Don't Fall (PJO FF)

25.) I Have Lost All Types of My Already Non-Existant Creativity

C H A P T E R  T W E N T Y - F I V E

PERCY

"You haven't left yet," I told Nico as we walked around camp, neglecting all of the activities we had to do. We seem to be doing that a lot. I can tell the others are getting annoyed that I can do whatever and bring Nico along with me.

"What?"

"You said that you could leave after a month of being here. You haven't left yet."

Realization flickers in Nico's eyes. "I guess for the first time, I don't want to leave yet."

"Hm, not even to get away from me?"

"Nope. You're fine. Even though you can be a real pain in my ass." I laugh at that.

"I am not!"

Nico raises an eyebrow at me. "Really? You're going to go there? I swear, I've lost sleep thinking about all those conversations we've had that leave me even more confused than the beginning."

"That's the point. I can't have you knowing all the big secrets to being a werewolf. That's just no fun."

"Dick," he mumbles under his breath.

"Will did tell you I was a dick when we first met," I point out. Nico lifts his head as he tries to remember.

"Damn, that feels like so long ago. You were attached to Will like glue on paper."

"He's comfy!" I try to reason with him. "He's like a pillow. A very warm pillow that breathes."

"Yeah, whatever." Nico smiles lightly. "Your eyes were purple the day after."

"Because I saw you." I frown. "That sounds stupid and like some cliche romance movie. When a werewolf looks at their mate in the eyes for the first time the eyes turn into the color of the wolf."

"Damn, I wish my eyes could change color."

"Wear contacts."

"I hate you," he grumbles.

"I know." I sigh dramatically.

"Shut up, Kelp Head."

"Kelp Head? What the fuck?"

Nico only shrugs and continues walking.

"What do you want to do today?"

I shrug. "What is there to do here?"

Nico rolls his eyes. "Wanna spar?"

"Like...with swords?" I swung my hand a little.

"No, with fucking sticks."

I shrug again as we make our way to the training arena. "Okay, so how do I do this?"

Nico stops and looks back at me in disbelief. "You've been here for how long and you still don't know?"

"I wasn't exactly in the right state of mind to be around sharp, dangerous weapons. The pack practically lost their shit when they saw me with a sword."

"Well, you're with me now so you won't be slicing off your own head."

I grin at him as I pick up a sword, trying to find one that balances. "Okay, this is going to be the best I can do for now."

The both of us get into a fighting stance. "You know the basics, right?"

"I think so."

Nico grumbles something under his breath before he runs at me. I raise the slightly unbalanced sword to block his own sword. Our swords continue to slash, mostly me blocking Nico with the occasional stab at him. Nico then catches me off guard and swings his foot under mine, causing me to drop to the floor.

Nico puts his sword at my neck. I grin at him before rolling out and lunging myself at him. His eyes widen as I grab onto his wrists and we both fall to the floor.

"You may be better at sword-fight, but I'm better at fist-fights."

"I won't deny it," he says, looking up at me. "Now get off."

"Nope. I'm good right here." I release his wrists and wrap my arms around around his neck. I hear him sigh before he flips us over, my arms still around his neck.

"So this is what you two do in your free time." I tilt my head to see Jason standing there.

"Hello, Stalker." Nico shakes his head and me and Jason sigh. I flip the two of us over again. "You smell good."

"Uh, thanks?" I nuzzle my nose into his neck. My lips hover over his skin, making him tense up. I jump off him and begin walking away, not saying another word.

I sigh and run a hand through my hair. My eyes slowly flicker to purple as I lean my head against a tree.

"What's got you all down in the dumps?"

I glance over to Will before shrugging.

"Life." Will gets closer and I frown. "You smell like Jake."

Will goes red and avoids my gaze. I narrow my eyes at him as Will nervously shuffles his feet.

"Why are you so nervous. You're acting like I'm some possessive ex-boyfriend."

"That's not it." Will murmurs. "He's the only other person I've...kissed other than you."

I nod before frowning. "Woah, wait a minute. What?"

"I kissed Jake." I stare at him.

"No, not that. You mean in the two years I was gone, you hadn't been with anyone?"

"I was kind of in a war. I just admired from afar."

"And you call me the stalker." I scoff. "And why are you nervous?"

"I didn't know how you'd react. You are very protective, Percy."

I shrug and wrap my arms around him. "As long as he doesn't hurt you. If he does I'll drown him and throw him off a cliff."

Will laughs and wraps his arms around me, returning the hug. "At least I know you have my back."

"Always. You're my best friend. If anyone hurts you they'll be dead."

"I can't tell if your joking." He mutters.

I tighten my grip on him. "Not a joke. I don't care who they are, if they purposely hurt you they'll be six feet under the gods damn dirt and there's nothing anyone can do about it."

"I know." We unwrap each other from the other's grasp before our hands instinctively find the other.

"Now lets go find Jake."

"Wait, what?"