Soulmate Cinderella AU- Solangelo

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Nico's POV

Will's been leaving mysteriously almost every day for the past month. I'm worried. And anxious. And lonely. I've also noticed that he gets frustrated more easily lately. Today, I decided that I will confront him about it. Right before he left, I caught his wrist. My mouth opened and closed a few times before I spoke. "Where are you going?" I asked quietly, not wanting him to get upset. 

"To town." He said, annoyedly. "I've told you before." 

"I know, but...what for?" He rolled his eyes. 

"I don't have to tell you everything in my life just because you my soulmate, Nico." I backed away a little bit, letting go of his wrist.

"I-I know, but I feel like I have a right to know s-since you're leaving me for hours almost everyday." I stuttered. "I miss you."

"Well it's none of your business." He said aggressively. 

"You know I don't like being without you." He looked angry. 

"That's the problem, you can't be without me for even a few minutes! Maybe I just wanted time away from you! You know, I don't think I've had any time alone from you for more than 4 hours since we've met. Ever since I found you again it's been Nico, Nico, Nico. I wish you would run away again just like you did at the ball! Then I wouldn't have to constantly consider your feelings and comfort you whenever you feel bad about yourself. Because guess what? I'm tired. I'm tired of you. I'm tired of always being around you, of always having to put you first, of dealing with your constant insecurities and don't even get me started on the nightmares! I haven't had a full nights sleep in weeks thanks to your nightmares! You know what? I wish you never left that necklace. I wish I never went to find you again. I wish I never even hosted that ball! I wish I never even met you! I hate you and I always have!" He screamed. I backed away even more, my eyes wide and jaw dropping. I felt like I was going to cry. Is that really how he feels about me? He hates me...Of course he hates me, I'm annoying, clingy, insecure, depressed, useless...stop it. Now I know he thinks that too. I thought he loved me...

"...wow...okay..." I walked up the stairs and into our bedroom. I heard him follow me. 

"Wait, Nico! I didn't mean it! I promise! I'm just really stressed and I took it out on you..." I sat on the edge of our bed, avoiding his eyes. Yeah right. Now I know the truth...

"You wouldn't have said it if you haven't at least thought all of it before." I said sadly.

"Nico, I haven't-"

"Just...go...please. Do...whatever it was that you were going to do." My voice cracked at the 'go'. Tears started streaming down my face. He stepped closer and I moved back without thinking. 

"Are...are you going to be here when I come back?" He asked, weakly and started crying too. Why was he crying? Doesn't he hate me? He's probably just sad he blew his cover...I hesitated to answer his question. I can't be around him right now. 

"...I...I don't know. Now please...just go." He nodded and waited a few agonizing seconds before leaving the house. I curled up on the bed and breathed in the scent of Will on his pillow. I snuggled up to it like it was him and buried my face in the material, decorating it with my tears. He doesn't love me...he never did...it was all an act... and I fell for it...

I got up 2 hours later and got out a piece of paper and a pen. 

Dear Will,

Please don't come after me.

From, Nico

—:—:—

"Nico?" Hazel asked concerned. "What's wrong?" She pulled me into a hug. I cried into her shoulder. I was able to get here in only a day by running most of the time and only bringing my backpack. "Why don't we come inside, okay? Then, you can tell me what's going on." I nodded and she led me to the couch.