Yay, Blood of Olympus came out today. My sister bought me the book as I couldn't get to a book store. My city has three Tim Hortans, two Starbucks, a Walmart, and still does not have a single book store... how sad. :-(

Instead of reading that wonderful piece of literature right now, I decided to post a chapter for all of you. It's my gift to the PJO fandom at the end of an era *starts to cry*. I hope you all enjoy. :-)

Important thing to note... This will be yaio (boy-boy). Don't like? You do not have to read.

Disclaimer- I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or the Heroes of Olympus series. (One can dream though) All rights go to the proper parties.

Percy POV

I opened my eyes. I felt groggy. I groaned as I stretched my neck, my back was stiff from sleeping in a seated position. I couldn't even remember falling asleep. I had spent yesterday evening trying to figure out how I should proceed. I had no idea what to do.

I have a crush on Nico... even thinking it felt strange. This was not supposed to happen. I was supposed to be pretending to like him, not actually fall for him. I sighed and rubbed my hands over my face.

After an entire evening of planning I had come up with only three possible options.

One, I could end our 'relationship'. I knew that in time, my crush would fade and Nico would be free to chase the one that he loved. In order for my crush to fade though, I would need to avoid him for a while. The thought of not being able to spend time with him was painful, excruciatingly so. I had never realized just how much I had come to depend on the son of Hades until I thought about my life without him.

Two, we could continue to do what we were doing. I wouldn't have to avoid him, but I knew my crush would only grow stronger. Besides, it was not like I would ever really be able to give him my heart. I also knew it wouldn't be fair to Nico. Now that I knew he was in love, how could I justify keeping him around me just because I didn't want to lose him?

Three, I could go to Nico and allow him to chose how we would proceed. He would be able to decide if he wanted to pursue the one he loved. I was positive that he wanted this 'relationship' over with. He had never been thrilled with this plan, and now I knew why. The biggest problem with this plan was that I knew Nico. He would do anything to help me, including choosing to continue our relationship if he thought that was what I wanted.

Besides, in order for it to be fair to him, I would have to admit my feelings. I wasn't ready for that. I did not know how long ago I developed this crush but I only figured it out last night and there was no way that I was ready to confess that to him. I can only imagine how he would react, I cringed at the thought. I was likely to end up in the fields of punishment.

I was leaning towards the first option. It would be painful, but it would be the right thing for both of us in the long run. I knew that not being around the son of Hades would put me in a foul mood, and it was going to only get worse. Eventually he would win the heart of the one he loved, how could he not? And I would have to watch the two of them walk through camp hand in hand.

I sighed. It would hurt, but it would be worth it. Nico deserved to be happy, he was an amazing guy. It would not be fair of me to stand in his way if there was the slightest chance that he could be with the one he loved. After everything he had been through, he deserved to be with whoever she was.

I nodded to myself. I would talk to Nico today and tell him it was over.

I grabbed some clothes and went to get ready.

ΩΩΩ

It was such a beautiful day outside. I wished that it wasn't quite so sunny and warm. The weather seemed to mock my mood. I was probably over thinking things but it felt like the sun was telling me to put on a smile, regardless of how I felt.

I managed to catch up to Nico right as he was leaving breakfast. He seemed like he was trying to get away before I could even talk to him. I had really screwed things up with that kiss. The way he wouldn't look at me made me feel even worse. As much as it would hurt me, his reaction made me positive that I was doing the right thing. There were many reasons why the two of us could never last. Not the least being the fact that Nico was straight.

I shook my head to dispel the thought. "Hey Nico, can we talk?"

Nico frowned and looked away. "I can't right now Percy. I have to get going." He looked anxious to get away from me.

"Okay, can we talk after dinner then? It's important."

Nico sighed and nodded, "Okay." With that he turned and walked away.

The day passed agonizingly slow. With it being a weekend I had no work to do. I really wished I had something to occupy my time. My brain kept falling back to thinking about Nico, and I was desperate for a distraction.

I decided that I should head to the archery range. I was atrocious at archery and as such I would be forced to keep my entire mind focused on the task in order to make sure that I didn't kill myself, or someone else, by mistake.

When I walked into the range holding a bow the place mostly cleared out. My reputation clearly preceded me. In fairness I couldn't blame them. I had nearly impaled one of the Athena campers last time I practiced.

I took my stance and drew my bow. I did my best to ignore the fact that those who remained had ducked behind the shed. I focused on the center of my target and used my mouth as an anchor, just as I had been taught. I took a deep breath and released the arrow on the exhale.

"Di Immortals!" I dropped my bow. Somehow I had managed to hit myself in the face when I released the arrow. The bow string had come down on my left forearm and I could already see the beginning of what was going to be a giant bruise. I couldn't even see where my arrow had gone. I heard laughing behind me. I saw that those who had been watching were looking at a spot about 20 feet to the left. I followed their gaze and found the missing arrow imbedded in the ground. I felt the blood rush to my face.

Well that's enough practice for today... I had long ago accepted that archery would never be one of my talents. Apollo himself wouldn't be able to help me.

I don't know as to why I always felt the urge to keep trying to improve with a bow. I was a danger to everyone around me, but it just wasn't in me to give up.

I shook my head in self-disgust and grabbed my equipment to return it to the armory. So much for a lasting distraction, I sighed as I walked around to the door of the armory. As I was about to turn the corner I heard someone speaking.

Normally I would have continued without a thought, but the voice saying a familiar name made me stop in my tracks. "So Nico, I was wondering if you would want to go to dinner with me sometime."

Nico? Is this what he had to do today? I frowned at the thought. I felt a stab of jealousy at hearing someone ask out the son of Hades. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I tried to remind myself he was not mine, if he wanted to go out with someone it wasn't my place to interfere.

"Sorry, not interested." I felt the breath rush out on my lungs in relief as a huge smile spread across my face. I immediately shook my head and started internally berating myself. I should not be so happy that he said no. It's not my place to care.

I heard the other voice answer, "Why not?"

"I already have a boyfriend." I blushed. I had never heard Nico call me that before. With the revelation from last night still fresh in my mind, I felt my heart flutter a little. I rather liked the way he said it.

"You mean Percy? I haven't seen you guys together in the past three days. I heard someone say that the two of you had broken up."

"Well we haven't." I peaked around the corner. Nico was leaning against the armory door glaring at the ground. Standing a little too close to him was a tall demigod with dark brown hair. I vaguely recognized him. His name was Ryan and he was a son of Apollo.

Ryan shrugged, "Well you guys sure act like you have. No worries, I'm willing to wait."

"Why can't you just leave me alone?"

"Simple, I think we would be great together." Nico looked up to glare at him and his gaze locked with mine. He looked shocked for a second before he gave me a 'get in here and help me' look.

I stepped around the corner and walked to his side. I put my arm around the ghost king and felt him wrap his arm around my waist. I expected the son of Apollo to back away a little but he stayed right where he was.

"Hello Ryan, can I help you with something?"

The look he gave me made it clear that he knew I had heard them. "No, I was just talking to Nico." Ryan turned and smiled at the son of Hades, "I really like you Nico. If you ever get tired of Percy, you know where I am."

I felt Nico stiffen under my arm and the son of Apollo turned and walked away.

I was surprised by how blatantly he had spoken. I would have thought that since he believed that we were a couple that he would have at least had the decency to be embarrassed. But, then again, I had met Apollo; I knew where he got his arrogance from.

"So how long were you spying on me?"

I jumped away and blushed when our gazes locked. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I was just returning the equipment and I heard him ask you out."

His eyes narrowed at my response. "Why would you care?"

I broke eye contact and looked at the ground. Because I'm developing a crush on you and don't like the thought of you dating anyone else. "I..." I blushed even brighter, I had no justifiable reason. I tried to change topics. "You could have said yes you know. You don't have to keep pretending with me."

He scoffed and looked away. He looked upset at my response. "If I wanted to, I would have." I had a strong urge to wrap him in a hug but I felt like I had made him uncomfortable enough with that kiss. "Trust me on this Percy; I am not interested in him." I felt myself smile at that, as much as I wished it didn't, the fact he didn't like him made me happy. "If you remember we both started this for a reason. If it keeps people from stalking me I am more than happy to be in a 'relationship' with you."

I felt my eyes widen in surprise. I had almost forgotten about our stalkers. I hadn't taken that into account when making my decision. If I ended our fictional relationship, than we would be swarmed again. His situation was as bad as mine. I knew that it wouldn't be fair to him to end it without giving him a choice in the matter.

I sighed; I did not want to talk about this. I really wished that I could take back that kiss. "Nico... can we talk now?"

This was going to be so awkward.