Title: To Hold

Pairing: Jason/Nico

Disclaimer: All property of RR.

Caution: Implied domestic violence.

"I thought you said you're going to break up with him?"

"Shut up Grace and hand me the ambrosia." Jason watched Nico slump down on the sofa, nursing his broken wrist.

It's been 10 years since the War with Gaea and after all was said and done, Nico came out to the group with Jason's help. Although he did not confess his crush on Percy, the fact that Nico summed up the courage to tell their friends he's gay really made Jason proud. It's like Nico emerged from a long slumber, his wings unfolding. In the past 10 years he's been in and out of relationships with mortals and demigods alike and although Jason can't fault him for it, he just wish Nico settles down with someone who won't hurt him and actually care for him. Like Jason does.

"Need I remind you that you're the Son of Hades? Why are you letting a Son of Demeter beat you black and blue?" Jason continues with his tirade as he hands Nico a piece of ambrosia. Got to stay mad or he's going to break.

"He didn't beat me black and blue...it was just a misunderstanding." The Ghost King whispered as he nibbles on the food.

"A misunderstanding where you end up having broken wrist? Are you really that desperate to stay with someone like him?" The Son of Jupiter was now standing in front of Nico, hands clenched on his side, knuckles white.

Nico looked up at Jason, defiance on his black eyes. Jason never wanted to see Nico like this. If only he can make the boy understand.

"You don't understand anything Jason! He held me. I'm sure he cares for me in his own way. If you're tired of me then I'll leave now." The Ghost King attempted to stand up but Jason put his hands on both side of Nico's head, caging him on the sofa.

"So anyone will do? As long as they held you?" They're face to face now, trying to stare each other down.

"YES! Fuck you, yes anyone will do. I told you, you won't understand. Now let me go!" Nico tried to shove Jason but the ex-praetor's arms circled around him, locking him in an embrace.

"You're so stupid, you know that? Then I will hold you. You don't need anyone else."