True Love Hurts…
Nico stared across the camp, hiding in the shadows. He knew he didn't belong here… Yet he couldn't seem to want to leave. He was looking for a certain camper… He looked over at the lake. People were talking with the Naiads, canoeing on the lake and splashing about at the edge of the lake. Nico sighed. He couldn't see him… Nico sighed again. He was still getting used to the idea… He sat down on a stump. He put his head on his knees, trying to clear his head. When he brought his head back up he was close to tears. Why does it have to be me? Nico thought. It's bad enough being a son of Hades without this as well…
"Without what as well?" A voice asked. Nico jumped. He hadn't realised he was speaking his thoughts.
"Nico?" The voice asked. "Is that you? Why are you here?"
Nico turned around. Annabeth and Percy were standing there, holding hands.
"Nothing…" Nico said, starting to blush. Maybe I can trust Annabeth… He thought. Maybe she can help me with this…
"Are you sure?" Percy asked. Gods he's cute… Nico thought. I can see why Annabeth dates him…
"Nico… If you need to talk about anything… We're here for you… Ok?" Annabeth said. Nico nodded without saying a word. Annabeth and Percy started to walk away.
"Wait…" Nico called, surprising himself. "I need to talk to Annabeth… In private…" Percy nodded and walked off a little bit...
"What is it?" She asked. Nico took a shaky breath. He couldn't back down now.
"Annabeth…" Nico started. He couldn't say it… It was too embarrassing. Annabeth was looking at him expectantly.
"What is it?" She asked innocently.
"Annabeth…. I'm gay…" Nico heard himself say.