Hi again guys! It's good to know people are reading this and I reeeeaaaally would appreciate it if you could leave some comments. I will try to follow any feedback I get. Anyway, I have been asked if I have a schedule, and I don't really, but I will try to update every Wednesday and Saturday. Or maybe earlier or later. But two times a week (hopefully). Y'know, it all depends on school and other stuff that goes on in my life. Yes, I know, life is always interfering. So yeah, enjoy this next chapter!

Disclaimer: You guys should probably know by now that I am not Rick Riordan, and do not own the PJO HOO series.

Nico's POV

"Nico........Hello?"

"You in there Nico,"

"Niiiicooo," he said, waving his hand in front of my face.

"Wha....huh?"

"I just asked what you were thinking about,"

"I...um, nothing much,"

"Y'know.....school and all," I said, trying to cover up the real reason I was just sitting there, staring past my gross cafeteria food.

"Come on Neeks, I know you better than that,"

"Don't call me Neeks,"

"Okay, Neekipoo,"

"Ugh, Jeez Jason, that's ten times worse, call me by my real name,"

"Ohhhhhkaaay, Niccolò,"

"....no. Just no."

"Well, when you stop lying to me, maybe then I'll stop calling you stupid names,"

"I know that look Neeks, It's the one I see on Pipers face whenever Annabeth's around." He wrinkled his nose.

"They would be disgustingly cute together, but Pipes is afraid of being rejected. I can't stand it."

"Oh? Like you're any better around Reyna, dancing around each other, gah,"

"No, she had bad breakup, and she's all like tough warrior single, not looking for anyone,"

"Jason. JASON!" I said, shaking him.

IT'S LITERALLY BEEN A YEAR SINCE THAT!"

"Like, she's waiting for you to make a move, but is starting to believe you're not interested."

Okay, I'm lying, she hasn't said anything like that, but she stares at him with that lovesick look, and all she says these days is Jason this, and Jason that. Ugh, it's infuriating.

"Really?-wait, stop trying to distract me by changing topic."

"So who's got you all dreamy eyed,"

"Um....no one,"

I blushed.

Dammit all.

"Ha!"

"Neeks, is blushing!"

"Who's the lucky girl, neeky,"

I turned redder

"Um, it's not, I don't-"

"Neeks, I know you liiike someone,"

"Neeks has a cruuush, Neeks has a cruuush," Jason sang

"Jason! Shush!"

And of course Percy chose that moment to walk into the cafeteria.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a dark blob make it's way over to my table.

And seriously those tight jeans should not be allowed at school.

Like, how does he get through the day without people groping him every 5 minutes?

Oh right, he's popular, they're respected.

He bent over to pick up his phone.

I went silent, staring at a beautiful ass belonging to a certain green-eyed boy.

Then, he stood up, turned around, and winked at me.

All the while wearing his trademark smirk.

I almost died right there.

Jason followed my gaze.

"You-you like Annabeth?"

"Better not make a move, she's Pipers,"

"wait-Annabeth?"

"who the hell is Annabeth,"

"um, hello?"

"The girl you were staring at?"

"That blonde girl with grey eyes behind Percy?"

"Um, no."

"Sorry, but that's, ugh"

"Hey, she's not ugly or anything,"

"No, I know, it's not that, she's attractive for a girl, I guess,"

Wait, what did I just say?

"I mean, um.."

But it was already too late.

Jason should be cool with it right?

I mean, his best friend's bisexual.

So logic told me Jason would be happy for me.

But my heart said he would abandon me, just like everyone else.

"Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!"

He squealed just like a fangirl.

"You've got to meet Will, our resident gay," (A/N: Leave, Solangelo shippers, this is a Nicercy fic)

"Wait, If you weren't staring at Annabeth, and your gay, then-"

"You like.."

"Percy?!"

"Um, not to be rude, but for now, I'd stay away from Percy."

"What!"

"Why?"

"He seemed like a genuinely nice guy,"

"Yeah, well he's going through some hard times, and I don't want you to be hurt because of other things going on in his life,"

"Hard times? Really! What can a golden boy like him be going through that's so tough, huh?"

"You don't know him,"

"Yeah, well, he looks fine, happy,"

"Maybe to you, but when you get to know him, you know when he's actually happy, and when he's hiding the pain,"

From his face, I get the feeling Jason doesn't think he's happy often. Or at all.

"Pain? Please. I know pain, and this doesn't look like it,"

"Look, Nico, people have different ways of dealing with pain, and unlike you, his is to block it out, and pretend when people are looking, that he's just what he seems to be. The perfect boy, with a golden life,"

"Fine," I said

"Then what is he going through,"

"I'm sorry, but that's not exactly my story to tell,'

I was still sceptical, but Jason looked genuinely worried about Percy.

I sighed.

"Sorry Jase, but you can't pass that up,"

"You mean that ass?"

"Jason!" I hissed

"What? It's true, I saw you looking at it,"

he grinned

"You sooo want to tap that,"

"Jeez Jase, who wouldn't?"

"Like I'm surprised you haven't tapped that,"

"Dude, I'm straight,"

"Exactly,"

"um, Nico," Jason whispered into my ear

"Why are we whispering?" I whispered

"It's Percy,"

"What about him?"

"He's coming over here right now,"

"okay, um...act casual,"

"such words of wisdom, Nico," He whisper-shouted sarcastically

"Hey Jase, hi Nico, whatcha whispering about?"

Percy's POV

It had been a horrible day.

Maths, English, History and Geography.

At least I had swimming in fifth period.

The water was always so relaxing.

And those shirtless boys?

Let's just say that drooling over them was the real reason I started swimming.

I actually love swimming now, but the reason I joined the swim team?

To ogle those hot abs.

But I couldn't get that boy, Nico, out of my head.

Every time I thought about swimming, I thought about how hot Nico would look shirtless.

He was making me go crazy!

I didn't normally want someone this hard.

I mean, normally I just mucked around with hot boys, just flings, ever since...Grover.

But Nico?

He wouldn't be just a fling to me.

I couldn't play around without getting attached to him.

But, that didn't mean I couldn't check him out.

Which I would totally do.

That stench of horrible cafeteria food was nose numbing.

I was so glad that mum still made me homemade lunches.

Her blue cookies were the best.

I spotted Nico from across the room, and bent over, just to tease him.

I then stood up and winked at him.

He looked adorable when he blushed.

I began to gradually make my way over to him and Jason.

When I got there, they were whispering.

"Hey, Jase, Hi Nico, whatcha whispering about?"

Nico blushed, and Jason stuttered out "n-nothing j-just s-school work, and Y'know...stuff,"

I narrowed my eyes, frowning at them.

Were they...together?

Going out?

Cause I seriously thought that Jason was straight.

And crushing on Reyna.

Nah, maybe they had a weird sex-ed class in Health that they had to discuss for a project.

They were definitely NOT going out.

Right?

A/N: Thanks for reading! I probably prefer writing in Nico's POV best, and then of course Percy's, but I want to know if you guys want any of Jason's POV, or maybe Annabeth's, or Pipers. I would really appreciate it if you would pleeeeaaaase review *gives readers her best impression of Percy's Kitten eyes*. Also on a note to imasurviver, are you getting my PMs? They should appear in your emails, and in you inbox on your account, in private messages. And another thing. Do you guys feel like the feeling for each other are developing too quickly? Tell me if you have any ideas. (Sorry if it was really short, I was kind of rushed, I will try make the next chapter longer). It's kind of starting to sound like Jasico....which is NOT happening. Even the title... But seriously, get out of here Jasico shippers. Unless you also ship Percico.

Bye!