Less Like A Brother, More Like A Lover (Solangelo)

Run

Will looked around, noticing all the eyes on him. He realized that everyone heard his confession, and turned a deep shade of red.

Hey, well now he knows, He thought, seeing Nico's shocked expression. Will ran. He couldn't take it anymore. He just ran. Past the campfire, past the cabins, past the Big House, straight into the forest. He kept running until he tripped over a tree branch, and went crashing to the ground. He didn't bother to get up, letting his tears flow into the grass.

Maybe it will water the trees, he thought, at least something good will come from my pain. Will laid there, thinking about what a colossal screw-up he was. An hour or so later, he heard crunching, and a familiar voice calling out his name.

"Will!" Nico called out into the forest, his voice desperate, "It's dangerous in these woods!" Will jumped up, hiding behind the nearest tree, and getting a good look at Nico.

He had worry lines in his face, his brow creased with concern. His black blade was strapped to his back, and his shaggy hair was falling around his face.

"Will!!" Nico called again, cupping his hands over his mouth. Will felt a shower of embarrassment wash over him, realizing that he had just confessed only hours before. He looked back to where Nico was, only to find the son of Hades was no where to be seen. Will crept out from behind the tree cautiously, and was pounced on from behind.