Solangelo One Shots

Candy Heart Scavenger Hunt (part 2)

Will's POV

We ran through the woods, hurtling over fallen logs and rocks the size of Zeus's lightning bolt. Soon, we could no longer hear the sounds of Mr. D's pudgy feet hitting the forest floor. What we could still hear, however, was the flapping wings of harpies, right on our tail. Nico and I picked up the pace, not wanting to be caught by the camp wardens. We had seen the punishments for staying out after curfew, and they were not pretty. 

Nico took half a second to reach down and grab a handful of crumbly brown dirt, flinging it into the harpies' vicious eyes. They were forced to come down on the nearest tree and un-blind themselves, and Nico grabbed my hand as we rushed into the clearing with the cabins. 

"Come on, we can go to my cabin," Nico murmured. He threw open the door and we hurled ourselves in and closed the door, just before the harpies could see which cabin the rule breakers had gone into. I peered out the window nervously, but the harpies were nowhere in sight, although they would be stopping in every five minutes to see if any more campers left their cabins. 

"I- I really don't think it would be safe to go back to my cabin," I stammered, nervously rubbing the back of my neck. I was trying to be subtle about wanting to stay the night, but that was never my forte. 

"Will, if you want to stay here, just tell me," Nico laughed. He gave me a long, lingering kiss. "You are my boyfriend, after all." He started rummaging through his small closet, looking for something more comfortable to change into. He looked over his shoulder and I caught his eye, which held a playful gleam. "Do you want something to sleep in?" 

"Oh, sure," I said, unsure of why my cheeks were so red. I had stayed in his cabin for the night loads of times. 

He tossed me a dark blue tee shirt and a pair of black skull pajama bottoms that only went to just above my ankles. 

"This is too tight," I complained. I thought I heard Nico mutter "that's the point," but I wasn't sure. 

I gestured awkwardly to one of the many bunks around the cabin. "So, do you want me to pick one of these or..." I trailed off. Nico gave me a sly grin and slipped into his bunk, holding open the comforter for me to get underneath. 

"No, it's fine, you can just sleep with me," he said. I could feel myself blushing again. I slid inside, wrapping myself around Nico so that I was the big spoon and he was the little one. I buried my face in his black hair, which smelled like flowers and candy hearts, the traditional smell of a good Valentine's Day. 

"This is nice," Nico sighed, grabbing my hand. I couldn't see his face, but I could almost feel the soft, sleepy smile radiating off of it. 

"Yeah, it is," I murmured, rubbing the back of Nico's hand with my thumb. It was soft like a rose petal. he sighed, and I felt a shiver go through his body. 

"Thanks, Will," Nico said. "This is the first Valentine's Day I haven't spent alone, and it was a nice change." 

"You're welcome, Neeks," I said. "Now, get some rest. It's been a long day." I looked out the window on the other side of the cabin, where I could just barely make out the sight of frigid waves rolling onto the sandy beach. In a few minutes I could hear Nico's deep breaths, his back pressing into my stomach every time he inhaled. I fell asleep wrapped around my boyfriend, listening to the far off sounds of the waves. 

Nico's POV

"Mr. D want's to talk to you two," Jason said nervously, walking up to the Hades table the next morning at breakfast. Will was sitting next to me, casually cutting into his pancakes, which where lathered in butter. I took a sip of my orange juice. 

"Did he tell you why?" I asked. Jason shook his head. 

"Listen, if you don't want to go, that's fine. Leo could hide you in bunker nine, or you could live in the woods. Anything is better than being summoned by Mr. D." I rolled my eyes, standing up with my empty plate and cup. 

"Jason, you're overreacting." Mr. D isn't that bad," I said. I nudged Will with my elbow. "Are you ready?" 

"Yeah, just give me a sec," Will said with a mouthful of pancake. He shoveled one more forkful into his mouth and stood up with me. When we gave our plates to the harpy, she gave us a dirty look. 

We found Mr. D where he usually was; playing pinochle with Chiron on the wraparound porch of the big house, sipping coke out of a 16 ounce red can. 

"Ah, Nicole and Willow, the two lovebirds," Mr. D grunted, setting his drink down on the small, brown folding table. "Good to see you." 

"We're Will and Nico," Will said irritably. "Why did you want to see us?" 

"As you may know, two people were out well past curfew last night," Mr. D said. "They fit your description and the harpies said that they smelled an aura of love where the two people were. Now, I'm not accusing you, but I'm not not accusing you. Do you see what I mean?" 

"Yes, Mr. D," Will said, trying to keep a straight face. "But it was dark outside, so the harpies could have messed up the description." 

"True, very true," Mr. D said, picking up the can and swirling around the liquid inside. "But then why is Waldo wearing Nathanial's clothes?" I felt my ears go red, but I spoke out anyway. 

"Is is illegal for two campers to spend  the night in one another's cabin?" 

"Mr. D, I don't believe it is," Chiron added in, looking at his cards. 

"Fine," Chiron snarled. "But don't think I won't be keeping a close eye on you two." When we stood around expectantly, he waved his hand. 

"You are dismissed, demigods." He turned back to Chiron. "Now, who's turn was it?" 

"That was close," I sighed as we walked back to the Apollo cabin. Breakfast was over, but Will wanted to change out of his too small outfit before playing basketball. "It was also kind of fun," I said thoughtfully. Will grabbed my hand and swung it as we walked. 

"Stick with me and we can have all the fun in the world." 

Hi guys! I hope you liked this one! Also, I had a quick question: is everyone okay with sort of hinting at sex? I wouldn't write smut, but what about what was in this one? I think everyone is okay with it but if you aren't please comment and I'll make sure I don't do it.

Nina