For a long time,’ Nico said, ‘I had a crush on you. I just wanted you to know.’ Percy looked at Nico. Then at Annabeth, as if to check that he’d heard correctly. Then back at Nico. <br /><br />‘You –’ <br /><br />‘Yeah,’ Nico said. ‘You’re a great person. But I’m over that. I’m happy for you guys.’ <br /><br />‘You … so you mean –’ <br /><br />‘Right.’ <br /><br />Annabeth’s grey eyes started to sparkle. She gave Nico a sideways smile. <br /><br />‘Wait,’ Percy said. ‘So you mean –’ <br /><br />‘Right,’ Nico said again. ‘But it’s cool. We’re cool. I mean, I see now … you’re cute, but you’re not my type.’ <br /><br />‘I’m not your type … Wait. So –’ <br /><br />‘See you around, Percy,’ Nico said.