Nico walked into the Apollo cabin after a long day of training with the swords in the Arena. All he wanted to do was curl up in Will's arms and relax. Will was lying on his bed reading a science textbook. He looked up when Nico entered and his face broke into a wide smile.
"Hey there, death boy," Will said softly.
Nico couldn't help but smile back. "Hey."
He walked over and climbed onto the bed, laying his head in Will's lap. Will gently ran his fingers through Nico's hair. "Tough day?" he asked.
Nico nodded. "Exhausting."
Will set his book aside and cupped Nico's cheek, tracing his thumb along Nico's cheekbone. "Well I'm here now. Just relax."
Nico took Will's hand in his and pressed a kiss to his palm. Will leaned down and kissed Nico sweetly. Nico kissed him back and reached an arm around Will's neck, pulling him closer. Will laid down beside Nico, never breaking their kiss.
Their lips moved slowly, languidly together. Nico sighed into the kiss, feeling the tension melt from his body. He slid one leg between Will's and tangled their fingers together. Will stroked Nico's cheek softly, his touch gentle and reassuring. They kissed lazily for several minutes, unhurried.
Finally they parted and gazed into each other's eyes. Will smiled lovingly at Nico. "Feel better?"
Nico nodded. "Much." He leaned his head against Will's chest and wrapped his arms around Will's waist. Will held him close, pressing a kiss to the top of his head.
They laid in comfortable silence, just content to hold each other. Nico listened to the steady rhythm of Will's heartbeat and felt at peace. Will began to hum quietly, the soothing sound washing over Nico.
After a while, Will tilted Nico's chin up and kissed him again, slow and sweet. Nico kissed him back with gentle fervor, pouring all his gratitude and affection into the kiss. Will rolled them over so he was hovering above Nico without breaking their kiss.
Nico carded his fingers through Will's soft curls and pulled him closer. Will deepened the kiss, his tongue sliding against Nico's lower lip. Nico parted his lips with a sigh and their tongues met tentatively at first before dancing together in perfect synchronization. Nico could taste the ambrosia on Will's tongue, adding to the heavenly sensation.
Will trailed kisses along Nico's jaw and down his neck. Nico held Will tight, humming in pleasure. Will nibbled on Nico's earlobe, eliciting a gasp. Nico tugged Will's shirt off and ran his hands over Will's muscled back, memorizing every contour.
Will gazed down at Nico with eyes full of love. "You're so beautiful," he breathed.
Nico blinked back sudden tears. "Only because of you," he said sincerely.
Will kissed him fervently then, putting all his love and devotion into the kiss. Nico kissed him back with equal fervor, arms wrapped tight around Will's neck. They kissed until they were breathless, limbs tangled together.
Will gazed into Nico's eyes, cheeks flushed and lips kiss-swollen. "Want to go to the beach?" he asked. "We could watch the sunset."
Nico smiled and cupped Will's cheek. "I'd love to."
They held hands as they walked to the beach, stealing glances and smiling shyly at each other. The pinkish-orange glow of the setting sun bathed them in warm light as they sat facing the ocean.
Nico leaned his head on Will's shoulder. Will kissed the top of his head and wrapped an arm around him. They stayed like that in peaceful silence, breathing together as one, the warmth of the setting sun and each other enveloping them.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the sky in fiery hues, Will turned Nico's face towards his and kissed him deeply. Nico kissed him back passionately, trying to pour all the love filling his heart into the kiss.
They kissed for what felt like hours under the darkening sky, the crashing waves providing a soothing soundtrack. Nico lost himself in Will's tender touch and his taste and the love he whispered against his lips. In that perfect moment, nothing else mattered except them.
