"Nico how'd your date..." I turned and she saw my face on my way to my room, her voice faltering at my tears. She rushed to me; she cares, so I won't tell her.
I collapsed on my bed, wiping away my teardrops; I wouldn't be so vulnerable if it weren't for the fact that I'm home right now. Hazel sat next to me and hugged me, her curly hair itching my next. I tried not to sob into her arms.
"What happened? Are you okay?"
I didn't reply. I didn't want to lie to her, so I just wouldn't reply. When she realized I wouldn't verbally respond, she told me "it's okay" and hugged me tighter. I rested my head on her shoulder, burying my nose into the crook of her neck.
If I lost you, Hazel...
I let a few more tears trek their way down my red cheeks, and tried to contain any bubbling sobs. I told myself that Percy was just overwhelmed, confused, but... does that change what he said? Does it change the fact that we're not necessarily together anymore?
"Hey, it's okay." Hazel promised, trying to silent my steady sobs. She played with my hair as she caressed my head, and didn't let go of our embrace.
I didn't know what to do. Hide it from everyone, that's a for-sure, but Percy already knows. He's probably hurt too, for the fact that he "lost" me, and is crying all about it to one of his buddies or his mom. Someone else probably knows by now, who's gonna tell someone el-
Shut up, Nico. Don't think like that. You have no idea.
I sighed, staying in Hazel's embrace the rest of the night, trying to ignore all thoughts and the colours my sobs make.
