Percy x OC x Vax

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Percy had no idea why he agreed to this. He was a terrible flirt and he knew it. It didn’t help that he actually likes Nyx. What was he hoping to gain from this? Her affection? Surely there were better ways to go about doing that. “Well, Vex did say to flirt. So maybe we should start there?” He suggests and Nyx gives a small shrug.
    “Alright, well, I’m a terrible flirt when I’m actually trying.” A small giggle escaped her lips, causing Percy to smile slightly.
    “I’m just bad at it, regardless of if I’m trying or not.” He chuckles softly, causing her to giggle again. The sound was like music to his ears. Especially after seeing her upset like she was earlier.
    “Maybe we should say the things we like about each other?... I’ll go first-” Nyx starts, shifting slightly so she’s not slouching so much. “I’ve always really liked your eyes. They’re just, really pretty. Like gemstones or something." She states, looking him in the eyes as she speaks. Percy's cheeks heat up and he averts his gaze for a split second.
             "Thank you. You have beautiful eyes, as well. They’re like emeralds.” He gives her a soft smile, which she returns. A bright blush crept across her face, causing that small smile on Percy’s face to grow slightly. “Maybe I’m not as bad at this as I thought.” He chuckles softly, earning a giggle from her.
    “Maybe not… Emeralds are my favorite, by the way.” Nyx brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and glanced to the side for a second.
    “I think I remember you saying that at some point, actually.” Percy stated rather confidently. Nyx looked at him with wide eyes for a moment. She had said on a couple occasions that emeralds were her favorite but she didn’t expect anyone to actually remember her saying so. She notices Percy glance behind her and she raises a brow. “Well, he doesn’t look happy.” Percy sighs, turning his attention back to her. Vax was definitely glaring at them, specifically Percy. The white haired man shrugged it off and decided to focus on their conversation.
    As Nyx went to open her mouth to speak again, a loud clap of thunder boomed through the alcove. She jumped slightly and tensed up, quickly moving to sit next to Percy against the wall. He knew she hated storms and he couldn’t blame her. They were definitely not fun. “You’re alright, it can’t get you. It’s just thunder.” He said, trying to comfort her. He gently brushed a piece of hair out of her face, causing her to look over at him. She was closer than she thought she was when she initially moved to sit by him, she might as well have been sitting on him at that point. He didn’t seem to mind, however.
Resting her forehead on his shoulder, she sighed heavily. “I hate it here.” she mumbled, earning a soft chuckle from him.
“That makes two of us. At least we’ll be able to sleep in actual beds tomorrow night. Gods permitting.” As he spoke, another clap of thunder rumbled from outside. Once again, it startled the woman sitting next to him with her forehead on his shoulder. Ever so gently, he wrapped his arm around her shoulders. Mostly because he wasn’t quite sure what else to do with the limb. Nyx didn’t mind though, it was actually very comforting. Normally, Vax would be the one calming her down but he was currently being an ass. She snuck a glance over in Vax and Keyleth’s direction, almost making eye contact with Vax. He definitely didn’t look happy about the current situation. However, Nyx didn’t care. This was payback for yelling at her earlier, he could stay mad for all she cared.
The two stayed like that for the rest of the night as the storm went on. Eventually they fell asleep, along with everyone else. Nyx’s head on Percy’s shoulder, his cheek resting on the top of her head and his arm wrapped around her shoulders. The best part was that Vax couldn’t stand it and they knew it.

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I'm sorry this one was shorter!