Save You As I Save My Life (Jasico)

Chapter 3: Why Can't We Be Friends?

Nicos POV

After his little outing, Nico didn't leave the house for a week. His mom didn't ask what was wrong, and Bianca only sometimes came in to chat with him. He had too many things on his mind, and not enough time to think about them. First, there was JAson, who was so much like Percy it was laughable. Then there was Percy, who apparently was dating Leo now. And Bianca, who broke up with Zoe before they moved and now had her sights set for someone (she refused to say who). And then there was himself. HE had an entire internal conflict over Leo and Percy being together. He wanted them to last, but he didn't exect them to last a month. Unless they have already been dating for longer than that. Fuck, it was all too damn meesd up for him to think about.

Finally, after nearly an hour of staring at his ceiling and thinking about Jason, Bianca, PErcy, Leo, Reyna, hell, even Zoe, he grabbed his computer and logged into skype. He saw that both Leo and Percy were on, meaning either Leo is at PErcys house with is laptop or they are both in their rooms.

Nico, biting his lips, clicks on Leos icon and clicks the phone button. He sits back in his chair and waits for him to pick up, biting his lip and flicking hair behind himself.

"NICO! HI!"

He jumps back, rolling across his floor.

"Leo, quiet down." He rolls his chair back to the desk, smiling slightly.

"Sorry! We just....We thought you were pissed! You looked pissed, You sounded pissed....I'm osrry that we offended you Nico..." Leo whispers, looking down. Nico chuckles, shaking his head.

"It's okay, Leo. I...can't say I understand, because honestly, I don't, but I'm happy that you two have found eachother. It would feel good to tell you I'm not angry, but I would be lying to myself, and you. So....I guess all I can say is good luck, mh?"

Leo nods furiously, hands folded in his lap, hair flopping limply.

"That's all we could hope for! Thank you, Nico!" Leo grins, and Nico shrugs.

"I don't want you all thinking I am angry at you. I've thought on it, a lot, and the idea isn't really...completley out of the blue....So...If you're happy, I'll try my hardest to be happy for you." Nico grins, and Leo laughs, clapping and bouncing.

"Thank you thank you thank you we love you Nico! We miss you!" Leo looks about ready to hug the camera with all the bouncing and grinning he's doing.

"Leo, calm down. I'm going to add Percy to the call, okay? Leo, Leo, hey, calm down!" Nico pokes the camera, and then shakes his head, clicking on Percys icon and then adding him to their call. He answers moments later, head tilted down and looking at the two boys through his bangs. Leo squeals and Nico shakes his head.

"Perce, I'm not angry. Leo and I just went over this, okay? All of us can still be friends, I don't care. I love you both, no matter who you are dating. 'Kay?" Nico raises an eyebrow, and Percy grins, tilting his head up, flinging his hair back as well.

"Yay! We have Nicos blessing!" Percy grins at Leo this time, who laughs and nods.

"YOu can call it that."

The three boys continue talking, Percy and Leo catching NIco up on what was happening at school, ANd Nico obidiently listening. His smile started slipping a bit, and he glanced at the clock.

"Guys?"

They both look at him throught the screen, and then nod. "Yeah?"

"I gotta go. Like, now. I have to sleep earlier, we have school shopping tomorrow. I love you both and miss you both so much. Talk to you later?" Nico mutters, folding his arms. The other two nod, smiling at him.

"Love you too. Goodbye, goodnight!" they respond, and then burst out laughing at the same time. Nico sighs and hangs up.

He stands, turning off his laptop, and then turns to his bed, falling face first into the pillow.

He bites it and then screams, kicking and hitting his fists against the matress. NIco hasn't let his emotions out in too long, it feels good to finally do this.

His computer begins to alert him of an incoming call, and he turns to see who it is, panting and red faced.

"JAson!? HOw did he-"

He scrambles to his computer, quickly clicking answer, still panting from exertion.

"Jason! How did you get my Skype!?"

"Leo. I...felt reallly really bad when you ran out o my house last week. I wanted to apologize to ou-"

"Stop there Jason. Why couldn't you walk over here instead? LIke, seriously. I am your next door neighbor."

Jason gapes at Nico for a second, and then leaps up, zipping out of camera view. Nico hears a door slam, and then Jaosn shout at someone.

He stands quickly, running out his own door.

There is a knock on it, and NIco rushes to get there before his mom or Bianca. He swings open his front door, staring at the grinning and panting blonde.

"JASON! I DIDNT MEAN-"

"SHSH!!" Jason rushes in, grinning, and surrounds Nico with his arms. Nico squeals and stands shocked, staring into Jasons neck.

The blonde quickly releases him, blushing and fiddling with is hands.

"You...said you were my neighbor. I was- am- really really reaally upset that I made you cry, and I wanted to apologize but I was too afraid to call you-"

"Jason, shut up. It's okay. You didn't make me cry, and Ive already told Percy and Leo I was fine with it. With them. Okay?"

JAson grins and nods, holding out an arm for a handshake. Nico oblidges, gently squeezing Jasons hand, and then blushing and looking away.

Nico turns around, about to walk into his kitchen, when MAria appears from around the corner.

"Someone here, Niccolo?"

nico nods, gesturing to Jason.

"This is one of our neighbours, Jason...Grace, right? Yeah." Nico nods, and the blonde grin and waves.

"Hello JAson. I'm MAria, Nicos mother. I'm sure you've met Bianca?"

Jason nods, and then holds out a hand. MAria accept it gladly, grinning at the tall boy. "So, You are Nico are friends?" She asks, glancing at Nico happily.

"Yes. Well....I hope so?" Jason tilts and looks at Nico, grinning. "Are we?"

"Sure." NIco shrugs, pushing his hands into his pockets. JAson nods and then turns back to MAria.

"We're 'sure' friends, apparently."

MAria giggles, and then smiles at JAson. "I am glad you have managed to bfriend my son."

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"NIco. Up. We have to go shopping today."

NIco groans and wiggles, sticing his butt in the air. "I don't want to go Mom." He groans, yanking the blankets up over his ears.

"C'mon, mio belle. Up." MAria pputs her hand on Nicos back, and he sighs.

"Muxt I mother? I have to go to school in a few days, let me relax-"

"Do you want me to find you my little pony-"

"I'm up! God, just- NO, no My LIttle Pony!" Nico shouts, leaping out of bed and nearly clobbering his mother.

"Ack! Put some clothes on NIccolo! And please don't attack me." MAria huffs, straightening out and glaring harshly at Nico. She then smiles and shakes her head.

"Meet me in the car in 5 minutes, Nico, or I will get you it."

NIco nods and scrambles for him closet. His mother walks out, pride shining in her eyes.

AN- If y'all could correct any grammar errors, i will give you a virtual cookie. Any color ya like. *instert cheesy grin*