The Violin That Started it Again

Part 4) Chapter Twenty

I know it's been about a month or two since I updated and I'm so so sorry about that! I had two English projects and just had an essay on Wednesday and my biology final exam is next week even though I don't get out of school next week! Well, school sucks and I'm going to end it there. Enjoy the story.

As an apology, I'm bringing in a POV that has never made an appearance before.

Hopefully (since I don't study for my tests; how am I even in honors classes?), I'll be going back on doing updates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hopefully...

(Sorry if my writing is kind of rusty. It's been awhile.)

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Silena Beauregard

We sat in silence. I kept playing with my braided hair that Nico had done. Nico stared up at the ceiling as if it had the answers to all of his problems. I wish it actually did so that Nico would feel a bit better.

Nico had been through so much in previous years... I couldn't even believe that he went through it all without having any friends or family members to support him. I didn't think I would ever make it through what Nico has done alone. It seemed like a miracle to me. I always had friends around me, and then I met Nico who has never had a friend before. It shocked me even more to learn that Nico wanted to be left alone without any friends.

I glanced back at Nico who was staring up at the ceiling, and I sighed quietly to myself so no one would be able to hear me. I felt so sympathetic for Nico, but at the same time I didn't want to because Nico hated pity. And, I didn't want Nico to hate me.

Yeah, you could say I accidentally fell in love with Nico di Angelo.

I kind of knew how Nico felt now: Loving someone who you were 100% positive wouldn't love you back because of their sexuality. I mean, yeah I still loved Beckendorf, but... Oh man, I'm just confusing myself now! Love is really a frustrating thing huh?

It was kind of funny when I tried to hint at Percy's crush on him, but Nico kept thinking that the person was afraid of him. That seemed like such a long time ago. Oh wait a minute, it was! How long ago was it... Nine months? Is January all the way to September nine months? I hoped it was.

I cleared my throat. "Isn't it quiet all of a sudden or is it just me?"

Nico raised an eyebrow, slowly turning his head to look at me. Gosh, I could see how Percy fell in love with Nico even though Percy was originally straight. I mean, it seemed impossible not to fall in love with Nico if you were around him for a certain amount of time. I kind of wondered what Annabeth thought of him then? Maybe she only thought of Nico as a little brother or something because he ended up taking her boyfriend away. Does Annabeth hold any grudges on Nico because of that? Who knows? Maybe I can ask her later.

"Well, what do you want to do then?" Nico questioned drowsily. Nico always seemed to have such a lack of energy... I kind of wanted to change that, but I didn't know what to do.

I shrugged, and Nico smiled in amusement.

"What?" I half-whined, half-asked.

Nico shook his head. "Nothing. It's just that... You always seem to know what to do."

"That is true," Annabeth agreed, chuckling slightly.

I pouted. "Okay then!" I jumped up from my seat and clapped my hands together. "Let's go do something then!" I sprung toward Nico and began tugging on his arm. "Get off the couch and stop being lazy!"

Nico groaned. "Do I have to?"

"Yes you have to!" I demanded, causing Annabeth to laugh behind me.