Psychokinetic Disaster (Percy Jackson Fanfiction)

Chapter Two

"Well, Nico, you can stay here until we figure you out and help you back on your feet" Percy places his hand on Nico's bare shoulder and rubs it comfortingly. The escapee has no choice but to nod his head. At least they were kind enough to give him a place stay. After that, he'll need to find a place to crash. His suspicion makes him unable to trust others easily. But for now, this will do.

It's nighttime by the time Nico looks out of the window after the girl –Annabeth, he reminds himself. They have names after all– gave him a full plate of goods. They provided a spare toothbrush for him as well. These people are too kind Nico thought. Not that it's bad but nothing good ever comes his way. Getting help immediately after escaping the lab seems at least a bit suspicious. But the sincerity in their eyes tells him otherwise. He sighed and turned to his side. He felt bad for occupying the boy's bed. Percy had to use the couch. They argued over this matter already after eating but Percy insisted he takes the bed.

Percy Jackson. What can he say about him? It's been long he's seen another boy. He doesn't mean to sound queer or alien but, heck, it's been long he's seen teenagers like him. Though, Nico looks younger for a few years. Percy is a kind kid. Well, that came out weirder than he thought. He looks so… free. He certainly looks like one of those people who love swimming in the beach. I don't know. Maybe it's the tan Nico smiled at the thought. The boy hasn't seen the sun for ages. He couldn't wait to wake up and explore outside. He sounds like he's been locked up in a shed since birth. Despite the irony, Nico's small smile remained.

The sound of a door opening made him look up. "Hey, still up?" Percy leaned on the doorframe. "I wouldn't have been if you hadn't opened the door" he countered. The brunette smiled and came in, closing the door behind him. "Couldn't sleep either" he said. Nico heard him but only stared at the bed sheets. He looked up and found the brunette staring. Was he supposed to answer? Instead, he settled for an appropriate response. "Oh"

Percy chuckled softly and sat down on the bed. Nico scooted to give him space. The brunette leaned on the headboard and heaved a sigh. "Tell me about you, di Angelo" he said after a few seconds of silence. The raven haired boy looked up at him and blinked.

What else did he remember about himself? He had a…. sibling. A sister! His head pricked a sudden ache before it vanished. The boy grimaced. Apparently his brain doesn't like reminiscing. "I guess… I have a sister" he mumbled, not entirely sure. Or had, an afterthought came. He frowned again. "A sister? We could contact her to let her know where you are. Man, she probably knew what you were doing out. Maybe got drunk after a party or something" Percy bolted upright.

"I'm not so entirely sure about that" Nico whispered, almost as if afraid to hear his own voice. "Why so?" the other teen looked down at him. The younger boy opened his mouth to say something but when he looked into concerned green eyes, his words vanished. The way the moonlight shone down on the side of his face made him look heavenly. His tousled hair made him all cuter, from Nico's words. Not that he was cute beforehand Nico thought thoroughly. "Uh- umm.." he stuttered. He mentally smacked himself on the head and composed himself. "I don't remember anything than having a sister. I don't even know where I live" the raven haired boy confessed. Percy frowned and patted him on the head. "There, there" he cooed. Nico pushed the hand away and glared at him.

The older teen held his hands up. "Just trying to comfort you" he meant to sound hurt but the smile broke it. Nico rolled his eyes and moved lower in the blanket. Seeing as the boy won't longer talk, Percy figured it was his turn. "I'm fond of the water. I like swimming in the beach on some days if it isn't too cold" he said. The boy looked up again. "Like you, I have a sibling. His name is Tyson and he's practically a kid. I don't see him often but I remember hanging out with him a few summers back" he smiled at the thought. He made small circles on the blanket and sighed. It was nice remembering the past but not everything was good. Percy had breakups here and there but for some reason never let him down.