Percy: Nico?
Percy: Niiiicoooooo
Percy: Neeks
Percy: Nico
Percy: Nico

Nico: STOP texting me, if I don't reply I'm obviously busy

Percy: Busy doing what?

Nico: Ugh! I'll text you later, Jackson

Percy: Nico?

Nico: What

Percy: Wanna come over tonight?

Nico: Sure
Nico: Text you later

Percy: K

•••• Time Skip ••••

Nico sighed. Why did he tell Percy he'd go over? He isn't feeling well today. Maybe he just wanted the company...

Nico glanced at the clock. He should be getting ready soon, but he doesn't feel like it. He's exhausted and sweaty, his stomach aches and he feels hot--he's just feeling overall icky. And who knows how he'll act with Percy? He has a much lower temper today.

His phone started buzzing, and Nico opened it up. He lowered the brightness, feeling an oncoming headache, and tapped his newest message.

Percy: Still coming?

Nico: Yes, Jackson

Percy: Just making sure

Nico: Why?

Percy: Because I want to make sure you're coming

Nico: Don't ya think I'd tell you if I had to cancel?

Percy: I guess so
Percy: I'm just excited!

Nico: I'll see you soon, Percy. Bye

Percy: 😘

Nico felt uneasy. Partly because he feels like he's going to hurl, and partly because Percy sent a rather questionable emoji. But whatever, Nico decided he'll question it some other time.

Unwillingly, Nico stood from where he was perched on his bed, immediately feeling crappier. I should text Percy and tell him I can't go.

But, Percy was so excited! Nico couldn't find the heart to cancel--which is strange, considering the only other person who he gets soft for is Hazel, his sister (who is currenrly on a camping field trip at school).

Nico started, slowly but surely, walking to his drawer and picking out some clothes. His headache started bubbling, and after changing clothing, it was nearly pounding.

Nico took a deep breath, and grabbed his water bottle before leaving the house. Luckily, Percy's house is just a 2-minute walk.

•••• Time Skip ••••

Nico knocked carefully on Percy's front door, not wanting to make his headache worse. Percy opened up with a huge grin, but frowned when saw Nico's flushed cheeks and tiresome stance.

"Are you okay?" he asks, bringing Nico inside with strong arms.

Nico nods, "Just a little under the weather. But really, I'm fine."

Percy raises an eyebrow, "Yeah, you look it. I'll go get you something to eat."

"No, I already ate," Nico protested angrily. "Besides, I probably couldn't swallow it."

Percy frowns, sitting next to Nico on his couch, and putting an arm around him. Nico felt too sick to care, and wasn't very flustered, just enjoyed it.

"I'll make you some soup." Percy said, smiling at the fact that Nico didn't protest Percy's arm.

Percy stood, and came back a moment later with chicken noodle.

Nico had fallen asleep, so Percy just set the soup on the small glass table and came back around to sit with Nico. Percy leaned on him, letting theie body heat keep Nico warm.

"Percy?" Nico mumbled.

"Yeah?" Percy whispered back delicately.

"Love you."

Percy blushed, "Love you too."