened with some guy I didn't even know! It may have ended worse than...whatever this is now!"

"How could it be any worse than this!?" Nico exclaimed. "Your ex girlfriend just said she wished I was dead! You dumped her just...just for some expiriment!? What am I, a guinea pig!? What would've happened if it turned out your little 'test' came out a big red F? What then!? Would you just toss me away, get back with her!? Heck, even if you did, how would she feel? For someone who's fatal flaw is loyalty, you sure-...nevermind."

Percy wanted to argue, but he couldn't think right.
He most certainly wouldn't have "tossed Nico away", he wouldn't get back with her like nothing happened.
But he couldn't speak.

The voices had vaguely stopped, just little whispers here and there from the sorrowful river.
Percy sighed and carefully urged the bubble smaller as the way got more narrow. He feared that if he shortened it too quickky, it would scare Nico like a baby deer trapped in a barbed wire fence.

"Nico, that's not what I meant. Even if I didn't feel any atttaction to guys, to you, it wouldn't work out between me and her." Percy said with a shaky sigh. "I think...I care for her, yes. But it almost feels like we got together because it was expected of us. And she was the first girl my age who treated me like a human, and not another delinquent who can't read like others. I latched to that."

Nico didn't move. He just stared down at his shoes as he tried to hold back tears.

Percy whimpered, a pain increasing in his chest.
"Nico, believe it or not, I genuinely like you. I look at you, and I see...I can feel my heart pound. And when I remember you and me are together finally, it warms me. I know I sound cheesy and stupid, but that's just how I feel. I don't..." he allowed a shaky sigh again. "...I don't want to lose you. I'm just scared that...that it'll turn out I'm straight. Because even then, you and me would have this cloud hanging over us. Even if we're less than romantic, I still want you in my life. How many things in my life would be ten times harder without you?"

No response. The boy just shook his head and looked at the tired blonde.

Percy sighed and looked at the dark waters outside the bubble walls.

Really short chapter, I know. I wrote the very little I could think of.

I might discontinue this.
It kind of feels like a mess to me almost, and I don't have much pull to write this story much anymore.
When I started, I only planned so little. Next time (yes, I'm already planning a different one), I want to be a little more prepared and know what I'm writing, instead of just winging it.

I would ask if anyone wants to take over this story, but I don't wanna give my password away or anything for someone to continue it or continue it on their profile. Especially with how wonky this place has been in the past 2 or 3 years.
Unless someone wants to rewrite it their own way on their profile.
Not 100% sure though.

So until I figure it out, this will be on Hiatus. If someone rewrites the story, I discontinue this, or continue writing it, I'll try and remember to give an update.

(Is it just me, or does Hiatus sound like an anime, or a Greek god name? XD)

I'm so very very much sorry!
If it brings any hope, my next idea for a Percico book is something I plan to work harder on, and hopfully produce a few chapters before I feel the urge to publish it.
I'll just say it involves time travel. But I'll be planning it more than this, and give it more time.

If you currently want more Percico, I have a one-shots book that I update more often. One-shots are honestly easier to write.

Or give some other Percico authors some love. Find an older one you haven't read, or look for a new one. I'm sure there's plenty of others on here that are far better.