Save You As I Save My Life (Jasico)

Chapter 1: The Move

After

“NIco?”

 I glance up at my bedroom door from my mirror, examining my body. Masculinity covers my featured now, where as I used to be a girl.

 “Yes mom?” I ask, standing. I feel my cheeks, massaging away the tears from my previous depression.

 “Are you….settled in? Bianca is already out and around the neighborhood, making friends. IF you want, i could let her know you want to come as well?” My mother leans in my door, smiling at me. Pride shines in her eyes at me, at how brave ashe thinks I am.

 “Alrgiht, thank you mother. NO, I’m fine...I just want to cut my hair…..” I look back. We didn’t get it anywhere near short enough, it still covers my ears. She nods and walks into the room, hugging me happily.

 “I’m so  proud of you Nico. It took a lot of strength to do what you did. And I’m so proud of you for doing it.” She kisses my hair. I smile, hugging her tighter.

 “Thank you for moving with me and Bianca when everything got too much to bear at home.” I sniff, already feeling a sense of longing to be with Percy.

 But he left you, remember? He left you for Annabeth.

 I burrow deeper into my moms warmth, wanting her to hold me tighter.Waves of depression roll off of me, and I start to cry.  

 “I miss him Mom.” I whimper, and she nods, settling her face on my head.

“I want him back Mommy. I miss him!” I cry, and she nods again.

“Neeks, sit down. Calm down, you’re okay. I’m sure you’ll meet another boy, or girl, just as sweet as Percy was.” Mom reassures.

“You should go around the neighborhood Nico. You should make friends.” Mom says. I sob, shaking my head.

“I can’t! I can’t MOm, I miss him!” I whisper, and she nods, rubbing my back.

 “Making friends will help with that Nico. Alright?” She rubs my back. I nod shakily, standing.

 “O-Okay. I will….” I walk over to the door, sniffling.

 “I love you Nico. YOu really are an amazing young man.” Mom calls after me. I smile a little bit, and step into my shoes, exiting the house.

 I walk over to our neghbors first, wiping my eyes.

 I knock on the door, sighing. MOments later it opens, reveraling a gorgeus black haired girl.

 “Hello.” She says stifly, black eyes boring down on me.

 ‘HI. I’m Nico di Angelo-”

 “Oh, Bianca is your sister, yeah?”

 I nod. She smiles, her demenor dropping.

 “Cool! I’m Reya Avilla Ramirez Arellano. Your sister seemed cool! I would like to get to know you two better.” She smiles and holds a hand out through the door. I smile and accept it, already feeling better.

“Hey Reyna! IS it another twerp!?”

I retract my hand, watching a tall, black haired boy step out behind Reyna.

“Frank! This is Nico, Bianca's sister?”

I wince, and her eyes widen. “Oh shit….I’m sorry, I’m sorry, she mentioned…..Shit, Shit, I’m sorry NIco.” She whispers, Franks eyes widen in sympathy, and I look down.

“It’s fine.” I whisper. She huffs in self hatred, staring down at her feet. 

“Hey, I said It’s fine! it was an honest mistake." I smile, and she nods.