Here We Go Again

“are they really bad decisions, though? or are they just decisions that you don’t agree with?”

“In this particular case, Scar, the two aren’t mutually exclusive.”

“is it too much to hope she’ll just let me have them? not like she ever paid any attention to them anyways.” he sighed. “you’re right, i know you are. i just… i don’t know how i can get myself out of this one.”

“If I’m bein honest babe, I feel like she’s more likely to care about them now that you’ve taken them.  She’s one of the most cunning and narcissistic people I’ve ever known; she’ll likely wanna use the little ones against you.” 

“yeah, i know, jay. but what the hell was i supposed to do? leave them there? she’s a shitty enough mother with me in the picture. i know i can’t prove it, but i also couldn’t just leave and let it happen.”

“I’m not saying you made the wrong choice, babe.  I’m just saying you need to start thinking about what you’re planning to do now and how you’re going to handle it.”

“you know, considering how awfully you treat me, i really am good to you.” she replied with a look. “here i thought we had a special connection too nico.”

“That “special connection” really just deals with you and Reagan making bad decisions that end up somehow involving me.”

he shook his head, but he was laughing with her as he did. “okay, fine. i was laying in bed at midnight while she was passed out drunk and decided right then and there. my instinct hasn’t failed me yet.”

“Ah, and there it is.”  Jayden said.  “Now that very well may be, but this one is...a particularly prickly situation Jase.”  Her face fell a little, the line of her mouth hardening as she focused back in on the utter problem they had on their hands.  “Like really, how are the little ones going to deal with an entire country probably hunting them?  That’s a custody battle you’ll have a very hard time fighting if she finds you.”

“now, is that anyway to treat your favorite person that isn’t reagan or your siblings? come on, nico.”

“My favorite person besides Reagan or my siblings is Thalia,” Nico said pointedly.  “Not everyone can have that same connection we did.”

“right. will. congrats, by the way. i… it’s a long story, jay. but you have to know i wouldn’t do something this ridiculous without thinking about it.” he sighed. “so am i.”

Jayden couldn’t keep the smile or laugh at bay.  “Oh Jase, sweetheart, you and I both know we’ve been friends too long for me to believe that.  You rely on that instinct of yours to get you through thick and thin.”

the redhead was busy texting reagan, and of course not paying attention to her surroundings. not that she had ever been good at that. so her knocking into someone was nothing new. looking up, she grinned. “hey, long time no see.”

If the red hair didn’t give it away, the voice and smartass twinkle in her eye sure did.  “Scarlet...what a pleasure to see you again.”

 the  brunette  had  lingered  around  the  city  for  a  few  hours  ,  before  moving  onto  her  plans  of  visiting  her  newest  half  siblings  and  helping  them  adjust  to  the  change  that  came  with  becoming  a  demigod  .  she  had  picked  up  a  bundle  of  flowers  to  drop  off  for  her  mother  ,  short  legs  rushing  quickly  before  the  traffic  quickened  and  she’d  miss  her  ride  over  there  .  busy  replying  back  to  scar  ,  she  didn’t  realize  a  body  in  front  of  her  ,  nearly  bumping  into  a  figure  .  big  eyes  glance  upwards  and  a  pleasant  smile  tugged  at  her  features  ,  ❝  very  funny  seeing  you  here  mr.  di  angelo  ,  ❞

Nico couldn’t help the slight quirk to his lips that occurred whenever he was with Reagan.  “Amazing how I’m able to find you in a sea of people,” Nico mused.  His eyes glanced to his watch.  He had time, he could spend a few moments with Reagan before getting to the office.  “Who are the flowers for?”

 ❝  you  know  ,  now  that  you  put  it  that  way  ,  i  can  see  why  you  may  think  that  .  but  it’s  not  a  mess  !  ❞

“Girl what happened?  Where is your impulse control?  Or I suppose a better question is where is Nico?”