Bad Boy {Solangelo}

Your Presence

Nico was in Percy's arms, trying to break free.

Because Nico had asked, more like ordered, Percy to leave, Percy had said "If I can't stay here, I'll take you with me"

And Nico had yelled, not knowing what else to say "What do you mean?!" Without giving a response, Percy came to Nico, took him from the bunk bed, and carried him, bridal-style. Percy's face showed no emotion but guilt.

As Nico tried breaking free from Percy's grasp, he said "Percy fucking Jackson! Leave me alone! Let me go!"

"I won't until you forgive me" Percy replied in a monotone, but there sure was grief behind that practiced, plastered voice.

"You wish to be forgiven?! You're a devil! An evil spirit!" Nico went on rambling random curses like that, simultaneously trying to get free from the hold of the strong arms. Truly, Nico had no idea where Percy was taking him, yet, where-ever that was, he didn't want to go. He wanted to be with Will. He wanted to butter-melt in Will's arms and never let go. He wanted to cuddle with Will. He wanted to feel Will's warmth.

Unfortunately, none of that was possible. Because Will was trapped between the rush at the Hermes Table. Everyone at the campfire was singing along with a Apollo Cabin Members, and everyone was laughing and having fun; that it, except Will. Since he was continuously trying to think where Nico and Percy were, he was growing crazier as each second passed by. At last, he somehow managed to escort himself from the trap of sweaty heads singing and enjoying themselves.

First, Will tried to search in the Hermes Cabin itself. He went inside, but any human form he found inside the Cabin was himself and maybe a fly on the leftover donut sitting on that far counter. He cursed himself to why he ever left Nico in the cabin. But then he realized he did because Nico was sick. I'm growing dumb, he said to himself.

Meanwhile, Percy had managed to get Nico in the Poseidon Cabin. Gently, he put Nico down on his bed and stood there, like he did not know what to do next. As if reading Percy's mind, Nico sanrled "Okay, so what now? Why did you bring me here?"

Percy thought to himself. Yes, why did I ever bring him here? As Percy tried to get an excuse, Nico looked at him questioningly. He was about to stand up when Percy put a firm hand on his shoulder and pushed him down to sit. Miraculously, Nico obeyed. Percy said "I thought that maybe I could... explain some Greek history to you... you know... because you're new and all"

"Well, then you could've asked Will to come with us too!" Nico deadpanned.

"But I didn't want to invite him!"

By fair means or foul, some ten minutes later, Nico was sleeping beside Percy, as Percy went on explaining about the Trojan war and how Achilles fought so bravely and managed to kill Hector. And how Hercules was a jerk and how he was a double jerk to the Seven Demigods. As Percy went on saying different exploits of Greek Heroes, Nico kept on picturing everything the       green-eyed boy said. He pictured Athena Parthenos with the 5 feet 6 inches Nike in hand, dressed in golden. He pictured Hercules from that Disney movie. And then he pictured Achilles. Achilles' golden hair reminded Nico of William Solace. His chiselled boy reminded Nico of William Solace. His perfectly tanned body reminded Nico of William Solace. As Percy said about Apollo, Nico could only think of William Solace. His flawless body, his overly precious charm, his enchanting love, his mesmerizing voice, his warm embrace, his model-like face, his blissful eyes, his utopian pink lips, his silken skin, his sensuous blue eyes; Will's every spot on his body where Nico had traced his fingertips, the existence of Will and the satisfaction of being called HIS. Nico was reminded of how secure and treasured hi felt in Will's arms. he was reminded of the times they had said they loved each other, he was reminded of the time they had first met in school.

It was a Monday, a rainy Monday. And since Nico had no-one to drop him to school, he had to walk to there. Nico took a umbrella headed for the classes. Despite the cover over his head, his pants were wet, and so was half of his t-shirt. Nico cursed silently as he entered the school campus, shivering to death. That is when someone tapped his shoulder from behind. He cursed again and looked back with annoyed eyes. As he turned, his heart was flooded with uncertain spellbound feelings. In front of him was the finest masterpiece he had ever seen. The blond hair  looked as if a new different sun was beaming from them. As captivating as the blue eyes were, they were startlingly intoxicating. Nico let out a shaky breath at the smiling face in front of him. "Y-yes?" he asked. "Um, I saw that your clothes are wet, and I have spare clothes, so maybe, I can lend you some?" the blond boy in front of him offered. Nico was not used to kindness like this. He frowned and then became embarrassed for doing that. His heart was beating fast, maybe 94 bpm. A feeling fluttered in his stomach, as if his body was urging him to accept the help. "No. Thank you"  Nico said and ran away to the class he had. He could not believe he had been offered help by William Solace, the star-boy in school. It was not like Nico had a problem, it was just that now he had fallen in love at first sight.

Nico smiled at the remembrance of that moment. It had been the most precious minutes of his life, and now he could not believe he was with the blond boy who made it precious. As he went on thinking about Will, he felt the deep urge to kiss him, to embrace Will and never let go.

The thoughts slowly faded and Nico noticed that the blabber-mouth Percy had stopped speaking. Instead, he was staring at Nico, admiring his face, his raven hair and his brown eyes. "What are you doing?" Nico asked the the green eyes that were stuck on his face.

"Looking at you" Percy said.

"You're crazy" Nico sad with a light snort.

"Crazy for you"  

Nico shook his head and went out of bed. This time, Percy did not protest his actions and let him go. Nico didn't feel like to go in the Hermes Cabin. Instead, he went to the Canoe Lake.

*

Will went on searching, in the strawberry fields and near Thalia's Tree, and near the Big House and every possible place, for naught. He sighed sadly and headed for the most peaceful place he could think of.

The Canoe Lake.

When Will reached the place, he could sense someone was already there. He peaked from behind a tree to find the boy he adored the most - Nico di Angelo.

He gave out a short laugh of how he could forget to look for him at the Lake and then panic so much.

Nico was staring at nothing in particular, just thinking. Thinking what? Thinking nothing in particular. He was just sitting at the edge of the lake, looking into the darkness of the depths of the lake.

"William Solace" Nico said to himself. "I love you"

"I love you too, my sunshine" Will said from behind, a small smile of satisfaction tugging at his lips.

Nico looked behind his shoulder to find Will. He patted the ground beside him, gesturing Will to come and sit near him. Will did as asked and side-hugged Nico and placed a kiss on his jawline.

They fell asleep in each-other's arms.