Songs as Solangelo OneShots

Breathe

I see your face in my mind as I drive away,
'Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way
People are people,
And sometimes we change our minds
But it's killing me to see you go after all this time

Will gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white, as he watched Nico's retreating figure shrink in the rearview mirror. It killed him to see Nico go after all this time.  

Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie,
It's the kinda ending you don't really wanna see
'Cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down,
Now I don't know what to be without you around

The image of Nico's stormy grey eyes, filled with a hurt Will couldn't bear to look at any longer, burned into his memory. Their fight, fueled by stupid misunderstandings and unspoken insecurities, had escalated until Nico stormed out, leaving behind a gaping hole in Will's world.

And we know it's never simple,
Never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand,

Losing Nico felt like losing a part of himself, a limb severed from his body. Nico, with his gruff exterior and unexpected moments of tenderness, was a constant in Will's chaotic world. He knew Nico like the back of his hand, understood his silences, and cherished his dark humor in a way none else ever had.

And I can't,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

Now, Will was left drowning in the wreckage of their unspoken feelings, the air thick with the weight of what could have been.

Never wanted this, never wanna see you hurt
Every little bump in the road I tried to swerve
People are people,
And sometimes it doesn't work out,
Nothing we say is gonna save us from the fall out

But sometimes, even the deepest connections frayed.

And we know it's never simple,
Never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand,

They were both stubborn, both afraid to say the things that truly mattered. He knew it wasn't simple. Relationships weren't clean breaks, and there was no magical solution to mend this mess.

And I can't,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

The thought of facing the future without Nico, without his sardonic wit and unwavering loyalty, left Will gasping for air. He had to breathe, to move on, even if it meant navigating a world devoid of Nico's presence.

It's two am
Feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know it's not easy,
Easy for me

The clock on the dashboard blinked 2:00 am, casting an eerie green glow on Will's pale face. The loneliness felt like a physical weight pressing down on him. He hoped Nico understood, somehow, that letting go wasn't easy.

And we know it's never simple,
Never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me

It was a decision laced with sorrow, a necessary step towards healing even if it felt like tearing himself apart.

I can't,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

The song on the radio faded, replaced by the quiet hum of the engine. Will took a shaky breath, willing himself to keep moving forward. It would be a long, arduous road, but he had to try. He had to breathe, even without Nico by his side.

Breathe,Without you,
But I have to

Every ragged inhale was a testament to his love, a silent apology echoing in the empty car.

Sorry (oh) sorry
Sorry sorry
Sorry sorry

Sorry, Nico. Sorry for everything.