Hahaha, don't worry everyone. The story is not over yet. :-) Also, please note the rating of T. There will be kissing, nothing beyond that... I really don't see a need to change the rating to M, but I don't want anyone flagging my story. What do you think? I trust the opinions of my readers.

Important thing to note... This will be yaoi (boy-boy). Don't like? You do not have to read.

Disclaimer- I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or the Heroes of Olympus series. (One can dream though) All rights go to the proper parties.

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Nico POV

I was in that stage halfway between waking and dreaming. I had always loved that stage; it was where anything could happen and yet your dreams still felt real. As always, my mind awoke to soon.

I opened my eyes and I saw that I was in my cabin. I was lying in my bed. Percy wasn't standing there, of course he wasn't. Why would he? Percy coming to speak to me, telling me he made a mistake, asking me to take him back, him kissing me...

It had all been a dream. I felt the disappointment like a physical blow.

I closed my eyes and prayed to every god that I would be able to slip back into that dream. I didn't care if I knew I would feel even worse later, I simply wanted to escape into that world for a little longer. The dream was so vivid I could almost feel him arms around me.

For a moment I thought it had worked, I could feel the dream pulling me back under, and then the ship rocked. My eyes shot open and I groaned. I was awake now. There would be no way for me to get back to sleep again. I closed my eyes and rolled onto my back.

I felt a movement beside me before something wrapped around my waist. I felt something pull me towards it and I panicked. I jumped out of bed and grabbed my sword. I had raised the blade to attack before the figure even finished sitting up.

In my haste to grab my weapon the sheets had ended up tangled around the creature. I had just taken a step to dismember the being when I saw a tanned arm escape the tangles. I froze as I saw a second arm emerge followed by a head of black hair and a very distinctive pair of sea-green eyes.

I felt my jaw drop, "Percy? What are you doing here?"

The son of Poseidon looked surprised and embarrassed. His eyes flashed to mine before they returned to the blade in my hands. I realized that my sword was still held in attack position and I lowered the blade.

His eyes flashed to mine and embarrassment became his dominate expressions. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to... we were... and then you were sleeping... I didn't want to wake you..." He bit his lip and looked down in guilt. "I fell asleep. I'm sorry."

Last night really happened! I felt as though my heart was about to take flight. I wanted to throw myself into his arms. I took a step towards him and he looked up at me in fear. I was confused for a second before I realized that I was still carrying my sword. I quickly put in back down.

I looked at him and saw that Percy still looked guilty. "I... I should go."

"No!" I blushed. That came out with a lot more passion than intended... "It's fine. You can stay. I just didn't know you were here. Having someone other than me in my bed was a little shocking, that's all." His guilt faded but he still looked very embarrassed. I didn't know what to say to help him so apparently my brain decided to blurt out the most embarrassing thought it could find. "I thought last night was a dream."

He looked up at me in surprise and I wanted nothing more than to slip into the nearest shadow. Is this how he feels when he says something idiotic? How does he not die of embarrassment?

Percy smiled as he finished de-tangling himself from the blankets. He stood up and pulled me into a hug. I wasn't used to physical contact but if it was Percy, I would happily accept it.

I felt my blushes darken and I hesitantly wrapped my arms around him. He pulled me even closer and I smiled in contentment. I could smell the slight scent of the ocean on his shirt. My brain suddenly wondered if that meant that I would smell like death. I certainly hoped not...

"As long as you thought it was a dream and not a nightmare." Percy pulled back and smiled at me.

I looked down to hide my face before I remembered what he had said about me blushing. I looked up at him from under my bangs and I saw him lick his lips, "Definitely not a nightmare."

Percy laughed and looked down at me. I watched as his blush darkened and he bit his lip. He looked nervous as he leaned down towards me. My eyes grew bigger as he lightly brushed his lips against mine. He pulled back and I smiled at the son of the sea god. I pulled him back down towards me so that I could kiss his cheek. Percy smiled and pulled me against him. I had no idea how long we stood there, simply holding each other. I wasn't sure what he was thinking but I had never felt so content in my life. I probably wouldn't have moved if it hadn't been for Percy's stomach growling.

I looked at the son of the sea god and he blushed. I started to laugh. "Guess it's time to feed my sea-prince. Come on." I tentatively took his hand and pulled him to the door. I looked over my shoulder to see Percy smiling at me.

I forced a blush away and looked down the hall. It was hard to accept that this was really happening. I had wanted him for so long, and he was finally mine.

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Percy POV

The two of us were the last ones to the mess hall. Ryan and Frank were on deck. When Nico and I entered the dining room holding hands Jason burst out in laughter.

"So that's where the two of you were." I felt a blush on my cheeks, "About dam time Percy."

Nico stood straighter and started looking between us, "Rewind there for a second Grace, you knew?"

Jason's laughter stopped and he looked guilty. "Um..."

The son of Hades pulled me with him towards the table and smacked the golden boy on the back of the head. "Why didn't you tell me?"

The son of Jupiter shrugged and gave him a guilty smile, "I did try to make you listen to what he had to say. You didn't want to."

I saw the son of the underworld level a death glare at our friend. "I would have if you had told me what it was about. How long have you known?"

Jason coughed and looked down. "Since the day before we left Ogygia..."

I saw Nico beginning to lose his temper so I stepped forwards and wrapped my arms around his waist. He stiffened for a moment before he glanced back at me. He sighed and leaned into my chest. "Fine, I will forgive you this time."

I was rather confused by the conversation. I couldn't understand why Nico was so mad. It had only been two days. I could tell that Nico had forgiven me but I couldn't understand as to why he thought that Jason should have told him.

I contemplated asking him and decided that I would save the question for later.

I kissed the top of Nico's head and pulled him towards two of the empty spots at the table. We sat down and ordered some food. I felt a touch of home sickness as the blue pancakes appeared on my plate. I started to think of my mom.

I wondered what she would say when she learned that I was dating Nico. I knew that she wouldn't care that he was a guy. All she would care about is whether or not I was happy.

She loved Nico. Even though he had only come by a few times she thought that he was very polite and sweet, though she did think he was too skinny. Every time he would come over she would continuously bring him food. I smiled at the memories; I really did have the greatest mom.

I was on my third pancake before I realized that Hazel was glaring at me. I stopped eating and looked up at her.

"What's wrong Hazel?" Who knew that the usually sweet tempered girl had a death glare that could rival her brothers?

"Percy, I am only going to ask you this once, so be honest with me... What are your intentions towards my brother?" I felt my jaw drop.

Is this really happening right now...?

I blinked and shook my head. Sure enough I really wasn't dreaming. I felt a blush start to creep up my cheeks.

Her brother glared at her. "Hazel, drop it." The daughter of Pluto turned her glare on her half brother and after a few second Nico backed down. He sighed and looked at her with a saddened expression. "Please Hazel... let it go."

I hated the heartbroken expression on Nico's face. I had a feeling that he was worried about what I would say. The knowledge that I was once again hurting the son of the underworld felt like a knife to the chest. I knew what I had to do.

"It's fine Nico. I don't mind answering; she just took me by surprise." The brown eyed boy looked at me and bit his lip. I smiled at him before I looked at his sister. "I can understand why you don't trust me with your brother. I was an idiot and I hurt him, I took him for granted and I will never forgive myself for that. I can't promise that I won't screw up, because I tend to do stupid things, but I can tell you this... I would never do anything to intentionally hurt him and I'm not going to make the same mistake twice. I love him."

I heard a small gasp beside me before I remembered that I hadn't told Nico the extent of my feelings for him, I hoped that I hadn't freaked him out. I glanced at him and rather than seeing him giving me a disturbed look, I saw him looking at me in wonder. I felt my breath catch in my throat.

I had never seen him look as beautiful as he did in that moment. I saw a faint blush stain his cheeks and his lips were parted in a smile. The way the light was sparkling on his eyes made him look positively angelic.

The way he was staring at me made me feel like I was the only person in the entire world. I felt a smile spread across my own face in response. I leaned my forehead onto his and closed my eyes.

An awkward cough brought me back to the present. I looked across the table to see Jason clearing his throat. Piper with her hands clasped beneath her chin was looking at us like we were the cutest thing she had ever seen. I felt myself blush as I looked back at Hazel. She looked at me and sighed.

"Well I guess there's not much I can say to that. I can see that you make him happy and you clearly love him." She shook her head and gave us a small smile. "You really do look cute together."

I started to laugh and Nico covered his face with his hands and leaned into my chest to hide his embarrassment.

She smiled at her usually stoic brother acting so emotional. "You had better be good to him."

I put my arm around the son of Hades and nodded at his sister. "I will do my best."

"You're Percy Jackson, you're best is good enough. But remember, if you do end up hurting my brother it's not me you have to answer to, it's our father."

I paled at the thought. Gods I hope he doesn't send me to the fields of punishment for dating his son...

Jason laughed, "Alright. Now that that's out of the way, I wanted to talk to you guys. We have to pass near Camp Jupiter on our way back to Camp Half-Blood. Frank wants to stop in to check on how things are going. He is technically their Praetor. Now that camp is rebuilt he will have to go back soon. Do any of you guys mind a day trip to New Rome?"

I smirked, "That depends, are they going to shoot us down if we fly the Argo into the city?"

Jason smiled, "I've already cleared it. The Romans won't shoot at us as long as we don't shoot at them."

I winced, "I'm pretty sure that was the deal last time as well..." I looked down at Nico who had uncovered his face and was looking at the son of Jupiter.

The son of the underworld shrugged. "I don't mind. I'm sure that you and Hazel would like to go visit everyone."

I didn't mind the thought of seeing New Rome again either. I missed it, and I wouldn't mind spending some time with the son of Hades away from the Argo. I smiled at the son of Rome. "Alright I'm in."

Jason turned his smile on his girlfriend, "What do you say? Can I show you around my other home?"

Piper smiled and placed her hand on his shoulder, "Sounds good to me."