How to save a life (Percico/pernico)

Chapter 3: What's a....friend?

Nico's pov

I woke with a start feeling the taste of salt on my lips. I reached up and felt that my eyes were wet. I had been crying and didnt even notice it. I looked around in the dark at the white walls before me trying to get my nightmare out of my mind. Why was I in the infirmary? How did I get here?
I continued to observe my surroundings only to find the one and only Prince of the sea sitting in a chair by the bed. What was he doing here and why was he here for me? The flood of memories came in a rush. I had to get out of here. I sat up and felt a wave of nausea hit me. I ignored it and tried to stand only to drop to the floor. Percy started shifting in his chair. Dam, I have to be quieter. I tried to stand again but only failed. I have to find a way out of here.
I decided the only way would be to shadow travel. I doubt I had enough strength to get very far and it was risky enough as it is. The shadows started to swirl around the room. I let them consume me, not knowing where I would end up. But I was too tired to care. I took a deep breathe as I stumbled out of the shadows and collapsed in exhaustion.

(Le mini time skippiii because I can)

I woke up to the sound of a door being slammed. I opened my eyes to find Jason carrying me. I tried to squirm out of his grasp but his grip only tightened. "Where are you taking me?" my voice came out weak and rough, barely above a whisper. "Back to the infirmary" he said. I waited for him to explain further. "I woke up and you were on my cabin floor. Your heart wasn't beating. You shouldn't wear yourself out like that. You scared the hell out of me." I scared him? How would that scare him. It's not like he cares. "What do you mean 'it's not like I care' I care very much thank you" I thought I said that in my head. Whoops. "You don't care. Nobody cares" I retorted. It came out a little harsher than i meant it but I didn't care. I was getting angry. Why was he doing this? Didn't he know that I didn't need anyone? That no one cares? "Nico..." he started. "You can't keep pushing people away" My eyes were starting to close. I was suddenly very tired. "I care about you," his voice was soft, quiet, and filled with kindness. Like a lullaby. "You're my friend" and with that I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. Sleep took over, leaving me to wonder what he meant by that. Friend?

Hey guys! So that's chapter 3. Thoughts? Opinions? Guesses on what happens next? No? Kay. Sorry about the late update. I had solo and ensemble today. Got a 1!! (Which is the highest rating)
Woohoo. I was so nervous. I'll see you guys in my next update!