Deep breaths. Deep breaths.
Gods, why was he so nervous? He loved Will. He loved Will with his whole heart... and that would never change. So why was this such a big deal?
Nico tried calming himself down, but, of course, nothing worked. He could feel his heart pounding inside his chest. He felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Hazel. His sister. She looked beautiful. Her dark hair had bright flowers woven through it and she was wearing a bright pink dress with white ribbons on it. Piper and Annabeth, who were setting at the mirror behind them, were dressed the exact same way.
"Ready?" She asked Nico. He started to reply with 'of course', but his throat tightened, and all he could do was nod. Hazel hugged him, and he hugged her back. He heard music start somewhere, and he quickly stood up straight. He didn't know how weddings like this usually worked, but in this one, he and Will would come in from opposite sides of the building and meet in the middle of the stage area. "Hey, don't worry. Will loves you." Hazel told Nico gently, brushing a few loose stands of hair out of his eyes. Nico nodded, wondering if Will was feeling the same way right now.
"C'mon man. Eat. It might help you." Percy offered Will a slice of pizza. Will shook his head. It was about the millionth time Percy had tried to get him to eat a slice, but eating was about the last thing Will wanted to do right now. "Hey bud. Calm down." Jason told him, winking. Will smiled lightly. "Percy?" Percy glanced back at Will with a questioning look on his face. "Were... Uh, were you this nervous? Like..." Percy's eyes lit up, just like they always did when Annabeth was mentioned. "Before my and Annabeth's wedding? Gods, yeah. But it was totally worth it." He grinned. Will nodded. "Hey, don't worry. Nico loves you." Jason said. "Guys. It's... it's almost time." Frank said from somewhere behind Will. He nodded again, swallowing hard. Music started, and all four guys stood up.
Percy and Annabeth were the first couple to leave the dressing rooms. They walked in at the same and stood at opposite sides of the platform. They were soon followed by Piper, who stood beside Annabeth, and Jason, who stood beside Percy. Frank and Hazel followed them; Nico and Will were close behind.
Nico watched Hazel take five steps, knowing his cue to walk out was five steps behind her, but the moment he could see around her, into the doorway where Will was standing, Nico's heart leapt into his throat and his throat and his mouth fell open. Will looked... perfect. He looked beautiful. He smiled shyly at Nico, and Nico smiled back. They both started walking, reaching the middle of the room, and each other, at the same time. Nico took Will's hands in his own, his brown eyes sparkling as bright as Will's blue ones. The ceremony started, but Nico wasn't listening to a word that was being said. He was lost in his own thoughts, in Will's blue eyes, in the strongest happiness he'd felt in... ever.
When they'd first gotten engaged, he had worried about some of the things some people had said. They were too young, only 21 and 22; they were both guys; they were the exact opposite of each other - literally, darkness and light. Now, none of that mattered to him. None of that at all.
When it came time for them to say their vows, Will's grip on Nico's hands tightened. Nico watched Will swallow, and then he started talking. "Nico. My Nico." He swallowed again. "I've loved you since the first time I saw you, when my father brought you to camp. You're the one I lied awake worrying about every night you were missing from camp. I always dreamed about being here with you, but now that's it's real, I can't believe it's happening. I love you Nico, and I always will." There were a few gasps in the crowd, Nico blinked tears out of his eyes. He had no idea how he would top that. "Will. You... You were one of the first people I let into my life. I mean, really, let in. I was nervous, worried you'd leave me, but now, I can't believe I ever felt that way. I never want to loose you Will. I love you, and I promise I'll always be here for you." Will gasped, along with a few of the guests.
The officiator said a few more words, and before Nico knew it, Will's lips were pressed against his own. Nico ran his hand across the back of Will's neck, and he felt the son of Apollo shiver. They pulled apart, and Nico smiled shyly at Will. Will smiled back at Nico as the officiator said the last words. When he finished speaking, Percy and Annabeth met in the aisle, clasped hands, and walked out. Piper and Jason followed; soon did Hazel and Frank. Will slipped his hand into Nico's... and while they followed the other three couples out, neither one of the boys could wipe the big grin off their faces.
