Persephone's POV

I was walking in the halls of Hades's Palace thinking about Nico Di Angelo. Sure we had our arguments and problems but I (surprisingly) feel sorry for him he lost his mother and sister and yet he has to face so much more.

He went through Tartarus and back, and then had to be kidnapped and locked in a jar. He is a kid barley fourteen and he has to suffer! Hades sends him to as much solo quests as he can so maybe Nico would get over it but I think he's running low.

I didn't like Nico at first but then something in me snapped (don't ask how that happened) but since his return from Camp Half Blood he started having those nightmares where he would scream and sob in the middle of the night, I still didn't do anything about that though our arguments were ceasing

Now I saw the truth I was just angry and upset about Hades's affair but I was angry at Nico for something he didn't do.

Nico's POV

I am watching T.V. it's like 11:00 p.m. I know it's late but nightmares haunt me like every night I barley sleep. T.V. is just a distraction so I would stay awake.

I miss my old life where nothing mattered but me and Bianca I really miss that life where saving the world wasn't my biggest worries.

I sat on the couch of my bedroom watching T.V. trying to push the sad thoughts out of my mind I have to move on I must.

I was so distracted that I didn't notice the door creaking open and Persephone entering until…

''NICO what are you doing up till midnight'' she whispered/yelled

I was um… I was watching T.V.,''I said. A look of concern ''…

washed over her face, her gaze softened "sorry did If disturbed you" I completed.

She walked a bit closer to me and said "Were you trying not to sleep?" she asked concerned

I was simply confused I nodded don't ask me how all was I worried about was if she was going to turn me to a flower again.

Persephone's POV

Something seriously snapped when I walked to check If Nico was asleep to find him watching T.V.

"Nico you know you need sleep, so now to bed" I said Nico was about to protest but I said "it's final and no buts."

"Nico" I knelt to face him." I know you are trying to move on but that's not the way,I know it's hard to move on from loved ones death or Tartarus but you got to try" I said softly

"when were you so comforting?" he asked

"oh come here" I said with that I pulled him into a hug. I noticed something wet on my shoulder. He was crying.

"Nico you want me to stay with you tonight?"I asked

He nodded." Go change into your pajamas" I told him.

He hesitated then went to the changing room to change.

I was all ready in my pajamas so I waited.

He came moments later I was in the bed reading Sisters Red by Jackson Perce when I saw him. He was standing awkwardly fidgeting so I gestured for him to come.

He sat next to me. I wrapped my arm around his shoulders and said "you know you can call me mom if you want"

He smiled and nodded looking happy "okay" he whispered I smiled.

"good night Nico" I said

good night… mom" he said "

I smiled and went to sleep.

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