a/n: from this point on, this is unedited. i don't use this account anymore but somebody asked if i could still publish the rest, so here. sorry for all the typos and inconsistencies
WPOV:
Nico slams into me, taking me by surprise. He lets out a strangled cry as I gasp for air. He goes to move away, but I pull him closer. His eyes widen in panic, so I start I swim to the shallower water.
Nico's skin is cold against mine. It's quite distracting. I hold him until the waves completely stop. I let go of him and clear my throat nervously, a habit of mine.
"Um..." I've lost he ability to speak. I can't junk straight. Nico looks up at me with his captivating brown eyes. "I'll just... Turn off the machine." I mumble.
"Okay." He replies quietly.
I walk out and flick the wave machine switch off. I. And believe I forgot to turn it off. And why did I swear?
"Get a grip." I whisper to myself. "He doesn't like you that way. He's made that clear." I take a deep breath and compose myself, then walk back into the pool room.
Nico is standing in the shallow water, shivering slightly. I feel strangely protective of this boy. "So..." What should I say? "Do you think you've mastered treading water?" Wow. Good one, Will. I think to myself.
"No." Nico shakes his head.
"Let's continue then." I clear my throat nervously and get back into the pool.
"Okay." Nico nods. I smile and lead him into the deeper area of the pool.
"Want to try on your own again?" I ask. Nico nods.
"Sure." He starts treading water and I smile.
"You're really good!" I beam.
"Thanks." He smiles slightly. "So what do I have to learn next?"
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safe in my arms | solangelo au | under editing
FanfictionNico hasn't had an easy life. His father abandoned him, his mother died, and then his sister met the same fate. However, things have recently gotten worse: his boyfriend has turned abusive. Nico lives in constant fear. Then Nico meets Will. Will hel...
