No, no, no! Percy can't keep his promise. If he does I will start to him again. Please let this be a nightmare.

This was to real to be a dream. Percy was keeping his promise to spare with me. He smiled down at me having no idea he was shattering my world. I wanted to ask why, but U didn't want to annoy him. I was very scared of what it could mean.

"Hey Nico, you ok? You look as white as a ghost… No pun intended." Percy laughed like the pun was not by accident, but if he keeps being punny my feelings shouldn't come back.

"I am fine, I just didn't sleep well." It wasn't a total lie.

"Ok. I wouldn't want to see you sick before the trip. Now lets get some spareing in before we finnish packing." I completley forcgot about the trip. All campers are heading to a lake while the camp is renovated. Thank you Percy like this morning wasn't stressful enough.

We made it to the arena nd suited up. Percy drew his sword and took his stance and I did likewise . Percy struck first and I quickly blocked. I spent the fight blocking Percy's attacks till he backed me up and I tripped over my own two feet. When I looked up I saw the tip of riptide at the tip of my nose.

Percy sheathed his sword and offered me his hand to help me up. I didn't want to take his hand so I got up myself. Ignoring the look in Percy's eyes was all I could think of as I started to get ready to leave.

I was spun around to face Percy's intense eyes.

"Nico, are you ok? You seem uncomfortable. Am I making you nervous?" Hello captain obvious. I simply lied and told him no and excused myself to pack.

Quickly I tossed what I needed into my suit case. How could I forget about the lake trip? I feel so dumb, wait who am I shareing a room with? Gah, so many questions.

Panice rushed through me as the intercom announced for us to bring our bags to the bus. I was half packed when Grover and Percy walked in.

"Ready to go to the lake?" Grover exclaimed obviously not noticing I wasn't. I kept rummaging around like a rabbit as a packed. Quickly I caught a glimps of Percy's eyes and al higher brain function stopped. Percy's eyes were filled with concern.

"Nico, why don't you get your bathroom stuff and Grover and I will finnish with your clothes."

Helplessly I agreed and ran to my bathroom saying that I would regret this. But I was to panicked to listen.

We managed to finish and Percy carried my bags to the loading sone as I got on the bus. It never crossed my mind why Percy offered to carry my bags till I took a seat on the bus. Soon that thought faded as I noticed the other kids around me.

My hear began to race as I turned on my music to help ease my anxiety. The peace didn't last long. Percy walked on to the bus.

Many campers (mistly girls) offered for him to sit with them, but politley he decided and made his way closer to me.

"Hey Nico, may I sit with you?" All I could manage was a nod, then I was stuck between Percy and the window.

To keep my sanity, I turned my music up and looked out the window. I was still aware of Percy because everyone was talking to him about pointless things. Thankfully everyone had to sit down when the bus started. Which meant in a way I was alone with Percy.

I flipped through songs and tried very hardto ignore Percy, he was still there. Nothing I could do would make Percy go away. For the next three hours I am stuck next to Percy. My music was my only barrier against him. Even when the battery died I pretneded to listen to my music.

Slowly, I grew tired and my eyes dropped. I made sure to lean against the cold hard window. To make a greater distance between Percy and I.

I dreamed someone pulled on my shoulder and my head fell on something warm and soft. There was nothing but warmth around me. I began to drift deeper into sleep. There was no stress at all. I was just calm.

I was jarred awake by a speed bump. Sleepily my eyes opened. I sait up and turned my head to see what I was aleeping on, it was Percy.

"Sleep well?" I just stared at him shocked. I can't believe I was sleepong on Percy, how stupid could I be? Hastily I shoved in my headphones.

"Dude, your iPod's dead, I checked it." Was I delusioinal or was he smirking? I glared at him until he looked away.

My mind was over flowing with questions. I asked Percy as to what he was doing with my iPod in his hands. I used a harsh tone to not give away I was embarrassed. How could he take my percious baby without me knowing? More importantly why would he take it? Why, why, why?

"I just wanted to see what you were listening to." Did my ears decieve me, or was he sulking?

"Just don't touch my stuff." After I finiished I turned away and layed my head on the window. I sat quietly for the rest of the trip.

When we arrived at the hotel we were given our room keys. Chiron told us to wait in our rooms for luggage. I want to find my room with the key in hand. Come to find out someone was already there. Low and behold Percious Jackson was my rommmate.

Percy turned around with a huge smile on his face. "Hey roomie!" His grin got even bigger, I was sure his face would break. Quickly, I ran into the bathroom and locked the door.

How could Percy be my roommate? It's not fair! Ok gods… Help me.

"Nico, you ok?"

"Yeah, fine." I flush the toilet and turned on the sink to make it seem like I needed to use the bathroom.

We unpacked in silence. I tried to stay focused on what I was doing but I swear he was stareing at me. Being in the room alone with Percy was awkward. I could feel the beads of sweat forming on my forehead.

"Nico, you feeling ok? Wanna lay down for a bit?" I simply nodded and climbed into my bed. Quietly I watched Percy unpack and change into his swim trunks. Percy was well defined and tanned. He had the hero look.

Percy's POV

It felt great to swim after the long trip. Honestly, I thought I would have been abe to talk to Nico more. He seemed upset about something and I was hopeing he would tell me.

Lifting myself out of the pool I heard some girls giggle. When I looked to in their direction they smiled and waved. I mimiked their gesture half heartedly. That was simply awkward. A lot of awkward moments like that have been happening since I broke up with Ammabeth. Can't I stay singal for a while?

I wrapped a towel around myself and headed back to my room quietly.

Coutiously I opened the door and to my luck Nico was sound asleep. Even in his sleep he seemed troubled. Whhy won't he open up? I thought he understood that what happned to his sister wasn't my fault and she abandoned him? I hope it's not that.

I turned on the TV and changed back into my clothes. There wasn't anything interesting to watch or there wasn't anything more interesting to watch than Nico. I wanted to observe him closer, but he woke up.

"What are you doing?" Sleep was heavy in his voice.

"Watching TV."

"When is dinner?"

"At six. We booked a resteraunt." Nico nodded then went for a shower.

I wondered who he will choose to eat with? Should I invite him. Would it be weird? I don't know!

Nico was humming when he came out. He looked great with the towel wrapped around his waist.

Drops of water dripped from his ebony hair and slide down his pale body. I wanted to reach out and hold him. Before I could do anything Nico slipped back into the bathroom with a change of clothes.

For some reason after that I had to ask Nico to dinner. Now it sounds like I am asking him on a date. I guess I do want to date him. Nico could be all mine. Feeling myself smile I knew I had a personal quest to make the son of Hades my lover.