One Too Many Heartbreaks

XXX. Home Sweet Home (Epilogue) (Third Person Omniscient POV)

NOTE: TRANSLATIONS AT END OF CHAPTER
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Festus lands. The boys jump off, followed by Hope. Campers are already crowded around, having seen them in the sky.

Piper run up first, smaking Leo across the face. How could you, she asks. Sorry, hermana(1). They both try to hold back tears, but fail and collapse into a hug.

Hazel runs up to Nico and puts a hand on his face. Are you okay? She asks, and Nico smiles sincerely. Sorry, sis. They hug each other tightly. Nico's missed being the taller one.

Next, Frank comes up to Leo. I'm glad you're okay, man, he says. They have an awkward hug they both secretly enjoy.

Annabeth comes up to Nico. You don't have to run away anymore. Trust me, you're safe here. They high five. She winks. He smiles and nods. They both know they could be really close if they tried.

Jason comes up to Nico, immediately bear hugging him. Nico flinches, but accepts it. Jason, you're crushing me, he chuckles. Sorry, he says. They smile. We're here for you. You know that right? Jason asks. Nico nods. Yeah.

Percy walks up to Nico. I- I'm glad you're okay, man. You scared us pretty bad. Nico frowned. Sorry. I'll think I'll actually stay put from now on. Nico raises a hand timidly. Friends? Percy shook it. Friends.

Annabeth says to everyone, We've all had a long couple of months. Why don't we catch up during lunch at the dining pavilion? Everyone nods and starts to follow.

Nico quickly whispers in Leo's ear, How do we tell them about us? Before Nico knows it, Leo grabs his hand and yells out, By the way, we're dating now!

Everyone spins around and simultaneously yells, WHAT?

Nico glares at Leo, but only for a second before Leo leans in with a kiss. Nico forgets where he is for a second and kisses back, much to Leo's pleasure. But when they pull apart, both their faces are red from the stares.

Heh heh, Leo laughs nervously. Home sweet home.

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(1) sister