Reynico [HIATUS]

Dance

Nico P.O.V. 

The next day we went to the theater in the morning and did rehearsal for about half the day. The script seemed to be getting better with everyone helping rather than Leo, but it was still bad. They were obsessed with the idea of Reyna and I being in love. I shook my head. 

"Um, line?" I asked. 

"'Will, what should I do. Should I give her a rose or chocolates? Or invite her to pizza or something?'" Micheal said. 

"Right, thanks." I cleared my throat. "Will, what should I do? Should I give her a rose or chocolates? Or invite her to pizza or something?" 

"You should take her to some special place to you guys and be yourself, bro. Just go with the flow." Will responded. On the other half of the stage, which was supposed to represent Reyna's cabin (Athena at CHB) where she was talking to Piper and Annabeth. 

"What should I do? Does he like me or should I just ignore it?" Reyna asked. 

"You guys should totally get together!' Piper squealed, clapping her hands. "OTP (along with Tratie of course)." So that's how it went. Rehearsal, activities, meals, hanging out with Rey and sometimes to others. The dance was tomorrow and I didn't have a date. I didn't need one. I don't care what the Aphrodite cabin said. 

~~~~Time skip (next day)~~~~

I went to my bed and saw a suit on it. They dance was in 30 minutes. The suit was a black button down shirt with a black blazer and black pants. Matching black shoes were there too. 

I sighed, but it was the suit I would've chosen if I had to. No designs or colors is a plus. I sighed again, then went to take a shower and change. This was going to be a long night. 

Reyna P.O.V. 

I went to my bed and saw an off-the-shoulder purple dress with a golden jeweled waist. There were gold heels matching the belt to go with it. 

(A/N: Pretend the waist gems are gold not silver.)

I had to admit it was a pretty dress. It was my favorite color. I went to shower and change and do my hair. 

After showering, I slipped the dress on and admired its comfortable fit and feel, along with all the hidden pockets for weapons. However, this was not something I would normally wear. I was going to die in it. I'd rather go in full armor. 

"Thanks, Venus." I sarcastically muttered. Unfortunately, Venus must've heard me and thought I was serious, because the next thing I knew I was zapped with her permanent makeup that wouldn't leave until the party was over. I groaned. Luckily, she did my hair in a braid. Even though it was a french braid with some gold stuff weaved in, it looked pretty and was better than what she could've done. 

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I went to the pavilion for the dance, and saw it was already in full swing. The sun had already set. Demigods were chattering and dancing and laughing, Roman and Greek. Balloons, streamers, confetti, and other things were flying all over the place. I searched for Nico and saw him in a corner, hidden in the shadows. I couldn't help but smile. Of course he's in the corner. I approached him. 

"Hey Neeks, what are you doing?" I asked. 

"Trying to get our of here, you?" 

"Same." I felt a sharp pain in my foot. "And these shoes are already killing me."

"Oh." Nico asked, "Who's your date?" 

"I didn't bring anyone," I shrugged. "You?"

Nico shook his head. "Nope."

I dragged Nico over to our friends after a bit of talking, and we talked and hung out with them. We ate, danced (I did with Nico), talked, laughed, and had fun. My hair had come loose, but for once, I didn't care. After a few hours, everyone was still here. It was around 12:30. The harpies were off duty tonight. I climbed a tree and went to sit on one of the branches when I saw someone sitting there. 

"Nico," I asked, "What are you doing here?" 

"Rey?" Nico turned and looked at me. I sat down next to him. We sat in a comfortable silence. Then, after a few minutes, he started subconsciously braiding my hair. 

"Nico?" 

"Mhm?" He muttered. 

"Why are you braiding my hair?" I asked. His hands froze. "It's fine, seriously, I was just curious, that's all." He continued braiding my hair. 

"Sorry. It's just... Bianca taught me how to do a braid in her hair. Then, when we were transporting the Athena Parthenos, you taught me the same thing and I remembered Bianca had taught me that. Sorry, I kinda subconsciously did it." He finished and tied it. 

"It's fine Nico. It's actually a really good braid." I said. 

"Tha-" He started saying, but then Leo started singing/shouting, 

"Nico and Reyna, sitting in a tree!" 

Percy shouted, "K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" 

Leo sang, "First comes love, then comes marriage!"

Percy sang, "Then comes along the baby carriage!" 

"Shut up, guys," Nico said, his face tomato red. The rest of the seven and Calypso had showed up, and a second later we all started laughing. We hopped down from the tree and we all walked to out cabins, laughing. Maybe the dance wasn't such a fail after all. I slept with Nico's braid in my hair, and for once, I let myself dream beyond Venus's heartbreaking words.