Too Busy Sinning™

Homeward Bound

Finally. Full offense to the Winchesters. Nico felt like he had been waiting for ages. He slipped on his black converse, holding on to Will for support. Though the feat seems small, it was hard work as Will was nearly a foot taller than him. Will wasn't paying him much attention though, instead he talked to Dean and Sam. Nico focused so hard on his laces, he hadn't noticed the talking was coming to an end. Loop over loop, through the rabbit hole, come on!

***

Will's eyes flicked to the side as he talked. At first he saw nothing, then he smirked at his boyfriend, taking in the view. It's cute how hard he has to try when doing up his laces. Even standing was probably hard for him though, after the power surge he had let loose only a week ago. And all for me. Will's eyes shone brighter as he thought of how lucky he was to have Nico. Even if he had money problems.

"Will?" says a gruff voice.

"Oh, yeah, sorry." Will breaks out of his trance and smiles at Dean.

"We hope you guys stay safe. And watch out for... what did you call them? Daimonions?" says Sam. He hesitated on the word, and pronounced it a bit flat, but he got it essentially.

"Err, yeah. And thank you. For understanding, I mean. Not the whole kidnapping bit. That was kind of rude." said Will. At this Sam looked down and grunted slightly.

"Sorry. We can never be too careful." Interjected Dean.

"Now that I can understand." Will laughed awkwardly and soon Sam followed suit. Dean may have been paying more attention to his coffee than the conversation, but even so a light grin played his lips. Pleased as they were, the air stiffened quickly and the brothers bade Will goodbye.

"Safe travels." said Sam. And Will grabbed Nico, pulling him towards the door. Nico, being unprepared, began to stumble. His left shoe came undone before he stood up. The sigh that came from Nico could have impressed Aeolus. Dean chuckled a bit and lifted his gaze. Upon eye contact he suddenly sucked in a breath, but his look of concern was gone as fast as it came, and neither Will or Nico thought anything of it.

"Bye!" said Will, followed quickly by a mumble from Nico as the two stepped out of the bunker.

***

"No, Will, I told you I'm fine!" Nico huffed. They had one over recent events repeatedly, but Nico grinned nonetheless, loving Will's attention.

"I just want to know you're safe, that's all." said Will, his eyes fixed on the road ahead of them. Both hands were on the wheel of a rental Sedan, which he said was 'simple and family friendly'. Not that they had one, of course. Not yet.

"I know Will. But could you dial down the annoying? Seriously, next you'll ask me to eat a salad."

"Well it wouldn't be a bad idea..."

"Oh, shut up." Both boys smiled at this. Will moved his hand onto Nico's.

"I can't wait to get home, Neeks."

"Me either." Nico looked out the window. They were so close to Camp Half-Blood. Even just imagining the green hills and his friends...

Nico swallowed. "Will. Everyone at camp... they'll be worried sick."

"Oh no. And after we missed our anniversary..." gulped Will.

"They've probably been looking for us too." Nico sighed.

"Gods. You're right." Will paused, then said "What if they found out we've been missing? I don't want anyone to get hurt because of us! Or what if they think we've died?"

"We'll be fine Will, they'll be fine. They have to be." The two held a silence as they watched long island appear on the horizon.

***

Sam watched with fretful eyes as the Demi-Gods dissapeared behind the metal door. He silently wished them well, then turned to Dean. Something wasn't right. Though Sam and Dean's eyes had both held concern, Dean's held much more.

"Did you see that?" he said, furrowing his eyebrows.

"See what?" Sam nearly rolled his eyes, but instead refrained the sass to a partially raised eyebrow.

"That kid - the Brunette one, Nico, his eyes."

"Dean, come on, leave the poor kids alone."

"I'm not making this up, Sam. Either Nico is some all-powerful demon, or he's got one taking over his meat sack."

"Dean, I swear - if y-"

"I saw his eyes flash black. And I mean obsidian mamba. Why would I lie?" questioned Dean.

"I'm just... I'm not sure." said Sam, looking down. The pause lasted for only a second, then he met his brother's eyes. "But if you think -"

"I know." interupted Dean.

Sam sighed, then started again. "If you know that Will's in danger, we have to help."