All the little things

Nico di Angelo x reader (pjo/HoO)

Hey guys, I am so excited to finally be writing my first one shot! I am quite an amateur so I apologize for my possibly bad writing and lack of editing! Haha, anyways I hope you enjoy!

(Note: Nico is bi in this story)

(Your pov) 

You feel your entire body pulse with adrenaline as your celestial bronze sword,σύντροφος,  slices skillfully through the air, it's grip familiar in your hands, which are currently covered with sweat. In front of you stands Percy Jackson, one of the most famous demigods in Camp Half Blood history, and apparently a very skilled fighter. A crowd had gathered around you two (including a certain son of hades a few metres away) who are currently circling one another, both sweating and breathless. No one has ever lasted this long in a match against Percy, and everyone wanted to watch. Catching his breath, Percy swings riptide towards you in a quick movement towards your side. You block his attempt with your own weapon before kicking his chest plate, causing him to stagger backwards slightly. You take this to your advantage and charge towards him, arching your sword upwards, aiming for his legs, so that you can get him down. Wrong move. Percy deflects your hit, before disarming you and using a sweep kick to knock you down and hold his blade towards your throat, your own held defensively behind him. You audibly sigh. Defeat. 

Half of the crowd cheers while the other grumbles in disappointment. To your right you see Conner handing Travis a few drachmas, obviously not content with the outcome of you and Percy's spar. You look up at Percy as the crowd clears out and resumes their training activities. The boy above you offers you a hand, for what seems like the millionth time that summer. You accept it, and then hastily grab your sword from Percy, causing both him and you to let out a small laugh. He grins at you, "I swear, we take sibling rivalry to a whole new level". You match his grin while walking towards the water station "we sure do, but don't flatter yourself, I'm holding back. One day I'll for sure beat you". Percy laughs and grabs a bottle before defending himself, "sure, you keep dreaming princess". 

You roll your eyes, still grinning before grabbing a bottle as well. You take a few sips before dumping the rest of the liquid on your arms and face. Being a daughter of Poseidon, you almost immediately feel the energy the water gives you, as your small injuries all gradually heal and fade away. 

"Seaweed brain!" You hear a yell from a few feet away. "Sorry y/n" Percy appologizes, "I promised Annabeth that we could train for capture the flag tomorrow". You brush his appology off with a laugh, "don't worry dude, now go run to your girlfriend". He smirks before walking away, but not before adding "okay, but I do see a certain ghost king coming this way". Despite your tough exterior, you blush slightly at this. Good thing Percy was already walking away or he would hold your reddened cheeks against you for eternity.

It is true however, you and nico had been going out for six months now. Although you both acted tough on the outside, each of you had an extreme soft spot for one another. You love him. You've never been so sure of something in your entire life. 

"Y/n" you hear none other than said boy say as he comes up behind you. "Sup ghost king" you reply "you watched Percy and I's fight, admit it, I saw you". 

"That I did" he says, adding one of his rare smiles that only you get to see. "And I must say, you've gotton a lot better".

"Shuttup" you smile as well. 

"Come on, let's go for a walk, I need to talk to you" he says, looking into your (e/c) eyes as he does so. 

"And skip the rest of training? Hell yeah!" You reply grinning. I get to spend time with nico AND get of of this sun! Awesome! " but let me get changed first, I smell like the Ares cabin". 

This causing Nico to laugh a bit, under his breath. "Got it, I'll meet you at the lake by the woods in 10, 'Kay?" 

"Sure thing, ghost boy" you reply, smirking and running to the Poseidon cabin before he has a chance to argue not to call him 'ghost boy' again.

As soon as you arrive at your cabin, you are greeted with the smell of salt seawater. To some, it may not smell the nicest, but to you it smelled like home. You quickly change out of your training gear, replacing it with a your favourite pair of black skinnies, a blue crop top, and a pair of converse. You quickly apply some makeup before grabbing your messenger bag and sword before running out of your cabin into the summer heat, heading towards the direction of the woods. 

Finally after running for quite a while, you reach the woods. You check your watch and note that you're already 10 minutes late. Crap! You think to yourself Nico's gonna think that I stood him up!

Becoming slightly worried you begin to run faster towards the lake. At first you can't see Nico, but then you spot the dark brown haired boy sitting under the shadow of a large oak. You smile and wave, "hi Nico!". But your smile fades as you notice that his pale face is stained with tears. 

"Oh my gods, Nico whats wrong?!". Nico glances up at you, his dark hair falling into his teary eyes. After a minute of you two staring at each other Nico finally speaks, "y/n I'm so sorry". He's now sobbing harder, and it breaks your heart that you've somehow caused the boy you love so much pain. 

"Nico I don't understand what you're talking about. Did I do something to you?" You question him as you move  closer to sit down infront of him. Nico frantically replays to your confused statement. "Gods no y/n, you're perfect. Too perfect for me". This only confuses you more. "Nico why are you so upset?" You ask this for the second time, truly concerned about the crying boy that sits In front of you. 

Finally Nico looks up at you, his dark brown eyes meeting with your (e/c) ones. "The thing is y/n, I'm always worrying about how things are going between us. I have no clue why'd you, someone who is just perfect in every way, would want to go out with me, a loser, an outcast. I know you deserve better than me and it's my fault that I'm holding you back. I destroy everything I touch and I don't want that to happen to you.I want to apologize for not being able to make you happy, and I think that you should maybe find someone who does If you want to...". 

You sit infront of the son of hades, completely shocked. So shocked in fact, that it takes you 10 seconds to react, and when you finally snap out of it, you tackle him in a huge hug, beginning to feel tears flowing down your face now as well. Now it was his turn to be surprised. 

"Y/n, I-" nico started however you don't let him continue. "Shut up ghost boy" you chuckle, "you know I love you right? It's ridiculous to think otherwise. I'll always be here for you and I know you'll always be here for me. You're the only person I've ever felt this way about it and it feels amazing. Gods Nico, I couldn't even live if you weren't here..."

"R..really"? You finally pull away from your right embrace, "yes really ya dumby"

Nico snickers at this and stares down your smiling face and even flashes you a slight grin and a blush he try's to hide. 

"I love you" he suddenly says, it being the first time he's actually said it after rehearsing it over in his mind a few times. 

You can't help but be overjoyed at this as you grin widens "I know"......"ghost boy" 

Ahhhhhhhhhh I couldn't figure out a way to end it -_- oh well, I hope you guys enjoyed the Nico feels!! Thank you so much for reading and please leave a comment if you would like me to write a one shot!! ST5 out!