Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Life's been...busy. Anyway, I would like everyone to know, there is a 'New Girl' reference in the chapter, and whoever finds it and PM's it to me will have a chapter dedicated to them, and if you didn't know, when I dedicate a chapter to you, I make you a character, because thats how I roll. Anyway, find the 'New Girl' reference PM it to me, and whoever PM's it to me will win! Good luck

Disclaimer: I do not own any PJO characters or 'Titans Curse.'

BEFRIENDING NICO. PART I.

It was the day after Matthew and Jessica's kiss and they had become really close.

I was lying down on my bunk in the Hermes cabin. I was in there alone because everyone else was at an activity or stealing something. I was staring up at the ceiling thinking about a various assortment of things when there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" I yelled.

"Its Jess!" a voice replied.

"Who the Hades is Jess?" I asked myself while climbing off the bunk and walking to the door.

I opened the door and Jessica was there smiling.

"Ohhh, Jessica-Jess," I muttered.

"Hi Analise!" she said still smiling

"Um, hey Jessica..."

"Can I come in?" she asked

"Oh, yeah, sure."

"Okay, I heard from Madison who heard from Katie who heard from Travis who heard from Connor that you organized the date for Matthew and I."

"Well, Matthew asked you out, I just planned the date."

"I know, so I just wanted to thank you for planning the date," she said handing me a basket with a whole bunch of Aphrodite stuff, like love potions, magical hair dye, etc.

"Thanks Jessica." I said accosting the gift and resting it on the closest bunk.

"No problem!" She said,"Well, I have to get training, bye for now!"

I walked to the lava wall with Nico.

"Woah..." He said looking at it in astonishment.

"Yeah, well, beat ya' to the top!" I said running to the wall.

"HEY!" he said running as well.

I beat him of course, but he managed no to burn his flesh off. After that I offered to teach help him master the arts of the sword.

"To the Hephaestus cabin!" I said marching off.

"Wait, isn't the arena the other way?!" he asked confused, while jogging up to me.

"In order to master the arts of the sword one must have their own sword!" I said grinning.

"Well then wheres your sword, huh?" he asked rather boldly.

I pulled out my hilt and pressed the button twice, waving the sword in Nico's face.

"Oh," he said embarrassed.

"Well, lets go!" I said putting away my sword and sprinting to the cabin.

When we reached the cabin Nico was panting like crazy.

"Wow, your out of shape," I stated smirking.

He simply scowled and walked in.

After speaking to Beckendorf, Nico was given a normal dagger, that suited him just right.

"Why didn't we just go to the weapons shed?" he asked as we walked to the arena.

"We wouldn't have gotten the perfect match for you, it might have been to heavy or big or light."

"Oh, well thank you for your concern about my sword being perfect."

"Your welcome!" I smile,"Now, lets practice!"

Again, really sorry that: 1. I haven't updated in forever

2. The chapter is short.

I will try to update more frequently and make the chapters longer.

Don't forget about the challenge to find the new girl reference, PM your answer and a chapter shall be dedicated to you! :D Ta ta for now! 3