Our Broken Worlds (Boyxboy)

Our Broken Worlds chapter 3

Leo's POV

Nico lifted his arms and pulled up his sleeves. He exhaled as the fabric dragged across his newly cut scars. He tilted his head up, but kept his gaze a little lower than my eyes. Questions swarmed in my mind as I tried to figure out why Nico would do such a thing.

"W-why would you,Nico?" I asked. Tears threatens to spill from his eyes. Nico shook his then stared wide eyed at me before he collapsed on me.

"Shit! He lost too much blood." I cursed. I picked Nico up bridal style and ran to the infirmary as fast as I could. I weaved my way through camp grounds, as people started to look and mumble. As soon I made it to the door, I barged in and demanded them to examine Nico.

"Will! Get your butt over here!" I yelled, lying Nico on a bed. I put pressure on his arms to stop the bleeding while I waited for Will. He came running over to Nico with nectar, ambrosia, and a lot of other stuff.

"Leo you're going to have to wait outside."said Will as he moved me towards the door.

"I will not! I'm going to stay right here." I said attempting to scare him by producing a flame in my hands.

"Leo if you don't get out, I won't be able to help him."

That got me out, although with much reluctance. I wanted to stay with Nico and see how he was doing, not leave him there. What kind of friend would I be if I just left him there like that? I sat down in a chair and tapped my foot impatiently. I wondered if I should tell Hazel about this? Or Jason? They would probably keep an eye on him 24/7 and if I know Nico, he wouldn't like that....at all.

After about 30 minutes, Will Solace walked up to me and pointed towards the bed Nico was lying in. "You can go see him now."he offered.

I walked with anticipation and fear towards Nico. His ghostly pale body, was even more pale if that's even possible. All the worry lines disappeared from his face as he slept. Do I look that way when I sleep? I doubt it. I caressed Nico's cheek, but snatched my hand back in surprise. Why did I do that?

I pulled a chair up closer to Nico's bed. And waited for him to wake up. From time to time, the others would come and visit Nico in the infirmary. Apparently Will had informed them. Hazel insisted I leave for just a little while to get rest and food while she watched over Nico, but I strongly refused.

"Leo."Percy called as he strode over to the bed. He glanced a few quick looks at Nico, then diverted his attention toward me. "You need to eat something. It's been 4 days. Everyone is worried about you."

Four days? Has it really been that long? Gods, I was really worried about Nico to stay in here that long. Not to mention I haven't eaten or seen sunlight in all this time.

"Just bring me something,Percy. I'm not leaving Nico's side." I said.

Percy sighed dramatically and rubbed his hand through his hair. " Leo, I know you're worried about Nico. But we're worried about you. I'll watch over Nico until you get some rest and a full stomach. This is unhealthy for you, man. You can't just stay here. You don't know how much longer he'll be out cold."

I clenched my fist and pointed an accusing finger at Percy. "If this was Annabeth what would you have done, Percy? I would say you don't understand, but you do-you should." I clamped my hand over my mouth after realizing what I just said. Percy stared at me with wide eyes then finally said something,"We're lovers,Leo. There's a difference. Now go get something to eat. Now!"

Still the oblivious person I see. But I didn't stick around long enough for his gears to start turning. As I approached the pavilion, I received unbelievable stares and wide eyes from people. I guess they couldn't believe I was here. Then I realized that I must look like crap right now. Well, they'll just have to see me like this right now, because I'm starving. I sat down at the Hephaestus table and watched as my siblings become nervously quite and scooted away from me. Fine, go ahead. I don't care anyway.