"Not as nervous his time?" Will asked Nico. Nico shook his head. They were visiting Will's mom and stepdad again. Nico remembered the last time when he was so nervous. "No, but, um... They do know I'm coming, right?" It was Will's turn to nod. "Yeah. They do." He laughed. They reached the door and Will rang the doorbell. The minute he did so, the door came flying open. Mrs. Solace ran out and scooped them both up in a big hug. After a moment, she let go and looked both of them over before hugging both of them individually. "Will! Nico! It's so good to see you boys." Nico glanced at Will, who shrugged and grinned. "It's good to see you too, Mom." He said. "I think you've both grown a foot since I saw you last." She said. "Oh, yeah, come in! Come in!" She followed them inside and into the living room. "Just sit down, make yourselves at home." Will laughed lightly. "Mom, I am home." She nodded. "I know, I know.... You're just never here." Nico sat down in a soft armchair and Will sprawled out on the couch. "You guys hungry?" She asked. Will nodded quickly. "Nico? Ya' hungry?" Nico nodded. "Kind of." Mrs. Solace beamed at them. "What do you guys want? Nico, what do you like?" Nico thought for a moment. "Macaroni and cheese!" Will yelled. Nico glanced across the room at him. "Nico, she makes the best macaroni ever. Please, Mom?" Mrs. Solace looked at Nico. "You like macaroni?" She asked. Nico nodded. "Yes ma'm." He said. "Okay, great." Will sat up on the couch. "Where's Derek?" Nico knew that was Will's stepdad's name. "Oh, he's gone for work." Mrs. Solace said. "Okay, I'll have it ready in just a little bit."
"Guys! C'mere! Your food's ready." Mrs. Solace called from the kitchen. Will jumped up and raced into the kitchen, Nico on his heels. There were two bowls of macaroni and cheese on the table. Will grabbed a Coke from the fridge and tossed one to Nico. Nico grabbed at and sat down at the table beside Will. Mrs. Solace sat down across from them. "So, how's camp?" She asked. "The usual." Will answered. Nico watched Will for a moment before picking up a spoon and taking a big bite. It was like heaven in his mouth. "Mrs. Solace, this is amazing." She smiled. "Thanks Nico." They carried on their conversation for a few hours, Will and Nico eating the whole time. It was the best thing Nico had ever tasted. After a while, Will glanced at the clock on the wall. "Nico, we probably need to get back." Nico shook his head. "Will, you do not understand how much I love your mother. This is the best food I've ever tasted, and I'm Italian. I know what good pasta is." Mrs. Solace laughed. "Thank you Nico." Will put his hands on Nico's shoulders. "I love my mother too. But we need to get back." Nico reluctantly stood up. "Alright." He said. Mrs. Solace hugged them both. "Be careful. I'll see you guys soon?" Nico laughed and nodded. "I'll be back." Mrs. Solace laughed. "Will?"
"Of course I'll be back!" Mrs. Solace hugged them both again and they headed out the door, the pasta still on Nico's mind.
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So yeah. That was that. I noticed the other day that a few of the parts published out of order, so sorry about that. I started those drafts first and I didn't realize they'd publish in the order you wrote them in. I thought it was something different, if that makes any sense. Oh well. Thanks for reading!!
