This is my very first story at FanFiction, featuring Thalia and Nico's love, technically. I hope you guys all like it!

Nico's POV

Apparently it is a change.

It began after the Giant War had ended, when, fortunately, all of us survived at the end, without any of the deaths of the Seven. Many things have changed-Percy and Annabeth were together, with some change in relationship. Thalia had 'resigned' the lieutenant position for the Huntresses, which could've been good or bad.

The real thing happened at August 18th, Percy's birthday. I witnessed Annabeth giving him a blue birthday cake (really, Annabeth?) from a shadow. Then, I went off the woods, with my Stygian iron sword prepared.

While I was going around the woods, I heard something behind me. When I turned back, I saw who it was-Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus, the all-powerful god of the sky. She turned different since she resigned from the lieutenant of the Huntresses. Instead of her rebellious, spiky hair, her hair was straighter, with a few spots that began to curl around. She had the same electric blue eyes, which was normal. Her face was plain white, with no particular spots people could pick out. She wore a leather jacket over a gray shirt and black jeans, which I considered as very usual.

"Hey, Nico," Thalia said.

"Oh, uh… hi," I answered. "So… how's life after resigning from the huntresses?"

"Well…" Thalia hesitated, as if she was nervous. "It's been so long since I've arrived at Camp as daughter of Zeus. So far… it's turning out very well… especially from the fact that I get to see my friends every day."

"Oh," I felt neutral for the answer. I hoped the friend thing included me as well.

Then, I looked at her electric blue eyes. Then, Thalia's eyes connected with mine. Immediately after that happened, Thalia looked down, as if she was blushing. "So… you want to go down to the beach, Dead Boy?"

"Whatever, Pinecone Face," I smiled at her.

As we walked to the beach, I thought about why she resigned from the huntresses. Judging from what she said before, she did it to abandon the company of men, to be a maiden forever, assuming that she didn't die in battle. But giving up all that in one point… she would've done it to follow her heart.

"Uh, Thalia," I looked at her electric blue eyes. "Why did you resign from the huntresses? I thought you enjoyed being immortal. Well, assuming that you don't die in combat…"

Thalia hesitated, as if that was a hard question for her. She kept her head down, as if she was embarrassed for it. About a minute later, she said, "Well, I was happy about being almost immortal, you know. But, then, I realized that once you are immortal, your friends would be mortal. Then, in the future, you would see yourself all up alone. I thought living like my friends and being with the ones I love was more important than finding immortality."

"Oh," I answered. I was technically expecting that answer.

Then, at the beach, Thalia and I sat down, looking at the sea. I didn't really like the sea, like my half-sister Hazel got seasick whenever she was on sea. It also reminded me of Percy Jackson, who was happy together with Annabeth.

While looking at Long Island Sound, Thalia said, "Nico, I have never been so happy before. I finally became free from all of the huntress duties, though I kind of miss it. My life wouldn't be happy without my friends, namely you."

I was frightened with the last words. Apparently she liked me. I blushed, for the first time. "B-But… why do you like me? I'm a son of Hades, and you're a daughter of Zeus."

"Sure, the difference between our fathers could exist, but I am still attracted in the way you look. The handsome black hair, the black eyes… I think you're just as handsome as Green Day, Nico."

"Thanks," I answered.

Then, Thalia asked me, staring with her electric blue eyes, "Nico, do you like me too?"

Due to the sudden question, I was terrified. She asked me this rhetorical question. I actually liked her, especially in the way she was so similar to me-an evil ten, as Percy described.

"Oh," I finally made up my mind. I decided to tell her the truth. "I… like you as well. I've admired you secretly… the way you're a genius on controlling the sky…"

"Are you serious, Nico?" Thalia crossed her arms around her chest.

"Why would I lie to you?" I put my hand around her shoulder.

"Whatever." Thalia seemed to avoid eye contact with me, as if she was embarrassed.

"So… Thalia," I got a little closer to her. I could've gotten a kiss, until a voice behind us said, "Oh, what are you guys doing over there?"

When both of us turned, I saw Piper McLean, the daughter of Aphrodite, standing behind us. She was smiling, as if she was satisfied to see love connections since Percy and Annabeth; or namely, herself and Jason.

"Aren't you supposed to be with my brother?" Thalia shouted. "Besides, it's pretty rude to eavesdrop on people talking."

"Well, yes, I'm supposed to be with Jason. But I said that I would be checking on you for him." Piper answered proudly. "So, I came here."

"Could you please go away?" I shouted. "We were in a moment now."

"Oh, Nico defends his girlfriend!" Piper said. Then, she began chanting, "Nico's got a girl at last! Nico's got a girl at last!"

"Oh, could you please shut up?" Thalia shouted. Piper walked away, continuously chanting.

By the time Piper walked away and was at the cabins, I finally had a moment: we were alone at last. At that time, I seized my chance and leaned over Thalia, who turned at me. Then, my lips touched hers.

As the first reaction, Thalia said, "Wow, this was our first kiss…"

"And we will have more soon," I said dramatically. Then, we kissed again.

And that was the end of Chapter 1! I am sorry for Thalia fans, but I would probably have it in Thalia's POV next time! Please post reviews!