What Happens Under the Mistletoe…
Chapter 2: Well, This is Awkward
Nico was in a mood. Well, he always was, to uphold his reputation as an already moody boy entering puberty, but this one was particularly bad. He stalked over to the Big House, for a counsellor meeting. He technically wasn't a counsellor, but he was the only person in the Hades cabin, so he had to go. On the way he barked at a British demigod who was shooting a dangerous looking rifle at targets, the shooter responded with a look that was more dangerous than the weapon in his hands.
When he arrived, Thalia Grace was the only one there. Thalia was one of Nico's few friends on camp, and had just returned from hunting the Nemean Lion with Artemis, as her lieutenant, Thalia is expected to follow her patron goddess on the most dangerous hunts. Nico was glad to see her, and went to greet her.
Suddenly, she blurted out, "Don't come near!"
"What?" Nico asked, confused by this outburst.
"Don't take one more step or you will be sorry." She answers, gesturing to a branch of mistletoe placed in the doorway where Thalia was standing.
"Why are you standing there? I thought you swore never to fall in love?" Nico asks, sounding even more confused. Thalia was looking really annoyed, but he still persisted. It was considered an annoying but good trait by Thalia.
"The Hecate kids thought it would be a good idea to enchant my feet so they won't move until some boy comes in here and kisses me. I am going to feed them to Cerberus if they don't remove the spell!" The last sentence was shouted, presumably at someone outside, as giggling was heard. Thalia was looking furious, and would probably make good on her threat. Nico didn't know how to act around girls, well, ones that are alive, seeing as he preferred the company of the dead. He knew that Thalia was getting frustrated, and that she would hopefully understand his next action.
Nico placed both his hands on Thalia's cheeks and smashed his lips against hers. She was stunned, and leaned backwards, only the enchantment stopping her from falling over. She eventually leans forward, her hands wrapping around Nico's waist as if by magic. When Nico wanted to break the kiss off, he couldn't. It's not as if he is too engrossed in the kiss, as he doesn't have feelings for Thalia, contrary to popular belief; he just can't break away. It's like their lips are glued together.
Nico hears giggling again, from the same place. Anger bubbles inside of him as he realises that the Hecate brats have placed another spell on them. He looks into Thalia's eyes, and sees she's come to the same conclusion. At that moment, the counsellors and Chiron decide to walk in the room. They have varied expressions, from Percy and Leo looking amused, Annabeth looking like she has finally found a maths equation she couldn't figure out. Jason looks embarrassed, as he has just walked in on his sister kissing a boy. Chiron and Piper share a look, as if to say well, took them long enough.
Nico and Thalia look at each other, blushing redder than a poppy, and at the same time, scream "HELP US!"
Authors Note: Well another chapter done, this one is for a request by riot chicks. Hope you like it, and if you really want to see a pairing apart from anything involving Percy and not Annabeth) just put a request in a review or IM. If you want to find out about the British demigod with the rifle, read my other story "Ares' Soldier"! As always, please, for the good of destitute demigods, please click on that little box below, type and then click "Post Review"!
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