Note- I do NOT own anyone here except for Shawn! And later the main girl. Plus Tiffany! But other than that No One! First story, so bear with me! Thx!

Nico's POV~~

I woke up to the sounds of many voices chatting outside. Ug. Mornings. I hate them. A lot. I through my covers off and walked over to my dresser. It was one of the only pieces of furniture in my cabin. But, I liked it that way. Less clutter. I pulled out my Camp Half-Blood t-shirt, a pair of black jeans, and slipped on a pair of sandals. As I changed, I glanced at the calendar. I sighed. I was 14 now. It had been some time since Percy had saved everyone from Kronos. And now, due the promise the gods made, the camp was overflowing with campers. Sometimes I think the camp was better off when the gods didn't claim all their kids. But, that's just me. Anti-social, as Annebeth says. I guess she's right. I'm not a people person.

I guess I should fill you in. Percy and Annebeth are still together, and are now counselors. Today was Saturday, which means all the newbies will be tested out in the new stadium. Once a month, usually on the last Saturday, the camp would gather there and watch the newbies fight it out. Of course, they had some training.

As I stepped outside, I was nearly tackled to the ground. "Oof!" I tumbled to the ground, ready to attack whoever had just tackled me.

"Hide me!" Percy said, cowering behind me. The 18-year-old had a look of pure horror on his face.

"How badly did you piss of Annebeth this time?" I asked, smirking.

"Pretty bad…" He said. Suddenly, we heard a terrifying yell.

"PERCY JACKSON!!! YOU HAD BETTER GET OVER HEAR RIGHT NOW!!!!" Percy looked at me, eyes pleading.

I sighed. "Fine. Go on in." I said, pointing at my door. Percy smiled, a wave of relief flooding his face. He thanked me and headed inside. I continued on my way to the pavilion, hoping to get some breakfast.

When I got there, there was a large crowd of newbie boys. They were all murmuring about something. I picked up bits and pieces of their conversation. Something about 'beautiful', 'amazing', and 'love at first sight'. I figured there was just some really cute new girl and proceeded to get my breakfast.

Percy's POV~

I hid in Nico's cabin, hoping Annebeth wouldn't find me. I didn't mean it! It was an accident! Who knew that she wearing a new designer dress? Or that orange soda stained? I just tripped! I said I was sorry, like, a million times! And she STILL chased me with that 'I'm going to murder you' look on her face.

Women.

Suddenly, I head the door open. Someone sighed. "Percy," She said. She found me! "I know you're in here! Just, come out, okay?" I sighed and crawled out from my hiding place. Turns out, Nico has a pretty high bed.

Annebeth laughed. I loved that sound. Her white dress had a big orange spot on it, which sorta matched her orange cardigan (and no! I know nothing about fashion! She told me what it was earlier!). Her hair was up in a ponytail, making her cloudy eyes stand out. "I'm not mad!" She said. "Well, maybe a little, but its okay! I was just mad at you for running away! Hello!" She said, pointing to her feet. "I'm wearing heels!" I glanced down. She was, in fact, wearing heels. Something she didn't do often.

"Sorry. For everything. I didn't mean to spill on the dress." I said, closing the gap between us in a single stride. "Forgive me?"

She giggled. "I don't know….You might have to convince me." She leaned in brushed her lips softly against mine.

I smiled. "Alright." I said, and we continued to 'convince' each other. Ah, young love….

Nico's POV~

I sat down at my table, and started to eat breakfast. I was kinda lonely, you know, being the Hades kid. But, I had gotten used to eating alone. By now, though, the chattering group of newbie boys was getting on my nerves. I glanced back over at them. There were some my age, but most were a year or two younger.

"Hey!" I called to one of them. He looked at me, confused, and pointed to himself, wondering if I was addressing him. I was. "Yeah, you. Come here for second."

He trotted over and I got a better look at him. He had mob of dark brown hair on his head, which framed his face kinda nice. His eyes were a dull green, and his skin was average. He looked like a normal teenage boy. I wondered what he thought when he found out he was anything but normal. "What are all of you gawking at over there?" I asked, slightly annoyed.

He smiled. "A new girl, I guess. I'm just over there because my only friend here is. But, that's her, there." He said, pointing at a girl sitting at the Aphrodite table. Go figure. She was tall, and twig thin, not a muscle on her. She had pale skin, with dark brown eyes. Her hair was a coppery red color that waved down to the top of her back. She was pretty cute. But Annebeth had been cuter at that age. Not that I ever liked her, or anything! I swear. Anyway.

"Her name is Tiffany Gorden. She's a daughter of Aphrodite. Which explains her looks." The guy said. "Oh! I'm Shawn, by the way. Nice to meet you!" He held out his hand, which I ignored. I don't shake hands. Never have. Never will.

"I'm NIco." I said, trying to make up for the hand thing. "So, whose your parent?" I asked, rather bored, and not that hungry anymore.

"Hm? Oh. My father is Apollo." He said, averting his gaze to the ground. "You?"

"Hades." I said, taking a sip of milk.

"Really?" He said, rather surprised. "Cool. But lonely, I suppose." He glanced at his watch. "I have to go get ready for the big fight. I'll see you around, though, okay?" He left with I smile on his face, waving. I sighed. I guess it was time. I offered the rest of my food to my father, then headed for the stadium.

That's where I met her.