13 - Running Away
Nico crept from the heavy blankets, careful not to jostle the slumbering boy on the mattress. He slipped on articles of clothing one by one, cautious not to make any noise. He stood at the corner of the bed, his fingers sweeping away invisible lint.
Last night had been fun.
Last night Percy had told him that loved him.
He had become too entangled, letting someone in. This wasn't the first time it happened, it wouldn't be the last. He'd moved to a different city, change his name.
No one would love him.
He was leaving.