Nicery Summer Contest

"I love you," Percy said.

"I love you too, mio oceano," Nico responded. They lay in bed for a little while longer, until Percy started snoring. Nico got up, careful not to shake the bed and wake Percy. He walked into the office of their small apartment, and called Annabeth. Even though it was eleven in New York, she was visiting her dad in California and would be awake.

"Hey Nico," she greeted.

"Hey. Are we still on for Montauk?"

"Yeah. Percy's gonna be so excited!" she said enthusiastically. "Yes, Piper! I'm coming! Sorry Nico, I have to go. I'll see you in a few weeks!"

"Okay Annabeth, I'll see you then." Nico walked back into his and Percy's room.

"When are you gonna see her?"

"You don't need to worry your pretty little head over it, mio oceano," Nico told her.

"But-"

"Percy," Nico said sternly, raising his eyebrows, indicating for an end to the conversation.

"Sorry," Percy mumbled.

"I love you, mio oceano."

"Just tell me!" Percy cried. Nico narrowed his eyes.

It was two weeks later when Nico told Percy to get in the car. They drove to Camp Half-Blood. Before Percy could talk to anyone, Nico picked him up and carried him to Fireworks Beach. Percy gasped.

"Is that yours?" he asked.

"Yours." Nico smiled warmly. Percy sat down and stared at the huge boat in front of him. "Don't you wanna… y'know… drive it?" Percy's eyes widened even more, if it was even possible.

"Can I?"

"It's yours," Nico said back. Percy stood up faster than Nico would've thought possible and ran into the ocean. "Percy!" Nico called after him. "Get on through land!" Percy sulked and stomped back to Nico. He pushed Percy's chin up, and Percy's eyes looked into his soul. Nico threw Percy over his shoulder and promenade-ed him to the boat. He set Percy down, and Percy rushed to the wheel and started the boat. Nico was thrown backward. "Percy, let me drive."

"Why?" Percy pouted.

"Because I'm taking you somewhere."

"Why?" Percy fell asleep quickly after Nico took the wheel.

"Mio oceano," Nico's voice drifted into Percy's dreams. Percy moaned. "Percy, wake up."

"Ungh." Percy moaned as he woke up.

"Happy birthday, Percy," Nico said.

"What?"

"Happy birthday. It is August 18th, isn't it?" Nico smiled and kissed Percy.

"Wake up, love birds. We've gotta get to the beach!" Annabeth screamed to them.

"Get decent!" Piper said. Nico kicked the door open and continued kissing Percy, shifting on top of him.

"It's cute until a certain point. Then it's gross," Annabeth said behind them.

"Hm… still cute."

"You're gross," Annabeth told Piper.

"I can't help it!" Piper said. Annabeth sighed. "Now it's gross." Piper grimaced.

"Been. Get up, weirdos." Nico and Percy grudgingly stopped, and got up off the floor of the boat.

Percy and Nico walked out the door. Percy froze.

"You didn't!"

"Just for you, mio bello."

This is for Takara Phoenix's contest Nicercy Summer Contest.