Percico: A New Beginning

Chapter II: Child of the Underworld

Nico's POV:

   Percy... Percy... Percy... He was all I could think of. Ever since the defeat of Gaea, I had been "hanging out" with my father Hades in the Underworld. After a while, I decided that I needed to come back to Camp Half-Blood. Finally, I was back where I, at least in my eyes, belonged.

   I was really nervous about knocking on Percy Jackson's door. I had gone to the Hades' cabin... only to find that the harpies chased me off, not knowing whom I was.

   After what seemed like an eternity, the door opened. Standing there was the most gorgeous boy I had ever seen; Percy Jackson.

   From the first moment I saw Percy, I had instantly developed a crush on him. I knew he was... you know... "not on my side of the fence," but I still liked him. I had only told one person, Jason Grace, another of my allies. I could never even think of what Percy would do if I...

   "Hey Nico! Oh my gods! It's great to see you! What can I do you for?"

   "Ummm," I replied stupidly, "Some harpies blocked the entrance to my cabin. I was wondering if I could stay the umm... night... yeah..."

   "Sure, that's cool. My bed is King size, so there's plenty of room. Hold on a sec."

   He went to a dresser in the corner of the room and started rummaging though drawers. At the bottom, he pulled out a pair of briefs. "Here, you can put this on in the bathroom. That aviator jacket probably isn't to comfy."

   I went to the bathroom to change into PERCY JACKSON'S UNDERWEAR!!! It was absolutely ridiculous how much I was fangirling! They smelled like him! I threw them on and came back to the common room. Percy was already lying in bed, so I crawled in next to him, taking care not to get too close. He was out with in a few minutes, so I took the opportunity to get closer to him. he was laying with his stomach up, to I threw my arm over it and lay my head on his chest.

   I woke up the next morning in the same position. Percy was starting to stir, so I quickly moved to the other side of the bed.

   Percy sat up. "Good morning sleepy head," he said with a smile. "We should get to breakfast."

   Though I am ashamed to admit, I was really disappointed we had to get up. As we walked to the breakfast pavilion together, I got closer to said, "Thank you again for letting me stay the night." He just looked at me and smiled. "I enjoyed having you stay with me. We should do that again." I had to look away. I must have been blushing so terribly!

   Unfortunately, we had to go our separate ways. He sat alone at the Poseidon table as I sat alone at the Hades table. He was eating a bowl of blue cereal. Damn, I thought to myself, He is so hot when he eats! I chided myself for thinking that way. He was dating Annabeth. He was straight. I went on to walk by myself through the camp grounds.

   As I was walking, I was so deep in thought, that I didn't notice Annabeth was trying to call for me.

   "Hey Nico, we need to talk." I started to get really nervous! What if she found out I liked her boyfriend? Oh man! "Uh, yeah?" I said nonchalantly "What is it? Something wrong?"

   "No. Actually, something good came up. I broke up with Percy the day before you came back." I started to get really happy, but the feeling didn't last long. I started to worry. Did this mean she knew I had a crush on Percy? "I...I..." I stammered. Before I could continue, Annabeth leaned in close to me... and kissed me. I pushed her back several feet. "What the hell Annabeth? What the hell was that?"

"You don't... I mean, I thought..."

"You thought what?!"

"I thought you liked me! Every time you were near Percy and I, you always acted strange. I thought you liked me!"

   I couldn't believe what I was hearing! Annabeth thought I liked her? No. No, I knew I had to tell her the truth. Could she be an ally? I had to tell her.

   "Annabeth, I don't like you. I... I like... Percy. I have always liked him, and I'm sorry I didn't say anything." I started to cry uncontrollably. Besides Jason, who I didn't even want to know, she was the first person I outright told.

   "Nico," She then did something totally unexpected. She hugged me. "Nico, listen, it's okay, it's okay. I'm glad you told me. "

   I couldn't take it anymore. I broke away from her and ran to my cabin. The harpies were in my way again, but I unsheathed my stygian iron sword and struck them all down. I went in my cabin and tried to sleep, but I couldn't. It was too much. What if she told Percy? I finally went to sleep, but it was almost impossibly rough.

   Sorry for short chapter and incredibly lame ending. I'll try better next time, I promise! Thanks for reading!