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Thalia

The next few months I could easily say were some of the most difficult weeks of my life. Jason's surgeries all went perfectly and soon he'd be back at 99.9%. I knew that 0.1% would be something but it seemed like a small price to pay.

Speaking of prices, Nico had paid all the money for the hospital bill without even batting an eyelash. Now I only had to come in for half of the day and the rest I spent taking care of Jason and finishing all my required coursework so I could begin to study for my finals.

Now it was the middle of February. Christmas and New Year's day had been small but very intimate with only Jason, Piper, Leo, Silena, Beckendorf, Annabeth, Percy, Nico and my best friends from Columbia, Hazel and Frank, who were invited over to my flat. And although it was pretty damn cramped, it was a million times better than being alone. I initially thought it would be a quiet Christmas period with just Jason and I, but on Christmas Eve, while we sat there drinking hot chocolate and watching a movie the doorbell rang. I expected it to be my pizza but I was more than surprised to see Nico, standing there in a very expensive looking suit.

*Flash back to Christmas Eve*

"Nico, what on earth are you doing here. Shouldn't you be at the company's Christmas exhibit?"

He simply shrugged, "The exhibit is over, now the party is about to begin and honestly I didn't want to be there so I brought some friends of mine over."

He stepped out of the way and I saw Silena and Piper standing there in their dresses looking beautiful.

I looked at him incredulously, "You know Silena?"

However he didn't get a chance to answer, Silena smiled widely and hugged me, "Of Course he knows me. I'm a designer and for a lot of my shows I use his jewels."

I smiled widely and looked down at piper, "Go in and see him, he is improving but he thought he wouldn't be able to see you till after Christmas because of your mum's annual party. He's been pretty bummed."

"Thanks Thalia," she smiled as she hugged me and ran in.

"Are you staying Sil?" I asked her.

She shook her head sadly, "I would have loved to but Charlie and I have plans. I only came to see how you were doing and drop Piper off." She hugged me again and whispered to me, "Make the most of everything."

I watched her walk down the stairs, unable to ask what she meant by that. But I redirected my attention to Nico.

"And you, wouldn't your father be upset you aren't there to oversee the party?" I asked quietly.

"My father is there himself. I'm pretty sure the party is fine. Besides, how am I going to cook Christmas dinner if I'm at a party?"

I was puzzled for a second, "I don't even have a turkey, so how do you plan on cooking Christmas dinner?"

He smiled and his eyes twinkled with mischief. He put his phone to his ear and said, "Bring it up boys"

I looked at him with wide eyes while he just grinned mischievously. "What on earth did you do?"

"You'll see" was all I got in response.

Soon enough I did see. There were around four men who brought ingredients for a proper Christmas Lunch. One carried a large turkey and the rest carried everything else. The fifth man carried two duffel bags and gave them to Nico and then they all returned down the stairs.

Seeing as I stood shell shocked, Nico pulled me into my apartment and locked the door. He then repositioned me opposite the television. I was still frozen in shock but I could hear Piper and Jason chuckling lightly.

After a few hours of him tinkering in the kitchen preparing the turkey, he walked out to find me still staring at the TV. Piper and Jason had since gone to sleep and it was now passed midnight.

"Why?" I whispered,

He seemed to get it because he sighed and sat beside me, "You've been through a rough couple of weeks. Christmas shouldn't have to be part of it and as your friend; I'm here to make sure of that. Come on let's get you into your bed."

"Where are you going to stay?" I asked as he took my hand and led me to my bed.

"On the couch of course," he said like it was the most obvious thing ever.

"No, sleep with me" I said looking at him.

He hesitated for a second and glanced down at my attire, "I don't know if that's a very good idea"

I blushed at what he was insinuating. I was wearing a dressing gown and not much else. How he knew that though, I don't know.

The attraction between us hadn't gone anywhere. In fact, for me it had heightened because I had gone so long without him.

"I'm sorry Thalia, but I don't need the temptation. I'll just sleep on the couch." With that he walked out of my bedroom leaving me feeling rejected.

I took off my dressing gown and fell into bed hoping I would be able to fall asleep. But with all the pent up energy I ended up tossing and turning for hours. Finally when it was around three thirty I decided to get something to drink.

I placed a loose tank top over my bare chest and then walked outside into the kitchen to get some water. As I stood before the counter enjoying my water I heard footsteps behind me and soon someone's hands were wrapped around my waist. Electricity zapped through my body and I immediately pressed myself into the half bare body behind me.

His hand slid up and down my sides and soon they disappeared beneath my shirt where he teasingly began playing with my nipples. The sighs of pleasure and satisfaction escaped my mouth and soon my hips were winding against his crotch. That seemed to make him very aroused because soon I could feel his penis, nice and hard on my backside.

He spun me around and then ripped off my tank top and attacked my breasts. I panted his name and ran my fingers through his hair. My thoughts had been scrambled and all I could focus on were the sensations. Soon his fingers ghosted up my thigh and entered me but it wasn't enough. As he continued his ministrations, I found enough strength to pull down his sweat pants and boxers. I tried to grab his penis but he wasn't having it. He lifted me onto the counter and swiftly entered me. I was about to scream in satisfaction but he silenced me with a kiss and as he continued to move within me with long, deep and meaningful strokes he kissed down my neck and murmured to me, "Piper and Jason are sleeping we need to be quiet."

I nodded and wrapped my legs around his waist which meant he was reaching deeper and deeper inside of me. I moaned quietly and panted in time to his thrusts. Soon the friction was driving me crazy and I began raising my hips to meet his. He grunted and took my nipple back into his mouth as he increased his pace. My eyes rolled back into my head as I reached my climax and to ensure I didn't scream out loud he captured my lips in a searing kiss. I screamed into his mouth as my orgasm crashed over me in waves of pleasure. He elongated his powerful thrusts to draw it out all the more and as my walls contracted around his length he released his load with a grunt. "Merry Christmas Thalia"

Christmas day had been even more eventful. I woke up to find Piper and Jason having breakfast and Nico was seasoning the turkey. They were all laughing and joking jovially. "Merry Christmas!" they shouted simultaneously. I smiled and gave Jason and Piper hugs and then I gave Nico a brief side hug.

I caught Piper and Jason exchange a look but I decided to ignore it. "Thalia, you might want to go take a shower, your visitors will be here soon."

I noticed they were all dressed and glanced at my wrist watch. "It's already 12.30?!" why didn't anyone wake me up?"

They all shrugged and Nico answered with a slight twinkle in his eye, "You were tired, Jason told me how much you've been doing lately so I told them not to disturb you."

I glared at Nico who shrugged and I proceeded to clean myself up.

Once I came out I saw Silena and Beckendorf crouching near the Christmas tree placing presents under it. Silena saw me and gave me a once over then grinned widely. I raised an eyebrow perplexed at what was making her so happy and she dragged me to a corner and whispered to me, "You guys had sex didn't you? And from both your relaxed and glowing states I'd say it was pretty damn Good sex"

I gaped at her and blushed madly, "Don't tell anyone. It just looks really weird if people know."

She winked at me "Sure."

Soon Annabeth, Percy, Hazel, Frank and Leo, Jason's best friend where here and it was one of the best Christmases ever, thanks to Nico.

…..

New Year's came around and it was exactly the same thing, everyone came over on New Year's Eve and we hung out till the next morning. Nico, who was always the last to leave except Piper, helped clean up. Once he was ready to leave Jason came out and asked to speak to him privately.

I didn't hear most of their conversation but in the end Jason gave him a hug before limping away. He could walk on one leg, but with his bad rib as well, crutches were out of the question so he had a walking stick.

"What was that about?" I asked Nico.

"He just wanted to say thank you." Nico answered quietly.

I looked down, "You are my guardian angel and you've done a lot for Jason and me. You've been an amazing friend and now I have even more friends in Annabeth and Percy. I know I won't ever be able to repay you for making this Christmas so worthwhile for us."

Nico had a look in his eyes, "You made it worthwhile for me too Thalia. See you at work in a week." He said as he kissed my forehead and walked away.

BACK TO PRESENT

Now Jason was back on his own two feet after weeks of physiotherapy and thanks to Piper he had caught up in school.

I was now at work full time and Nico had me working hard. Apparently we had to be prepared for Paris Fashion Week in Three weeks and then the Milan fashion week at the end of April and then New York in the middle of May. However, because of my finals which were happening from the end to the middle of April I wouldn't be as into the Milan week as Nico needed me to be.

I sat at my desk sorting our orders and Nico's meeting times. Speaking of Nico, he and I were only getting closer; I knew his routine like the back of my hand. I knew how he worked and how he ran his business so smoothly.

Right now he sat in a meeting with the head of their offshore mines and who was discussing with him what new things they had discovered and how much they would cost. We needed to make a new range of pieces to complement Silena's collection primarily, and then lots of other designers had requested some pieces to display with their outfits.

Once the meeting was over, Nico shook hands with the guests and did a hand signal which meant he needed me in here ASAP. I took a random pile of papers and called out to him.

"Mr Di Angelo, the Chanel files are here and we need to discuss some amendments" he nodded at me briefly then apologetically excused himself from the men's conversations and motioned me into his office.

"What was that all about?" I asked as he loosened his tie.

"The usual, but Thalia I have a huge favour to ask of you."

I raised my eyebrow suspiciously, "What?"

He sighed, "Paris Fashion week is in a few weeks and at this point I need to make presentations to my father showing him the pieces our designers have come up with."

I nodded for him to continue. "My father is currently in the middle of some important deals so he can't fly out. I however need to go see him and I can't do it without you." He finished in a rush.

My heart was pounding loudly and I was weirdly excited, but I didn't know why. "Why me?"

"You're my secretary; you know how I work the best. Anyone else will slow me down."

"How long will we be gone for?"

NICO

"How long will we be gone for?" she asked me.

"A week, a week and a half maximum." I answered in a small voice. She didn't understand how much I needed her with me. And what surprised me is that it wasn't just the sex I was going to miss.

"What about Jason? And school" she asked. I felt deflated, and I think I was starting to realise the problem.

"Don't worry then, if you can't do it. I'll manage on my own." I hoped the disappointment in my voice wasn't obvious.

She nodded quietly then left my office. Her presence had become a thing lately. With all the work going into the next few months I'd been spending a lot more weekends at her place discussing work and sometimes just hanging out.

I realised ever since the beginning of the year we'd been growing closer and I didn't know where this was going to lead if it went on much longer but I had a very good idea and I wasn't sure how I felt about it.

Ohhh What's starting to happen? ... hmmm