Take Off Those Glasses! (Jason x Percy = Jercy)

Regret...?

Jason broke the kiss with a 'mwah' sound and looked at Percy. He was breathless and, well, aroused. Such a kiss with Perseus Jackson would leave anyone aroused – no matter in what circumstances.

Percy looked at him with a shy smile, and bit his lip. Even though he wasn't in the state to look at himself, because of how much pleasure would be scripted on his face, he wanted to see Jason. He wanted to know what kind of expression Jason wore, of disbelief or desire. Or even disgust.

Personally, Percy felt desire. Wanting. Yearning. Of how much all this was right. When he looked at Jason, his friend was smiling. Like a madman. Like he had just conquered the world.

Smiling like he was the happiest boy alive.

Even though Percy was sure of this, sure of them, he slowly asked, "Is this right?"

Jason's face dropped. His smile turned to a pout. "Y-You don't like it, do you? Of course, you don't! You're fucking straight! I-I'm so sorry, Percy. Please, don't get mad. I shouldn't have done that" Jason's voice wavered. "Please don't tell me you don't want to be my friend anymore. I-I'll fix this, Percy, I swear. I'll make it up to you. Just p-please, let me" and with that, Jason covered his face with his hands and stepped away from Percy.

"Hey" Percy whispered.

Jason didn't look up.

"Jason?" Percy repeated.

Still no response.

Percy went to him and gently removed Jason's hand from his face, only to find tears roll down Jason's face. "Jason! Oh my god! Are you crying?!" Percy exclaimed. Then he just wrapped his arms around Jason tightly and said "I liked it, Jason", closing his eyes, he added, "Hell, I loved it." As if trying to convince himself that he had just kissed his male best friend, Percy repeated, "I loved it." Jason placed his head on Percy's shoulder and Percy could hear his friend's fast beating heartbeat. Jason was literally shuddering in Percy's arms. My god, Jason, Percy thought.

Hesitantly, Percy lifted Jason's chin with his finger and looked him in the eyes. The blue orbs reflected pain and anguish. "Jason..." and Percy's voice trailed off as he closed his eyes and once again connected his lips to Jason's.

At first, Percy could feel Jason flinch, but eventually, he gave in and held Percy back. Percy could feel Jason smiling through the soft kiss, with all his stress disappearing. If Percy likes this, I'll give it to him, Jason thought. It was like all of his dreams were becoming true – Percy kissing him with his own will, and Percy liking the kiss. Jason felt like he was living a reverie, a mere dream where all his fantasies could come true. Till now, he'd daydreamt of being held by Percy, so Percy held him. He dreamt of kissing Percy, so Percy kissed him. He dreamt of Percy liking the kiss, so Percy said he liked it. Could it get any better? Yeah. Jason dreamt that Percy wouldn't have a problem with a kiss, so Percy said he didn't have one (well, uh, actually didn't say that, but okay).

A while ago, Jason wanted just this. Percy. He felt like some physical contact would be enough to calm the burning fire of desire inside him. Just keeping his place beside Percy as a normal friend, was sufficient, he used to think. But now, he felt a growing need to actually be someone special to Percy – someone Percy could blindly rely on, someone who'd know Percy better than anyone.

But still, Jason thought, God, please don't let this be a dream.

I think I like you, Jason, Percy thought.

***

Outside, Nico stood, with tears flowing down his eyes like rivers. He had put a hand on his mouth so no one could hear him scream. But what was the use now?

Nico already felt betrayed and let-down. It seemed like everything was paining, like his body was on fire, and not in a good way. He didn't want this – it was like his worst nightmares were coming true, of Percy liking someone else. Please, please, God, let this be a dream. A very bad dream. Please, Nico thought.

Tears trickled down his pale skin, making him look like a hot mess.

Just then, he felt a hand on his shoulder.

Bright blue sparkling eyes looked at him with concern.

A blond boy with pretty freckles stood there, seeming like someone had just turned his world upside-down.

"...Are you okay, Nico?" the sweet voice asked.

"Go away" Nico managed and dashed out of the place. But Will Solace followed him.

"Please, Nico, is everything alright?" Will asked once he found Nico sitting on the pavement just behind their school. Nico looked wrecked, his raven hair was disheveled and his face was wet with tears.

"Just go away!" Nico yelled, hiding his face. He didn't want anyone seeing him in such an awful state.

"Look at me" Will said softly. But Nico didn't oblige. Gently, Will lifted Nico's chin with his finger and kissed Nico on the forehead. Nico's forehead reeked with sweat and he was hot, as if he had a fever. His face was wet with tears and his eyes were as red as crimson. Will couldn't bear looking at Nico in such a state. He hugged Nico tightly, wrapping his hands around Nico's neck.

Nico hugged back.

***

Percy and Jason, both the boys' cheeks were sprayed with a pink tint. Percy made Jason lay on the bed and sprayed a disinfectant on both the knee-caps. Jason hissed through clenched teeth. Even though there was an awkward silence between them, Percy asked worryingly, "Does it hurt?"

"Mm hmm" Jason said, nodding his head a little with creased brows and a painful expression.

"It's almost over" Percy said as he applied an ointment and covered the wounds with large band-aids.

The tension between them was increasing every second. None of the boys liked it, but they couldn't help gather the courage to talk to each other. Plus, Percy knew he was screwed. He was grounded, and if his mom was at home, which he desperately wished she wasn't, he was getting some extra-sour punishment.

"Percy?" Jason asked tenderly, as if stepping on thin glass, in fear that it might break.

"Hmm?"

"Did you like what we did?"

"What do you mean?"

"Did you... like the kiss? I mean, uh, do you regret it?"

"No"