I apologise very very much for my apparent lack of updates, and now when I update, it's this shit.

I'm soo sorry, things have been ridiculously busy but now I'm back

This story has no extensive plot. It was started on impulse and is going to end soon. Not my best work but the next story I do will be much better, and longer.

Madlymagical left some helpful comments but also, this is a story, it is obviously not that easy to get a job in such a big firm, I know that. Thanks for the constructive criticism and idea's though!

Ohh one last thing, I could rewrite this story, add some flesh to it and all but I don't know if it's worth it. Leave a review to comment if not I'll continue as it is.

Try to enjoy ! x

THALIA

I was determined not to take any of his offers. Who did he think he was? I was going to find a way to work, take care of Jason and go to school because I was strong enough.

But if I thought about it carefully, how was all that possible? Normal working hours were from 8 to 5 or sometimes 6. I was lucky because Nico understood my situation and was kind enough to allow me to work from 9 to 4 on most days, while still paying me a lot more than the average 8 to 6 worker.

I sat beside Jason's hospital bed while he slept. Nico had taken Piper home against her wishes but promised he'd bring her back tomorrow. Now I was alone with my brother who was scheduled to have his first surgery tomorrow.

It was nearly One AM but I sat there pondering. How was I going to do this? My finals were in a little over a month and a half and I was so close to graduating with a first class. Jason however needed more support than just two hours a day. I placed my head in my hands and groaned.

"What should I do Jason; Nico's offer could very well change your life and mine. I'm only twenty three; I can't handle all this by myself." I whispered to him as I looked at his unconscious face.

"Thalia," he whispered, "Don't let your pride ruin your life." I jumped toward him but he had already slipped back into unconsciousness.

I sat there blinking and my decision was made for me. I kissed his head and wrote him a letter to tell him that If I wasn't here when he woke up, I would be there soon. I grabbed my jacket and phone as I ran out of the hospital. Nico had insisted that he left his car with me because all my stuff was still at his house, including my money. Obviously I had refused vehemently but now I'm happy I just let it go.

I probably broke a few laws at the speeds which I was driving, but hey, it's not my car and he's fucking loaded so I couldn't care less. Once I reached his apartment I typed in the code which I had spied him typing in a couple of nights ago and I was given access to his private lift. Getting in was easy, now the difficult part would be getting into his house.

I sighed outwardly, I guess I was going to have to do it the old fashion way. Once I was positioned in front of his door, I began banging and ringing the doorbell so loud that if he didn't wake up, at least every one else would.

Unfortunately I had put so much momentum into my knocks that when the door swung open mid bang, I fell forwards and fell on a very wet and hard surface.

There was a surprised grunt as my body came in contact with his but he steadied himself and me before we could both go toppling to the floor.

"Ah, Thalia," he said as he straightened himself but didn't drop his hand from my waist so I was still in very close proximity to him.

"Hello Nico," I muttered as I pry myself out of his hands. He raises an eyebrow but lets me go.

He remained silent, watching my face trying to gauge my reaction. I continued to look anywhere but at him and my attitude seemed to make him impatient.

"So…?" he began, trying to bait me into explaining why I was at his door at nearly two in the morning.

I took in a large breath and spoke clearly, "I have made up my mind. Jason definitely needs more than two hours of care in a day and I can't successfully juggle going to work and school and taking care of him."

Nico nodded in agreement and waited for me to continue with my little speech.

"I can't move apartments either because at this time it wouldn't make sense to go through all that stress. I think what I should do is accept your offer to pay for Jason's surgery and then work for you a number of years after I finish from college."

"But how are you going to pay for your rent?" Nico interjected.

"I was just coming to that, I wondered if maybe I could work from home?" I asked him.

"That would be absolutely fine, but some of the stuff I need you to do involves your physical presence." He reminded me.

I swore inwardly, I had forgotten about that. It wouldn't do me any good if I didn't have a job though.

"How about I pay the rent on your flat till you finish school?" Nico pitched again.

I turn my head sharply towards him and narrowed my eyes, "Why are you doing this for me? I've barely known you for three weeks and you are already bailing me out of life damaging situations."

My tone sounded exactly as I felt, suspicious. Nico however just shook his head and stared at the floor.

"I don't know why I'm helping you this much but I guess it's because, I've met you and err, intimately interacted with you," He paused "I know your brother, and I know he doesn't deserve to live such a sad and depressing life. I'm rich and I have more than enough resources to help you, a friend in need. So why not?"

Indeed, I thought, why not? I was going to pay him back afterwards if it was the last thing I did on this earth. He wasn't going to have anything over me.

I racked my brain for something to say, some theory to explain why he was being so nice and so helpful, but I couldn't find any. Suddenly a wave of tiredness washed over me and all the energy from my prior adrenaline rush dissipated. I swayed slightly on my feet and my shoulders slumped.

Nico seemed to notice the sudden change in my attitude and was quick to voice his concerns. "Thalia, are you okay?"

I simply yawned in response and made a beeline for his couch. Once my head hit the surface of the chair, it wasn't long before my tiredness over took me and I slept soundly through the night.

NICO

I was reasonably surprised when Thalia walked through my door and lay on my couch where she promptly fell asleep but what else was I expecting? She had just gone through a day where her potential life plans had been irrevocably altered so maybe I wasn't all that surprised.

Once she had fallen asleep, I lifted her from her uncomfortable position on the couch and carried her into the guest room. I didn't think she'd be comfortable in my bed what with all the activities that had gone on there. Thalia didn't stir once as I transferred her to the spare bed. Once I had tucked her in safely, I walked over to my comfortable king sized bed and promptly lay down to sleep, my thoughts about tomorrow dominating my mind.