This is the chapter where things get a little different. Good different. This story will also extend into the winter months (and further into Percy and Nico's minds through that period) since I couldn't really include it in the original.

Gods, it's going to be hard to go back to using singular for the baby (obviously they're still going to have twins named Aleksander and Ethan).

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Percy's POV

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Nico was being very chill for a guy who found out his roommate could get pregnant. Though these days he tended to tread on eggshells when he was around me. Maybe he was worried about upsetting me again. This early on, I wasn't sure what that could do to the baby. Probably not a lot, since it was still a little bundle of cells. Speaking of, my doctor's appointment was next week. They probably wouldn't see much, but we wanted to be sure that nothing was going to happen, either to me or the potential baby.

"Hey freshie." I glanced up from my book when Nico entered with a blonde boy and Leo in tow. Leo I definitely remembered. This blonde also looked familiar, but I couldn't think of his name. "This is Jason Grace. His dad is the dean here, isn't that right Jay?" Nico elbowed the blonde, who glared at him and rubbed his side.

"That's right," he confirmed. "Though I tend to not think about the fact my dad can spy on me here." I cracked a smile. Why were these guys here anyway? It was the Friday before classes. Shouldn't they be at the Ka-Pow! frat house getting drunk off their asses and partying? "Well, Leo and I better go," Jason said, grabbing the Latino's arm. But Nico blocked the way.

"Oh no you don't," he said. "You will stay here with us tonight." Jason looked like he wanted to argue, but he decided at the last minute not to. He nodded and sat on Nico's bed. Leo took the desk chair. Nico sat on my bed with me. I set Will Grayson, Will Grayson aside. There was no way I was going to read now. Not with three rowdy college sophomore boys in the room. "So Perce, what do you want to do?" Nico asked me, turning to look at me. I started. I hadn't expected that. Actually, after last week, nothing was as expected.

"Um, I don't really know," I replied. "I was probably just going to watch YouTube videos and eat dinner." I shrugged. My Friday before class night was boring at best. There was no way these guys would find it all that interesting. But Nico bobbed his head up and down.

"Sounds good," he said. "Jay, Leo, I suppose you can leave." The blonde and the Latino darted out of the room like it was on fire. I had to chuckle at that. I knew they weren't into this kind of thing. "I never planned to actually keep them here tonight," Nico said, turning to me. "After all, they have a lot of catching up to do before classes start. And a lot of fucking to do." I blinked in surprise.

"They're a couple?" I asked. For some reason, that surprised me. Those two seemed to be about as opposite as could be. But Nico nodded.

"High school sweethearts," he responded. "They're coming here together so they can keep seeing each other." I felt a little resentful of Nico's friends. They never had to worry about whether or not they took their pills, or woke up with the possibility of being pregnant. "Don't give me that sour look," Nico said with a laugh. "God, are you jealous of them?" His eyes widened in mock surprise. "Oh no, Percy Jackson doesn't have a boyfriend!" I slapped his arm, but I wasn't really angry.

"Just about the fact they don't have to worry about baby clothes, baby bumps, or giving birth," I replied to that. Nico suddenly grew very quiet and very serious. If there was one thing to shock him into silence, it was that. "I'm a mistake Nico," I said softly. "I probably shouldn't be alive. Why else would I be able to carry children." Without meaning to, I lowered my voice. I didn't want anyone outside hearing us talking. Nico squeezed my shoulder until I looked at him.

"Don't say that Percy," he said seriously. So seriously, I was a little taken aback. "There's a reason you can do this. I'm not going to pretend to understand what that reason is, but it makes you that much more special. Okay? Whatever happens, you are not a mistake. That kid." He pointed at my flat middle. "That kid isn't a mistake either. That kid would've come at some point."

"I know that," I said with a sigh. "I just wish it would've waited to come until a little later in life, when I was out of college and had a boyfriend or husband or something. But like it or not, here it comes!" Nico chuckled lowly. "No, but I'll be happy when he or she finally comes. Not sure what I'm going to do in the meantime, but I'll figure something out." Nico wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "Wanna watch those YouTube videos now?" I asked.

"But of course," Nico replied, fetching his laptop. He sat back down with me and wrapped an arm around my waist. He placed the laptop on both our laps and clicked on the search bar. "What do you want to watch?" he asked me.

"Pewdiepie, Troye Sivan, or Tyler Oakley," I told him. Nico grinned. "Or Rooster Teeth. Achievement Hunters," I amended. "Their Let's Play videos."

"Pewdiepie is my personal favorite," Nico responded to that. "Have you seen him play Happy Wheels?" I shook my head. I personally liked his scary stuff, and Prop Hunt. Those were hilarious. "You have no idea what you're missing," Nico continued, looking it up. We began a marathon of Pewdiepie Happy Wheels videos. About halfway through, Nico made us popcorn and sandwiches. All in all, it was a pleasant enough Friday night. It could certainly be worse. More people could know about my condition. I wanted to avoid that. But some secrets, well, they never stayed secret very long.

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Nico's POV

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Percy fell asleep while we were watching YouTube videos, so I snuck out and let him be. I went down to Leo's house and let myself in through the kitchen door. Jason and Leo were hunched together in a corner, kissing each other. I rolled my eyes. That's what happened when the fraternity leader was gay. The fact he was dating the dean's son was interesting though. No one ever remembered that happening. Finally, Jason pulled away from Leo and noticed me.

"Nico," he said, arching an eyebrow. It wasn't as noisy in the kitchen, so we didn't need to shout to be heard. "What are you doing here? I figured you'd be attached to that freshie's hip still." I rolled my eyes again and helped myself to some food from the fridge.

"Hey, that's my food," Leo said distractedly. Jason was still curled up on his lap, so it was any wonder he was distracted. "What are you doing here di Angelo?" Leo asked, tearing his gaze away from his boyfriend. "We really did think you'd stay back in the dorm tonight."

"And miss some time with my boys?" I asked them, and they grinned. "Not a chance. I did stay long enough for him to nod off watching videos though." I didn't add that I hoped he was alright. I was rather worried about him these days. Which was stupid. Why should I care about him anyway? Oh yeah, because he was carrying my child. That's why I should care. "Maybe I should go back to him…" I mumbled.

"Nico, chill," Jason said. So I hadn't been as quiet as I thought. "He's a big boy. He'll be fine. Come and dance. Will Solace has been asking about you all night. God, he's like a bloodhound sometimes. I'll bet he'll be in right about…" Will Solace, a junior, burst into the kitchen. He smiled when he saw me. I sighed quietly. I dated Will for a week back when I was a freshman, and he was still very attached to me. He sought me out at every party we went to and was normally my dance partner. Come to think of it, where had he been last night? Jason and Leo had thrown another party, but I hadn't seen him.

"Long time, no see stranger," I said to Will. "Where the hell have you been? It is literally the weekend before classes. You should've been here partying with your boys." I bumped my hip against his, and he laughed.

"Got held up at home," he replied. "But I'm here now. Just in time for the best Ka-Pow! has to offer." I couldn't help but smile. Now that Will was here, I was starting to relax. Percy and the baby were a distant memory. I'd worry about it tomorrow. Tonight was party night. I let Will pull me into the living room and the makeshift dance floor. I let the music flood over me and wash my worries away. There was time to be worried about Percy tomorrow. It was my night tonight. And Will's…

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Percy's POV

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I woke with a start, staring around blankly for a moment. Nico was gone, but the lamp was still on for some reason. I rubbed my temples. I'd been woken up by a nightmare. I'd been dreaming something awful happened to the baby. I miscarried. Or something happened when it was born. Or it was killed in a car crash on the way home from the hospital. Any number of things really. I drew my knees up to my chest. I kind of wished Nico was here. He might not be much for comfort, but I could wake him up and talk to him a little to calm my nerves down. I glanced up when the door creaked open.

"Shh," Nico whispered to someone I couldn't see. "My roommate is sleeping. I don't want to wake him up." The unknown person snorted.

"Why bother now?" the person asked. "You didn't care last year. Why should this be any different?"

"Trust me Will," Nico replied. So that was the person's name. Will. Very simple. "I just don't want to wake him up okay." Nico stepped into the room. "Oh Percy, you're up," Nico said in surprise. "Well, you two would meet some time anyway. Percy, this is Will. Will, this is my roommate…"

"Percy. Yes, got that part," Will interrupted. "So, you're Nico's new roommate." I nodded. I wasn't sure what to think of the new guy. But I wanted to talk to Nico, new guy or not.

"Nico, I've been having nightmares," I said softly. Nico turned and shoved Will back out the door, which the tall blonde didn't seem to like. Nico locked the door and came to sit beside me. "About something happening to the baby. Nico, what if I end up losing it? I don't want to lose it. It's…it's my baby. Even if I didn't plan for it, it's mine." Nico rubbed circles on my back.

"It'll be okay Percy," he soothed. "Everything will be alright. Hold on, okay?" He got up and went to the door. I heard him talking quietly with Will. The blonde stormed away and Nico came back in. "I told Will there was a change of plans. For the rest of the night, I'm yours. Are you still tired?" At the word tired, I yawned. I hadn't been. But now that he mentioned it, I was.

"I guess a little," I replied. Nico lay down and pulled me with him. He then tucked my blanket around both of us. Nico was surprisingly warm. I cuddled closer, and he circled his arms around me. "You're warm," I mumbled sleepily. Nico chuckled.

"As are you," he replied. "Night Percy. Sweet dreams and see you in the morning." I yawned and closed my eyes. Now that Nico was here, falling asleep was a little easier.

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Nico's POV

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I still wasn't sure what compelled me into climbing into bed with Percy and holding him as he slept. But I did. And he looked cute when he was nestled in, sleeping away peacefully. I didn't want him having another nightmare. It wasn't good for his mental health and it certainly didn't translate well to the baby. Its mommy didn't need to be upset yet. My phone rang so suddenly, I almost leapt out of bed. I snatched it up and answered it before it could wake Percy, who'd begun to mutter and toss in his sleep.

"Hello?" I asked irritably. Somebody better have a good excuse for calling me this late. "What do you want?"

"Is that how you talk to everyone?" Jason asked. "Because it is not attractive." I chuckled lowly.

"Bastard," I replied. "But seriously, what's up? You're going to wake up Percy." He'd settled back down and was now fisting my shirt. God, he was adorable when he was being all cuddly. I smiled down at him. "You really ought to see this," I said to Jason. "Percy's being all sorts of cuddly right now. It's cute."

"Don't let Will here you say that," Jason warned, and I groaned. This call was about Will? "What did you do to him? He showed up at the house all depressed. I haven't seen him this down since you two broke up."

"That was his own fault," I replied. "All I did was tell him he'd have to leave since Percy was up. I never said anything bad to him. If he wants to be all depressed about it, let him." I did feel bad about that though. I told Will we could back to the room and fool around so long as we were quiet. I hadn't planned on Percy being up. Or nightmares. Definitely didn't expect those. "Look, I'll apologize to him tomorrow and take him out for hot chocolate. That normally cheers him up. And I'll bring you back one too!" I added quickly. Jason laughed. I knew him so well by now. "But tonight, Percy needs me."

"Do you actually care about your new roommate?" Jason asked in surprise. "You were bitching just last week that they stuck you with a freshman, and now it's like you're best buddies." I glanced down at Percy, who had his forehead on my shoulder. I smiled softly.

"Things changed Jason," I replied softly. "I have to go or I'm going to wake him up. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?" I hung up before Jason could say anything else. Then I rewrapped my arm around Percy and held him close. Maybe I did actually care about him and his well-being, in addition to my child's. That still raised a difficult task. Eventually, I had to tell him I was the father. That couldn't be a secret forever. And as everyone knows, some secrets never stayed secret.

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Very cute and fluffy second chapter.