Drowning In You
Sequel to Opposites Attract

Chapter 1: Trouble In Paradise

Percy let out a content sigh. After everything he and Nico had been through things were finally looking up. A few weeks had passed since the dance were Percy had openly expressed his love for Nico di Angelo. It may have taken a while but finally everyone seemed to except it. Some people, such as Thalia and Grover, even started obsessing over the relationship as though it was a match between their two favorite movie stars and they were praying the two would stay together forever. Percy found the whole thing quite amusing, almost as though they had their own fan club. Nico, on the other hand, was bother to no end by this.

Percy had also noticed a sudden change in Grover and Thalia both. Although he didn't know Thalia well he could see something behind her beauty, something darker. It had come at no surprise to him that she had a troubled past and was some what of a alcoholic even though she was still a teen. It was shocking how well Grover and Thalia had got along considering Grover was more into the perfect, popular people. Thalia was one of the girls he would consider a freak, but instead of rejecting her and making rude remarks about her like he would have done with anyone else Grover seemed to accept her whole heartedly. The fact that they spent a lot of time together even led Percy to theory that they were sort of a secret couple. Though he would have liked to look more into this he was to preoccupied by his own relationship to get involved.

Nico was the only thing he cared about. Nico was officially his.

Even after the dance people still talked about the strange couple, whispering behind their backs, calling rude remarks when they weren't listening. Eventually the fire died down. Things seemed to go back to normal or at least as normal as they could be now. Although Percy still got strange looks when he would jump out of the pool and ran to Nico after swim practice giving the boy a wet hug and kiss on the lips. He didn't mind that though. He loved Nico and no one was going to change that. He had a feeling that Nico would always be his and his alone. For a moment Percy considered asking the boy if he would but quickly decided against it.

Percy looked down at the boy in his lap. Nico legs where straddling Percy and he was seated directly in the boy's lap although he wasn't really aware of how much his boyfriend liked this position considering he was asleep. Nico had somehow managed to doze of while sitting in Percy's lap and now his arms were hanging loosely around the other boy's neck, his face buried into Percy's shoulder as he cooed lightly in his sleep. Percy had to admit the boy was completely and utterly adorable as he sat there. Percy shivered at the light breath that traveled down his neck as Nico tilted his head in his sleep. The back of Percy's shirt was pulled up slightly as Nico's fingers clung tighter to the fabric, his fist clenching in his sleep.

Percy looked down at his boyfriend shocked to find that Nico looked completely uncomfortable. He watched Nico's facial expression change, his eyebrows knitting together and his lips forming a frown. Percy shifted slightly on Nico's bed, hoping to wake the boy. He watched as Nico's eyes flew open, a slight gasping coming from his lips. Nico pulled away from Percy worriedly, as though he had just seen a ghost. He placed his hand tenderly over his chest as though he was trying to slow his heart rate.

"What's wrong?" Percy asked as Nico slowly climbed from his lap and moved to the edge of the bed. Nico shifted his gaze over to Percy, looking nervous and rattled.

"Bad dream." Nico muttered quietly.

"Didn't think that would happen with me here." Percy said thoughtfully as he sat up on his knees crawling across the bed towards Nico before leaning down over the boy and pressing a kiss to the top of his head.

For the past few weeks Nico had been having nightmare after nightmare, each and ever night. At first Percy figured it was because of the things that happened with Luke. Going through that would be enough to give anyone nightmares. But soon after Luke came to Nico with a apology which had shocked Percy. Still, even after they had come to terms Nico's nightmares continued.

"What are you going to do about them?" Percy asked as he flopped down onto the corner of the bed with Nico. Nico looked up at him with a pitiful expression.

"I don't know." He murmured. After a moment of silence Percy finally piped up.

"You could always talk to me about you nightmares. Maybe that would-"

"No!" Nico cried sharply.

Percy knew it was time to back off and leave the topic be for a while. Nico may have been Percy's sweet like lover, but he could be cool and cruel when he wanted to. Nico somehow had the ability to transform from this perfect little angel to a demon who would release hell on Percy if he dared cross him.

Deciding it was time to change the subject Percy's eyes flickered down to Nico's feet. He had noticed something odd about the boy's footwear earlier, but didn't give it a second thought. Until now that is.

"What is up with your socks? Are those Bianca's or something?" Percy asked shaking his head while smirking at the boy.

"Huh?" Nico questioned before gazing at his socks. He blushed automatically, burying his face in his hand. There on Nico's feet were fuzzy striped purple socks. They truly did look like something you might see a girl wearing around her house on the weekend. Percy could have swore Annabeth owed a pair just like that. Percy snickered before looking back at Nico.

"Shut up." Nico chided. "It wouldn't be so funny if you where the one wearing purple socks, now would it?"

Nico slowly stood up before quickly sitting across Percy's lap. Percy clasped his hand on Nico's thigh slowly moving his hand up the boy's leg. Leaning forwards he pressed his lips to Nico's neck, tenderly kissing and sucking at the boy's throat.

"Damn it, Nico. Why do you have to be so perfect?" Percy muttered.

Nico shivered as Percy's lips tickled his neck, warm breath spilling across his skin.

"I'm not perfect." Nico whispered back fighting a moan that was rising in his throat.

"Fuck your logic then. You're the most perfect thing I have even seen in all of my life. I love you, Nico and don't you ever forget that." Percy said playfully as he nipped at Nico's neck.

Nico couldn't help it. He moaned. Twisting around in Percy's lap he was once again straddling him. Without thinking about it Nico ran his hand up Percy back and up his neck slowly twisting his fingers in Percy thick locks of hair.

"I love you, too." Nico said feeling his heart swell in his chest. No one would ever know how much truth was packed into those words.

Nico gasped as cold fingers worked their way under his shirt. Suddenly, a cry echoed from down stairs.

"Nico! Percy!" Bianca's voice wavered up into Nico's bedroom. Nico slowly drew away from Percy smiling at the boy.

"Out of time." He muttered quietly.

"We always are." Percy agreed. Slowly, placing a kiss on Nico cheek, Percy sighed. Nico quickly climbed to his feet waiting as he boyfriend stood up as well.

"What does she want, anyways?" Percy said a slight peg of annoyance in his voice. As if to answer his question another call came from downstairs. This time it was a male voice.

"Where is he?! Did he get lost on the stairs!?" The voice boomed cheerfully.

Nico jerked around, staring at the door with wide eyes. A sudden smile broke out across his face. Tearing the bedroom door open Nico poked his head out in the hall.

"Leo!" He cried before dashing away and down the stairs. He didn't bother to wait for Percy.

Percy stood there in Nico's bedroom. All he could think was about the way Nico cried out and the look of pure joy that overcame him when he realize someone else was there. Nico never looked like that when he greeted Percy. It was just a mild hey or hi followed by a kiss on the cheek. He never screamed or ran like a maniac. Suddenly, a searing rage formed in Percy heart.

Who the fuck is Leo and why the fuck is Nico so glad to see him?! Percy though as he stormed down the stairs. He was not excited to meet this Leo.

Taking the steps two at a time Percy rushed towards the living room. His anger grew as he saw Nico standing in the center of the room his arms wrapped around this boy's neck. A boy that Percy had never seen before but assumed was Leo. His anger hit the roof when he realized this wasn't a ordinary hug. Nico looked as though he was in utter bliss, his fingers clutching the back of the boy's shirt tightly and pulling it up by a few inches. The same way he hugged Percy.