WILL POV
"They're self harm scars Will" Percy whispered. I glanced at Jason. He was non-reactive. So, he knew all along and that's why he clung to Percy all the time. I knew it was a sensitive topic so I softly asked, "How long have you been clean?" Percy looked contemplative and Jason said, "2 months and 5 days" I nodded gently. " Do you have the urge less often?" Percy nodded again looking at me. "Okay Percy, thanks for telling me. If I need to ask you something regarding this at a later stage, can I? In case I need to help someone else." Percy smiled and said, "Of course." That boy always cared for others more than himself, I thought and felt warm within. I loved such people.
Then I began voicing my thoughts on Nico Di Angelo. I told them everything I knew for sure and voiced some thoughts but a few, I kept to myself. I didn't mention the wall or the flashback yet. Nico would hate if I did. And I made it clear to Percy and Jason too. "I've not told you everything I know. I know stuff, I have thought of stuff and I am guessing stuff which are not for me to share. You need to understand that." I said and walked out of the cabin leaving the two boys alone.
I took a walk letting it sink in. Percy Jackson self harms. It was a real shocker considering how cheery the boy was. And then again, he had been cheery too. He has always known how to hide behind fake smiles. I guess Percy had learnt a similar art too.
I felt a pang in my heart. After all the battles he had won, Percy was left battling himself. It was sad really. The scars on Percy's hands were faint - shallow old cuts - almost invisible to the human eye. However, I remember Percy had had a jumper phase, when he always wore jumpers. That reminded me of a certain black haired boy who always wore sleeves too. As much as I didn't want to believe it - I had to check. I didn't want to lose Nico the way I lost him.
I pondered on my options. I could always ask Nico to come to the infirmary for his long due check up and then force him out of his jacket. However, I doubted that would ever end well. It would become a big issue and Nico would probably just be affected more. So now, instead, I would have to either confront him or trick him.
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LIABILITY - WILCO SOLANGELO
FanfictionNico's more than a little broken. He feels as though he's a liability to everyone around him. He feels hated and unwanted and he desperately wants and needs someone to save him. Will is busy helping in the infirmary but a part of him still is focus...
