Dark Prince (Nico Di Angelo x Reader)

Trip to Venice

You watched as your footsteps were washed away by the slow tides that left seaweed where your footprint had been. The sand was warm on your toes and the sun dimly glowing as it rose in magnificent colors of orange and pink.

'(Y/n)? (Y/n)?'

You snapped out of your daydream and turned towards Your best friend 'Sorry Nico, I guess I'm still not fully awake'

He laughs 'I can tell'

You blush looking down 'is it my turn to ask a question now?' He nods 'ok then, let's see... If you could have any food in the world right now, what would you have?'

'Hmm, I don't know maybe that apple pie you made last week' he says cheekily

'Yeah right, you're telling me that from all the food in the world you'd pick MY pie?'

He laughs at your seriousness 'absolutely'

You raise your hands in surrender ‘Fine, your choice.’

‘Alright then, my turn. If you could go anywhere in the world right now. Where would you go?’

That was an easy one ‘Easy, Italy, well more specifically Venice.’

Nico does a double take staring at you wide eyed. ‘Really?’

You felt heat rise from your neck ‘yeah, I’ve always wanted to go since I was a little girl, but never had the money to…’

Nico takes your hand and you look down at your intertwined fingers ‘(Y/n), you don’t need money.’ You look up at him in confusion.

‘Of course we do, for the plane tickets and, and the accommodation and other stuff.’

‘Not if you’re a Hades kid, (y/n) do you want to go Venice?’

‘Now?’ he nods and the excitement gets to you so you tackle the son of Hades into a hug. ‘Yes, yes, yes!’ He chuckles hugging you back tightly.

When you finally pull away Nico is smiling ‘Alright, you should grab a coat and we’ll meet back here in 10 minutes.’

‘Okay, oh my gosh I can’t believe this is happening!’ you squeal happily running off to your cabin.

10 minutes later, you met Nico at the start of the beach in your coat bouncing up and down with eagerness. ‘Ready?’ he ask

‘Let’s go (l/n)’ he takes your hand in his rubbing soothing circles with his thumb. You shiver at his touch as he shadow travels the two of you to the city.

When you open your eyes you are met with the sight of a beautiful city. You spun around drinking in every feature of the place, the narrow streets, and little bridges across the endless waters with gondolas gracefully moving against them.

‘It’s beautiful.’ You whisper in admiration ‘The buildings…everything’s just stunning.’

Nico had his eyes on you the whole time ‘I agree.’ 

You look back at him, feeling as if the happiness might burst through your chest ‘Thank you.’

Nico’s grip around your hand tightens 'I know where we can go first!' He says as he breaks out into a run across the paved, narrow alleyway.

You laughed, feeling the happiest you've felt in ages 'Nico where are we going?'

'To church'

He stops abruptly causing you to crash into his back 'sorry!' You say as you step back still holding onto his hand 'where are we…?'

That was when you noticed the huge church, it was old, the washed red bricks making the church look warn and ancient.

It was beautiful.