Hiya everyone. Couldn't wait to update so I'm doing it now. First Percico is going good (and my computer now recognizes Percico as an actual word lol).

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Percy's POV

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Why did I agree to a double date with Nico and Oliver? Not only did it require me to out myself to someone, it meant I had to watch Nico and Oliver interact as lovers. Nico may be young, but he's quite skilled in things you wouldn't imagine. I would bet that also included naughty things in the bedroom. He acted all sweet and innocent but the real Nico was battle hardened and already more "grown up" then most adults.

"Ugh," I said, rubbing my temples. Just thinking about the upcoming date was giving me a headache. I so didn't want to see my Prince of Shadows making lovey dovey eyes at anyone, yet I couldn't possibly back out of it now. Nico wanted me along for a reason, I could feel it. Now I just had to find a date to accompany me on Friday and also swear to secrecy…

"Prince! Prince!" I turned around in my bunk as Nico slammed the door open, throwing himself onto my bed and wrapping his lithe body around me. He might be lanky but don't let that fool you, he was incredibly strong. "Are you ready for our date on Friday, Prince?" he asked, and my heart soared, only to plummet again. He didn't mean us together, he meant our double date, with our respective partners.

"Sure am buddy," I replied half-heartedly. He tilted his head and studies me. Curst his calculating little brain. I'd curse his dad but the Lord of the Dead could very well make me a part of his army, or worse.

"Prince, no you're not," he said, smiling. "You don't have a date yet. That's why you looked like your brain could burst when I busted in." He bounced on the bed. "How about Malcolm? I know he's Oliver's brother but that could be fun. Oh, or Will. I see him looking at you all the time." I loved the irony of this whole conversation. Here he was, the possible love of my life, trying to set me up with someone else.

"I got this Nico. I'll find someone," I said around a laugh, ruffling his hair. "I'll have someone by Friday, okay? I pinky promise." I held out my pinky finger, and Nico's slightly smaller one wrapped around mine. I smiled. Swearing on the River Styx was dangerous, but pinky promises? They were safe and Nico was still young enough that they worked fine. I wished he'd stay this age forever, old enough to know what he wanted but young enough to believe in the power of pinky promises.

"I trust you, Prince," Nico said, wrapping his arms around my waist and squeezing me with the strength I knew he possessed in that little body of his. "I trust you'll find someone. I know you won't let me down and have me go on that date alone…" He gazed up at me and his eyes were so full of trust I felt my heart both swelling and breaking. I'd better live up to that promise, or I may break more than the promise itself.

"I'm glad you trust me Nico," I said, leaning down and gently brushing my lips against his forehead. He yawned. It was Wednesday, and in the afternoons we didn't have any classes or activities. "Wanna sleep in here buddy? It's nice and quiet and nobody will bother you here." He tugged on my sleeve until I laid down beside him, and he nestled up against me, fisting my orange Camp Half-Blood shirt. I stroked his hair and hummed softly until his eyes closed. "Night, my precious Prince of Shadows," he whispered after a few minutes, when I was sure he was asleep. "I love you."

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Nico's POV

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I woke up in Percy's cabin, with him snoring softly beside me. I smiled. He looked cute when he was asleep. It was one of the only times he wasn't moving and he looked kind of peaceful. I gently kissed his forehead and untangled myself from his grasp. This wasn't the first time I've fallen asleep with my Prince of the Sea, and it certainly wouldn't be the last. He was the one I went to when the nightmares got to be too much and I couldn't sleep. Or when I was having a bad day and needed someone to talk to. He told me his door was always open for me. He blinked his eyes open and smiled at me as I perched on the edge of his bunk, swinging my legs.

"Hiya Prince of Shadows," he said, yawning and stretching his arms above his head. When he did, his shirt rose, exposing his six pack. I turned quickly away, trying to fight the color rising on my cheeks.

"Hi Prince of the Sea," I replied softly, staring at the floor. I didn't want him to know that he drove me crazy. He pulled me back and I cuddled against him, sighing contently. Percy was warm, unlike what I was used to, and I found (with some surprise) that I fit perfectly in the curve of his body. He started when he realized this too.

"You fit their perfectly, my shadow prince," he cooed softly, and I chuckled lowly. Percy always used goofy nicknames, and I loved it. "What time is it?" he asked, lazily rubbing circles on my back. I shivered. That felt incredible. I loved Percy to death, more than I wanted to admit to him. In fact, I only agreed to go out with Oliver so he'd finally notice me. He treated me like his little brother, but I didn't want that. I wanted to be the person he held and kissed, and act older than I really was. "Whatcha thinking about buddy?" he whispered.

"Oliver," I said automatically, wincing slightly at the lie. "And about Friday, and my…date." I hesitated over the word. I really didn't want to go out with Oliver, but if Percy would get jealous enough to ask me out, then this whole thing would be worth it. "So, Prince, have you thought about who you're going to ask out." He made a face and sighed, sitting up.

"That new kid, Jason? I might ask him. He seems nice. Annabeth told me he's gay, so…" He trailed off, and I felt the overwhelming urge to strangle someone. The very thought of anyone dating my Prince of the Sea was too much to bear, but I choked down my own emotions and nodded, patting his shoulder encouragingly. "Yeah, Jason," he said dreamily, getting that faraway look I hated. "He'll do nicely."

"Yeah," I gritted out, plastering that fake smile on my face.

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"Oh Prince I'm so nervous!" I squealed as he helped me adjust my tie. We were both dressed similarly in black slacks, white button downs, and red ties. Percy offered to let me come over to his cabin before our date and freshen up. I used his private bath to shower and brush my teeth, and Percy helped me get dressed in my clothes.

"Don't be buddy. It'll go great. After all, we're heading down to one of the fanciest restaurants in town. We've got a table reserved and you and Oliver can sit side by side. You've tackled worse things than this." I nodded along with his speech.

"But this is the most important thing in my life thus far!" I cried, throwing myself at him. He picked me up and sprayed some cologne in the air, then we both walked through it. We both smelled pleasant now. "I'm scared Prince," I said, burying my head in his shoulder. He gave me a gentle squeeze.

"It'll be okay Nico," he said reassuringly. "I'll be right there with you. Oliver won't hurt you with both me and Jason around." I smiled and hugged him tight.

"Thanks Prince," I said as Jason made his way through the door. He made his way over to Percy and smiled, Percy set me down and smiled back at Jason, looking him over. He whistled softly, and Jason laughed. I admit, Jason looked good in his dark blue skinny jeans and black long sleeved shirt that hugged his shoulders and waist. He was going to take my Percy away from me.

"You look good Jason," Percy said appreciatively, running his hands down Jason's chest. Jason smiled and grabbed Percy's upper arms. I wanted to distract Percy, so I put my cuteness to use. I began to cry, and held out my arms to him.

"Prince!" I wailed. He ran over to me and scooped me up, hugging me to his chest, ruffling his shirt and tie in the process.

"Shh, it's okay Nico," he soothed, stroking my hair. "It's okay." I noticed the angry look on Jason's face, and inside I cheered.

"What's with this Prince?" he demanded. Percy turned to him, his eyes blazing.

"Watch what you say," he warned. "I call him Prince of Shadows and he calls me Prince of the Sea, or Prince for short. We've called each other that for a long time. It's just an affectionate nickname, like ones given to siblings." That one stabbed my heart, but I didn't let it show. "You all better now buddy?" he asked me. At my nod, he set me back on my own feet and he went over to Jason, wrapping his arms around his neck.

"Prince!" I wailed again. "He's going to take you away from me!" He stamped my foot and sat down on his bed, burying my head in my hands and bursting into tears. Sighing, Percy knelt beside me.

"I'll always be here when you need me, okay?" he said, holding out his pinky finger. "Pinky promise." I wrapped mine around his, noticing the difference in the sizes.

"Pinky promise," I replied, wiping my nose with my sleeve.

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We met Oliver outside the Athena cabin, then we let Argus lead us to the camp van. He would be driving us to the restaurant, dropping us off, and picking us up two hours later. Oliver twined his fingers with mine, and I gave him a nervous smiled. Not only was this my first date with a boy, it was my first date in general. I'd always hoped my first real date would be with Percy, and in a weird, twisted way, it was. He was just…being accompanied by another boy, and so was I.

"Are you looking forward to this?" Jason asked our small group as we filed into the van. I noticed Percy moved to sit in back with Jason instead of sitting up with me like he normally did when we went somewhere in the van. I frowned as I buckled my seatbelt. Oliver smiled and squeezed my hand gently. It felt nice, but nothing like when Percy did it.

"Yep," Percy replied, lacing his fingers behind his head and leaning back, being fucking adorable as usual. "I haven't been out of camp bounds in a long while. It'll be good to stretch our legs." I nodded in agreement and pried my hand away from Oliver. He tightened his grip momentarily, and I yelped. Percy pried out hands apart swiftly, rubbing my hand with his. "Don't do that," he said to Oliver. "If he wants his hand back you give him his hand back, understand?" Oliver nodded and sulked, and I cheered for Percy.

"Thanks Pr…Percy," I said, changing it at the last minute. I turned to face the seat in front of me, pouting. This date was not off to a good start.

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The next chapter will be their date. It'll be so much fun! As always, R&R.