Fix You (Percy Jackson Fanfiction) (boyxboy)

Cursed

Since when did the ADHD mechanic ever consider his actions? Leo softly ran his thumb over Nico's cheeks and glanced from his lips to his eyes and back to his lips. Nico's dark eyes held a warning look, but it was withering, almost as if he knew how badly he needed this right now. Unfortunately before Leo could take action, Nico jerked harshly. Annabeth had chosen that very moment to dislodge a particularly deep splinter. The result, Nico and Leo's faces crunching together. Nico's white cheeks reddened, but Leo, determined, barely reacted. He simply initiated the kiss. It was firm at first as if Leo was daring Nico to deny him. But soon it softened as they both relaxed.

When they paused for a breath Leo noticed everything had gone quiet. Casting a glance behind him, he flinched. Annabeth looked thoroughly confused, pliers frozen in mid air. Percy's eyes wide with shock also held a ripple of amusement. "Well that's one way to do it Repair Boy." Nico growled, and Leo stammered before letting out a weak, "Shut up and get back to work."

And return to work they did. Percy regained his grip on Nico's leg, Annabeth took hold of another splinter and Leo captured Nico's lips once again. The mechanics' calloused fingers rubbed Nico's temples to ease the pain and he tenderly pecked his cheek before returning to nibble his bottom lip. Leo leaned back at one point to search his friends face. Nico flinched, shuddered and passed out, sending Leo into a full blown panic.

"He's not awake! Guys he's not awake!" Annabeth dropped the pliers for a moment to come examine Nico's face, Leo didn't slow down. "Are they poisoned? Is he gonna... gonna..." Leo choked back a sob. He couldn't say what was on his mind. It hurt too much. His goal in life was to never stop moving, stay ahead of the pain. Yet here he was, stuck and on the verge of losing another loved one.
You're freaking cursed Valdez. Everyone you touch, everyone you care about dies. What made you think this would be different? How dare you drag him into your curse?

Leo sat with eyes glazed, visibly flinching. Annabeth quickly grew concerned. She grabbed Leo's chin and in a strong voice assured the boy.

"They aren't poisoned. I checked first thing. He's okay. It's probably just too much pain, for too long. He's okay. You did good Leo." But he began to cry regardless. He couldn't help it. Nico looked so frail. Briefly he was reminded of sobbing as the firefighters held him back from the burning tomb his mother was encased in, and as Festus fell from the sky broken. He'd lost so much and he was so sure he was losing Nico right now. What if he didn't make it? He's not like Festus. He can't just rebuild Nico. When Nico goes... he'll be gone. Gone like his mom. And Leo couldn't bear that thought. So he wept and in his grief he caught on fire.

The girl scrambled away as he leapt to his feet and with a cry of rage began throwing fire where the long dead monster had been. He vaguely heard his friend's cries of alarm. The next thing Leo knew he was on the ground sopping wet. Percy had summoned a massive wave from the drain and in a sense, put him out. Soon after, strong arms wrapped around him and he relaxed as he was rocked gently back and forth. "You did good Leo. He's fine. He's okay. You're okay. Just chill." Leo released a wet laugh at the pun in his friend's command. "I'm sorry," whimpered the broken Latino. "I'm so sorry. I lost control. I never should've... I didn't' mean to..." Green eyes met brown and with utmost sincerity Percy swore everything was going to work out. "It's all okay. Leo, you haven't slept in three days. You're what's kept this stupid trip together. Just relax. It's almost over. You've done good." Percy hugged him tightly once more before walking back to help Annabeth get the last of the thorns from their friend's leg.

The two finished their work, wrapping his leg in gauze and duct tape before Percy pulled the frail demigod up into his arms. "It's time to go." It was only then they remembered their new friend. Up against the alley wall was the sweetest sight. Chloe and Leo sat side by side, Chloe clutching to his hand in comfort. Her head resting on his shoulder and he was asleep with his head on top of hers. Annabeth cracked a smile. "Is there anyone who doesn't love him?" she mused. She and Percy both jumped as Nico, newly awake, joined the conversation. "I think he's the only one without a clue." Percy's brows knit together, before he relaxed into a mischievous smirk. "Well lover boy, you're gonna have to fix that."