[ he adjusts in bed, sinking into the bed and the pillows. Nico flips onto his side and Percy smiles at him lazily. this isn't so bad. it's camping without the outdoors. how many times has he fallen asleep next to a friend in the wilderness? sure, they've kissed and held hands ( and oh, look, they're doing it again ), that doesn't mean they can't remain friendly.

in bed together.

as friends.

it's just a hand. it's only Nico's hand. he tells himself to get a grip and links their fingers, glad for the company. ]

They're pretty normal for a demigod... and a guy. [ why does he go there? his dreams are about as mortifying as pointing that out. ] I don't know why I said that. Go ahead and pretend I didn't. I'm already getting tired. You can tell by the word avalanche.