A/N This is called V1 because I have another one shot in my draft like this one and called that.

He won't eat. He just refuses. He left us no choice.

"Percy, Jason, his arms. Hazel, Reyna, legs. Annie, keep his head and torso down. Ugh, Nico, you left us no choice."

Nico growls and kicks and screams, we hold him down.

"Open your mouth or I pry it open myself!" I threaten.

He clenches his jaw with daring eyes. Twisting his head all over, I get my fingers in his lips and pull at his teeth and jaw. With my other hand, I shove an apple slice in his mouth. I push my hand under his chin so he doesn't spit it out. His eyes show helplessness, and I pity him with sympathy.

"Chew it." I demand.

He does as I ask.

The next few bites go the same way. A few bruises and tears later, he's laying on the couch with just me in the room.

"Get some sleep." I order.

He scowls.

"Why'd you make me?" he demands.

"Because you need to eat and you weren't." I reply.

He rolls his eyes, but pain is the only thing in them. I grab his hand and lay next to him, curling up by his ribs. I kiss his hand.

"Sweet dreams." I smile cheekily.

He sighs, rolling his head to lay on mine. He closes his eyes, and he's off to sleep.

I love you.