Son of Poseidon-Betrayed.

Chapter 8

NICOS POV

I had gotten over my crush on Percy a while ago, but I still have that over protective instinct. When I saw Thalia hit him I had grown livid. It took all I had to refrain from hitting her and then screaming, 'KARMA!'

At the moment, I am walking down the banner and picture covered palace hallway leading to Percy's room. I tried to think about what I should say, what would make him realise she hadn't meant it the way I know he thinks it does. He thinks it means that she is giving up on him, that she no longer wants to be in his life. After spending many years with him, I've grown used to how his brain works, most of the time. The only thing I can think of is the sound of Thalia's hand connecting with his cheek.

After a few sharp turns I finally reach Percy's room. I banged on the door 6 times, a secret knock shared between only Percy and myself, and it flew open. Standing in the door was the Percy i expected to see. The Percy who doubts himself and overthinks everything. The insecure, self conscious Percy that shouldn't exist.

'Yes?' His voice even sounded broken and his eyes refused to look anywhere besides his bare feet. I knew that slap would effect him, I just didn't realise how bad it would be.

'Are you okay Perce?' I asked as gently as I could, making sure not to invade his personal space.

He shrugged and then moved aside so i could step in. His eyes still didn't meet mine, as a matter of fact I couldn't see his eyes. They were covered by his black shaggy hair.

'Percy, please look at me.' He just shook his head in response.

'Do you know why I always flinch when someone says my full name?' He questioned.

'Because you don't like it?' I asked, not getting what this has to do with anything.

'No.' He still hasn't looked up.

'Percy, this is irrelevant. If you're trying to change the subject then-' I got cut off as he turned around and banged his fists on the pitch black night stand.

'This is completely relevant!' He finally met eyes with me. He looked completely and utterly broken. There is no other way to describe it. Tears streamed down his cheeks in a never ending waterfall. I have never seen him like this and I hate it. I brought my arms up to hug, but he flinched away. I should have remembered not to get too close.

'How is it relevant Perce?' I asked softly.

'That's what he called me. Perseus. It's what I was called as he banged my head against the wall. It's what he called me before I was slashed with a kitchen knife or before my bones felt they would be ruthlessly shattered. I can't tell you how many trips to the E.R I had before I was seven. That's too young to be taken to the emergency room!' He was pacing and yelling by the end of it.

'What do you mean by he Perce?' I asked, scared of the answer.

'My old stepfather, Gabe.'

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I know this is short but its ZemyRocks Chapter. sorry guys!

ONLY FOUR MORE CHAPTERS TILL I START WRITING MY OWN CHAPTERS

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- Alex/Ash ;)