The One That Got Away (Percico)

Chapter 14

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-Percy-

Percy sat on the spare bed feeling utterly empty and confused. Millions of questions and thoughts raced through his head.

What were he and Nico?
Is Nico even single?
What's Nico's past with Octavian?

Percy sighed deeply and pinched the bridge of his nose. 'Maybe I should just sleep it off.' He thought.

Percy sighed again and climbed under the blankets, shutting his eyes and trying to get comfortable and actually have a chance of a good nights sleep-

"Percy!"

Percy's eyes snapped open. Was that Nico who'd just shrieked his name? He ripped the covers from his body and flew out of bed, running down the landing and down the stairs.

He rounded the little turn at the end of the stairs and ran into the living room. "What's wrong?" He panted. But it was all clear when he saw the two on the couch.

Nico had tears rolling down his cheeks and his breathing seemed forced. Octavian had a very fake looking expression of concern on his face, and his hands were placed on Nico's thighs. What the hell had gone on?

"Nico just got a little worked up about missing his friends at home." Octavian said, false sympathy lacing his voice. He looked over to Nico sadly and said, "Are you okay now, babe?"

Nico made a strangled noise of protest and scrambled to his feet, his eyes wide and scared, and launched himself at Percy and wrapped his small arms around Percy's waist.

Percy stumbled back in surprise, but soon regained his balance. He locked his arms protectively around Nico's small shoulders and narrowed his eyes towards Octavian, who smiled (that creepy ass one) innocently back at him.

Percy cleared his throat. "Um, I think you should go now Octavian, I can take care of Nico." Nico buried his face further into Percy's shirt, and it became evident he was sobbing into Percy's chest. He rubbed Nico's back soothingly.

Octavian pursed his lips. "Okay, I need to be checking into my hotel anyway." He stood up and brushed off his jeans. He ran his fingers through Nico's hair and pulled back on it, so Nico's face was pulled from Percy's chest.

Poor Nico looked terrible. His eyes were red and swollen and his skin was blotchy with pink. He whimpered as he was pulled away. Octavian smirked and kissed the back of his head. "See you tomorrow, babe. I'm taking you out for the day."
Nico whimpered again and opened his mouth to protest, but no words came out.

So Percy did it for him. "That won't be necessary, Octagon. Nico and I already have plans, he's gonna have to take a rain check." Octavian's jaw went slack as Percy's intense glare stayed put on him. Nico's tearful eyes shone with admiration and his lips curled into a small, timid, grateful smile. 'Thank you' he mouthed.

"Fine." Octavian spat, releasing his hold on Nico's hair and shoving him back towards Percy. "I'll be seeing him Friday morning then. And he'll be staying with me, in the hotel, until Saturday evening." His baby blue eyes sparked with an electric look.

Percy raised his eyebrows. "That won't be necessary either. We don't have anything planned I just don't want him with you, so your plans can kiss my ass and go away." Percy shrugged. Octavian turned red with anger and embarrassment, so he turned on his heels and exited the room, soon followed was the slam of the front door.

"Well, he's a handful." Percy laughed half-heartedly. Nico broke down sobbing again as Percy enveloped him in another hug. "Shh, it's okay Neeks, you'll be fine, everything's gonna be fine." Percy murmured into Nico's ear. "Thank you," Nico cried.

*A few hours later* (A/N: Lol I read that in the voice from spongebob.)

Percy sat on the couch, cradling Nico in his arms as he recounted the nights events. As Nico spoke about what Octavian had done to him, Percy's veins pulsed with newfound hatred for the blond. Nico had confirmed for a second time that they were definitely not together, which made Percy feel better. But it also made him feel a little bit anxious; what if Octavian tries to put Nico in harms way?

"Percy?" Nico's voice shook Percy from his thoughts. "Yeah?" Percy answered. Nico rolled his eyes. "I was asking if we really did have plans tomorrow."

Percy's eyes sparkled. "Well, I did want to try something." Nico's head tilted to the side like a puppy. "What is it?"
"Have you ever been clubbing, Nico?"
Nico's lips curled into a breathtaking smirk, his eyes turning dark with excitement. "Oh, you have no idea."

So hey again. Two updates in one night? Lucky people. Anyways, I've got a name for you all, courtesy of halfseagod , Shout out to you bro!

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-Ella xx