Chapter 10

Percy sighed and looked out at the harbor. The scene was so familiar by now, that he could have seen it with his eyes closed. Jay was his only contact to civilization in America.

It wasn't like Nico was keeping him hostage or anything. The son of Hades just gave him a sad look whenever Percy felt restless and wanted to get out.

Percy always caved. He didn't know why. Nico wasn't even using any magic on him. Percy sighed and shook his head. Must be that Alpha/Omega thing we've got now. He must be influencing me somehow…

Percy shook his head and entered the bedroom only to instantly go erect. His breathing became labored, and his eyes dilated. "Nico?"

"In here." Nico gave a small moan. Percy quickly entered into the bathroom. The younger man was…

Percy gave a low sigh. Nico was stretching himself inside the shower. Percy struggled, but the more he breathed, the more he became intoxicated with Nico's scent. He gave up and moved closer towards his husband.

Percy snarled quietly. He definitely was a prisoner, but not by the original definition.

~some time later~

Nico smiled at his husband. He wriggled in Percy's arms until he was in a more comfortable position.

He frowned and looked down at himself. He was eight months along and was getting quite big. Percy loved stroking Nico's tummy when he was reading some script or other that he had to memorize.

Nico scowled slightly at the thought of all the directors and producers clamoring for him to join their movies. Then he thought about the baby. I don't want my honeymoon to be centered around the baby! For a brief flash, Nico felt a spear of jealousy go through him at the thought of Percy loving their son more than him, but that left him instantly. Percy loved him.

He had to.

He had to.

But what if he doesn't? Nico stared at the man holding him. What if he's only pretending? Treating me the way he thinks I want him to treat me? He said earlier that he didn't love me. He said that he thought this was like an arranged marriage. Nico scowled and looked away from his husband.

He shook his head slowly, deep in thought. He wanted Percy's love all to himself, but that didn't mean that he couldn't share a little of Percy's attention with his son, if only a little. Nico smiled slightly and nodded.

He would limit their son's time with Percy, after all, Percy had to work a lot, traveling for films and being gone random hours of the day and night. Nico frowned even more. Playing opposite of gorgeous women. Women who are Percy's preferred sex… Nico shook his head sharply. He wasn't going to turn into a nagging old shrew.

"Percy…"

"Hmm?" Percy opened his eyes slowly. "Yes Nico?"

"What are we going to name him?"

"Not after a Greek hero."

Nico snorted. "Of course not."

Percy sighed and released Nico in order to sit up. He yawned, covering his mouth. Shaking his head, he stretched. "How about…Philip?"

Nico wrinkled his nose at that. Percy gave him a look.

"David?"

"Overused."

"Samuel?"

"Sure, name a Greek legacy a Bible name."

Percy rolled his eyes. "Okay, what do you think?"

"Jack?"

"Ugh. There was a bully in one of my schools with that name."

"Richard?"

"Uh uh."

Nico sighed. "Carter?"

Percy gave him an undecipherable look. "No."

Nico blinked in surprise at the vehemence but gave no comment. He was getting extreme 'don't ask!' vibes from Percy.

"Um…James?"

Percy paused. "James…that'll work."

Nico smiled. "James…middle name?"

"Achilles."

Nico blinked but nodded. "Okay. James Achilles Jackson."

Percy frowned. "Jackson? Not Jackson-di'Angelo?"

Nico shook his head. "Changed my name after my marriage. I am now Mr. Nico di'Angelo-Jackson. Our son will have your name."

Percy smiled in bemusement. "Okay."

A knock sounded on the door. Nico frowned and slipped on a robe. "No one knows where we live…"

Percy groaned. "Obviously it must be a god!"

Nico sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger. "Terrific."

Apollo hopped inside with Hermes in tow. "Okay, so, we wrote down all the names that each of the gods thought you child should be called. Be careful which one's you laugh at, or your kid may get cursed by those pissed off gods. Have a good day!" He grinned and then vanished.

Percy stared at Nico. Nico unfolded the list and it un-scrolled and fell down to his feet. Percy looked at it. The list was taller than Nico was!

Nico groaned. "Fucking marvelous."

Percy completely agreed.