Flatliners (Nico di Angelo + Flatliners Fanfiction)

Ch. Sixteen

~Two Days Later~

Will held Nico's hand from across the Italian restuarant table.

"You know... the project you started... I think Frank is planning on going next." Will explains to his boyfriend.

Nico shrugs, "Then let him. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"It's strange." Will admits.

Nico nods, "But I have to know. At least for Hades."

"This is about more than your gig with Hades and your own curiosity, isn't it, Nico?" Will asks.

Nico doesn't respond.

"Nico, you know you can tell me," Will reassures. "Please."

Nico sighs, "No, Will. It's just stressful."

Will eyes him and furrows his eyebrows, "Are you sure?"

"Positive."

"Okay, well... I'm glad it' ove-"

"It's definitely not over."

Will readjusts his sitting, "What? Nico, you reached the safety limit as it is-"

"It was different the second time. Please, Will."

"Nico, I-"

"Will."

Will pauses. He can't be serious, can he? Nico stares him in the eyes, determined.

"Will," Nico starts talking. "This is important to me. And it's worth it. I'll be fine, and I'll bring nectar and ambrosia just in case." Nico pauses to rub Will's knuckles with his thumb, "I love you, Solace. That won't be taken away from us. I promise."