Percy can't help but love the way Nico mouths along to songs, books, movies, etc. Considering that's basically all he can do. But the past always leaves some mark on us. Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters ._. (Mute!Nico AU)

"Are you excited!" my mom asked excitedly. "Why would I be excited to go to a mental ward?" I asked. "Just trying to lighten the mood." My mom replied. "I love you... and I'll see you in a few weeks or so. You and Paul should visit often." I said as my mom pulled up to the ward that I would be staying at. "I love you too... We will..." My mom frowned and looked up but quickly put on a smile and turned back to me, "Are you sure you don't want me to come in with you?" She asked. "Yes, I'm Sure" I retorted. My mom leaned over to the passenger seat and kissed my cheek. "I'll miss you." She said. I smiled back at her. "I'll miss you too." I grabbed my bag from the backseat and opened the passenger door. "Bye, mom" "Bye, Percy." My mom called after me. DISCLAIMER: I do not own characters. They belong to Rick Riordan.