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Nicos pov

"So are you going to visit her during lunch or something?" Percy asked as we left archery. I just got done telling him about Thalia and Annabeth, and he seemed to be pretty concerned. We were all a close knit bunch.

"I don't know," I began, him giving me a weird look, "She told me to stay away so I wouldn't get the sickness. But I think it's more of her being embarrassed or something. Women want to seem like superwoman and don't want people to see them in a weak position."

He smirked and nodded, as if he didn't believe that. He walked away to hand to hand combat and I went to Greek mythology class, one of my favorites. I don't know why, but it's fun to me to learn about all of this ridiculous stuff that happened to ancestors and gods. Even if most of it crazy, it's reality to us. Maybe it's the fact that Chiron teaches this class. He makes it seem so real, probably because he was alive and there for some of it. So it turns out to be more like story time.

"Hello Nico, did you hear about Thalia?" Chiron asked me as I walked into the valley the class took place in. The wind was rustling through the wind and the air was warm, making it a perfect day.

"Yeah, I heard. What do you think she has?"

"Well, according to Annabeths encounter, just a bug. She should be fine in a few days," Chiron promised, giving me a smile. I thanked him and took a seat by Travis. Usually I would sit by Thalia, so it was a little different.

After that class, in which we learned about Pallas and Aegis, I had two more classes, Greek and javelin throwing. Lunch was next, and I had decided to pay visit Thalia a visit. I figured her telling me not to come was a test to see if I would, you know, something girls do. Either, way I'll just grab a couple sandwiches and take it to Thalia and Annabeth. Sweet gestures are always a must. Wow, I could teach a relationship class!

Anyway, I did what I had planned and got three ham and cheese sandwiches, incase Thalia was up for eating. I took them all and, on the way, picked up some flowers for both of the girls. Some for Thalia because she happens to be sick and some for Annabeth because she was a really good friend to stick around when she was sick like she was.

On the walk, which is about a mile and a half long, my ADHD mind went on a ride. I thought of Thalia and me getting together for some reason, and it was like it was yesterday.

She had quit (or been kicked out, I never explored the topic) the huntresses just earlier in the month and we had become really good friends. I think she was even more gothic than I remembered her from when I was 10 or so. I guess having to wear the white, feminine huntress outfits would bring out the emo in me too. But, still, in her black t-shirt and skinny jeans, she was very feminine.

So, gothic kids stick together obviously. That whole summer we were inseparable. You couldn't see me without seeing her somewhere near and vise versa. I don't know if she felt the same, but it wasn't long before I knew I loved her. The way she walked, the way she talked, her smile, how she laughed; it made me nervous and excited all at the same time. And if anyone, even Clarisse, messed with her? I knew I would take them down.

It started as a sibling relationship, then we were best friends, and by August we were making out on her couch. I'm not sure how it developed, but I definitely wasn't complaining. We were meant to be from the start, but we didn't start officially dating until Halloween, when I asked her. Not only is it our favorite day of the year, but it makes our anniversary easy to remember.

I was still dreaming when I walked up on her porch, not even realizing it. I guess I knew the route so well I didn't need to think about it, and that says something for me. Checking that I was still intact with my flowers and sandwiches, I walked on in and was surprised to see nobody, not even Annabeth.

"Thalia, Annabeth?" I yelled through the cabin, trying to find the two girls. I moved a few steps and set my items on the counter, still looking around. A soap opera was on the TV, there was a ton of candy in bags in the kitchen, and I heard mumbling in the back of the house. At least I knew they were okay.

Annabeth came into the hallway with an awkward smile plastered on her face. I smiled back just as oddly and she came forward.

"Ummmm Thalia is in the bathroom….busy. She asked you to wait just a minute," She said as she sat on the couch. She motioned beside her and I came to hand her the flowers and sandwiches with a true smile. As I slid them in her hand, I could see she was shaking slightly. That worried me, even if she was smiling widely.

As I sat, I explained, "Just a thank you for helping out Thalia."

"Wow, thanks Nico. But it was really nothing, that's what friends are for, right?" She laughed, but anyone could tell she wasn't herself. I just nodded and brought up small topics, like classes. Without talking about Thalia, she calmed down a bit. But then when Thalia called me in the bathroom, she became like she was before, if not worse. I motioned for her to eat the sandwich and she smiled, but didn't move. So I rolled my eyes and went down the hall, spotting a light on in the bathroom.

As I walked in, I could tell something was seriously wrong. First of all, she didn't smile when she saw me like usual. As a matter of fact, she looked more like she was going to cry. Plus, she was sitting on a bathroom floor, hiding something under her leg, and looking straight ahead.

"Baby, what's wrong?" I asked urgently, quickly taking a seat next to her. I grabbed her hand and she held onto it like it was the only thing keeping her grounded. Her other hand was placed over her stomach and I realized what might be the problem. My breath came in shallow spells and I could feel myself turn as white as a sheet.

Not seeing my aha moment, she sighed and replied, "I never thought I would have to tell you this, so I'm not exactly sure how to. I'm just going to say it. Nico, I-I'm pregnant."

Even though I saw it coming, I still felt the wind knocked out of me. I leaned my head back on the wall and moaned, overwhelmed. I loved kids, they were so funny and cute and innocent, yet I didn't want one of my own. At least, not yet. I couldn't even keep one of my cameras working for a year, how was I going to keep a person alive?

"Look, it must have happened last month and that was when we forgot the condom. My birth control could've failed, we forgot a condom, and now I'm going to give birth. I'm so sorry," she whispered before breaking into sobs.

I took her into my arms and I saw how perfectly she fit into my chest and shoulders. I always knew she would be 'the one'. We were perfect for each other, the couple who everybody else envied. I bet now they wouldn't be envying us.

"It's okay. I understand, it's just as much my fault, probably more. We'll be okay," I breathed in her ear, trying to calm her down.

I put my chin on her shoulder blade and felt the sobs shake her body, wearing away as time went on. We were as close as close could be right now, and I could tell it made her breathe easier. I have to admit, a few tears fell from my eyes, too. But about twenty minutes later she had quieted down and we just sat on the floor, cuddling each other. All I could think about was a baby boy with deep brown eyes and black hair or a little girl with bright blue eyes and a dark olive skin. Beautiful, but scary.

"Nico, you know we have to tell," She hiccupped, "everyone I'm pregnant, right? Chiron, the gods, our friends. They'll be so disappointed…"

"I know, your dad will kill me, but it's a risk I'm willing to take."

With that, I picked myself off the floor, helped my pregnant girlfriend up, and we walked out of the bathroom, hand in hand, to face our newly changed world.