Always You - Nico di Angelo x Reader (Oneshots)

On the Run

AN - hellooo! School has started again. So here we go, writing the oneshots between my class again >:)

Also, I am happy to announce that requests are open again!! I know they have been closed for the past month or so, but I've finished with most of my drafts and need more of your ideas ASAP.

But that's enough from me, let's immediately get into the story. Enjoy!

- Third Person's POV -

Nico had been on the run for several days now.

After being betrayed by none other than his hero, Percy Jackson, the little boy was now left to survive on his own in this cruel, cold world without his sister's protection and care.

At this point, Nico was very, very tired and hungry. He rested himself against an old tree and closed his eyes, hugging his knees to his chest and crying softly.

Suddenly, he heard a tree branch snap at a distance. Someone was watching him. Or rather, following him.

Nico immediately scrambled onto his feet, balling his shaking fists and looking wildly around the forest group.

"Who's there?" he could out loudly, a little tremble in his voice, "I'm not afraid of you!"

Walking out of the darkness, a small girl his age looked up at him nervously.

Nico tilted his head slightly, lowering his fists as his eyes turned into a curious gaze.

"I'm not here to hurt you or anything," you whispered, holding up a bag of Happy Meals, "I just want a friend."

Hesitantly, Nico took a few, quiet steps towards you.

"You're on the run too," he took note of your appearance.

"I lost my mother."

"I lost my sister."

Nico suddenly felt warm, like everything in the world is okay and fixed and whole again. But before he could say anything else, his heart stopped him short.

No, he couldn't grow attached again. He can't make relationships. That's how he got hurt in the first place.

Seeing his eyes turn cold and fearful again, you knew that persuading the hurt boy to be your friend wasn't going to be easy.

~ time skip ~

Years had passed since the two of you first met. Though Nico rarely showed you acts of kindness or service, you still stuck to him until his very day.

You watched from afar as he talked to his new ghost friend, Nico's face being illuminated by the cool, blue light.

Though you didn't understand much of what was going on or what he was doing, you were just happy that Nico seemed to grow comfortable in your presence and company.

Naturally, you have grown to have feelings for him. Gentle and tender as they can be, it seemed impossible to thaw the cold heart of the boy you loved.

That night, you tucked yourself next to him under a blanket the two of you found next to a dumpster.

"Cold?" Nico whispered, helping you wrap the blanket around your shivering body.

"Not that much," you mumbled, ducking your head slightly under the sheets to cover the growing blush on your cheeks, flustered as Nico's fingertips tucked strands of your hair behind your ear.

"I'll find you hot chocolate tomorrow morning, I promise," Nico muttered as you gently began to close your eyes, his heart being captivated by the peaceful expression on your face.

Slowly, Nico wrapped his arms around you. He gently nuzzled against the top of your head as he snuggled to keep you warm and cozy and toasty.

"Thanks for staying with me," Nico spoke softly into your hair, cradling you with all the affection and adoration he could muster, "I know I'm not the most pleasant person to be around with, but I'm glad I still have you."

He waited for a response, secretly knowing that you were still awake. He could literally feel your heart beating faster against his chest.

"And I do love you," Nico flushed, hiding his rosy cheeks into your locks, "Lots and lots. Even though I can't show it properly or very well, I love you."

Silence. Maybe you really had fallen asleep.

"I love you too, Neeks."

That was all Nico needed. He can rest easy now.

A/N - goodnight.

this is my love note to all my readers who asked for happy endings, btw.

Angst and tears run through my blood, so don't be so surprised if my next one shot ends tragically MUAHAHA.

Okay, okay. I'm having wayy too much fun with this.

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Alright, see you guys next week! Lots of love,

- FantasyDemiWitch