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Nicos pov

I knocked on Thalias door and then started fidgeting with my tie. Tonight was so special we had to dress up, and you know when I dress up something's a big deal. I had gotten Chiron's permission and we were off to Manhattan

Then I heard the door open above me. I looked up and saw the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, even Aphrodite looked like a hobo compared to her. My amazing girlfriend was standing before me with a blue strapless dress that matched her eyes. She had these little silver heels on and matching clutch too. When she saw me staring at her she blushed and turned her perfect face down.

"W-wow," I mumbled, "you look amazing Thals."

"You know, you look pretty amazing too. You clean up nice Nico." She said and gave me a short kiss on the lips. I would've continued but I didn't want to mess up her make-up.

"Are you ready to go on this date?" I said stupidly.

"I don't think I would be wearing a DRESS if I wasn't!" she laughed and so did I.

"touché." I said and grabbed her hand.

We made it out to my new car uneventfully, except from a few hoots from Clarisse. This car was a gift from my father, and it was my baby. It was a black viper that was so shiny it sparkled even at night. When Thalia saw it she gasped.

"Oh my Hades Nico! This car is amazing! I can't believe your dad bought this for you." She exclaimed and I smiled. I opened the door for her and she got inside.

"Thank you," she said and then I jumped in to the driver's side. I slid the key in the ignition and heard the sound of the engine rumble. It was a sound that made me want to go 200 mph screaming the whole way. But luckily I fought back the urge and planted a blindfold over Thalias head.

"Whoa what are you doing Nico!" she screamed at me.

"Well, where were going is a surprise and I can't wait for you to see it." I whispered in her ear and she calmed at my voice.

The ride to Manhattan was full of Thalia complaining about the blindfold and the radio. But when I pulled up to Malaysians, the most romantic restaurant in New York I could find, I believed she would like it. I could even afford it which shocked me. Between the lights and the fact that it was 20 floors above Manhattan made it perfect.

"Nico, I hear noises are we hear?" She asked me and started shaking her head trying to get the blindfold off.

I laughed, "Yea I will get your door then I will take it off." I answered.

Anyone that looked at her could tell she was ticked at me for putting that blindfold on her, but when she got out of the car and I slipped the blindfold off, her mood changed drastically. Her eyes were wide and she looked so happy. It made me excited to think she might enjoy a date I had planned.

"Nico, this is….amazing!" she said and hugged me. I laughed and ushered her inside.

"Reservations for Di Angelo," I said to the lady at the desk and we followed her to our seat in the corner. Unlike everywhere else, it was quiet.

"Wow Nico, this must cost a fortune!" she commented looking around. The pace was pretty fancy and nice. It felt like some kind of holiday. But everyday's like a holiday with Thalia, "You really didn't have to do this for me."

"Well according to how beautiful you look tonight, I kinda did." I exclaimed and she blushed.

"Whatever, you're so cheesy," she said, but I could tell she enjoyed all of the attention I was giving her.

"Can I take your order?" The waiter asked and that's how our night went. I found out that even though people can dress maturely, they can still act like total three year olds. And I also got to see my girlfriend eat in her cute, man way, so yes, tonight was perfect. Well, that is until it was ruined.

"NICO FOR MY OWN SAKES!" I heard my dad's voice from somewhere beside me. I turned as fast as possible to see my dad looking at me through an Iris message.

"Dad! I'm at a restaurant with Thalia…..around mortals!" I said through my teeth. I looked at Thalia and saw her face was a mixture of fear, disappointment, and anger.

"Oh, well I Have to ask you something, like now." He explained.

"Uggggg I guess I will just go to the car then." I told Thalia and she said she would wait.

I walked outside, angry about my dad ruining my perfect night with Thals. I shut the car door and looked at my dad.

"Okay, so what's so important that you had to ruin the best day ever for?" I asked, clearly annoyed.

"Well you realize how Persephone just got down here right?" I nodded, "Well she feels lonely and she's all moody and annoying. I've been waiting six months for her return and now I can't even enjoy it. So you're coming down here for three months and helping out. It'll give me just enough time to get back in tune with Persephone."

I sat there in shock at his words. The only sound in the car was my shallow breathing.

"I don't know dad, what about Tha-"I started.

"Look! I don't care about your idiot girlfriend. If you don't come down here," he paused dramatically,

"You will get punished." And that's what made me think twice about his words.

"You would never hurt her, would you?" I said quietly through gritted teeth.

"You know what I'm capable of." He responded equally as quiet, and then he was gone. Once again I was left in the dark by my father.