A/N: Sorry for the wait. But I will write more stories, dont worry. This is the end. Song- Photofinish by 3OH!3
Once again, I was at school. The year was coming to a close, leaving behind everything that had happened and blooming into beautiful summer. My life was much like this. Id been pardoned, and am in the beginning stages of love. I smiled as I thought that, and then opened my locker. To my surprise, a mountain of flowers poured out in one big "Sploosh". I giggled a bit at how ironic it was, then discovered a note attached to the picture of Nico and I.
Nicole,
The sun will shine brighter when I see you. This will be the best summer yet. I promise you.
Love, Nico.
My grin grew even larger after I read that. Then I grabbed my bag, stuffed my few possesions in it, and took off.
The car waiting for me was extraordinarily flashy, and embarrassed me a bit, but I grimaced and got in. My dad greeted me with a cheery "Hey!" and put his foot on the gas. He couldn't resist showing off his new toy. Ever since the divorce, he had been happier than ever. I had been hesitant to come back and talk with him, but he had welcomed me with open arms, problems and all. Stephanie had grumbled and groaned about me coming back, but she was gone. I think my dads even dating.
Anyway, we stopped by home to grab my suitcase, then headed off for Long Island. The car ride was comfortable, easy chatter replacing the long silence. Too soon, we arrived at the foot of Half-Blood Hill. Dad gave me a peck on the cheek, promised to be there at the end of the summer, then watched me climb the hill.
At the top, I looked back at my Dad. He gave me a thumbs-up, than drove away. I was on my own. I smiled happily, and took the steps that would lead me to my favorite place in the world.
I was greeted enthusiastically by many. Annabeth even threw away Percys hand and tackled me into a hug. All of the hate was gone. A feeling of comfort and relaxation had embraced the camp. People were hooking up left and right. Annabeth and Percy, Silena and Beckenford, Nico and I. Mr. Ds wife was even here, after Zeus relaxed his punishment. Everything was right.
But I could not be content until I found Nico. I checked the Armory, the Arena, even the Stables. But the boy couldn't be found. Finally I decided to drop off my suitcase so I could check the forest. After alot of squeling in the Aphrodite Cabin, the "Ohmygosh, I missed you!"s were exchanged, I made a discovery. At the end of the two rows of cabins, directly across from Zeus and Heras, was many new cabins. They seemed to be of all sorts. I knew what they were. The minor gods and godesses cabin's. But one mattered the most to me. It looked just like Zeus's, except in obsidian, and with green torches that seemed to constantly burn. I knew what this cabin was immediatly. The Hades cabin.
I couldn't move fast enough in my haste to get there. Yet I still remembered my manners, and knocked on the door. I heard a quick scrambling inside, and the most handsome face in the world peeked out. A smile broke out on Nicos face as soon as he saw me standing there. I was crushed against his chest in a hug that ended way too soon. His hand snaked its way around my though, so it was alright. I could feel my cheeks hurting from the huge smile. We had been gazing into eachothers eyes for about a minute before he broke the silence.
"Do you like it?" He motioned proudly to his cabin.
My words spilled out. "Like it? Its perfect! But how did it happen?"
He guided me to his bed, and onto his lap to explain. "Well, Zeus repented for the many years of neglect to Hades. Mostly because of Hades help in the War. So Zeus built this. Pretty cool, right?"
"Yeah" I agreed, as I looked over the place. Everything was in dark mahogany wood, and he had black silk sheets on his bed. It was perfect for a son of Hades.
"So, how was your school year?" He inquired.
"Too long," than I proceeded to tell him about my dad, the divorce, how I hadn't gotten kicked out of my school, how I had made some mortal friends, and how I had obliterated any monster that came my way.
"And yourself?" I asked. Nico told me about how he had gone to the underworld, talked to his dad, and they now had regular correspondance. He even had gotten to talk to Bianca. Sadness colored his tone than, and I held him tighter. An endless silence stretched in front of us, until once again he broke it.
"Oh!" And I heard the sound of him smacking himself in the forehead. I tilted my head to look at him questioningly. "I almost forgot to tell you!" He explained. "I am now enrolled at the same boarding school as you for next year.
I felt my jaw drop, and air woosh out of my lungs. A huge grin spread across my face, and my arms surronded him at once. He smiled too, and an unquestionable moment of serenity stole across us.
Very gently, he leaned foreward so that his mouth was right next to my ear. And, like a soft carress, a touch of silk, a ray of sunshine, Nico whispered 3 words to me. "I love you."
I looked into at him, my eyes shining, and just as gently I whispered it to him also. "I love you too."
And as his arms threaded their way around me, pulling me close to him, I knew that those words would be true for the rest of our days.
The End.