If Only (Nico di Angelo) {Complete} {#Wattys2015 #Feels}

Chapter 4

A/N: Okay so just wanted to say thanks to everyone that has even glanced at this story! Vote and comment, let me know what you think, and I'm always (*Sobs* ALWAYS *Sobs*) open to new suggestions! Keep me busy people, I really want to know what you guys think!

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Chiron stared at Reyna in surprise. "He's in the infirmary." He said, scanning her up in down. Reyna nodded and sped off. Chiron looked confused, but he turned to us nonetheless and said: "Well...please take Hazel and Frank to the dining pavilion. We'll...ah...have a meeting there."

As the campers started to split up, Percy brought me over to Hazel and Frank. "Hey guys!" He said, high-fiving Frank and hugging Hazel. "Hey Percy." Hazel replied, smiling. Frank grinned. I kind of just sat there feeling like I should introduce myself, but not doing it. "Who's that?" Frank asked suddenly, pointing at me. It's rude to point. I thought crossly.

Percy didn't seem at all bothered by it. Of course not. His manners were no better than a pig's. "This is my sister." He said, ruffling my hair. I slapped his hand away. "Her name is Erica."

"Hello, Erica." Hazel said kindly, holding out her hand. I shook it and smiled not-so-genuinely. "Hi, Hazel." I replied. Frank shook my had too, but he didn't say a word. I didn't find it rude. The kindness in his face was completely genuine. Unlike mine. Sorry, I was a little unhappy.

Hazel looked at Percy, suddenly seeming confused. "You told us you didn't have any siblings." She said. Percy shook his head. "That was before Erica here showed up." He slapped my back and I shot forward a few inches. Frank chuckled. "So, shall I show you all to the dining pavilion?" Percy asked. Hazel and Frank shrugged and followed Percy as he turned and walked away.

I, on the other hand, started towards the infirmary. And, before you jump to conclusions, I wasn't going there to yell at Reyna. I just wanted to visit Nico. Trust me, I'm not the type of girl that marches up to someone and slaps them because I think that there's something going on. I wait for my evidence.

Unfortunately, I got my evidence sooner than I had hoped.

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As I walked up to the door outside the infirmary, I heard voices. I had taken my time in hopes that Reyna would have left. But she wasn't gone.

"...we're just friends, Reyna." This was Nico's voice, and I felt my heart lodge itself in my throat. He was talking...
About who?

Reyna's voice came next. "I know, but..."
"I haven't told her yet, but I will. I know she likes me."
"I was only worried. Don't take this the wrong way, Nico."
"I'll do what I have to do, Reyna."

Okay, that didn't sound good. Just friends? I'll tell her...what? And who's her? I paused my thoughts as Nico's voice drifted out to me again.
"Erica will have to find out eventually."

I felt my heart drop into the stomach. What did I have to find out? Nico seemed to know...that I...I can't believe I'm admitting this...like him. He didn't sound happy, and if anything, Reyna sounded worried. Was it possible that Reyna really did like Nico?
Was it possible that he liked her back?

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A/N: Sorry it was so short, but that seemed like a good place to end it...so yeah!