The First Times

First Injury

Time passed so fast that October was just around the corner.

Both Nico and Will were happy at how well Ana was adapting to them and to all the changes in her life. Also, that she was happy about it wasn't less considered. They all loved how their little girl could see the best situation of everything, even if it was a bad thing.

But that was all about to change.

It was a Friday afternoon and Will just had returned from his residency, while Nico was cleaning around the house, as he would have his at night. His sleeping patterns had switched a little, but hadn't taken a great impact. When the phone rang, it was a surprise and both shared a look. Who could be calling them at this time?

"Hello?" Will answered, obviously showing the tiredness in his voice. "Yes, this is Mr. Solace speaking." The non-subtle change of voice gave away this was more serious than they thought. "What- How- You know what, forget it, we're on our way." He hung up on the caller and looked at Nico, a little fear showing in his eyes.

"Will...?" Nico was fearful of asking, but his eyes said it all.

"Ana."

With just one word, Will was no longer tired and Nico was no longer holding a load full of damped clothes. It was as if a switch had turned on in both of them and were in full business mode. But the business was instead parenting mode. Nico tossed the car keys to Will without any other word and both headed to the car and to Ana's school.

While Will's driving could be considered dangerous sometimes, he was trying really hard not to get caught by police officers or even red lights. However, they seemed to be having a strike of luck- a strike they would thank for it later -and arrived to the school in less than fifteen minutes. Ignoring the guard at the door, they both dashed inside the building and directly to the Principal's office. He seemed startled to see them there.

"Gentlemen-"

"We received a call our daughter was in the Infirmary after gym class." Nico's voice didn't leave room for nonsenses and the Principal caught that. Nodding and guiding them to the Infirmary in silence, Nico and Will waited to make questions until they could see their little girl.

"Daddy! Papà!" Ana greeted them from the Infirmary's bed. She was wearing the gym uniform- which seemed to be dirty -and her cheeks and eyes were red. The nurse was trying to get her to be quiet and set down, but she was determined to get down from the bed and to her parents. Will, being the one with more experience than Nico, caught up immediately on what was the problem.

"We're here, princess." He rushed to her side and hugged her tight. Ana curled up in his lap and sobbed on his shirt. "We're here..." Using the distraction, Nico noticed that Ana's ankle was bandaged and placed in a weird position. He was sure Will had picked that up.

"C- can y- you h-heal it?" She sobbed at him, making Will smile.

"We have to get home for that-" Ana bobbed her head on his shirt. It was obvious that she had a bad day and didn't want to go back to class. Nico gestured Will out and he nodded, while Nico took the Principal and the nurse out of the room.

"I don't wanna know but you better give me a good reason why she's with her ankle twisted!" He whisper-yelled at the ones who were supposed to be looking after his daughter. The nurse was blushing like a bride while the Principal was frowning. However, Nico was not backing down. "I'll know what happened, one way or another..."

"Unfortunately, Ana's not talking." Nico raised an eyebrow in disbelief. "All we know is that she was in gym class and, out of nowhere, she fell down and couldn't get back up."

"If she tells me a different story, we're not just changing her school but sue you for incompetence and biased work, Principal." Nico knew the perfect person to help him with the job and was pretty sure he would win. "If I were you, I'd investigate if a case of bullying is happening in your own halls..." Without other word, he turned around and walked into the Infirmary to see Ana sleeping in Will's arms.

"Twisted ankle. She doesn't remember to fall, which could also mean a mild concussion, but she does remember to have felt her feet hit something while she was running..." Will's raised eyebrow matched Nico's previous one of 'I don't buy that tale'. "We're taking her home."

"If I find out she was bullied, I'm suing."

"All parents should be like you." Will teased him, seriously. Carrying Ana with him, Nico would be in charge of driving this time. Will didn't argue, as he was riding on the back seat, trying that Ana was as comfortable as she could be. They both knew she would have to wake up to heal her and it would be painful, but Will had something else to be fearful for.

What if she didn't accepted who they were?

Soon, they were back and it was Nico who carried the precious bundle back into the apartment, making Will carry everything else. Once they settled back in, Will went to prepare everything for the healing, while Nico woke her up.

"Principessa..."

"Papà?" The sleepy girl replied, rubbing her eye. Nico smiled and stroked her hair. "It hurts..." She pouted, obviously in pain.

"I know it does, sweetie... But Dad went to get something to make it better... Do you trust him?" Ana nodded quickly as if saying 'why wouldn't I trust him? He's my Daddy!'. Will then poked his head into the room, looking a little worried.

"Uh... Nico, we have a visitor..." Nico raised an eyebrow but paled when saw who walked through the door.

"Did someone called for a doctor? Hottest doctor of the world, at your services!"

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