Chapter Six: Meet the di Angelos …
Author's Note: So, here is the sixth chapter. I hope you guys are really enjoying this. It's a bit disappointing that it didn't get many reviews, favorites and follows as I had anticipated/hoped for, but I guess it's okay. Oh, well. I will survive. Thank you for your reviews and kind words – those who do review. Always a pleasure to read! Today, I'm bringing four more characters into the story. Now, on to the story.
Disclaimer:I own nothing except the plot and ICDAT!
Warning:Language, mentions of sex, lust and violence – I think. You'll love me anyway, right?
Nico really hated the idea of dinner with his parents. Sure, he loved them, but while Percy was there? No way. Sure he liked Percy and what they did earlier today, but Percy was just a distraction. In addition, Nico really needed to concentrate on school. However, Nico lost his train of thought as soon as the elevator dinged open.
"We need to get out," Percy said, smirking playfully.
"Yeah, whatever." Nico mumbled as he walked out of the elevator.
"Hey," Percy said, grabbing Nico's wrist. "What's up with you? I thought you liked me." Nico yanked his wrist away.
"I do," Nico said. "But what does that have to do with me not being nice to you? Besides, we need to get ready for the dinner – which, by the way, I really don't want to attend."
Percy frowned at the shorter boy. "You don't want to attend? Why, Nico?"
"I really don't want to go, okay? So, please, just leave me alone. I'm going to my room." With that, Nico stormed up the stairs. On his way up, Nico nearly tumbled back down the stairs if Percy hadn't caught him in his arms. In all honesty, Nico didn't want to explain to his parents why he was so cozy with Percy. Yes, his parents didn't know he was gay. Well, just another thing he would have to face later. Nico stared into those entrancing sea-green eyes, wanting nothing more than to crash their lips together. None of the abovementioned males obliged.
"Be careful, okay." Percy said, stroking Nico's hair.
"Yeah," Nico mumbled. Nico squirmed out of Percy's muscular grasp – could a grasp even be muscular? – And made his way up the stairs. Nico really needed to relax and spending dinner with his parents and a guy he liked was no method of relaxation. Nico finally reached his bedroom and dragged himself to his bed, flopping onto it when he reached it. Nico sighed, looking up at the ceiling, narrowing his eyes at nothing in particular. Why did he ever agree to going to ICDAT? Nico laid about for another hour before deciding to take a shower. When Nico was done, he shut the water off and toweled his hair. He wrapped the towel around his waist and stepped into his room only to nearly drop his towel to the floor. Percy was sitting on his bed in a blue dress up shirt – clinging to his arms and chest and abdomen in all the right places – and black formal pants that clung to his legs and butt in all the right places. He had on a pair of formal shoes that only added to his sexy appearance, so much so that he had to bite his lip to keep himself from moaning. Damn Percy and his perfect body.
"I thought you'd take forever, Neeks." Percy said, a smirk tugging on his lips.
"Whatever," Nico huffed. "Could you please leave? I need to get dressed."
"Maybe I don't want to leave. Maybe I want to watch you strip and fulfill my lustful desires." Percy said seductively. Nico blinked a bit, unfazed by Percy's words.
"Percy?" Nico said, smiling sickeningly sweet and innocently.
"Hmm?" Percy muttered, eyeing Nico's towel.
"I am not a personal whore that you can fuck when you please."
"Wh-what?!" Percy yelled, standing up and walking to Nico – clearly angered by Nico's words.
"Oh, maybe you didn't understand." Nico said blankly. "I am interested in you, but contrary to what you think, I am not some cheap prostitute or whore. Really, Percy. Maybe you should consider fucking Annabeth so you can fulfill your lustful desires. I actually have a sense of worth."
"Y-you know?" Percy asked. For a moment, Percy thought Nico was going to smack Percy. However, Nico was utterly confused.
"Know what?" Nico asked.
"Never mind. I'm sorry if I made you feel worthless or whatever."
"Well," Nico said, "just don't say things like that to me. Perhaps if we were dating I would have permitted it. Clearly, we aren't, so you can't. Could you leave now?"
"O-oh." Percy muttered. He began to walk towards the door and turned to face Nico before he left.
"I really am sorry for speaking that way to you, Nico." Percy said his expression solemn. Nico smiled a small smile and nodded.
With that, Percy shut the door and Nico sighed as he flopped onto his bed, sighing again. Nico really didn't want to go, but he had to, or some serious shit would go down. Therefore, Nico dragged himself out of bed and worked on slipping on his jeans and tee. Yeah, it was casual. So what? Nico didn't give a shit. He really didn't like going to these things, so he got revenge through his clothing choice. Besides, he hated the Paparazzi. For all he knew, right now people thought he was cheating on Zac Efron with Justin Bieber. Apparently, going to the same celebrity wedding and talking for a few seconds makes you a couple worthy of the Paparazzi's lies. Seriously? Couldn't they go bother some dying star that didn't involve Nico's image being tainted with blemishes?
"Dammit." Nico mumbled while he was trying to force his lower body into his skinny jeans. Nico sighed weakly as he plopped himself onto his bed. Just then, Nico's phone went off. It was Apollo. What does that ass want now? Nico thought as he rejected the call. Nico set his phone down as he snuggled closer to his comforter. His phone rang again. Again, Nico rejected the call. There was a short interval of two minutes before the phone rang again, making the brown eyed boy growl. Nico huffed as he went to answer the phone.
"Leave me alone, dammit!" Nico grumbled.
"Um, Nico right? Please, calm down." Spoke a deep voice. It wasn't Apollo.
"You're asking me to calm down? Who the hell is this and how did you get a hold of me?" Nico demanded. He heard his door open and picked up his head to see Percy coming over to his bed.
"This is Will Solace – Apollo's cousin. I'm just calling because he asked me to ask you if he did something to annoy you." Will Solace said. Percy came and sat down next to Nico. The brown-eyed boy smiled at Percy and quickly scowled, remembering he was speaking to Will.
"Well, you can tell him that I really don't wanna talk about anything dealing with him. And why the fuck should I explain myself to that ass, huh?" Nico demanded. "I am in no mood for his shit. He knows exactly what he did and if he can't remember, I don't give a shit."
"Yeah, but he said that he's really sorry and that he wants to be friends again –"
"Listen here, Will," Nico cut in, "I really don't want to get involved with someone who forces themselves onto me. Flirting is fine, but I promise you, if that bastard ever comes near me again, I will make sure I give him a one way ticket to hell!" and Nico slammed his phone onto his nightstand, instantly breaking the phone.
"Whoa there, Nico." Percy said, pulling the shorter boy into a hug. Percy buried his hair nose into Nico's hair, breathing in his scent.
"You okay?" Percy asked.
"Yeah," Nico mumbled into Percy's muscular chest. "Why are you so nice and comforting, Percy?"
"What do you mean?" Percy asked, releasing Nico from his grasp.
"You're so nice to me. Even after, I practically told you to fuck off earlier. You're in here, being comforting. Why?" Nico asked.
Percy smirked, and then he chuckled. "Oh, Nico, Nico. Why wouldn't I? You're so cute and sexy." Nico blushed a bit, but kept his composure under control.
"You coming to the dinner?" Percy asked.
"Yeah," Nico said, letting his gaze fall from Percy's. "I just … I don't like going to these things. As soon as I bump into an old friend, the Paparazzi's there, asking if we've had sex or something."
"Why would they ask something like that? That usually … doesn't happen." Percy mumbled.
"Oh, it does when the other person forcefully kisses you and tries to get you out of your clothes in public – while they're drunk." Nico said.
"Wow …" Percy said. "That's happened to you? Well, you're more of a celebrity than I am."
Nico chuckled. "Yeah. The Paparazzi now thinks that Zac Efron and I are dating. That is annoying. He was drunk and he thought he could have his way with me – he did not. Charon was there to help and boy, did he beat him up good! But, yeah, a lot happened ever since."
"Oh," Percy said. "Well, are you okay? I'll explain if you –"
"It's fine, Percy. Really, I'll be there." Nico said, smiling. "Uh, we need to get going now."
"Hmm? Oh, yeah." Percy said. The sea green eyed boy stood abruptly and walked to the door.
"You coming, Nico?" Percy asked.
Nico blinked. "Oh, yeah. Sorry, just thinking about something." Nico grabbed his wallet. The raven-haired boy walked over to Percy and closed the door behind him.
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Nico watched carefully as he stood in the hotel lobby and his family walked through the hotel entrance. His father looked the same as he did a month – or so – ago. His mom, still as beautiful as ever. She was a rather beautiful with warm brown eyes, slightly pale skin and hair as black as night. She wore a beautiful and silky evening gown the shade of vermillion. It looked good on her, well; every color looked good on Nico's mother. Especially since his family was mainly of Italian descent. Thinking back, Sally was the complete opposite of his mom. That night, she let her beautiful brown hair down, curls dancing about her shoulders. She wore an elegant knee-length dress the shade of azure – a lot like Jason's beautiful eyes, especially while staring at them before they were about to ––
"Nico!" a feminine voice cried out. Nico stopped his train of thought to find the source of the voice. It was Nico's older sister – Bianca. She was beautiful, just like their mother. The same warm brown eyes and black hair. She wore a strapless black dress that stopped short of her knees. Along the upper edges of her dress was a white sash, making it look a little more stylish and less like an outfit one would wear to a funeral. Suddenly, Nico was crushed in his sister's grasp.
"Hi … to … you … too." Nico gasped in between words.
"Is that all you have to say to your loving sister?" Bianca asked, pouting. Nico heard Percy chuckle but was silenced when Nico shot him a glare.
"Well, for now." Nico said. Bianca huffed as she walked back to her mom and dad.
"Ah, Nico. My darling, how are you doing?" Nico's mom asked.
"Mamma! I've missed you so much," Nico, said giving his mom a warm hug. His father coughed in the distance.
"And you too, Pappa." Nico mumbled. Hades smiled. Poseidon cleared his throat. Nico had to give it to the men tonight. His father wore a black suit and combed his hair to the side. Poseidon wore a navy blue suit and really did not bother about his hair. However, Poseidon's smile was set to Extra Bright today. Huh, so that is where Percy gets his smile from, Nico thought.
"Sorry to cut this little family reunion short," Poseidon interrupted, "but we need to get to the restaurant. Our reservation is for eight pm."
"Ah, yes." Hades said. "Shall we take our limo or yours?"
"Preferably the larger one," Poseidon answered.
"Comfort is better for the kids," Sally piped in happily.
"Oh, come on mom. We're not that little." Percy groaned. Sally smiled mischievously.
"And who is this?" Bianca asked, walking to Percy and offering him her hand. Percy kissed her knuckles and smiled at her.
"I'm Percy. I take it you are Bianca. You are more beautiful than Nico described. As are you, Mrs. di Angelo." Both di Angelo woman smiled appreciatively.
"Thank you, Percy." Maria said.
"Percy, I blame you if we're late." Nico grumbled. Everyone laughed.
"Alright, we should definitely leave now." Poseidon said.
"Yes, we should. Argus is waiting outside." Hades said. With that, everyone walked towards the revolving doors.
"You have a nice family," Percy said to Nico. Nico smiled at Percy.
"Yeah." Nico said. "I definitely do."
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The ride to the restaurant was long and annoying, with Bianca fawning over Percy as if, she had not seen any other gorgeous people. Nico rolled his eyes at her as she said something about Percy's "cute butt" and "sexy body". Really? Is this what the middle child is like after not seeing the youngest child for a couple of months? Nico missed their oldest sibling – Thanatos. He was the best big brother Nico could ever ask for. He had a slight tan, crystal blue eyes and he was very muscular, yet lean. Well Nico knew about the muscular part. Whenever Nico cried, Thanatos was there, comforting him and telling him everything would be okay. He had amazing brown hair and a strong jawline. Actually, thinking about it, Thanatos actually looked very similar to Brent Rivera – his doppelganger, if you will. No minor or major differences between them at all. Thanatos even combed his hair the exact same way Brent does. Huh, Nico thought. Lucky me.
…
One day, Nico was walking in the park with Thanatos after enjoying some ice cream before calling Argus. The weather was moderate, sun shining, birds singing and other fun springtime animal sounds. Nico was twelve – so just a couple of years ago, really. Thanatos must have been sixteen. Thanatos looked down at Nico and smiled a bright smile. Nico rolled his eyes.
"I'm not a toddler anymore, you know." Nico said.
"I know," Thanatos said. "But come on, I don't smile at anyone else the same way I smile at you. Usually the girls start fainting and stuff."
"A bit egotistical, don't you think, brother dear?" Thanatos chuckled. "Besides, I'm not a girl."
"Yeah, yeah." Thanatos said, ruffling Nico's hair for good measure.
"Hands off!" Nico whined. Thanatos laughed. Music, Nico thought.
"Aw, sorry Neeks." Thanatos said, smirking. "I didn't know you were trying to look good for me." Nico rolled his eyes again.
"Whatever," the brown-eyed boy huffed. "Can we go home, now? I'm tired." Thanatos' demeanor changed to seriousness instantly. He nodded and pulled out his phone, dialing Argus' number.
"Good day, Argus." Thanatos greeted. "Could you please come pick us up? We just got out of Central Park and we're now by the café we always visit." Thanatos paused and listened to Argus speak.
He nodded. "It's fine, see you then." Thanatos said, ending the call. "He'll be in fifteen minutes or so. Care to have something to eat?"
"Um, sure." Nico said.
The crossed the street and went into the café. It was a cozy little café in a street corner, with outside tables and amazing coffee. Nico really loved going there with his family. As they walked in to the place, a familiar face greeted them.
"Well, hello boys!" A dark-skinned girl greeted. It was Hazel. She had beautiful curly golden hair, a pair of beautiful brown eyes and an amazing smile. She had on a dull turquoise knee-length dress and a white apron. The color really suited. Honestly, many colors suited her skin.
"Hi, Hazel." Nico greeted. "How are you?"
"I'm all good." She said as she wiped the nearest table.
"How's Frank?" Nico asked. Hazel's cheeks looked as if they darkened for a second and disappeared just as soon as it appeared.
"He's great." She said nervously.
"I'll bet." Nico said, grinning.
"So, what'll be?"
"Well," Thanatos said, "How about we just get a coffee and a latte to go? Out driver will be here soon." Hazel nodded.
"You can have a seat. I'll be back with your order in a couple of minutes." Both boys nodded and took a seat.
"So, when are you leaving?" Nico asked his face crestfallen.
Thanatos' smile wavered. "Soon. I am sorry, Nico. But, we're all going to go to college one day."
Nico nodded. "Yeah. I'm just going to miss you. Besides, we're not all super smart like some people. Well, aside from defending me all the time and fighting with Luke and being what a big brother usually is, I still think it isn't fair. It's just … sad."
"It's not forever, Nico. I'll be back before you know it." Thanatos said, smiling warmly.
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Nico was so lost in thought for such a long time, he didn't even notice Percy trying to get his attention. Lightly tanned, sea-scented fingers snapped in front of Nico's face.
"Huh? What?" Nico said.
"Oh, are you alright, dear?" Maria asked, concerned.
"Yeah. You zoned out on us for a good fifteen minutes." Percy said.
"Oh," Nico said in a small voice. Nico said nothing further and everyone – even Bianca – dropped the subject. Nico just rested his chin in his palm and stared out the window.
A couple of minutes later, the limousine came to a stop outside a five-star restaurant. The board above the entrance read, Olympus Cuisine. In addition, the press was already there. Seriously? Why were they everywhere? No movie star, pop star or rich family was left alone – at all. The building rose five stories high into the night and lit up by decent incandescent lights. They all got out of the limousine and greeted by the roar of the crowd. Just like school, there were multiple security guards forcing the crowd into two separate groups on either side of the red carpet that led to the entrance. Their parents got out of the limousine first and smiled brightly. Next Bianca got out and there was a mixture of roars from guys and screams from girls. Percy was next and the only thing heard was the high-pitched squealing of girls. Lastly, Nico filed out of the limo as it drove away. There was a collective gasp at his outfit and then the loudest cheer went up into the night as Nico strutted his way to the restaurant doors. He spun around and blew the crowd a kiss. Some girls fainted while some guys tried to reach out and grab Nico. Yeah, they could not. Nico walked into the restaurant and caught his breath. A single red carpet led to the host's stand – where his parents already were. On either side of the red carpet were multiple tables that could easily seat up to eight people. The décor was simple yet expensive and elegant. In addition, the fountains in between tables were amazing. Someone played a piano in the background over many conversations.
"Still can't resist flaunting, I see." A familiar voice spoke from behind Nico. When the raven-haired boy spun around to see whom it came from, it was none other than his best and only oldest brother – Thanatos. Nico gasped and ran across the short space between them into his open arms and – still – very muscular chest.
"Well, hello to you too." Thanatos said. Nico held on tight as Thanatos buried his nose into Nico's hair. "I missed you."
"I missed you too," Nico said, staring up into those familiar blue eyes. Thanatos held out his arm and Nico looped his through the brown-haired boy's. They finally found where there family sat at – with the Jacksons, of course – and they sat together across Hades and Maria. Nico noticed Percy scowl at the two of them, grumbling to himself, but paid him no mind. Bianca smirked at them. She always knew how close they were and even though she was also very close to Thanatos, Nico got most of his affection.
"So who are we here with, dad?" Thanatos asked, opening a bottle of wine.
"Ah, this is Poseidon, Sally and Percy Jackson. Our newest business associates and friends. I hope you get along with them as much as Nico does." Hades answered.
Thanatos smiled charmingly at the Jacksons and made small talk before returning to his dad.
"Yes, so what has changed since I left for Yale?" Thanatos asked, sipping some wine.
"Well," Maria began, "Nico opened up a lot more charities, a new family foundation and was assisting Pluto for his campaign for governor. Aside from that, he helped your father and I create the latest logo for the company, assisted me with my latest fashion range, featured in some of Bianca's songs in her latest album – di Angelo Untamed. Oh, and he's now living with the Jacksons in their hotel penthouse since he wanted to go to a school instead of being tutored."
"Wow." Percy said. Maria nodded. "He does a lot. How come?"
"Oh, that's because –" Nico began but was soon cut off by Thanatos.
"Because he thinks he's it ever since I left for college." The brown-haired boy said, chuckling a bit. Nico rolled his.
"You know exactly why, Thanatos." Nico grumbled. The di Angelos and the Jacksons chuckled at Nico's expression as the raven-haired boy sank further into his chair.
"We're only joking, Neeks. Loosen up a little." Thanatos said soothingly. Nico smiled at his brother and slapped on the arm. Thanatos feigned a pained expression but soon chuckled when Nico stole his glass of wine and took a sip.
"You do know that was mine, right?" Thanatos asked.
"Yep," Nico said, handing the glass back to his brother, giggling a bit. "But you deserved it." Thanatos rolled his eyes but smiled anyway. He then turned his attention to the rest of the group.
"Mr. Jackson," Thanatos said. "What do you do?"
"Firstly, don't call me Mr. Jackson. That's my father." Poseidon said. Nico was the first one to start with the giggling and the rest of the group joined in with light chuckles.
"I am the CEO and founder of Lotus Hotel and Casino." Poseidon said.
"Ah, yes. I've stayed at one of your hotels in Europe. Lovely experience, really." Thanatos said.
"Yes and my lovely wife over here is a novelist." Poseidon said.
"I know. I actually got Bianca one of your books for her sixteenth birthday. I'm sure she was … intrigued." Thanatos said, stifling a laugh.
Sally chuckled. "Well, Viva la Romance!" She said, raising a glass. Thanatos soon joined. There was a lovely atmosphere while they waited for their waiter. Almost everyone got on amazingly with Thanatos – everyone except Percy that is. For some reason, he barely uttered a word after they talked about what Nico had done while Thanatos was away. Finally, their waiter arrived. He was a kindly young man with curly blond hair and cerulean blue eyes that Nico recognized all too well. The blond noticed and an evil smirk spread across his face. Percy looked up and noticed him as well, but did nothing and trained his eyes of Nico instead.
"Well, hi there, Nico." He said. As soon as he spoke, Nico immediately grabbed Thanatos' left hand and locked it in a vice grip.
"Apollo." Nico said coldly.
"You know this young gentleman, Nico?" Thanatos asked.
"Oh, we do. We go to the same school together." Apollo said, eyeing the spot where Nico held Thanatos' hand. "And I see you've denied me because you have someone else."
Nico glared hatefully at Apollo. However, Thanatos spoke before Nico could.
"Perhaps we should get another waiter," Thanatos suggested to everyone at the table, making Nico loosen his grip around Thanatos' hand.
"Yes," Hades said. "We request another waiter. Would you be so kind as to –"
"No!" Apollo said. "Nico denied me for him!" Apollo said, gesturing wildly at Thanatos.
"Look here," Poseidon, said, "We don't want any arguments or anything breaking out. So please send us another waiter."
"I think that would be best." Maria said calmly. "Besides, Nico has never dated anyone and I doubt he'll start with his brother. Moreover, I don't think he's homosexual. Perhaps he may have used some indications that have misled you to believe so, but I doubt he and his brother are in a romantic relationship."
"Yes, I think you should leave, young man. Before you cause any more trouble. Perhaps if you walk away now, we won't say or do anything." Hades said, slightly annoyed now.
"Have you looked at the way he's holding that guy's hand?!" Apollo yelled, getting the attention of other customers around them.
"That's just a habit he has if he feels nervous, afraid or that he might do something he'll regret." Thanatos said sternly. "Now, please. Stop insinuating that my brother and I are both involved romantically and get us another waiter."
"Nico, why don't you, Percy and Bianca take a walk to the fifth floor?" Sally suggested. "Perhaps this young gentleman would behave less erratically if you weren't here at the moment."
"No!" Apollo yelled again. "I want him to know how he hurt me when he told me to go away and that he never wanted to see me again."
"You deserved it." Nico said his voice deathly calm. "After what you did, not even P–– other people who like me do what you did. So please, send us another waiter. Now."
"Nico." Thanatos said, his voice festering with anger. "What. Did. He. Do?"
"Thanatos, you don't –" Nico began.
"I tried to fuck him." Apollo said, smirking maniacally. "But he told me 'St-stop', yet he just couldn't stop moaning while I was on him."
"Mind your language! Nico?" the brown-eyed boy turned to see his mother's expression. "Is this true?"
"Mamma, Pappa, I swear to you. We didn't do anything because –"
"Because he loves his brother!" Apollo yelled, slamming his fist on the table. "I'm sure he just can't wait to be fucked by him tonight."
Hades was tired of this, as was Poseidon. Hades signaled for the host when he finally entered the room and the host left to get security.
"Why, Nico? Why?! I could have given you the best time of your life!" Apollo bawled. "You're the only one who turned down my advances! Why couldn't you just let me have you?"
The next couple of things that happened went by in a flash. Thanatos stood up and punched Apollo square in the jaw. Apollo stumbled to the floor and most of the customers began to divert their attention to the scene. Apollo looked up from the floor in utter shock. His jaw hurt like hell and he had to hold it to stop it from hanging. He looked up at his attacker who glared at him so coldly that even hell would have frozen over.
"Don't you ever talk to my brother like that again or you'll have more than a dislocated jaw." Thanatos spat venomously. When Thanatos turned to look at the group, Nico nearly had a heart attack. The look in Thanatos' eyes scared Nico out of his skin. Nico had never seen Thanatos that angry. Ever. However, as soon as Thanatos saw Nico's expression, his gaze softened. After a couple of minutes, the host came with two security guards. Apparently, this hadn't been the first time Apollo argued with a customer. There had been several other times where Apollo attempted to hurt a customer. This time, Nico was lucky the moment his brother stepped in. it was a chaotic night, so they all agreed to have dinner at the Jackson penthouse.
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Nico sat in the beverage area of the restaurant on a couch that was near the bar. Soon, his brother joined him. Nico smiled at Thanatos as the brown-haired young man took a seat next to Nico and Nico hugged him. Thanatos smiled as he hugged his little brother around his waist.
"You okay?" Thanatos asked as Nico laid his head on Thanatos lap.
"Yeah." Nico said, looking up at his brother. "Just … irritated by what Apollo did."
Thanatos ran his hand through his hair and his scent hit Nico full in the nose.
"You still smell like peppermint." Nico remarked. Thanatos smirked.
"Really?" He asked. "You do too."
Nico rolled his eyes. "Whatever." Nico heard Thanatos chuckle.
"You know … you're still the same as I remember you. You even look the same." Nico said.
"What can I say? I have that effect on people who fall for me." Thanatos said, smirking playfully. Nico punched Thanatos in the abdomen but quickly withdrew with a hiss.
"Dimmit, Thanatos! It isn't fair that I can't hurt you." Nico whined.
"Not my fault I'm super muscular." Thanatos said, putting his arms behind his head. Nico huffed, but smiled anyway. Soon, Percy came to sit with them. Nico was the first to notice him.
"Oh, hey, Percy." Nico said, smiling.
"Hey Neeks." Percy greeted. "May I?" He asked Thanatos.
"Sure." Said Thanatos. Percy lifted Nico's legs of the couch, sat down and set the brown-eyed boy's legs on his lap.
"So …" Percy said.
"So?" Nico asked.
"Is your family staying at the hotel until they leave?" Percy asked.
Nico looked up at Thanatos who smiled warmly.
"I guess so," Nico said with a little giggle. Thanatos rolled his eyes at Nico.
"Still drunk I see." Thanatos chided.
"Whatever." Nico huffed. "Where's Bianca?"
"Right here!" Bianca said. "Damn, Neeks. You have all the guys fawning over you. Luckily, mom and dad still think you're straight." Nico fixed her with a glare as she sat next to Percy.
"It's such a shame that you don't, Bianca. Really, I do feel for you. But then again, I'm not in your position." Nico shot back.
Percy chuckled. "You should see the way Luke defends him in school."
"Percy, I swear, if you don't shut up –" Nico began.
"Luke?" Thanatos asked. "He's still around? That's good."
"Well, then. We should pay him a visit. Haven't seen him since I released Infinity." Bianca said as she began humming a faintly familiar tune.
"Ah, there you are children." Maria called from a few inches away. "We're leaving now. Would you care to join us so I can eat?" Nico, being slightly drunk, began giggling. Thanatos chuckled, as did Bianca and Percy.
"Oh, and Thanatos?" Maria called.
"Yes mother?"
"Be a darling and bring Nico to the limousine. I doubt he can walk in this state." Maria said.
"Hey!" Nico said, but all he could here was his mother's faint chuckling as she walked out of the beverage area. Bianca and Percy stood and waited for Nico and Thanatos.
"Right then, Nico. You need to get up now, or I will carry you." Thanatos said.
"But, I don't want to be carried." Nico whined.
"I will if you can't. You know I will, Nico. Don't test me." Thanatos shot back playfully.
Nico huffed, but didn't move. So without any effort, Thanatos picked Nico up – bridal style – much to the younger boy's protest and began walking.
"Thanatos! Why?" Nico complained as he held on to Thanatos' neck and he heard Percy and Bianca chuckle.
"Because you refused to walk." He said.
Nico sighed and instead of fighting, he just snuggled closer to his brother's (very) muscular chest, which he loved (very, very) much and fell into a deep sleep in Thanatos' (very, very, very strong) arms.
Author's Note: So? Thoughts? In your reviews, yes? I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. I'm really sorry it's out so late. Unfortunately, I was I Tartarus again (school) and now I'm going to be visiting the Heart of Tartarus (End of year Examinations) so it'll be a longer while before I publish the next chapter – hoping I'm alive. Also, if you enjoy this fic, please check out my other fic called: Rise of the Olympians. I would really appreciate your thoughts and reviews. Also, don't be shy to favorite and follow, if you please. Heck, I think I'm currently drunker (is that even a word?) than Nico right now.
Also, aside from school, I had some family issues which really took up most of my time and I would like to apologize to you all. Real shit happens in real life. I hate bullies, also.
Conscience: Don't lie. You spent more time on writing this than caring about your family all because of the new profile picture that Brent Rivera has on Facebook so you just had to compare Thanatos to him. What were you thinking, huh? And doppelganger?!
Author: … bitch.
ANYWAY, I have to argue with my conscience now. Show me some love in your reviews, please! I love reading them and replying XD. I'm rambling now, aren't I? Well, bye!