[ the laugh soon returns, despite even himself, as annabeth insists that he's not subtle. and frankly, he agrees. he'd tried so hard to make people believe he hated percy and she saw right through him. is he surprised by this? not in the least. once again, she proves to be the girl he's always admired and the one percy loves so much. he really should've expected as much.
he recalls that day in camp halfblood, when the war was over and he'd thought he was over percy too. the light in her hair, the pleased gleam in percy's eyes, and the way she'd given him a high-five. it reminds him that he likes annabeth, for all the jealousy he's had of her. it's a large part of why he could've never brought himself to come between them, though at that time, he'd never believed he could.
now, things are so very different. the dynamic has shifted and nico has gained something he'd thought was forever out of reach. but at what expense? her short, frustrated sigh clues him into just how much she's struggling too ( a strange realization for him given she always seems so composed ). they both love the same person and neither wants to see the other hurt. ]
I've had enough meddling from love gods, to be honest. As nice as Piper is and Silena... was, I don't really want their advice. Moments like these. Moments like these, I need logic to work through how I feel.
[ he looks up at her, expression genuine as that familiar manic light gleams in his eyes. percy and annabeth are a thing that's meant to be. he and percy... they're on the verge of being something too. only one solution comes to mind, one that doesn't leave anyone out. loathe as he is to share percy, he knows that loving percy means loving who percy loves. so his eyes seek hers and he withdraws his hands from his pockets. ]
I don't think any of us will find an easy answer. [ though he suspects that percy would be the best of the three to figure something out. not because he's smart or logical like either nico or annabeth, but because he lets his emotions rule his head better than the other two ever could. ] But... I may have a solution.
[ he licks his lips, gaze darting away for only the briefest of seconds, but when it returns to her grey eyes, his expression becomes determined. ] I won't let you stand aside for me and Percy. That wouldn't be fair to either of you. So why don't we just... [ his shoulders lift and fall in a shrug. ] Share him.
I'd do anything for Percy and I know you would too. I guess... I guess I like you. Maybe not, you know- Like that, but still. And I know that if I want to do what's right for all of us, it means accepting you being with Percy as well.
[ as he speaks, his hands move, gesturing as though he's agitated. it's more that he's trying to find the best way to word things. ]
It's not possible to make Percy choose, so why don't we give him both of us and work things out as they come along.
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he recalls that day in camp halfblood, when the war was over and he'd thought he was over percy too. the light in her hair, the pleased gleam in percy's eyes, and the way she'd given him a high-five. it reminds him that he likes annabeth, for all the jealousy he's had of her. it's a large part of why he could've never brought himself to come between them, though at that time, he'd never believed he could.
now, things are so very different. the dynamic has shifted and nico has gained something he'd thought was forever out of reach. but at what expense? her short, frustrated sigh clues him into just how much she's struggling too ( a strange realization for him given she always seems so composed ). they both love the same person and neither wants to see the other hurt. ]
I've had enough meddling from love gods, to be honest. As nice as Piper is and Silena... was, I don't really want their advice. Moments like these. Moments like these, I need logic to work through how I feel.
[ he looks up at her, expression genuine as that familiar manic light gleams in his eyes. percy and annabeth are a thing that's meant to be. he and percy... they're on the verge of being something too. only one solution comes to mind, one that doesn't leave anyone out. loathe as he is to share percy, he knows that loving percy means loving who percy loves. so his eyes seek hers and he withdraws his hands from his pockets. ]
I don't think any of us will find an easy answer. [ though he suspects that percy would be the best of the three to figure something out. not because he's smart or logical like either nico or annabeth, but because he lets his emotions rule his head better than the other two ever could. ] But... I may have a solution.
[ he licks his lips, gaze darting away for only the briefest of seconds, but when it returns to her grey eyes, his expression becomes determined. ] I won't let you stand aside for me and Percy. That wouldn't be fair to either of you. So why don't we just... [ his shoulders lift and fall in a shrug. ] Share him.
I'd do anything for Percy and I know you would too. I guess... I guess I like you. Maybe not, you know- Like that, but still. And I know that if I want to do what's right for all of us, it means accepting you being with Percy as well.
[ as he speaks, his hands move, gesturing as though he's agitated. it's more that he's trying to find the best way to word things. ]
It's not possible to make Percy choose, so why don't we give him both of us and work things out as they come along.