I wrote this about a week ago, but didn't have the wi-fi to upload it, kinda forgot about it until now. Anyhow, it's finally over 20 outside - even if the sky is grey - and I'm planning to upload chapter 13 later today as well.
©Rick Riordan
©Scarlett Dove
Chapter XII
The War of Self
God, you're still an idiot, aren't you?
Nico's hands twitched .
You are.
You're not even fighting back.
Nico closed his eyes.
Pfft, like that's going to help.
Nico sucked in a large breath.
Yeah, that's right, bitch, breath some more.
And out the breath came.
Breath, you cunt.
Nico breathed in another breath.
Do it.
Nico blew out the breath.
Do it.
Nico steadied his breathing.
Keep trying, sweetheart.
Nico opened his eyes.
You'll never escape.
Nico glanced over at the psychologist.
Why do you try?
She said her name was Lucy.
You'll never get better.
Lucy's been nice to Nico.
Why do you fight?
Nico glanced at Hades.
Listen to me!
Hades looks at Nico, and smiled.
LISTEN TO ME!
Nico looked back at his hands.
No one loves you.
Nico blinked.
No one.
Blink.
Especially Percy.
Nico's throat clenched.
He left you.
Nico's eyes burned.
You saw it.
Nico sniffled.
You saw them in bed.
Nico swallowed.
Together.
Nico pushed back his hair.
You really thought,
Nico felt heavy in his chest.
That he,
His nerves felt like they were on haywire. It was painful.
Would love you?
Nico placed a hand over his mouth.
You're disgusting.
Stop.
You're in- what?
I said stop.
You-you're- how-
Go away.
No.
You have to.
Bullshit.
I said so.
I'm you. I can't just go, idiot.
But you can shut up.
You LITTLE-
"Nico?" Nico snapped his head up. Lucy was pulling his hand away from his mouth. "How are you?"
"…" Nico looked owlishly towards her and Hades. Where had he gone to?
"Son?" Hades leaned forwards onto his elbows.
"I…" Nico's voice shook. "…I'm okay…" His lips quirked up.
I've realized that this isn't so much of a romance as I thought it would be. I think I will try and incorporate Percy more, but who knows, this isn't exactly planned.
Remember to review, please.
Scar