intoxicated i love you || xReader [SEQUEL] [COMPLETED]

seven // old scars/future hearts - all time low

Y/N

Hand in mine, into your icy blues
And then I'd say to you we could take to the highway
With this trunk of ammunition too
I'd end my days with you in a hail of bullets

~~~

Adrian sat next to me at the Hades dinner table. Nico was across from us, and his eyes were obviously showing that he was planning something. It was shaky as to what exactly he was thinking about, but the way the Ghost King glanced between the two of us was a dead giveaway.

"It's impolite to stare, you know," I said, breaking the silence. I glared at Nico, making him uncomfortable. It's actually become a practice. "If you've got something to say, spit it out."

"Straight to the point," Nico mumbled. "As always."

The atmosphere at the table was stiff, and it was hard to understand it was my own fault. Adrian and I had an awkward walk by the forest, and now talking to Nico made it worse for all of us. He, of course, would always know what to say. He was crafty with words, and always knew how to entertain. But he wasn't here, and I therefore couldn't rely on him anymore. I tried to say something to diffuse the tension.

"You were saying?"

Nico, however, didn't get to finish talking because he was too busy gawking at the setting sun, which somehow spontaneously radiated light directly onto Adrian's head. It was surreal, and even more extravagant than any other "claiming" process I've seen. The clouds parted way for the rays to hit Adrian's dark head, creating a path of just blinding brightness. To all of our dismay, the light had somehow been absorbed into Adrian's head, turning it a golden color. His eyes glinted, and it took all I had to continue staring.

It all happened so randomly that Chiron was left speechless. It was moments after the sun was quickly concealed that he made an announcements.

"To those who haven't met our new camper," he said slowly, his deep voice booming with uncertainty, "this is Adranastus "Adrian" James. I believe he has just been claimed by none other than Apollo himself."

His black hair is gone....

Suddenly the Narcissus flowers outside the Hades cabin were empty again, along with the presence of him. Adrian, as a whole and not just his personality, had changed.

I'd likely never see his somewhat-cute drool sliding down his smooth, pale cheek and onto my pillow was slightly disheartening. The night on the roof of the cabin was evaporating like pool water and him. Now that Adrian was officially the son of the god of health and all, we'd never smoke together either. I'd have to take his packs of Marlboro from him.

By the time I snapped out of my thoughts, the rest of the campers had focused on the meals appearing on their plates. As I shifted my attention to Nico, who was devouring whatever McDonald's meal he ate, to the now-blonde boy next to me, I found him staring back.

"Congrats," I said weakly, still getting over the fact our friendship was somewhat severed.

Adrian smiled slightly. "Is this how all the procedures go?" he asked with a slight laugh. The way he talked had a lighter ring, and I envied the way he could talk so easily. He was buoyant.

I shook my head, trying to seem as positive as possible. "This is the first time I've seen something quite as extraordinary," I answered, picking at my nails under the table. "It's impressive that Apollo went all the way just to claim you."

The way Adrian blushed had only added to my yearning to have him. I had accepted the fact, and I knew my fate was sealed.

I would -- no.

I am falling for Adrian James.

~~~

Conceal it. Don't let them in.

I WARNED YOU ABOUT THIS.

YOU CAN'T OPEN UP. YOU CAN'T, YOU CAN'T, YOU CAN'T.

DO NOT FALL IN LOVE.

LOVE IS DANGEROUS.

i still love him.

~~~

Hey Seaweed Brain,

Do you miss me?

I miss you.

Please talk to me.

I can't trust Nico.

I can't trust anyone.

I can't trust anyone but you.

I want to see you.

I want to feel you.

I want to kiss you.

I miss you.

I love you.

Do you still love me?

Does anyone love me?

~~~

i am tired.