Percy's POV

"Percy! Stop that?"

"Stop what? What am I doing?" I laugh silently to myself as I hold Nico's shirt above his head.

Well... My shirt that is.

"You know dam well what your doing so just let me put my shirt back on."

"Aw, but Nicky," I pouted, "you look so adorable." I said this knowing full well the son of Hades would likely castrate me for either remark.

The glare he sent me could have killed an army of flies.

"Don't call me Nicky. And for the last time, I'm not adorable."

He said the word as if it had personally offended him.

"Oh come on Nicky, you and I both know that you could get any girl at camp," I said and folded my arms with a teasing smirk on my face. He looked around my cabin, not letting his eyes linger on anything too long, as if the thought of his adoring fangirls made him uncomfortable. I can't say I blame him.

"Well maybe I don't want a girl.." He mumbled with his eyes cast downward.

Wait.

"Oh" I said stupidly.

"Yeah"

"So... You're-"

"Yeah"

"But that means-"

"Yes"

"So then-"

"Uh huh"

"Poseidon's underpants Nico, stop interrupting me!"

"Sorry" he replied, shrinking into himself further as I raised my voice. His face was expressionless but his eyes showed how scared his was. Did he think I would stop being his friend for that? Kind of ironic don't you think?

"No, I'm sorry," I said, "I shouldn't have raised my voice at you. I just want you to know that I'm not going to stop being friends with you just because your gay... That would just.." I cut off. Should I tell him? Obviously he's not going to judge me but what if he figures out my secret? What if he realizes that I like him...?

"Just what?" He lifted his head to meet my eyes. I stared deep into his dark orbs and I knew that he was not someone I could lie too. I could never lie to him, because I didn't want to.

"Make me a hypocrite."

His eyes widened dramatically and I could see his thick eyelashes clearly.

"Are you serious?" He gasped.

I grabbed his naked arms to steady him.

"Why would I lie about that?"

"I don't know I just... I didn't think you could ever..."

How do I get him to understand? I don't want him to think I'm being creepy.

"Do I have to go make out with some random guy for you to believe me? I'm gay Nico, there's no reason for you to think I would leave you for your sexual preference."

"Oh"

I suppose I deserved that response.

"Yeah." I said, breathlessly. Is it just me or is Nico's face a lot closer than it was 2 seconds ago? I can almost feel his breath on my face.

I looked down to his lips and started drifting down toward them. The tip of his tongue poked out of his perfect pink lips. I wanted to know what that tongue would feel like entwined with my own.

"NICO I NEED YOUR HELP!"

Shit. We jumped apart and swiveled our heads to look at the entrance to my cabin.

Jason.

What does he want?

He ran up to Nico and grabbed his arm before running off while yelling, "I'm going to borrow him, see ya later Perce!"

What the hades just happened?

Why did Nico leave with Jason?

Wait a minute... Could they... Could they be together?

No, Nico would've told me. Right?

Yes, of course he would've, he told me he was gay didn't he.

I'm so confused. I just collapsed on my bed as I stated out the open door of my cabin. Nico still couldn't go into any of the other buildings so where could Jason be taking him? Behind a tree to make out? The thought made my stomach turn.

I didn't have any more time to think about it when Annabeth poked her head in the door.

"Seaweed brain, I just saw a shirtless Nico getting pulled around by a flustered Jason. Is there anything I should know?" She asked with a raised eyebrow as she let herself in.

My shoulders drooped and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. What's wrong with me?

"Nothing, just, Jason came and.. And Nico left..." My voice cracked and I just hung my head.

"Oh, Percy," she said and sat on my bed, wrapping her arms around me. I buried my face in her shoulder and slumped against her.

"I don't even know why I'm so upset. Why am I so upset? Why does it bother me so much? Nico can date whoever he wants."

"Wait, did Nico tell you he was dating Jason or is that your emotional little head jumping to conclusions again?"

"Well, I mean, he didn't say it specifically but... Why else would they be going somewhere together? Nico can't go into any of the cabins so the only places left are the training areas, the Dining Pavilion, and the woods. Jason didn't look like he wanted to train and its not time to eat so..."

"Oh Percy," she said again with a more amused tone, "if only you thought about school stuff like that. You're jumping to conclusions. If you hadn't noticed, Jason's been getting closer to Leo lately," she suggested.

"Well, yeah, they're best friends.."

"No, I mean, really close. Like, romantically." My head shot up

"Wait are you serious? Jason and Leo?"

She just nodded knowingly as she saw the lightbulbs connecting.

"So Jason... Doesn't like Nico?"

Her curly hair shook wildly as her face broke out in a grin. She stood up and brushed her pants off.

"Well, I think my job is done here. You'll get Nico to be your boyfriend soon, don't worry." She called as she left.

I'm glad she's being so supportive, I don't know what I would do if she didn't accept the fact that...

Wait

How did she know I'm gay?

...

How did she know that Nico's gay?!?

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Yay! New chapter!!! What did you think?? I kinda really like jealous Percy...