OKAY FIRST OFF PLEASE NO HATE. IF YOU DON'T LIKE DON'T READ. Also I would like to hear what you guys think about this… I'm kind of insecure about the whole thing. I don't usually do gay stuff because I'm not gay or anything, but I thought the idea was cute and wanted to give it a shot. I'm 100 percent straight and although I don't like gay, I don't judge and my friend was, like, practically begging me to write this. So I mostly wrote this for my friend. NO HATE. PLEASE REVIEW! THANKS!

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Percy doesn't really know how he made it this far without completely breaking down. Making it through the summer after the war was hard enough, he was almost glad that Hera took away a few months of his life. Mostly because he was asleep the entire time, so he could pretend that everything was right and Luke wasn't dead and Annabeth was still his best friend. But he knew his relief wouldn't be able to last.

Luke.

That was the only thing Percy could remember when he woke up at Lupa's temple. Luke. He chanted it over and over; confused on why every time he said it he felt such sorrow and pain. He refused to tell anybody, he was scared that if he did he would forget his soft blond hair that he loved running his fingers through. The memories came slowly, at first always about Luke. He remembered the soft lips pressed against his, a playful smack on his shoulder when he did something stupid. He remembered the training sessions, the teasing that they did to each other while they fought. But most of all he remembered the nights when he was sleeping with Luke by his side, the soft words whispered in his ear as he was lulled to sleep. He held those memories closest to his heart, not telling anyone about them.

When all of his memories finally did come back, when he remembered what happened to Luke and how Annabeth abandoned him, it took everything he had not to break down right there. He didn't though, because he had a job to do, and he would be no help to the Romans if he just broke down and started crying. Plus, he had a feeling that Luke would've been pretty disappointed in him as well.

Then the Argo came, and along with the ship came the others who would be on the Quest. He was slightly disappointed when he didn't recognize anyone from the camp on board the ship, but he realized that that didn't matter and he made fast friends with all of them very quickly.

Percy wondered when it happened, when he finally trusted them enough to tell them why he was sad all of the time. For the first day Percy was uncharacteristically quiet and sad. After regaining his memories, it felt like he had lost Luke and Annabeth all over again, and one night it was just too much for him to take. The Prophecy was complete. Everyone was alive, and Gaea was finally defeated. They were in the ship and everyone was celebrating, well everyone except for Percy.

While everyone was inside, the son of Poseidon was on the deck, leaning against the railing as he stared down at the ocean below them. He was struggling to keep his emotions in check, lately he hadn't had to deal with them because he was too busy saving the world yet again. He could feel the tears welling in his eyes but he took deep breaths to keep himself stable.

Percy was so busy trying to hold everything together, he didn't hear the approaching footsteps until he felt a hand on his shoulder and he jumped slightly, glancing to the side to see who it was. "Oh, hey Jason." He mumbled before returning his gaze back to the ocean.

Jason elbowed his side lightly. "Hey man, cheer up a little. We just won the war!" he grinned, expecting Percy to be more excited about this. But Percy just gave Jason a half grin and an unenthusiastic, "Yay." Percy was glad that they had won, and he was relieved that the war was over and none of his friends had died. But the end of this war reminded him of the end of the last war he was in. This reminded him of Luke… He closed his eyes tightly and grasped the edge of the railing so tight his knuckles turned white. He should be over Luke by now, but he wasn't and he didn't know if he would ever be.

He saw Jason frown out of the corner of his eye and hesitate before putting his hand on Percy's shoulder. "Perce, you all right? What's up?"

Percy shook his head and after a moment of silence he answered. "Sorry I just… remembering everything that happened after the last war we had." He laughed bitterly and closed his eyes. "It was my birthday. So many people died…" he trailed off as a lump of sorrow blocked his words, and he felt Jason squeeze his shoulder. "Well, hey. Look on the bright side. Everyone's alive at the end of this war."

Percy just shrugged in answer and his gaze never moved from the water below the ship. He heard Jason sigh next to him. "Look Percy, what's wrong? According to Hazel and Frank you haven't been the same ever since you got your memory back. Nico won't tell us, he keeps saying that it's your decision. Not even Leo can get it out of him." That almost made Percy chuckle. Leo and Nico were finally dating and Leo had Nico wrapped around his finger. He was glad though that even through everything; Nico was still loyal to Percy.

Percy turned his head and looked at Jason, staring at him intently. Jason had been a good friend to him since they first met, as great as a friend as Annabeth had once been. The son of Jupiter stared back at him through his sky blue eyes and Percy could tell he was calm yet slightly confused and… worried? He sighed slightly and turned his gaze back out to the ocean. "I suppose since you guys are my friends I should tell you this, right?" It was a hypothetical question of course, and he was glad that Jason stayed silent.

"The last war," Percy began, tracing the wood grain on the rail with his finger. "I was in love and his name was Luke. Luke h-he took a turn for the worse and ended up joining the Titans. In the end… he was Kronos." He head Jason's sharp intake of breath, and he knew the demigod was probably shocked, disgusted, but he couldn't make himself look. Jason didn't stop him so he kept talking. "Luke was the real hero." A small smile formed on his face. "He was able to fight Kronos; he was able to get back control so he could kill himself, which killed Kronos. H-He died in my arms." Percy put his elbows on the railing and covered his face with his hands. "He died, Jason. Then Annabeth left and Grover was always with Juniper and Nico was gods knows where-" his voice broke and the next thing he knew his face was pressed against the crook of Jason's neck as the other boy hugged him. He didn't even realize he was crying until he felt Jason's fingers gently wiping off cheeks. "Hey… Hey sh Percy it's okay now." He hugged Percy tightly, his mouth near his ear as he whispered. "We're here now. Your friends." He pulled back slightly and smiled down at the other boy. Though Percy was older, Jason was taller, and for the first time Percy didn't really mind. "We'll all be here for you, okay?"

Percy stared up at Jason and he felt something he hadn't felt in a long time. Hope. He smiled back at Jason. "Okay." Then his cheeks heated up slightly when he realized they were still hugging and he cleared his throat. "Uh…"

Jason's grin turned mischievous. "What's wrong Percy? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Percy knew that Jason was trying to lighten the somber mood, and for once, he was very glad of it. "N-No." he stuttered, and his ears turned slightly pink. Gods, he hasn't been this tongue tied since… since Luke. Jason pressed his forehead against Percy's and his nose barely brushed the son of Poseidon's. "Tell me when to stop…" he breathed and he slowly bent down and pressed his lips against Percy's. At first Percy froze he didn't move. Last time he had been kissed it had been by Luke…

Promise me Percy… that you'll be happy. Always be happy. Okay?

He felt tears well in his eyes as he remembered Luke's last wish. For him to be happy. Maybe… Maybe he could be happy with Jason. He pushed his hesitation aside and kissed Jason back, wrapping his arms around the other boy's waist. The kiss was shocking and electrifying and amazing and everything he could have ever hoped it would be. He would try. He would try to be happy, and with Jason Percy felt like he could. He smiled to himself as he sent his last promise to Luke.

Okay. I will be happy. I promise.

Boy… wow. I really like this story so even if no one is reviewing I'm cool with that. I guess. I just wish people would tell me if they even like it or not. Review maybe?

PS: I never do gay stuff. Usually what I do is just imagine one of those characters is a girl XP SO PLEASE NO HATE AND REVIEW