Me: Heyyyyyy! how are you guys? Can´t believe theres only one more chapter to finish the story!
Percy: Well, you promise to fix what you did last chapter. So, I´m waiting. And they better end up together, or I´m going all tartarus on you.
Annabeth: Seaweed brain, calm your jets.
Piper: *looks at Jason, who is sitting calmly in a chair* Is it save to have him here?
Me: Yes, it is! We talk things out this morning, he promised by the stix river not to kill, harm, or hurt Nico in any way.
Jason: Yes I did. She owns nothing except for the plot and a character or two. ON WITH THE STORY!
Previously on I Hate You, Means I Love You:
"WHAT THE HADES HAPPENED?" Thalia screamed.
"Hey, don't look at me that way, I´m as lost as you are!" I explained. I ranked my brain looking for a hint of what happened last night, but it was all a blur.
It was a drunken mistake. But still, why don't I regret it? (Nico)
This was not supposed to happen, I knew that something was going to happen! Why did I ignore my gut, it is always right!
Why did my heart felt heavier at the thought of it all being a mistake. Maybe because you don't want it to be a mistake, a part of me whispered. (Thalia)
"Nico, if she asks me to go back, I´m not sure what my answer would be" her words were like bullets aimed to my heart, which was something I shouldn't feel.
She turned around and start walking toward the door. And all that kept replaying in my head was, what have I done? (Nico)
I Hate You, Means I Love You Ch. 14
*Thalia´s P.O.V*
My heart was beating so hard and clenching with pain, my eyes were burning with unshed tears, and my whole body trembled in hurt and betrayal, but why was my body reacting like this? We were just friends, friends who made a drunken mistake. A mistake that meant nothing. At least, nothing to him...
What did you expect, Thalia? He is gay, of course it would mean nothing to him, a bitter part of me whispered. I really need to stop thinking about this, he made his decision, he didn´t even want to talk about it. Maybe I should go back to the Hunters, life was easier that way.
I kept walking toward the door, trying hard not to look back at Nico. I was a strong woman, I didn't break when Luke betrayed us or when he died, and I won't break because of Nico. I refuse to do it. Unfortunately, when I was just a couple of feet away from the door another flashback, a painful one, from last night took over my senses.
We were under the sheets, cuddling, we decided that we weren't ready to take our hot makeout session to another level. I´m not sure if I was happy or disappointed when he stopped and told me that he wanted to be sober to do anything else with me. I guess I must be grateful, if I was going to lose my virginity, I wanted to remember it and judging by the amount of alcohol that we had, I can guarantee that we were nowhere near sober.
"Thalia?"
"Mmm?" I responded while snuggling closer to him. He was so warm and comfortable, like home.
"Would you go back to the hunters if given the opportunity?" he asked seriously. I detangle myself from him only enough to be able to look at him in the eye.
"Why do you ask?" I asked startled.
"Just answer me" He whispered, looking ahead, not meeting my gaze.
"Would you let me go?" I asked him instead, I couldn´t answer his question without making sure that I had someone to go instead, because if I'm being honest to myself, I would choose him over the hunters any day.
His head snapped in my direction so fast that it surprised me he didn't break his neck. He just looked at me intently, like wanting to remember everything about my face, then he lifted his hand and stroke my cheek with his thumb gently. "Sincerely, I wouldn't let them near you" he whispered "and if they got near, I would do whatever it takes to avoid them taking you away from me. I promise"
"Good, because I wouldn´t want to go with them anyways" I smiled before planting a small kiss on his lips.
He was drunk, he didn´t meant it. He was just saying what you wanted to hear, nothing more. I bit my lips and fisted my hands to avoid looking back at him. And it was hard, the gods know it was, because I just wanted to yell at him and asked him why did he lied.
After taking a couple of deep breaths I walked the remaining feet to the door and extended my arm to open it, but before my hand had the chance to touch the doorknob a hand reached for my forearm and turned me over.
"Nico, what are you doing? Let me go" I demanded, while trying to get away from him. His grip on my arm was strong enough to keep me close, but not enough to hurt me. "Let go" I repeated coldly. His eyes roamed my face, trying to capture my gaze, but I kept it down, I wasn´t ready to look at him yet.
"Thalia, please look at me" He whispered while taking my chin with his free hand gently and forcing me to look up. His dark brown eyes stare carefully at my electric blue ones, clearly searching for something.
"Nico, I need to open the door" I said while staring right at him.
"No" he muttered "I made a promise, pinecone face, and I'm going to keep it" then, he close the gap that was between us by capturing my lips with his and kissing me softly releasing a band of butterflies in my stomach. I closed my eyes and my lips started moving against his soft, smooth ones like it was something I´ve been doing for years, so effortless and natural. The hand that was grabbing my forearm loosened, and slid from its original spot to my hand grasping it firmly. My hand on the other hand stayed on his chest feeling his heartbeat.
After what felt like years, we finally came up for air. He leaned his forehead to mine and rubbed my nose with his. "Look, I don't know what´s going on, or if we are supposed to be together, what I do know is that you make me feel things I shouldn´t and that I can't let you go with them, because there is something here, and I want to see where this takes us" he said, his warm breath hitting my lips "So, what do you say? Would you like to be with this fucked up son of Hades and see where fate takes us?" I could feel his stare on me, but I kept my eyes close, processing what he told me.
"Well, Nico. It's good that you are not the only fucked up teen in this relationship" I smiled. "Now, help me tell this goddess that being a part of the hunt is not in my future anymore" The broad smile that graced his lips was enough to make my heart jump.
"In that case, I´ll open the door gladly" He beamed before sobering up and wearing a poker face to open the door "Lady Artemis, come in" he said flatly before closing the door after her and leaning on it with crossed arms.
"Thalia, how are you dear?" she asked with a smile.
"I'm good, Lady Artemis, what about you?" I smiled, even if the hunters were no longer part of my future, they were part of my past, and I wasn´t about to disrespect the goddess that was once my lady.
"I´m good, I´ve come all the way here to speak to you. As you know, a couple of months ago I committed a mistake, Thalia. What I´m trying to say is, do you want to be my lieutenant again?" her words left me completely in shock, sure I expected it, but having Artemis in front of you admitting a mistake, and asking you to join her for a second time is still shocking. I stole a fast glance at Nico, who was tense and looking down. Idiot, how could he get so tense if I already told him that I wasn´t going anywhere.
I snapped my attention back to the goddess who was waiting expectantly for my decision. Even if I already had made up my mind, I took some extra seconds to torture the two other individuals in the room. I know, I'm evil.
"Well, Lady Artemis. I will have to say that I´m not meant to be one of your followers anymore" I said firmly.
"Oh great, come on the hun-... wait, did you just say no?" she asked in disbelief
"I´m sorry, but I can't join you again" I replied. "Besides, you kicked me out of the hunt for I don't know what reason, but whatever it was, it doesn't matter. You took your decision a couple of months ago. Now I take the decision to stay out the hunt, please respect that" I said while averting my eyes from hers.
"You are making a terrible mistake, Thalia. Men are only on earth to destroy women, he will hurt you. And when that happens, just know that the hunters won´t open their doors to you" she fumed, before disappearing.
No Thalia, he won't hurt you. He cares for you, in what way? You will find out together, just take deep breathes and stay strong, because this was the first time you actually take the decision by your own. I felt a pair of lean, muscular arms encircle my waist and a feather-like kiss on my forehead.
"I won't hurt you, pinecone face. At least not intentionally" Nico whispered against my forehead.
"I know" I replied while nuzzling my head in the crook of his neck.
In his arms I felt like home, I felt secure and the best part was that I knew that this boy would never dare to hurt me. No one could guarantee that he would keep his word, but I knew.
I just knew.
Percy: *Hugging me*THIS IS WHY I LOVE YOU!
Jason: Well that wasn´t so bad...
Piper: Good job mom
Me: Well, what do you guys think? BTW Someone informed me that you guys were not able to see the links to thalico´s tattoos on my profile, so I went back to check them and I finally found the problem. So, now they are available, just remember to eliminate the spaces... Annabeth where are uyou going?
Annabeth: To your profile to see those tattoos *yells from down the hall*
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