Disclaimer:: I don't own Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus or its characters. They are the property of Rick Riorden, and are not my intellectual property. There is no financial gain made from this nor will any be sought. This is for entertainment purposes only.

Percy lived in a small apartment, but the kind that just made you feel at home. It was filled with knick knacks and photos, the furniture warn but obviously comfortable. You could tell everything had been chosen for love and comfort. It was Wednesday night and Nico followed his friend through the kitchen into a small bedroom off the hall. No one was home and Nico flinched a little when he heard the click of the door closing behind him. Percy dropped his bag and flopped on is bed flicking on a small TV with a remote. He sat with his back against the headboard and his legs stretched out in front of him.

"What do you want to watch?" He said as he flipped through the channels. Percy looked up and noticed Nico was still standing by the door, he gently patted the bed next to him, "Sit down Nikki I'm not going to bite." He said with a gentle laugh. Nico walked slowly over and sat next to his crush. Percy smiled again and turned back to the TV. Nico tried not to be awkward but for some reason he was really nervous. Actually he knew why, he was alone with Percy in his room. The door closed and they were sitting so close their arms were touching. He tried to focus on the TV and not the dirty thoughts that were running through his mind. He could see Percy smirking out the corner of his eye.

"I'm glad my discomfort makes you so happy." He said jokingly.

"I'm sorry, I just kind of like knowing that our closeness affects you as much as it does me." Percy replied with a chuckle.

"It doesn't seem to affect you that much." Nico muttered adjusting into a more comfortable position.

"Oh trust me, I'm very affected." Per y winked making Nico blush deeper.

They settled on a reality show called Deadliest Warrior. Nico wasn't sure at what point in the show they moved but by the end Percy's arm was around his waist and Nico's head was snuggled against his shoulder. They didn't bother changing the channel when the next show came on, even though neither of them was interested it in. Nico felt Percy's hand gently caressing his hip. He fought a shudder. Percy turned slightly towards him and using his free hand tilted Nico's face up towards him. He leaned slowly down towards him and stopped just before their lips met.

"Is it okay...?" Percy asked softly. Nico nodded slowly, not trusting himself to speak. Then Percy's lips were brushing softly against his own and all thought vanished. When he noticed Nico wasn't pulling away Percy shifted a little more and cupped his cheek deepening the kiss. Percy's lips moved softly against his and after a few seconds Nico began to kiss him back. Percy wrapped his arm tighter pulling Nico's body against his own making them both shiver. Nico wrapped his one arm around Percy's waist and reached up with his other to run his fingers through his soft black hair. Percy reached his thumb up and gentle pushed on Nico's chin as his tongue slipped out to demand entrance. Nico let the pressure of Percy's thumb open his mouth and couldn't help the soft moan that escaped his lips when the older boy's tongue began to explore. His head was fuzzy and he couldn't think, but for once he just didn't care. He was kissing Percy and his lips and tongue tasted like salt and strawberries. Percy moved again pulling Nico down with him till they were both laying down pressed up against each other. Nico felt himself starting to get hard and Percy's own erection was gently pressed into his hip. Nico pulled away gently.

"Percy wait..."

Percy pulled back quickly. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get carried away like that." The boys detached from each other and sat back against the headboard side by side. "I've wanted to kiss you from the moment I saw you." He whispered, clearly out of breath.

Nico couldn't help but smile, he wasn't sorry they had kissed, he'd wanted it to.

"It's okay, really. I just don't want to go to fast. I need to take it slow."

Percy chuckled softly as he wrapped his arm around Nico's shoulders and pulled him against his side.

"Darling if we went any slower we'd be moving backwards." He joked. Nico poked him in the ribs with a laugh of his own. Snuggling into his side Nico draped one arm across Percy's waist and settled in to watch some show about cars that was now on the TV.

It was an hour later Nico heard the front door open and a woman's voice call out.

"Percy?" Nico tried to pull away but Percy kept his arm on his shoulder.

"Yea Mom, were in here." He answered.

"Isn't she going to be upset?" Nico hissed quietly.

Percy shook his head, "Naw. Were both dressed, on top of the blankets. She doesn't care if I have boys in my room."

A minute later the door opened and Sally Jackson stood in the door way. Nico fidgeted and tried to casually put some distance between them. Percy smirked.

"You must be Nico." Her voice was pleasant and her smile warm. She looked like a kind motherly type.

"Yes ma'am." Nico replied shyly. How did she know who he was? Had Percy actually mentioned him to his mother?

"It's nice to finally meet you." She said with a smile, "Percy let the poor boy go, he's obviously uncomfortable." She added to her son. Percy loosened his grip and let Nico pull away. Both boys blushed. "Would you like to stay for dinner Nico?" She asked. Nico glanced at Percy, who nodded encouragingly.

"Oh, sure. That would be nice." Nico said, hoping his smile looked genuine.

"Alright then. I'll give you a shout when it's ready." She said with a smile, "Behave." She added as she left, but she did close the door behind her.

"Told you she wouldn't care." Percy teased pulling Nico close again. "I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable." He added. Nico turned his face up to shoot Percy a pretend glare. The older boy chuckled and leaned in the place a soft chaste kiss on his lips. They snuggled back up and pretended to turn their attention back to the TV.

Sally Jackson didn't only look like the sweet motherly type; she truly was the nicest lady Nico had ever met. Don't get it wrong, his own Mother was plenty nice and Nico loved her to death, but she was Italian and had the temper to prove it. Nico couldn't picture Sally ever raising her voice, but he bet she did a wicked disappointed face. Nico prayed he'd never find out. They had a very pleasant conversation during dinner, Nico felt completely comfortable with Percy's mom. He'd worry about the implications of that later. After dinner they sat in the living room, Sally on a very comfortable looking chair and Nico and Percy on the couch. Percy took Nico's hand and intertwined their fingers like it was the most natural thing in the world. Sally didn't even blink an eye at it as she told stories about Percy growing up.