I was the first to pull away from our kiss, I don't think Nico had heard the click. The sound of several people's footsteps faded into the distance. I glanced back at Nico who's face was turning a deep shade of red.
"You heard that?" I asked, forgetting about our kiss.
"Yeah I did, but I ignored it because-uh, you know." My face flushed and I turned around instead, surveying the darkness of the camp.
"I'm going to kill Piper." I muttered under my breath.
"Nice to know my girlfriend has plans of murder." Nico joked. I stopped looking around and slowly turned around to face Nico again.
"Did you just call me what I think you called me?" I asked. Nico's smile disappeared.
"I only did if you want me to." He said cautiously.
"Here, let me start over. Thalia, will you be my girlfriend?" He looked at me warily. My stomach fluttered with butterflies. I managed to answer though.
"Yes." I answered, excitement coursing through my body. Nico smiled sheepishly and held out his hand. I glandly took it.
"Now, let's find Piper." We walked around, looking for clues and hoping no one saw us sneaking around so late at night. Several feet away from where we were standing was a small bottle of...mascara? Definitely an Aphrodite girl took that last picture. That was for sure. After about two minutes I started to yawn. Nico looked at me and sighed.
"You tired?" He asked. I wanted to say no and keep walking around with him, but another yawn stiffled my answer. I nodded my head instead.
"I'll walk you to your cabin." Nico said. I nodded my head again as we changed directions and began to head towards my cabin. I acted calm but inside I was screaming my head off. The shadow of a smile hung on my face. Nico must have noticed because he gripped my hand harder and smiled himself. When we reached my cabin, I was reluctant to let go. Sddly, I knew I had to.
"Bye Thalia." Nico whispered.
"Goodnight Nico." I answered back. I kissed him and closed the door slowly. I turned around to find Jason staring at me with his eyes wide.