Solangelo Oneshots

Fear

I sigh as the rain pours down on my head, making my hair get in my eyes. This must be how Nico sees the world, I think, holding back a laugh. Speaking of Nico, where is he? Maybe he just doesn't like the rain. The weather usually doesn't get into camp, but today Chiron decided the Pegasi would like the shower and the strawberries needed watering. So he let in the storm.

I try to enjoy myself, after all, rain doesn't come into camp often, but I can't. I just keep worrying about where Nico is. I know I don't need to be nervous, he's just being antisocial. But I can't shake the feeling that something's wrong. So I go to check on him, feeling silly at my concern.

I'm about to knock when I hear a whimper coming from inside. "Nico?" I ask. He doesn't respond. Oh gods, what if he's injured? "Nico, are you alright?" I hear a whine from the person I assume is him. I can't see through the door, but Nico's the only one in his cabin, so unless he got a pet.....

"Nico, It's Will, your boyfriend. I'm coming in." I open the door and see a bundle of blankets sitting on Nico's bed. I walk over and sit next to him, wrapping the shaking bundle in my arms.

"Go away." Says Nico the blanket blob. I let go of the bundle, but I don't exactly go away. I just sit there in case Nico needs anything.

After a few minutes, he pokes his head out and puts it on my lap. I rub my fingers through his hair. "What's wrong Darlin'?" I ask.

"I'm fine." Nico whispers in a hoarse voice.

"No offense," I say, "But you obviously aren't fine. You're inside your cabin, away from everyone, having an anxiety attack under your blanket."

Nico takes a deep breath. "Lightning killed my mother. Zeus was mad because Hades liked her, so her killed her. He tried to kill Bianca and I, too, but we survived. Now whenever I hear thunder or see lightning I go into a panic. It's embarrassing."

He timidly looks up at me to see my reaction. Based on his expression, I'd say he thinks I'm going to hate him. When will he learn that I'll love him no matter what? Nothing can change that.

"Thanks." Oops. I must've said that aloud. "I love you, too."

"I'm so sorry that happened to you, Neeks. And I know I can't fix what happened to you, but I'm here now. So I can help you deal with the aftermath."
He sits up and opens up his blanket cocoon. "Wanna cuddle?" He asks.

I smile, crawling into the blankets with him. "I'd love nothing more."