Chapter 36: Days After

529 15 3
                                    

The days following were horrible. Everyone trying to offer condolences to Nico, when all he wanted was to be alone. He wanted to mourn in peace. Is that too much to ask? Three days later Nico finally got the strength to go back to Leo's cave of wonder. His cheeks were puffy and swollen and his nose was red and sore from crying. He pressed the button and slid down the slide. It was unusually happy for his depressed mood. "I miss you" Nico whispered as he walked along the walls, running his fingertips over the pictures of Leo. Nico went over to his desk and saw a small black box. He opened it finding a black ring. Will you marry me? The note said in Leo's messy script. Tears escaped Nico's eyes as he nodded, as if Leo could see him. "I love you Valdez" and when he didn't get a response he collapsed in depression and remorse.

Valdangelo Is RealWhere stories live. Discover now