Percabeth

I hate being sick.

It's gross and very inconvenient. Percy and I were supposed to go on a date this afternoon but this morning I woke up with a killer headache, a high fever, and nausea. I'm not sure what I came down with, but I am not leaving my room today, not even for Percy.

I don't usually care what I look like, but I don't want anyone seeing me sick. I am pale and weak and I don't want anyone under the impression that I'm weak.

So, I spend the morning under my covers and I ask one of my younger sisters to get me food. She happily obliges and brings me a giant plate of breakfast. I thank her and she bounces away happily.

Anyway, I eat some of my food and as soon as I swallow it a wave of nausea runs through my body. I jump up and run into one of the bathrooms. I throw up in one of the toilets and fall to my knees.

I struggle to stand up again and my arms give out on me. Come on! I think to myself. I survived Tartarus I can survive a little sickness. I stagger to my feet and force myself to walk to my bed. I collapse face first and let the darkness ingulf me.

I walk toward the Athena cabin to check on Annabeth. She wasn't at breakfast this morning and she let one of her sisters bring her breakfast. Which was very odd because she likes to do everything herself.

I knock on the door and Malcolm opens it.

"Hey Percy" he says casually.

"Hey Malcolm, what's wrong with Annabeth?" I ask him in an anxious tone.

"Oh she's not feeling too great today. I think she has the flu." My eyes pop out of my head and I yell "THE FLU!" I push him out of the way and rush to Annabeth who is currently lying face first on her bed.

I kneel down and take her hand which is ice cold. I don't know what comes over me but I find myself scooping her up and running out of the Athena cabin as fast as I can. Malcolm yells at me but I don't hear what he says. All I think about is helping Annabeth.

I run into the infirmary at top speed and look around frantically. I look around until I see Will.

"Will!" I shout and run to him.

Nico is standing next to him and sees my distressed expression.

"Percy? What's the problem? Is that Annabeth?" Nico asks me but I don't focus on him. I look to Will and he motions for me to lay Annabeth on a bed. I place her on it gently and he leans over her and checks her over. He nods to himself and mumbles words that I can't decipher.

I start to get antsy and I start to shake Will back and forth by the shoulders violently. "What's wrong? Is she okay? WILL ANSWER ME! SPEAK TO ME BROTHA" I scream.

Will looks at Nico and he nods. I look at Nico then at Will then at Nico then back at Will. "What's going on? Tell me now!" I say.

Nico grabs my arm and starts to drag me to the door and I look at him confused. "What are you doing? I want to stay with Annabeth." I say to him and rip my arm out of his grip which is not an easy feat.

"You have to stay outside Percy, your causing too much noise." He says quietly and grabs my arm again. I struggle out of his grip and he shoves me hard. Geez, who would have thought a stick like him could have any muscle.

"Nico let me back in!" I say to him. I try to walk around him but he just moves in my way each time.

"Nico I'm serious."

"So am I. Will needs to help Annabeth and he can't do that with you causing distractions and you will not physically harm my boyfriend while he is trying to help you." My shoulders sag but I don't give up. I am about to start arguing with him again but then I realize what he said.

"Wait a second! Will is your boyfriend?" Nico's eyes widen and his mouth opens. He looks like a gaping fish.

"Uhm… uh" Nico stutters over his words and starts to blush. I grin and he starts to back up.

"Awwwww my little Nikki is growing up so fast. It's so adorable!" I grab him before he can run and squeeze him tight. He breaks away from my awesome hug and I pretend to wipe my tears.

"I am so proud of yo-" I stop mid word and look at him. My face widens in shock and fake hurt.

"So you're saying. That you like Will right?" I ask him very slowly and he has a nervous expression on his face. He nods slowly and backs away with a hand on his sword handle, just in case.

"HOW IS WILL YOUR TYPE BUT I'M NOT!" I scream and chase after him. Nico squeals and runs away.

"PERCY I ALREADY TOLD YOU! LET IT GO!" He screams back to me.

Some Apollo campers who are walking past start to sing Let It Go and I laugh.

"BUT NICO! I AM EVERYONES TYPE! EVEN THOUGH IM NOT GAY, GAY PEOPLE LOVE ME! LESBIANS LOVE ME! YOU SHOULD LOVE ME NICO!" I scream. I lunge at him and tackle him to the ground.

I shake his shoulders and rant about how I am everyone's type. No exceptions. Not even Nico.

He kicks me off of him and dashes for the infirmary. I run after him to give him another piece of my mind when I see Annabeth sitting up looking better.

I forget about Nico and run to Annabeth's side.

"How are you feeling?" I ask her.

Her smile is radiant and she hugs me. "Thanks Seaweed Brain." That's all she says and that is all I need.

I kiss her softly and break away. "So, now that your feeling better. How about that date?" She smiles and jumps off the bed.

"Sounds fantastic" she tells me and turns to Will. "Thanks so much for your help Will!" She says brightly and takes my hand. Annabeth and I are almost at the door before I turn back.

I look at Nico who is cowering behind Will's back.

"This isn't over Nico."