Percico: All's fair in Love and War

Chapter Three: School bully…

*DISCLAIMER: I own nothing except the plot and ICDAT!*

Warning: Language, violence.

Thanks for the reviews, everyone. So, someone said in a Guest Review that this FanFic is terrible. Know that I don't hate you at all. If you could please explain what you don't like, I could improve on it! To everyone else, thank you for your kind and inspiring reviews for Chapters One and Two. Even though I don't mind constructive criticism, I don't appreciate it when people critique my work and NOT make suggestions as to how I could improve this FanFic. For me, that just shows jealousy. Anyway, you might find this chapter a bit childish and cheesy but I had to do what I did in order to introduce a new character that will make Percy as envious as hell. Don't kill me if you hate it.

So, hope you enjoy this one, guys!

Nico really liked his stay with the Jacksons. It had been just two days in the hotel and Percy had already shown him almost everything the hotel had to offer. From the indoor swimming pools, Jacuzzis, to the cabanas, restaurants, indoor water slides and malls, Nico was completely flushed and tired. No wonder they were billionaires! Well, nothing compared to his family's fortune, but still, it was rather impressive. He enjoyed everything the hotel had to offer and Percy had taken his very much needed time to show him around. Honestly, to Nico, Percy was rather interesting. He had intense sea-green eyes that drew Nico in every time Percy called his name. Percy had a rather intriguing way of pronouncing Nico's name. He liked it, a lot. Heck, he liked Percy a lot! From his tan, to his sensual abs (which he imagined) to his dazzling smile or sea-green eyes, Nico could feel himself melt into a puddle of goo every time Percy spoke or moved. The way his muscles rippled underneath his tee while he moved or spoke or even smiled, Nico had a serious problem. Sure, no one minded – well some did pass some homophobic comments – but what would Percy think when he found out. And his serious problem was that he was falling harder and harder for Percy with every second Nico spent with him.

Percy offered to drive Nico to school every day. Well, Nico couldn't find it in himself to refuse. Well, he really like Percy but also didn't want to cause Poseidon any trouble. Okay, okay, he liked Percy and that's why he obliged. Nico really liked the Jackson penthouse. They had a squash room and even a gym. And, well, a lot of other stuff, though, Nico didn't want to get lost. This would be halfway through the first week since he began attending ICDAT. He really enjoyed it. He'd never been to other schools before, so it was a new learning experience. He found that the teachers were rather fond of him and he was rather fond of the teachers as well. Chiron being his favorite, since he was Nico's Latin teacher.

Percy and Nico rode in comfortable silence as they zoomed away from the city. Percy slowed down as he left greater Manhattan.

"So," Percy began, "How has your stay been so far, Nico?"

"Well, your mom and dad are very hospitable–" Nico began.

"What about me?" Percy whined playfully. Nico blushed a little and then smiled.

"Well, you're very helpful and caring," Nico began, "Um, you're funny and also very hospitable."

"Anything else?" Percy asked, intrigued by what Nico had to say about him.

"Well, you're cute when you whine," Nico said. Percy scoffed, a little irritated.

"I do not whine!" Percy whined, again.

Nico quirked an eyebrow and just chuckled as they pulled up into the school driveway. Nico got out and shouldered his backpack. Percy got out and locked his car. He gave Nico a smile. Nico just blushed. He really enjoyed his time with Percy. Especially Percy. Nico didn't realize it, but he was staring at Percy's torso, his gaze unwavering. Percy just chuckled and walked over to Nico, closing his mouth. Nico nearly jumped out of his skin when he felt Percy's warm, soft, smooth fingers touch him. Percy broke into a grin and Nico just blushed.

"Well, well," Percy began, "Someone really likes what he sees," Nico just rolled his eyes.

"Whatever," Nico huffed.

"You're not denying it, Neeks!" Percy said, childishly as Nico swatted his arm.

"What's with the weird nickname, Percy?" Nico asked.

"I like it, so live with it," Percy said.

"Child," Nico teased. Percy smirked. Just then, Luke came out of nowhere and slung an arm around Nico.

"What's up cuz?" he asked, all cheerily.

"Hey, Luke," Nico greeted.

"Should Percy be added to your list?" Luke asked. Nico's eyes went as wide as dinner plates as he punched Luke playfully in the abdomen. Everyone around them gasped, expecting Luke to retaliate with brute force. He didn't. He just put on a fake pained look and raised his hands in surrender. Percy was rather confused.

"Nico, what list?" Percy inquired.

"Well, you see–" Luke began.

"Nothing!" Nico interjected. Nico glared daggers at Luke momentarily. Luke just rolled his eyes as he yanked Nico away from Percy to the school entrance, leaving a very, very confused Percy behind.

Nico sat in his Latin class, listening attentively to Chiron. Although it was the first period, many students were strolling into class rather late.

"Well, now we all know that Kronos was the one who attempted to overthrow the gods and with that came a war between Mount. Olympus and Mount. Etna–"

Chiron immediately stopped as a student walked in. he had jet black hair – like Nico – a deep tan, and a smile that nearly blinded Nico. He wore a black leather jacket, some knuckle busters and a leather jeans.

"Ah, good morning, Mr. Ventus," Chiron said.

"None of that, Chiron. You know Dylan is just fine," Dylan said. He walked over to where Nico was sitting and scowled at him, then smirked. He just brushed pass Nico and sat down at the desk next to Nico. He didn't even bother to pull out his textbook or notebook or anything at all. He just lazed about in his chair. Annabeth scowled at him and some other kids just gave him evil grins, which he returned happily. Then he looked at Nico, but Nico was more interested in the lesson. It was rather intriguing how Kronos wanted to destroy his children just for power. Idiot, Nico thought.

Just then, Nico's phone began to vibrate softly on the desk. He stared up at Chiron, quickly grasping his cellphone. Chiron gave a knowing smile and Nico hurried out of the room, answering the phone.

"Hello. Nico di Angelo speaking," He said as he walked into the hallway. Nico didn't see the glare that Dylan gave him, but Luke did. And he wasn't the slightest bit happy about it.

"Oh, hey mom. What's up?" Nico spoke.

"Well, hello, Nico darling. How are you?" Maria spoke over the phone. Nico smiled.

"Oh, hi, mom. I'm good, but you caught me at a bad time. I'm in Latin class right now, so I'll call you later from the penthouse suite," Nico said.

"Oh, alright. Just do not forget about your loving mother while you live in New York. Enjoy it, honey," Maria said.

"Will do. Bye mom, I gotta go," Nico said.

"Bye, Nico. Don't forget to call," Maria said. The line went dead. Nico pocketed his phone and went back into class and took his seat.

"Anything serious, Nico?" Chiron asked, mildly concerned.

"No, just some family checking up on me. It's so much better to hear someone other than a business friend!" Nico gave an exasperated sigh as most of the class giggled.

"Hold up," Dylan said, "What the heck is going on?"

"Well, Dylan," Chiron began.

"No need, Chiron," Nico interjected, "I'll quickly explain to him," Chiron nodded and motioned for Nico to continue.

"Most of my sister's business colleagues contact me as well as many of my own since I run a whole lot of charities in various communities both affluent and poor societies," Nico offered a smile, though Dylan just scowled.

"Whatever," Dylan said, scowling. Nico quirked an eyebrow at this and Luke who was sitting behind Dylan, kicked Dylan's chair. He nearly yelped out of his skin as most of the class giggled. All except Nico and Dylan. Luke gave a Nico a smile and Dylan just grunted and scowled again. Weird, Nico thought.

The break couldn't come any faster. Nico just brought some fruit, water and a frozen yogurt to appease Luke. He sat by Luke and Percy, as he usually did.

"Well, hello there, Neeks," Percy said, "What's up?"

"Nothing much, Percy," Nico said, taking a bite of a white grape, "Just a bit tired. Can't wait to get back and sleep a bit,"

"Do you want Percy to join you?" Luke asked. Percy had to stifle a laugh as Nico smacked Luke upside the head. Luke held up his hands in surrender.

"Well, we meet again, di Angelo," Dylan said as Dylan wove his arm around Piper's shoulders,

"Nico's just fine," Nico said.

"Oh, my. I do beg your pardon, Your Highness," Dylan said as he smirked. Nico scowled at this.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Nico asked, eyeing Dylan.

"Oh, just that you're kinda poor compared to us," Dylan said. Piper swatted his arm.

"Well, it doesn't really matter whether someone's rich or poor," Nico retorted.

"So, you're poor then?" Dylan asked. Luke attempted to rise, but Nico held him back.

"No, I didn't say that," Nico began, "No, my family's is rather wealthy, but it isn't something I go throwing around in peoples' faces,"

"Really, now," Dylan asked. Nico nodded, already bored by the conversation. "Well, then, why don't you go to another school and leave if you're so rich when we all know you aren't,"

This caught the attention of some of Percy's friends and they tried to calm Luke down immediately. Percy on the other hand, was ready to slaughter the guy, but held himself back, setting Dylan with a glare.

"You, know, you really shouldn't judge people by their status in society," Nico said.

"Why?" Dylan asked, "Are we too poor for you?" Nico just rolled his eyes.

"No, didn't say that either. It's unfair. I wouldn't do that to you and I doubt anyone else here would," Nico said. At this point Nico was bored, and Dylan was irritated that he didn't get the response he wanted from Nico. So he slammed his palms down on the table and Luke had to be dragged away, while Percy clenched his fists. Nico, on the other hand, didn't even flinch.

"Well, then, aren't you a Ms. Goody-good," Dylan growled.

"Actually, it's Mr. to you, if you wish to go about calling people by their gender reference," Nico retorted. Dylan grunted.

"Well, my oh my, if you wanna get technical," Dylan said, "But I want to know why you have your cellphone put in class," Nico quirked an eyebrow at this.

"If this is why you're here, you're being childish," Nico said, standing up, "I really don't have time for your rather deformed ideas and painfully stupid redundancy. Please keep all pre-stupid, stupid and post-stupid notions to yourself. Go bother someone who'll actually retaliate to what you're saying," Nico paused to see Annabeth giggle and then snicker, "because I won't," with that, Nico took his leave. Dylan was so baffled, he stumbled backwards trying to comprehend what Nico just said. And when he fried the only two brain cells he had, he jumped over the table and grabbed Nico by the wrist, and spun him around to face himself.

"What. The. Hell?!" Dylan said, letting go of Nico's wrist since Luke glared at him so icily, it might have frozen hell in a second.

"Look, I don't have time for this. Did you honestly come all the way over here to argue about my smartphone?" Nico asked.

"No," Dylan began, smirking, "Just curious as to how rich you exactly are,"

"Really, that again?" Nico asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Well, yeah," Dylan said, "You see, my dad is a billionaire and my mom's a billionaire. I'm on my way to becoming a millionaire. What about you, dear Nico?" Nico rolled his eyes as Luke broke free of Annabeth grip. Luke hurtled toward Dylan, who stumbled backwards in shock. But Nico just stepped in front of him and Luke came to a grinding halt.

"Nico, what–?" Luke questioned, but was cut off.

"Fine," Nico said. Upon hearing this, Dylan walked up to Nico, crossed his arms over his chest and waited. "My father, Hades di Angelo, is the sole owner of Precious Metals Mining and Partners. He, unlike most of your parents – no offense guys –" Nico said. Everyone nodded apprehensively "Is a multi-trillionaire in the making and so is my mother, Maria di Angelo. She's an actress, TV hostess and also a writer. My sister is still making her fortune, however she's a billionaire already. I, on the other hand, am already a millionaire and nearly a billionaire. Honestly, I don't know why all of this is important to someone outside my family, since it doesn't concern you. If I were you, I would stop trying to flaunt around my family's wealth because there are others out there who might be even richer," Nico finished, with a smirk. Dylan looked baffled for a moment but then broke into a grin.

"Well, well, my aren't you rich. Do you get everything you want? Do you just go crying to mommy and daddy for what you want–?" Dylan was cut off by Nico.

"I already have my own money. Now please, I've heard enough about your pointless ramblings. I have a class to get to and I don't want to be late," Nico turned around and began walking. "You coming, guys?" Nico asked. Everyone began walking away from Dylan looks of disapproval or false sympathy.

"This isn't over, di Angelo," Dylan called after Nico. Nico, rather irritated, turned around and fixed Dylan with a deathly glare.

"You ended it the moment you thought you were better than me, Dylan," Nico called back. Nico turned around and walked away while Percy quickly jogged after him. Percy was rather impressed by the way Nico handled the situation.

"Good going, Nico," Percy said, slinging an arm around Nico's shoulders.

"What do you mean?" Nico asked, clearly perplexed, a blush dusting his cheeks.

"Well," Annabeth started, "You just took down Dylan whereas most of the new students cower away from him,"

"Um, he deserved it. You can't just walk all over people just because of your financial or social status. It's wrong, and highly unappreciated," Nico said. Annabeth looked impressed.

"Nice one," she said, "Boy Genius," Nico groaned.

"What is it with you people and nicknames?" Nico whined.

"Well, it's what we love," Percy said, "Annabeth's Wise Girl. Piper's Beauty Queen. Thalia's Pine Face. Jason's Sparky. I'm Seaweed Brain and you're Boy Genius OR Neeks. Welcome to the club!" Nico groaned and then a thought crossed his mind.

"Seaweed Brain, huh?" Nico asked.

"Annabeth!" Percy whined, "It's all your fault," Annabeth just burst out laughing, as did the rest of the group. Nico really loved his new friends. A lot.

~Page Break~

Nico had English class with Dr. Boring. Luckily Dylan wasn't in his class, but the rest of his friends were. He listened intently as Dr. Boring discussed To Kill a Mockingbird. He spoke about the rather mysterious Boo Radley and how he played an important role in the story. Of course, he took a liking to Scout and Jem since they were the main protagonists of the story compared to the Ewels. He really dislike the laws of Segregation as it was unfair towards all. Nico also thought that Mayella was rather silly. He didn't like the fact that she used Tom – yes, he believed Tom over her – to get what she wanted. Attention. It was sickening really. And then there was Percy, oh gorgeous Percy. His sea-green eyes entrancing him and his divine body. Nico unconsciously licked his lips, thinking of what Percy would look like without his shirt. Nico was snapped out of his train of thought when Dr. Boring asked him something.

"I'm sorry, could you repeat the question?" Nico asked. Dr. Boring sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"I did not ask you a question, I said that you should answer you cellphone," Dr. Boring said, his as eyes flashed with irritation.

"Oh," Nico said, a blush dusting his cheeks. Percy smirked and Nico scowled at him, walking out the door. Nico clicked accept and brought the phone to his ear.

"Hello?" Nico asked.

"Hello, Nico. It's Bianca." Nico broke into a grin, even though his face hurt a bit.

"Hi, Bianca! How are you?" Nico replied.

"I'm great!" Bianca spoke. Nico could practically hear the smile on her face.

"Well, how are you enjoying your new school? I'm sure I'm disturbing, but they won't die." Bianca said.

"Um, it's very nice here." Nico said. Just as he said that, Dylan emerged into the hallway.

"Bianca, I have to go," Nico said, hanging up, much to his sister's protest.

"Well, hello my dear friend," Dylan said. Nico glared at the boy in front of him for a moment.

"What do you want?" Nico snapped. Dylan smirked and walked closer to Nico. Nico stumbled back a bit until his back came into contact with the cold metal of the lockers that laced the walls. Dylan smirked as he placed both his hands on either sides of his head.

"Just a little question," Dylan said, grinning wildly. Nico just rolled his eyes. He swatted Dylan's arm away and began to walk away.

"Hey!" Dylan exclaimed. "Get your gay ass back over here!" a smirk gracing his

Nico stopped in his tracks, his eyes as wide as dinner plates.

"And your point is?" Nico asked, not turning around to look at the taller boy.

"Well," Dylan began, "You're a disgusting little fag, not to mention you must be a whore. And, since you're so rich, you must be having sex every night, you little bitch." Upon the last word that left Dylan's mouth, Nico spun around, his eyes ablaze and his face contorted with anger.

"What?" Nico said, biting back a growl. Dylan smirked and let out a dry chuckle.

"My word. Looks like the little gay bitch is having trouble understanding what I'm saying," Dylan said. By this point, Nico felt very hurt, tears threatening to prick the surface of his eyes.

"St-stop," Nico said. "I didn't do anything to anger you at all. What do you hate me so much? His voice raised a bit. Dylan's smirk only grew.

"Well, my little slut," Dylan continued, "Let me introduce you to my friends. This is Cal," Dylan said, gesturing to a large jock with an ugly face. "And this is Zethes," Dylan said, gesturing to a thin boy who seemed to have a terrible case of acne. "And they are … pleased to meet you." Dylan said, with an evil grin plastered onto his face.

"Well, Cal, look at this piece of gay trash!" Zethes said. Nico heard Cal chuckle.

"Yeah, I see it," he said, "Time for some disfiguring" walking toward Nico, he grabbed a fist full of Nico's shirt with his left arm and drew back a fist with his right. Nico screwed his eyes shut, preparing for the punch that might permanently change the appearance of his face. However, it did not come. Nico opened his eyes to find a gorgeous cerulean blue-eyed boy with golden curly hair yank Cal away from Nico and punch his nose in. Zethes looked at his bother in shock as Cal fell to the floor, clutching his nose. Dylan was overwhelmed with shock and anger.

"I'll get you," Dylan growled as he turned on his heel and ran down the hall.

"Don't worry," the blond said, offering Nico a smile. Nico sniffled and nodded.

"I'm Apollo Phoebus," Apollo said with a brilliant smile.

"I-I'm Nico," Nico stuttered, wiping some tears away. Apollo frowned at the younger boy.

"Hey," Apollo said, placing a hand on Nico's shoulder. "Be proud of who you are. Don't let the crap others say to you or do to you get to you. Be proud." Apollo said. Nico nodded, unmoving. Apollo sighed, contemplating whether to do what he was thinking of. Slowly, he moved his hand to Nico's lower back, followed by his other and pulled the boy into his warm embrace. Nico, was a bit startled, but flung his arms around the taller young man and began sniffling a bit into his shoulder. Apollo sighed, and squeezed Nico a little tighter. Nico really liked the warm embrace of Apollo and felt like he didn't want to let go. Nico remembered he still had a class and removed his hands from Apollo's shoulder. Apollo smiled. Nico nodded, wiping his face and rubbing his nose. He tried to fix his messy hair and Apollo chuckled. Once Nico was satisfied, he said his thanks to Apollo and walked off to his Latin class.

"Nico," Chiron said, very concerned, "Are you alright?"

"Just fine," Nico said, taking his seat, his façade of a mask cracking a bit. Luke gave a very concerned look, but Nico just ignored him. Percy was also very concerned. He could feel the anger emanating from Nico. He made a mental note to find out what was wrong, and how he could help.

Well? Don't say there's no drama! Oh, and trust me, Nico's going to get a bit violent in the following chapters. Although, not too violent. ;)

~TheSun'sShadow