The One That Got Away (Percico)

Chapter 11

GUYS THIS ISN'T ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE STORY BUT LOOK HOW PERFECT IS THAT FANART OH MY GODS I'M IN LOVE WITH IT

-Nico-

Nico walked back to his house at about 4:30. Percy and himself had enjoyed catching up immensely, it felt so good to be talking again. They'd really missed each other.

"Hi honey, how was hanging out with Perseus?" Maria called out from the kitchen as Nico shut the front door.

"It was great." Nico answered, an actual, genuine smile gracing his features beautifully. He walked into the kitchen and saw his mother washing the dishes. Maria turned around and frowned when she saw Nico's attire; a skull t-shirt, black skinny jeans and converse.

"Nico, honey, you'll have to get changed before 6. The Blofis' are coming over again, but just Paul, Sally and Perseus this time. Put on some cleans clothes that actually makes you look presentable." Maria smiled playfully, turning back to the sink.

"Okay, I'll go do that now." Nico nodded and walked out into the hall and up the stairs, into his bedroom.

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Nico had to admit to himself, not trying to sound vain or anything, but he looked hot. He'd taken a shower and washed his hair so it was all fluffy and soft. He'd chosen a clean white v-neck t-shirt and blue jeans with washed out converse. It was a change from all of the dark colours he usually wore, but change was always good, right?

"Nico! Our guests are here, get your whiney ass down the stairs and greet them!" Hades shouted up the stairs. Nico laughed quietly and opened his door, jogging down the stairs and jumping off from the 3rd to last step and whispering 'parkour' under his breath.

"Hi Nico, you look lovely dear." Sally smiled, pulling Nico into a warm Sally Jackson embrace. Nico laughed and hugged her back, "Thank you Miss Sally, you look stunning as always." He smiled.

"Hello Nico, it's nice to see you again," Paul Blofis said, reaching out for Nico's hand and shaking it. Nico smiled, "Nice to see you too, Mr. Blofis."
"Please, call me Paul." Paul smiled back wholeheartedly.

"Hey Nico." Percy grinned, his green eyes twinkling with delight. Nico smirked back and shifted on his feet, butterflies in his stomach, "Hi Percy." Maria and Sally exchanged knowing glances and Hades cleared his throat. "Well, if the adults would like to follow me to the car," Hades said, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "What? Aren't we having dinner too?" Nico frowned.

Hades stifled a sly laugh. "Silly little Nico, I think having Perseus so close to you is making your gayness flare up and blind you. Of course you're not, it's just an adults dinner and hotel. We're staying there for a week to catch up. You, your sister and Perseus are staying here the week we're all gone, at home where we can call the other neighbours to check up on you. But I think Bianca is staying out with friends too, so it's just you and Perseus. Alone. Together. No distractions. With a bed and everything-"

Nico blushed scarlet. "Dad! I'm not going to have sex with Percy!" He squeaked. Percy clamped a hand over his mouth, muffled laughs echoing the room. Even the other adults were laughing discreetly. Nico looked around, desperate for one shred of sympathy for him and his embarrassment, but found none.

Eventually the laughter died down. Nico was standing with his pink face, folded arms and tapping foot. Hades looked at him smugly and lead everyone out the door. "Goodbye Nico, have fun." He smirked, turning on his heels and locking the door.

Percy swung on his feet, trying to look innocent as he asked, "So, are you really gonna fuck me senseless or-"

"No! Of course not! My god Percy, you're taken!" Nico said, utterly shocked. Percy shrugged and smiled, walking into the living room. "Well, not exactly."

Nico followed. "What do you mean, not exactly?" He said, his face contorting adorably in confusion. Percy blushed and turned around, looking deep into Nico's eyes.

-Percy-
Nico's eyes were truly remarkable. It was like a swirling pool of dark emotions, with bits of golds and even silvers flecked around the irises. They were easy to get lost in, hypnotic even. Percy could stare into them for days on end.

"Hello? Earth to Percy." Nico blinked and snapped Percy out of his trance. "Huh, oh, yeah, why I'm not taken." Nico ushered Percy to carry on. He took a deep breath. "Annabeth and I, we broke up."

Nico's eyes widened. "When?" He inquired. Percy rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, it was just a little bit after you left today."

*Flash back in Percy's POV*

A knock erupted at my front door just a little after Nico left. Ah, Nico. He's just so amazing and sweet and cute and ugh makes my heart just melt- oh yeah, there was a knock on the door wasn't there? I jogged to the bottom of the stairs and opened the door to be faced by a nervous looking Annabeth. I smiled warmly and motioned for her to come inside. "Hey Wise Girl, what brings you here?" She smiled back and glanced around, what's wrong with her? She's seen my house before, why is she looking around like a startled Grover eating an enchilada? I don't know. "Hey Percy," What, no seaweed brain? Is she okay? "Can we talk?" Aaaaaand there is it.

"About what?" I asked. "Our relationship." Oh, okay. Pretty straightforward if you ask me, but it works. "Alright," I say slowly. Annabeth cleared her throat. "I don't see us going anywhere, Percy. A-And I'm pretty confused at the moment." She shifted her weight to her other foot. "What are you confused about?" I ask her. She clears her throat again, seeming uncomfortable. "M-My sexuality," She whispered. Oh. Well, I can't say anything otherwise I'd be a hypocrite. "Reyna?" I guessed. Her head snapped up and her eyes widened. "How did you..?"
"I have my sources. And eyes." I tapped the side of my nose. Annabeth smiled a little bit and seemed to relax.

"So you want to break up?" I confirmed. Annabeth hesitated, but nodded her head. I smiled largely and wrapped my arms around her shoulders, feeling her arms snake around my waist. This wasn't a romantic hug, or a couples hug. This was a goodbye hug. "I'll miss you, wise girl. But I want you to be happy, so go get your Reyna." I giggled. Annabeth pulled back and slapped the side of my head. "Only if you go get your Nico." She smirked. My face flushed red. "How did you..?"

*Flash back over*

-Nico-
"So yeah, I'm a single pringle and ready to flamingle with a certain boy." Percy finished, smirking. Nico blushed and ducked his head, embarrassed. Percy smiled gently and cupped Nico's face, tilting his chin upwards to meet his gaze. Nico felt his eyes widen.

Percy leaned forward slightly, stopping when he and Nico were less than a centimetre apart, "Can I kiss you?" He whispered, his warm breath ghosting over Nico's lips. Just as Nico was about to respond 'yes', there was a knock at the door.

Nico scowled and pulled away, looking at Percy apologetically before getting up off the couch. "I'll be right back, Perce." He said. Percy blushed and smiled at the old nickname.

Nico walked into the hall and opened the front door, still pissed off at whoever interrupted Nico's kiss with Percy. When Nico saw the person standing on his step, his breath caught in his throat. "W-What are you doing here?" Nico demanded.

Octavian smiled slyly. "Miss me, babe?"

Chapter 11 finished! So by far that was my longest chapter yet, I think. It's Christmas next week! Yay! More time to write Fanfiction!

-Ella xx