A/N: This is the last chapter. Sorry! I hope you enjoyed the ride, you guys! This chapter was written mostly by jeffgangfan.

He woke up next to Percy, who was wrapping both of his arms around Nico with his head pressed against Nico's chest. Nico groaned and check his wounds, which must have been carefully treated since there were various bottles of disinfectants and nectar scattered on the bed. Even his sloppily wrapped gauze was replaced by another neat one. The son of the Underworld slowly sat up to find that Percy didn't even remove his blue Converse as if he was in a rush.

"Percy." Nico sighed and placed his hand on the other's forehead. Percy still had a slight fever. He checked again by pressing his cheek against the warm forehead, the way Hazel usually did.

"No," Percy answered sleepily. Nico chuckled and stroked the proud cheekbones tenderly, attempting to wake the son of Poseidon.

"What do you mean 'no', Perseus? Aren't you hungry?"

Percy's green eyes widened and he touched Nico's face with both hands. Nico wondered what the characters in movies would think in such a situation because he didn't understand why Percy would do that. The son of Poseidon pulled him into a hug after staring at his eyes with both hands at the sides of Nico's face.

"I was so worried! Why didn't you call me for help?"

"Wait, you knew about the snake?" Nico asked in confusion.

"Wayan suddenly showed up and told me that everyone should stay in the villa. I asked why and he told me about a giant snake chasing people in the streets," Percy explained, his hand still clasped in Nico's. "I tried to find you but then it went dark so I thought that something terrible had happened to you."

"No, nothing bad happened. I'd have called you if given the chance."

"Yeah, and I had no idea why I rushed back here but I was lucky to find you here!" Percy exclaimed. Nico nodded and he touched his treated wounds again.

"Me too."

"And I realized something," Percy said, looking straight into his eyes. The green orbs had never been that intent.

"Wha-" Nico was pulled into another hug before he could finish. Percy's chin was resting on his shoulder now and somehow Nico knew Percy was closing his eyes as the other demigod sighed.

"I realized that I was extremely terrified and wouldn't be able to come to my senses if something ever happens to you. That's not something that happens all the time," Percy went on. "Please believe me when I say this. I know that I'm in love with you now. I'm completely sure."

"Percy." Nico tried to convey his joy into words but nothing escaped him.

"Nico di Angelo, I'm in love with you."

"Percy Jackson, I'm in love with you, too. I've been waiting for this moment for years." Nico inhaled Percy's unique scent, happiness slowly filling him up.

The scene of two boys hugging each other on the villa's bed could be weird for anyone who might walk into their bedroom but Nico couldn't think of anything else but the new feelings, knowing that they had mutual feelings for each other. He let his hands wander to Percy's endearing face and gave him a slow, emotional kiss.

"I regret not having taken enough pictures with you!" Percy whined, as he sat on the edge of pool with his legs in the water. Nico sat right next to him but his legs were folded.

"Photos don't matter as much as your confession. I should have taken you on some trips sooner," Nico deadpanned, followed by Percy's chuckle.

"You almost took me to China once, remember?"

"China, noted," Nico said, then clasped his hand over Percy's. "I've just found out why Bali attracts so many monsters."

"There's more?" the sea demigod put his phone down and listened to the boy beside him attentively.

"This place is strong with witchcrafts." Nico said, voice dripping with enthusiasm. "I think Hazel would someday be given a mission to travel here, too."

"Yeah, I hope she goes with Frank."

"So…Percy, are you sure you're fine with keeping our relationship in the dark?" Nico asked uncertainly.

"Of course I'm fine. I know that you'd want to make sure if this works before telling anyone." Percy kissed his cheek contently. "Would you be my baby here in Bali?"

"Pedo."

"Now that's weird."

"Love you anyway."

"Love you, too."