Musical Fiction

Break The Distance

"Break The Distance" by Ashton Edminster

(Mortal AU)

Nico's P.O.V

I lied in bed, staring up at the ceiling. I heard a ding on my phone and jumped up to look at it.

Papa: Dinner's ready

I groaned. Of course it wasn't him.

I texted back I'm not eating, I'm going out later,  and then I tossed my phone back on the nightstand.

I should really give him a special ringtone, I thought. Then I wouldn't get so excited with the-

My laptop emmitted a ring, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I answered the Skype call with a grin, sitting up as I pulled my laptop into my lap. "Hey."

His freckled face showed up on the screen, grinning back at me. "Hiya, stranger. How's it goin?"

"It's great, now that you're here. How's it going with you?"

"Amazing."

I moved the laptop to sit at the end of the bed and I lied down on my stomach, holding a pillow under my chin. We just stared at each other without talking, the only sound the pitter-patter of rain in New York.

I sighed.

He tilted his head. "What is it?"

I shook my head. "Nothing, I just... I miss you."

He smiled softly. "I missed you too, Nikki."

I groaned. "Okay, now I don't miss you. You know I hate that nickname."

He chuckled. "You know you love me."

"Yeah, I do.."

We stared at each other for a moment before giggling like we were insane.

"I love you too, Nico."

Butterflies fluttered in my stomach. "Hey, I gotta show you something!"

I jumped up from the bed and went to my desk, bending over to look in the drawer. I heard him whistle and shot a glare over my shoulder at him, which just made him chuckle.

"Nice ass, Nico."

I blushed and pulled out a tin container and brought it back to the bed. "You're such a pervert."

He put his hands up in defense. "Hey, I just call it as I see it. You've got a great ass."

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, whatever. You say that everytime."

"Because it's true. Anyways, we can talk about your perfect ass later, what's that thing you wanted to show me?"

I opened the container and showed him all the money inside. "This is roughly three-hundred dollars."

Will's mouth dropped open. "Holy shit, Neeks! Where'd you get all that money?"

"I've been saving up. I'm finally gonna be able to come see you."

He grinned. "Really?"

I nodded. "Yeah."

"I'd kiss you if I could!"

I giggled and looked down. "You'll be able to soon, Sunshine."

We were both grinning like maniacs, ecstatic to finally break the distance between us.