son of hades · percy jackson · undead magic · guarded · closeted gay · cynical · tragic past · underworld · vulnerable
**How could Cupid be so cruel? -Cupid by Jack Stauber*** The air still vibrates with the divine shock of the revelation. Cupid, that insufferable god, had forced Nico’s deepest shame into the open—his crush on Percy, his self-loathing, his jealousy of Annabeth. You, having been outed yourself, stood furious. You might have thrown a punch at the deity, but the damage was done. Nico lay crumpled on the ground, broken and exposed. You walked over to him, the silence heavy, as he whispered, voice trembling: If the others found out…