Hey everybody (: Thanks for the reviews. and here's another chapter for you. Hopefully this one is longer with less mistakes.
Warning: This chapter will contain a bit of sexual harassment.
Chapter Dedicated to: TakedaEmo120
Percy walked in to the apartment, luckily he had gotten home a lot earlier this time. That meant he'd probably be let off the hook. Probably.
"Gabe?" Percy called out to his step father, "I'm home."
"You're early like a good obedient mutt you are." Gabe sneered from the living room. It was obvious he was already very drunk.
Percy walked in and saw Gabe sitting on the couch with beer cans littering his feet. He took a long sip of the can in his right hand and then crushed it throwing the can towards Percy's direction. It harmlessly bounced off Percy's shoulder, but despite it being just a can the dark haired boy flinched. He didn't mean to, but over the years it had become a habit Percy couldn't shake off. Even in school he would flinch for the slightest movement of someone raising their hands in his direction.
Percy was able to fight people, very well in fact. Only if the situation called for it though. Just like yesterday when those kids had picked on Nico. If anyone ever hurt Nico in anyway... Gods have mercy on them. Percy would never let anything happen to Nico. He loved Nico like a little brother... If only Nico knew what had really happened to Bianca and his mom... Gods Percy felt guilty for keeping it to himself, but he couldnt bring himself to tell Nico that the 'accident' wasn't really and accident.
"Hey, you piece of shit." Percy was yanked out of his thoughts.
"Y-Yes, Gabe?" he stuttered.
"Go ready up the table. My friends will be here soon. And when they get here I don't want you here until 11. Got it?" Gabe snarled.
"Yes, Gabe." Percy looked down letting his black bangs fall over his face as he walked to the kitchen table.
The table was greasy and stained. It smelled like a dead animal had died there. Newspaper had been stuck to the wooden material due to the fact old liquid, most likely beer, had spilled over it.
Percy sighed as he went to the kitchen grabbing an old rag and spraying it with the cleaning spray. Walking back to the table he pushed off all the papers off and began to scrub.
Within ten minutes he had finished setting up the table. He checked his wrist watch.
4:00 p.m. ... Nico should be here in no more than two hours.
Percy went to the fridge retrieving a beer for Gabe, instinctively knowing he should ask for one soon.
"Where's my beer?" Gabe sneered.
"Here." Percy handed it Gabe.
Gabe reached to wrap his fingers around the cool can, but as they did the can slipped and crashed to the floor. The can burst open and the liquid spilled over the floor. The two watched as the pool of beer collected at their feet.
Percy's heart stopped and his body went stiff. That had never happened before... He definitely wouldn't know how Gabe's reaction would be... But he KNEW it would not be a good one. Especially since Gabe was already gone. Gabe was way gone. And nothing could be worse than a drunken step dad's reaction to his beer spilling... Percy hoped he was wrong.
"You fucking retard!" Gabe stood at once and slammed the back of his hand into Percy's right cheek. The fact that the cheek was already bruised didn't help. A cry of pain escaped Percy's lips as his head jolted. His hands instinctively reached up to nurture the pained cheek.
Gabe reached and grabbed a fistful of dark black hair and pulled hard. Percy screamed in pain as he fell forward onto his knees,but Gabe didn't stop. He fell forward and flipped so Gabe was dragging his back against the floor. Percy forgot about the pain in his cheek and hands reached to try and pry off the hands in his hair as he screamed and struggled to free himself.
His legs kicked and kicked as he tried to stand up, but was having no success. Percy could felt his head throb already. He knew there was nothing he could do to escape the grip of Gabe.
"Now you're gonna get it, punk!" Gabe snarled so his words slurred a bit.
Percy continued his screams and struggling. It was all that he could do.
Suddenly, felt Gabe drag him into his bedroom and drop him extremely rough to the floor. Percy's head collided with the wooden floor boards and he took in a moment to gain some air and feel his head throb.
The sound of a soft click made Percy freeze instantly. As he got up on his elbows and looked back up he saw Gabe locking the door and unbuckling his pants.
"Ya' need a real lesson to be taught to ya'." Gabe belched.
Percy's stomach tied in knots as he took notice in how aroused Gabe looked. No, this couldn't happen. Anything, but this. Nonono. This couldn't be happening.
Gabe reached up pulling Percy by his arm.
Percy struggled with all possible might, "No-no! Gabe! Please, anything, but this!"
Percy could feel tears building up in his eyes. Gabe pushed him onto the mattress and soon got on top.
"Shut it." Gabe whispered in Percy's ear. Percy could feel the warmth of his breath on his neck and the smell of alcohol.
"Gabe, please..." Percy whimpered. "Don't do th-"
Percy was cut off as Gabe had pushed his lips onto Percy's forcing his tongue into the teen's mouth. Percy's eyes shot open and he muffled out a cry between the kiss. Gabe only forced the kiss to deepen. He reached and pinned Percy's arms to his side.
"Too late." Gabe spoke between the kiss. "You can't stop me."
~2 hours later, Nico~
Nico knocked on the door at 5:58. Damn, it was a bit harder to sneak out today. Considering the kids were throwing a going away party for a 15 year old who finally got adopted after 5 years. Her name was Ada. She was a kind of good friend to Nico. They only spoke every so often. It was one of those 'hi' and 'bye' conversation. Although, Nico wasn't really sure that was considered a conversation... Nevertheless, he was sad to see her go.
The door opened and there stood Percy. He was completely caked in sweat and seemed o be shaking uncontrollably. His eyes were red as of he had just been crying. Percy took a step forward and stumbled onto Nico's shoulder.
"Woah!" Nico caught him in hi arms. "Percy what happened to you!? Are you okay!?"
"Fine." Percy mumbled under his breath so softly Nico had to strain to hear.
"You okay, man? You look like crap."
"Fine."
"Are you sure? Do you need to get to a doctor? I can take you to the clinic."
"No."
"You sure you don't want to just go to the beach instead of going out to eat?"
"Yes."
"How about I take you to go get food and we eat on the beach? Sound cool?"
"Sure."
Nico wrapped Percy's left arm around his neck and the two walked. Nico took notice Percy was practically limping. There was no doubt something had happened... Another accident probably. Percy was always getting hurt, it had become a normal thing, but he always worried anyway. Nico just wondered why he was always getting hurt. Sure, Percy was a bit clumsy at times, but the injuries he would get on a daily basis were no doubt not accident. Not all the time anyway. What if Percy was being bullied the way he was? No, Percy could handle anybody that was going to threaten him in such a bad manner. That was one of the things that Nico admired about Percy: he could stand up for himself and others.
As they made it to the burger joint Nico unwrapped Percy's arm from himself.
"Double of Single, Perce?" Nico asked.
"Single..." Percy mumbled.
Why was Percy acting so strange? Nico took a pause and stared into Percy's eyes. He seemed different. His gaze was nothing but a blank stare. He was no doubt deep in thought. That was normal for Percy, but this time was different. He didn't see that normal sparkling glint in his eyes. He saw something missing. Something was wrong. He seemed... broken.
Nico hesitantly went to go order the food for the two of them. Nico knew Percy wasn't really one for burgers. Percy was more of the pizza type, but it had become a sort of tradition for them to go to this burger joint.
"Hey Greg." Nico greeted.
A chunky man in an apron with a hat turned around to face the younger looking boy.
"Nico!" the man said jollied in a Russian accent. "What pleasant surprise!"
"Can I get to 2 singles to go? No pickles or onions on both. With a side of fries and two Cokes." Nico smirked at his fast order.
"Ah, usual Nico. Is cousin here with you today?" Greg looked around for Percy.
"Yup." Nico confirmed, "he's over there." Nico pointed to the direction where Percy stood frozen.
"What is wrong with him?" Greg furrowed his eye brows. "He seem depressed."
"Yeah..." Nico wondered the same question in his head. "he's just not feeling very well. Ima take him to the beach to relax."
"Okay." Greg smiled. "Two burger specials, no onions, no pickles with two cokes, coming up."
"Great!" Nico reached into his pocket for the money. "How much I owe ya'?"
"On house." Greg chuckled heartily. "For your cousin."
"Cool! Thanks Greg!" Nico turned away and walked back to Percy, who still hand't moved an inch.
"Perce? You sure you okay? You look feverish." Nico reached to touch Percy's forehead. Percy only stared at the floor in response letting the younger boy press the back of his right hand to his forehead.
In a few minutes Greg had given Nico the order and wished him and Percy a good night.
"Need help?" Percy asked in a monotone.
"Nah, its cool." Nico assured him. "Can you walk on your own?"
"Yeah, think so." Percy muttered as they continued to walk.
When they arrived at the beach they sat by the shore. They unwrapped their food and began to eat. At least Nico ate. Percy only stared blankly at his food and said nothing.
Only the waves of the ocean were heard. The two boys didn't say anything. Finally, Nico couldn't take it anymore. He put his trash in the bag and stood frustrated.
"Okay, Percy!" he shouted, "What's wrong?! You haven't been talking and you're acting weird! You haven't even touched your food! What's wrong with you!? You look like shit and won't even bother telling me what's wrong!? I thought you trusted me!"
Percy clenched his fists tight and glared up at the younger boy. He stood angered and shouted in to the boy's face, "You want to know what's wrong, Nico!? Do you?! Well, I'll tell you what's wrong! My step father abuses me on a fucking nightly basis! My mom is dead, because of that fucking bastard! And he took my fucking virginity! That's my problem! Are you happy now that you know what's really been going on these past two years!? Are you!?"
Nico fell silent. He hadn't expected Percy to suddenly snap that way. This was all so much to take in at once and Nico didn't know what to say.
Nico felt tears build up in his eyes and he collapsed to the floor. Nico dug his face in his hands and suddenly felt like his stomach and chest were empty despite the fact he just ate.
Percy knelt down beside him. "N-Nico... I'm sorry... I-I didn't mean to snap..." Percy could feel his own tears begin to come up.
"Is it true?" Nico looked at Percy through his raven colored bangs. "All of that is true? He's been abusing you for the past two years and you didnt tell me!?" Nico suddenly found himself extremely angry and stood to his feet. Tears streamed down his face as he screamed, "He's the reason why you show up with new scares every fucking week! And you barely tell me now! Percy, this guy should be arrested for doing that to you! Why didn't you ever tell us!?"
"How was I supposed to!?" Percy wiped off his tears. "I didn't know how you'd react!"
"Oh, I'll tell you how Im going to react!" Nico barked, "Next time I see that fucking bastard I will tear him to fucking shreds! That's what I'm going to do! Then, Im going to tell Annabeth, Grover, and Thalia to come help! And have him arrested!"
"Nico, you can't!"
"Percy he sexually assaulted you!"
Silence.
"He abused you..." Nico lowered his voice to a whisper. 'Now you're telling me he's the reason your mom died and you still want him to get away with it?... NO! I ca-" Nico froze...
If Bianca had died with Sally and only Gabe had survived the crash... That meant...
"Wait... He's the reason why Sally died... So that means... Bianca..." Nico stared at Percy horrified.
Percy looked down ashamed and nodded, "Yes, I-I'm sorry I didn't say anything before... I'm sorry. I didn't now how to tell you..."
Nico felt tears build up rapidly now. "Then there's no fucking way I'm letting him get away with this."
Nico turned to run towards the police station and managed to take 2 steps, before Percy tackled him to the sand. They rolled over several times, but Percy ended up pinning down Nico.
"Nico, you can't! Please!" Percy sobbed, "Please! I'm begging you... Dont go to the cops..."
"Why the fuck not?" Nico struggled under Percy's grip.
"If you do that... What will happen to me?... He could bail out and do something to me... Even worse... than taking my..." Percy gulped and sobbed "Please, Nico... You're practically my only family left... and I can't lose you. I could lose you forever if you turn in Gabe... Please... don't..."
Nico froze as he felt a couple of Percy's tears fall on his left cheek. Percy was right. If he turned in Gabe they'd send him off somewhere else far where Nico would never see him again... And there was the possibility that gabe could bail out and come back to get Percy and do things much much worse than rape him... He could kill him... Percy was all Nico had left... And he knew Percy felt the same way towards him... They were the only family left for one another... They couldn't be separated. Not now and not ever.
"Fine..." Nico exhaled. "I won't go to the cops... but under a few conditions."
"Anything..." Percy still didn't release his grip.
"We tell Annabeth, Grover and Thalia tomorrow. And tomorrow you get the fuck out of that house." Nico made his tone steady. "Am I making myself clear?"
Percy hesitated, but in the end nodded in acceptance, "Okay..."
Percy got off his younger cousin.
"One more thing." Nico said.
"What is it?" Percy asked as he pushed his black hair out of his eyes.
"You tell me how exactly they died."
To Be Continued...
Cliffhanger I know! . But this chapter was long! And I feel bad for making this happen to Percy, but... It'll just fit the plot better. So, since I worked hard on this chapter for you I want good long reviews. :D The better the reviews then you'll get longer chapters like this one guaranteed. Updates soon. (: