Shortly after the Second War, Percy's not-so-little secret comes out: he's not straight. Chased by the Romans who've been won over and led by Octavian, he flees to the Isle of Shadows, where Nico currently resides. Together, they discover another plot to bring down the demigod camps, and eventually strike down the gods, yada yada yada. Will the forces of evil just take a freaking break!? [[edit: set after Blood of Olympus, except Annabeth and Percy stay at camp, and Nico doesn't. Also, this was written before BoO, so things are a little au.]]

Percy likes nico and nico likes percy but both boys wont admit it. so what happens when things get a little heated and all secrets are reviled. This is just a story. Some fluff and maybe some smut bits later.

Nico DiAngelo is the most unnoticed person in his high school. That's okay with him. It gives him and his friend Leo to drool over their crushes. But what happens when Nico's crush needs his help? Is he going to shy away or come out of his shell?

BoyxBoy Percico "Say it!" I repeated. "Tell me what you actually think of me! You're just like everyone else, Jackson, I know it! Just admit it-" Percy let out a strangled noise and suddenly, I ended up on the rough grounds of the forest. My wrists were gripped in his hands tightly, pinning me down, as his black hair stuck to the sweat on his flushed tanned face, and mine to my pale cheekbones. My back ached, but my anger triggered pain was stronger. "Everything is WRONG about me." I said through gritted teeth. "I might not be a real ghost or a lost soul in my father's realm, Percy. But up here... I might as well be." ~It's a long journey to love. Especially if you run away from it.~

Pernico! Nico is going through a hard time, as is percy. Will the two succumb to the sadness, or will they be survivors?

Like all other nights, Nico takes it hard. He breaks down every now and then with Jason supporting him. One night, Percy found out that Nico has been hurting lately, trying to run away from problems. He's determined to help the younger demigod but little does he know he's causing this "problem". On the process of running away, Nico meets a boy who looks like him but older. PERCICO.

I do not own Rick Riordan's characters. This story is a High School AU. Characters might be slightly out of character. Since they are normal people in this story, it will be hard to capture their real personalities. I'll try my best though. Thanks for your understanding. Percy is failing Italian and needs help before he gets kicked off the swim team. Nico's dad surprised him with a vacation to the beach, but Nico needs to learn how to swim before he leaves. (This story was meant to be a happy story with very few drama elements. Overall it's a Percico love story.) *First story, feedback please.*