Chapter 4.

Nico didn't know whether or not a son of the sea god wanted decaf or just regular coffee, or maybe with some extra amazing stuff like cinnamon, or maybe he just wanted something like a latte or cappuccino. Not that it really mattered, Nico had no idea if there was even something remotely like a coffee machine at camp, and if it was, he wasn't sure he knew how to use it. Instead he sat wondering in the grass closest to the beach, listening to the soothing waves of the ocean, wondering why the ocean was so nice and understandable, whilst the son of the ocean was as confusing as anything could be. Nico remembered his scent, as he had leaned closer to him and Nico didn't know why and how, but all he knew was that he could kill to feel him that close again. Closer.

"I thought I'd find you here."

Nico looked up and his heart skipped a beat as he saw Percy walk over to him, and sit down next to him. Nico tried to control his breathing, but the way he felt right now, his breath sounded as if he'd just run a marathon or worse, and he really hoped Percy wouldn't notice.

"Where else would I be?" Nico hoped is voice sounded calm, like he wasn't at all affected by the fact that Percy was that close to him.

"How could I know?" Percy sighed, as if he was annoyed with something. "You never tell me anything Nico, that's the whole problem isn't it?"

Nico didn't know what to response to that, so instead he just kept staring at the ocean. Percy smirked.

"Like I said. You never tell me anything. You're a bloody mystery."

"Maybe." Nico looked back into those electrifying green eyes, feeling his voice starting to shake. "Maybe you just don't listen."

"I listen." Percy said slowly, and Nico didn't know if he imagined it, but it seemed as if Percy moved closer to him. "It's you who won't tell me anything Nico. What am I supposed to do, read your thoughts? You know I can only do that with horses and last time I checked, you're not one."

"Ha ha." Nico said, empty, feeling his whole body shake now, because it was so fuckingtastic strange to have Percy this close, talking like they never did anything else than meet out under the full moon, whenever they had time to. Percy smiled, heart melting smile, and then his hand suddenly brushed against Nico's cheek.

"You're cute." He said, and then he moved even closer. Nico could almost feel the warmth of his breath now, and he had a hard time not throwing himself at him.

"Oh."

"Oh? That's your response, oh?" Percy laughed and then he leaned even closer. "Why don't you respond to this instead?"

Before Nico could even think, Percy's lips met his. Nico couldn't believe this was happening, he tried pinching himself to wake up, but he couldn't move his arms. All he could do was close his eyes and let the son of the sea god kiss him furiously, his tongue licking his, exploring every corner of his mouth that he could find.

Nico let his hand slide through Percy's hair, grabbing his neck, loving the sound of Percy moan into his mouth. It seemed like the kiss had lasted forever when Percy let go of him.

"We can't continue this here" he whispered in Nico's ear, as he nibbled on his ear lobe. "We should go someplace… quiet."

"My place is quiet." Nico mumbled, and tried to stay focused.

Percy smiled and got to his feet. Nico quickly followed. Percy kissed his neck and Nico groaned, wanting more of him, now.

"Let's go." Percy mumbled into his skin, kissing him between every word. "I'm gonna make you mine, Nico di Angelo. And I'm gonna keep you up all night."