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I was up all night typing this up after I finished the final draft, so enjoy.

Jason P.O.V.

I sigh, already tired of looking at the campfire. I feel Piper rest her head on my shoulder. I look over at her smiling. My smile drops when I look at her and realize her smile is fake. Knowing that she is faking a smile, hurts me. But despite that, I throw on a fake smile too because she's always concerned about appearances now. I look around to clear my mind, as I look for my friends in the crowd.

The first person I see is Leo, who is currently flirting with Calypso making her blush and laugh. I'm really happy that he's having a good time; I mean it's better than the alternative. Seriously he made us all think he was dead, even Nico. So when he hopped off Festus with Calypso, we were all extremely happy. Though Piper, well she punched him in the arm before hugging him while she cried. Leo notices that I am looking in his direction, so he gives me a wink. Before I could respond or even figure out why he had winked, he got up and disappeared behind the bleachers with Calypso. I smile and shake my head as I realize he meant he is going to get laid.

I look around for the only other people I know really well, Percy and Annabeth. When I find them, I realize that Annabeth is doing the same thing Piper is. Meaning we are in the same fucking boat, I think before almost laughing as I realize I accidentally made a joke. I am about to look back at the campfire again when I notice when I notice something off about them. I scan over them to try to figure out what it is. I look at Annabeth and only see the usual bullshit. But when I look at Percy, there is something different. It's his facial expression. His facial expression is the one unconsciously make, when you look or think about someone you love. The thing is, he's not looking at anyone. He's just looking at the amphitheater, the part of it where all the shadows seem to gather. I am curious why he is doing that, but I should probably mind my own business. Whatever it is it's his business, I think. But despite what I think I should do, my brain starts putting the pieces together. Wait, I think, could it be Nico? My eyes widen and my thoughts start to race. But before I could make any sense of my racing thoughts, I shake my head and clear my mind. I need to think of myself and my problems, I think trying to avoid getting involved in problems that don't include me.

So focusing on my problems, I look back at Piper who is still faking that "perfect" smile. I almost laugh at the irony, because her father might be an actor but she clearly the hell isn't. As much as it pisses me off, it still hurts. The last time she smiled, truly smiled, around me was when we won the war. But ever since then, Piper only smile around Annabeth. It makes me suspicious that she only smile around Annabeth. But when I think about their personalities, it just doesn't make sense. Piper respects love and Annabeth is a dedicated person. It doesn't seem like they would cheat, it's not like they hang out with anyone who isn't their sibling or one of the seven. Even when they do, it's never a guy. That would start some sort of rumor. A rumor that would spread like wildfire, thanks to the Aphrodite Cabin.

I am so caught up in all of my thoughts that I don't realize that the campfire is over. "Jason! Hello, earth to Jason. Come on." Piper says, snapping me back into reality. I get up and Piper grabs my hand and starts to pull me along. She starts heading towards the beach and I sigh because Piper had forgot to mention that "we" made plans again. The more we make plans, the more I get suspicious. Tonight is the night, I think, tonight is the night I will find out what they are doing. I have my theories of what is going on and I know there is something up. Tonight I am going to find out what it is.

As we walk Piper gets closer to me, trying so hard to look like the golden couple we used to be. The golden couple that seemed to never have any problems. My thoughts keep spiraling like that until we reach the beach. When we get there, Percy and Annabeth are already there and look like they just had a fight. Annabeth's eye's are rimmed red, while she is covering her mouth with her hand. While Percy is glaring at the sea, which is eerily calm similar to the calm before a storm.

Piper sees this and let's go of my hand and runs to Annabeth as fast as she can. Annabeth gives her a small nod and they rush into the woods where they usually disappear.

I walk towards Percy who says, "I'm fucking sick of this bullshit." This takes me by surprise because Percy seems different; he seems a little more focused. I nod as I wonder what happened. "I think they are up to something," I confess cautiously. "Without a doubt, and I'm done with it. I don't give two fucks anymore." Again, I am shocked by how blunt Percy is being.

"What's up?" I ask. "You seem different." Percy laughs. "Oh, well I was talking with Nico when Annabeth stormed in with the usual 'we' made plans. So I snapped at her, you should have seen the look on her face." I laugh and say, "probably because you have never done that before." Percy nods and laughs before a huge smile appears on his face. "You should have been there. Nico busted out laughing the moment she was gone." "Wait, what?" I ask, not sure I had heard that correctly. "Yep," he nods his smile somehow seems to get bigger. "He laughed, he really laughed. "

Suddenly , I'm curious about what they had been talking about. "So," I start my question cautiously. "What were you guys talking about anyway?" The smile on Percy's face disappears, turning into a frown. He looks at me, his green eyes guarded. "I can trust you right?" I nod, "of course you can, we are both romans here." I give him a small smile as I here Percy laugh before he answers my question. "We were talking about Cupid, Annabeth, and Tartarus." I look at him in shock before he might not be talking about what I think he is. "What about Cupid?"

"He was what happened on Half-Blood Hill." I look at him curiously, "what happened?" Percy blushes and suddenly my heart skips a beat. I suddenly realize that Percy is actually a really good looking guy. It probably doesn't help that the moon's light is reflecting off the ocean right behind him.

"Cupid taunted me," he answers. With those words I am snapped back into reality with a harsh slap. I start to get angry. I start to feel the need to protect Percy and Nico, because Aphrodite and Cupid just can't seem to leave them alone. Hell, they won't leave me alone either. "Cupid messed with my emotions. H-he made everything I fear and doubt worse." Percy explains, his voice slightly shaking. "Sounds like Cupid," I say through clenched teeth.

"That's right, you were there the day Cupid shot Nico with one of his arrows." I nod still angry at Cupid for that. "What happened when he got shot?" My anger disappeared as I wondered where this conversation was going. I am about to answer his question when I realize that if I'm not careful, I'll accidently tell Percy Nico's secret. I tilt my head as I form a way to explain what happens, without giving him to many details. "Well," I start to explain carefully. "I could see some off his memories; I could also feel the emotions that went with them." "Oh," he says turning his head to look at the sea. "Why did you want to know anyways?" "Cupid threatened to shoot me, but Nico almost let himself get shot for me."

"Really?" I ask shocked knowing that if that had happened, Percy would know about Nico's crush on him. "So is Nico staying at camp" Percy nods again. "How did you manage that?" "I told him about my experience in Tartarus, and why I don't think Annabeth and I are no longer the 'it' couple." "The Misery thing?" I ask forgetting that I'm not supposed to know about that. Only remembering that I'm not supposed to when his eyes widen I shock as he turns to face me. "H-how do you know about that." He looks panicked, almost scared that I know. So to help him calm down, I calmly explain why I know about the Misery thing.

"Well Annabeth told Piper about it right after she had the nightmare. Then Piper told me. But I understand, you had to do that to get out alive. I don't think the girls understand that." When I finish explaining I notice something, a kind of anger I have never seen in his eyes before. The sea is responding to this anger as tall, violent waves crash down on the shore. The waves are crashing down a few yards away, but I feel water hit my skin. I look at Percy concerned about just how angry he is. "Thank you for understanding Jason, but I think I should be going now. If Annabeth asks, I'm in my cabin even though I'll actually be at the sword arena. If you want to you can join me, if you don't want to. That's all cool. I'll see you later." He starts to walk away, but I stop him by impulsively grabbing his wrist. He looks back at me and I see the anger and sadness he feels in his green eyes. I can see the war between these two emotions, both fighting for control.

"What?" Percy asks quietly. "If you ever need someone to talk to, remember I'm here for you. So is Nico. Okay?" He nods, and surprisingly gives me a small smile. I flash him the same kind of smile in return. And let of of his wrist. My heart beating unusually fast, as he walks away.

I don't give it much thought as I turn to head into the woods. Preparing myself for the worst, while still hoping that I don't find the worst. I reach the edge of the woods and think, his is my last chance to turn back. So I take a deep breath and step forward into the woods. I release the breath I hadn't realized I had been holding. I continue walking into the woods listening for any noises that will lead me to where they are.

A few yards in, I hear a loud gasp of pain that I recognize as Piper's. I know that there are monsters that roam free in the woods. So, without thinking, I quietly rush to towards the sound. But when I get there, I don't see them being attacked by a monster. I saw my worst theory come to life. What I mean by that is I see Piper pinned down against a tree by Annabeth. Annabeth's arm is what is pinning Piper's hands above her head. Annabeth's other hand is under Piper's shirt, resting on my girlfriend's waist. I can feel both my despair and anger build up inside of me. But I snap out of my continuously building emotions when Piper moans. Moaning because Annabeth is kissing her neck.

Reality slaps me with the cold, harsh truth and I feel something break inside of me. I walk a few steps towards them. Then I begin to speak in a furious tone. "Well, well, well." They jump away from each other finally noticing me. "I thought that you guys were up to something, but this, this is just.." I struggle to find the word, but unable to find it, I just continue my rant. "I can't believe you! What about me! What about Percy! In fact, I'm going to tell him right now!"

I turn to walk away and Annabeth grabs my wrist. Which wasn't a smart idea because a spark of electricity sends her flying into Piper. I glare at Annabeth as she coughs. "Please…" She wheezes. "Don't tell Percy." Annabeth is begging, I think, I thought we had stopped the apocalypse. "And why shouldn't I tell him?" "Because, I need to be the one to tell him." She tells me, looking depressed and quite honestly I don't care how sad she is. I can't care because I know whatever she's feeling now, will be ten times easier to deal with the mess that Percy will have to. "Fine. You've got tell tomorrow at sunset. Or else I'll tell him myself." She nods, showing that she understands. "Where is Percy right now?"

I look at her in disbelief. "In his cabin." I lie because I don't care what she might need or think. Percy needs a break right now and so do I, so fuck her needs. She caused this problem, now I will have to help clean it up tomorrow while she's off happy with Piper. While I help Percy piece himself back together, and help clean whatever aftermath his emotions leave behind.

I only have one question now. "How long has this been going on?" Annabeth just looks down, but Piper answers stuttering the whole time. "A-a l-little more th-than a we-week." My anger suddenly takes over for a moment and I accidently send a bolt of lightning through the nearest tree. Piper jumps and Annabeth quickly hops to her feet and stand in front of Piper. That protective action hurts me, because if she thinks I would ever hurt Piper like that she's wrong. I glare at Annabeth my anger turning into rage. The wind starts to pick up mirroring my emotions. "If you think I would ever stoop that low. You are dead wrong." I take a deep breath and the wind slows a little bit. "Piper, we are done. Please just leave me alone. It's not like you enjoy spending time with me anyways. So, I guess I'll see you around." With that said and done, I fly up through the trees. I fly towards Cabin 13 needing someone to talk to, knowing that I can't talk to Percy. Hell, I won't be able to look him in the eyes until he knows.

When I reach Nico's cabin, I land quietly by the door. I run a hand through my hair, trying to control my emotions as I knock on his door. I wait impatiently before Nico slightly opens. He opens the door in such a way only his shoulder and face are visible. But even with so little showing, I am still shocked by what I see. My hearts starts racing and becomes unusually loud. It is a feeling I am starting to recognize. I also realize that only Percy and Nico make me feel this way. Anyways, what I see is Nico' s pale, bare shoulder with a small white towel resting on it. His shoulder isn't scrawny like it usually appears to be. It is actually perfectly toned. His hair is weighed down with sweat, but only near the roots. Beads of sweat tracing his face as they roll down.

He frowns and I realize I must be staring at him while looking upset. "What's wrong?" He asks. "Annabeth and Piper." Nico sighs and then opens the door all the way. "You should probably come in." I walk in and close the door behind me. I notice that Nico's whole body looks perfectly toned. The only reason I am able to notice this is because he is wearing something other than the usual black skinny jeans and t-shirt. Right now he's wearing a pair of black basketball shorts.

My heart starts to race and I shake my head, trying to shake off this feeling. "Hey, Jason." He says carefully. "I know you're upset, but you seem to be spacing out a lot." I look around and realize I'm still standing in front of the door. While Nico is now leaning against a wall, drying his hair with a towel. "Yeah, sorry about that." I say still kind of out of it. "No worries, just sit down and tell me what's up." He says before throwing the towel on his desk. Nico crosses his arms tightly, I know Nico well enough to know what that means. It means he is pissed off, but want to know the facts before he raises the dead to kill someone.

He told me to sit down, but my nerves won't let me because I am too angry and want to hit something. "Well long story short, I thought Piper and Annabeth were cheating. Today I found out I was right, Only thing is, I didn't expect that they were cheating on me and Percy with each other. I told Annabeth she had until sunset tomorrow to tell Percy. Then I told Piper that we are done, and leave me alone for a while. So… That's what happened."

Nico looks angry, like murder someone angry. I look at the ground half expecting a skeleton hand to pop out, instead he asks a question. "How long?" "Piper said for a little more than a week." I tell him as I notice the dark circles under his eyes. These dark circles make his already dark eyes darker and make Nico look exhausted.

"That's bullshit!" He snaps, forcing my thoughts back into focus. He is so angry that the shadows start to move and gather around him. Scared he might shadow travel away, I rush over to him and grab his wrist. Nico's eyes widen and he starts to blush. " W-what are you d-doing?" He asks nervously. "You looked like you were going to shadow travel." I explain. "So I had to stop you, I mean, you promised Percy you would. Nico's face becomes a darker shade of pink. "D-did Percy tell you that?" He asks cautiously, all I can do is smile as I nod enjoying how flushed his cheeks look. I don't want to ruin the look on his face, but he needs to know the rest so I continue telling him the rest. "I also know a little about the Cupid incident that happened earlier. His doubts about Annabeth. I also know about the Misery thing because Piper told me after Annabeth told her." Nico frowns, and just like I thought, the blush on his face disappears. "What do you think?" He asks. "Did he do the right thing?" I nod, "he didn't really have any other choice in my opinion."

"that what I think too." Nico tells me honestly and then smiles. His smile is gorgeous; actually, I realize that Nico is overall unreasonably attractive. His pale skin helps outline his muscles. At some point in our conversation, is basketball short had slipped down a little showing off his lightly outline his hip bones. I also realize that Nico is a really great guy despite the whole son of Hades thing.

Without thinking I start to lean towards Nico, who blushes and presses himself against the wall. "J-j-jason wh-what are-" I cut him off by gently pressing my lips against his as I close my eyes. I pull my face back and open my eyes. What I see is Nico staring at me in shock while his face is turning a deep shade of red. Realizing what I had just done, I step back. "S-sorry," I say embarrassed and about to break down. "I -I sh-shouldn't have- " This time I'm the one cut off as Nico grabs the front of my shirt and pulls me into a passionate kiss. He pulls me forward as we kiss so that he ends up being pressed against the wall.

I pull away, out of breath. "Are you sure this is okay?" He nods before his hands travel to the back of my neck and up into my hair. Nico pulls me down into another kiss. I put my hands on his waist and lick his bottom lip. He gets my message and opens his mouth a little. I slip my tongue in his mouth. I moan and so does he, as I explore his mouth with my tongue. I slid my tongue against his earning me the pleasant sound of a desperate moan.

We probably have kept going on like that, but Nico yawns in the middle of a kiss. I laugh, "okay. We should probably stop now. I'll head over to my cabin and go to sleep. Goodnight Nico." I smile as I turn to leave. But, before I can even take one step, he grabs my hand. "You could, you know, stay here." He tells me as his face turns a light shade of pink. "Are you sure?" He nods "To tell you the truth I have a hard time sleeping. Nightmares end up waking me up every time I close my eyes. I've only had like six hours of sleep in the last two days."

I look at him in shock." How are you even still standing." Nico shrugs and looks at the ground nervously. "Sure Nico," I answer. "I'll stay. Just promise you have a plan to get me to my cabin without raising any eyebrows." Nico smirks. "I promise, I'll find away to keep out relationship a secret." I smirk back as I lean into his ear and whisper in a soft voice. "Are you trying to say that I'm your boyfriend now?" I back up so that I can see his reaction. I laugh seeing that, as much as he's blushing, he's also smiling. "I guess that's a yes." I say as I pull him into a hug. "So," I say. "Are we going to go to sleep or what?" Nico nods as I let him go. I walk over to the bed as Nico slips on a black shirt. I climb onto the bed and under the covers, which are surprisingly soft.

Nico climbs onto the bed, scooting toward me with his back facing me. I wrap my arm around him and pull him closer. "By the way," I tell him. "I know you still love Percy." Nico tenses up in my arms. "But I'm okay with that, honestly he is a great guy who is seriously attractive." Nico laughs and I smile hugely at the sound of it because it sounds so beautiful and familiar. Yet, this is the first time I've heard him laugh. Nico relaxes and he scoots even closer to me. "Oh really?" Nico asks sarcastically. "Yes really," I answer honestly. Suddenly out conversation takes a dark turn. "Do you think he'll be alright tomorrow?" "I don't know," I tell him. "But whatever happens, we'll be there for him. Together." "Of course-" he yawns, "we will."

"Now come on, let's go to sleep. Or else we'll be dead on out feet when we need to be there for him." "O-okay." He says sleepily. I lay there for a few minutes before Nico's breathing gets deeper. I close my eyes ready to drift off to sleep. I don't remember how long it took me to fall asleep, but when I wake up to Nico poking my side telling me to wake the fuck up.

If you are wondering why Nico seems so different, he's not. He's just not as guarded around the people he trusts. Which we can tell who he trusts. XD