But I'm Feeling Nice

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Percy:

It was 27 hours before Mom had given birth to two girls and a boy.

Yeah.

Triplets.

They were expecting twins.

Good thing they got an extra crib on accident as a baby shower gift.

I was home. I wasn't sure what Paxton was doing in the living room. Paul was with mom at the hospital. He'll be there with her all week, his parents took Tenaya.

Little known fact, just not to Paxton quite yet, is that I'm in a relationship with Nico. We were supposed to go out yesterday, Mom went into labor, he said today was fine. Both my birthday and our one year anniversary. Which was a big deal. At least we got to spend time together at camp beforehand.

My phone vibrates and Nico's nickname in my phone popped up.

My King 🖤: Hey, babe. You up? I figured you were asleep when I woke up considering your Mom gave birth at 3 AM. If you are up, what's the plan for today?

I smiled down at the message. He's so cute, I love him.

Me: Yeah, I'm up.
Me: And I'm not 100% sure, I'm free all day and night ;) just remember, Love, Paxton is here.

I felt slightly humored as I sent that. We also tease each other. Nothing is really meant by it. It's been a year already.

No, we haven't had sex. Both Nico and I agreed to waiting on that until we're really comfortable with each other. Which, of course, we are. But I'm a virgin. He's a virgin. Yeah. We do all the other stuff. Kiss, hold hands, hug, so on and so forth. He's my boyfriend, were entitled to do that crap.

Nico: xD as if we'd do anything that bad ;). Alright, I'll get ready and head to your place then, give me like a half hour and I'll be there.

Me: Sweet! I'll see you soon, love. I love you 🖤

Nico: I love you, too 🖤

I smiled once again as I got up and got ready.

Paxton:

Percy was... Fancy. I've never seen him in a tux aside the wedding when we were two.

He wasn't wearing a tux or anything. Wasn't wearing a suit. But a nice button up and beige slacks with decent shoes. His hair was done in a nice do.

"Percy," I remarked, earning his attention.

"Yeah?"

"Is it alright if someone comes over?" I asked him.

"Yeah, of course," Percy assured me," I'm heading out soon. I'm not sure what time I'll be back. I'll let you know when I find out. Hate to ditch you, man, but I made these plans three months ago and they were postponed yesterday because Mom was in labor already."

"It's fine," I assured him. "Have fun. Just don't get her pregnant. I don't want to become an uncle any time soon."

His expression gave it away that he was going out on a date.

"Have you met me?" Percy questioned my statement," you're fine, Paxton. I'd be more worried about you becoming a dad than me."

I rolled my eyes.

"Percy, I know like four people." I informed him. "Outside of the ones we live with."

He shrugged.

"You had your first kiss in the second grade." He reminded me.

"And you'll have yours when you're 30."

"Shut up."

Well against my luck I didn't get to find out who he was dating and he didn't say much about who it was. Mainly because I didn't ask. But a few more days went by and they came over.

She...

He came over.

It was a he.

I had been in the shower when he showed up. Percy hadn't been feeling the best as of he thought he was getting sick, not like depression or anything. Just something going around, Mom was still in the hospital, and his boyfriend showed up through his window.

I won't question why he came through Percy's window, he just did. They were having a movie marathon so I didn't really bother them. I had just been walking by when I peeked in and noticed who was there with Percy. Cuddling with him under a mountain of blankets.

Nico.

And I just.. felt like such an idiot. They made it obvious they were together at the camp and yet I didn't even notice.

They had both been long passed out and Nico looked just as sick as Percy did, so there wasn't much worries about him getting Nico sick.

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