percy jackson: broken & healed

Chapter 10 - Promise

Long time no see guys! I'm finally back with new chapter! Completely focused on Nico and Percy. I promised some physical action to spice it up - platonic of course.

I also wanted to tell you that I started my first original work here too. I took the 30 days challenge #JustWriteIt. The idea was born after the attack in Orlando. I can't believe how it's even possible. How can someone's hate be this strong to make the person do something so disgusting! I'm pouring these emotions into that book. I'll be really glad if you read it and leave a comment or vote! And spread the word about it! ♡

>> Picture of Nico. I just couldn't resist it. This literally killed me! Awwwww! Soooo cute! >//////< ♡

PS: Sorry for possible grammatical mistakes.

"Percy?"

I swear my heart completely stopped for a few seconds. In fear? Excitement? Shock? I'm not sure. I know that voice. Really well. And even if I'm not sure if I should be scared or happy I know I can't leave now. Not just like that. So I slowly turn around, my eyes a little wider than normally.

I let myself breath again when I see him. I can't help but smile a little. Then I breath out his name.

"Nico."

***

He's standing just a few feet away from me. His figure smaller than I remember but that could also be because I grew. He looks awfull. His skin is pale in unhealthy way, dark circles under his eyes seem more like heavy bags or abyss. He's also visibly skinnier, almost bones and skin. Does he even eat? Or sleep? Why does he look like this? I feel my worry for him grow. He shouldn't be looking so bad. Is it because of me? Or because of something else? I really want to ask him that but my tongue is too heavy to be moved with. I don't know what to do. What should I say to someone who thought I'm dead? How do you tell someone that everything's okay?

He's looking at me with disbelieve in his eyes. Like he can't believe I'm alive. And standing right in front of him. It's true that I changed a lot too. He probably has a hard time recognizing me. And grasping the fact that I really breath.

Still, his intense gaze makes me a little uncomfortable. I'm not sure why. Maybe I'm scared of his reaction? What if he belives I'm a traitor now? What if he says something hurtful? I'm not sure I could take that. I had a pretty hard time getting around the fact Annabeth ditched me. That she coldly left me for good without a second thought. I would never admitt it aloud but Nico along with Jason were and probably still are the most important people for me right after her. I would probably fall apart if the same thing happened with Nico. How could I actually think I won't care? I'm too bound to them. Not Annabeth or Poseidon but those who I still hope they believe in me. But does he?

"N-nico," I croak out. My voice surprisingly weak and I can't help but look away from him. His sharp eyes make me shiver. Will he shout at me? Will he curse me? "I - I was - eh - I" Shit. I don't know what to say. I shut my mouth again and look down on my feet. There. That stone looks quite interesting. I bite my lip, unsure. My eyes shut and squeeze painfully when I hear him move.

In the next moment his body crashes into mine making me gasp in surprise and stumble a bit. Then it takes me few seconds to realise what is happening. That I'm feeling his body pressed to mine, shaking. And his arms are around me.

That he's crying and hugging me.

The same boy who hates being touched is hugging me.

"Nico?" I breath out shocked but he doesn't answer me. He only clings onto me more tightly, wetting my bare chest under the coat with hot tears. It makes me want to cry to. He really doesn't hate me. He missed me.