Waiting (a pernico fic)

Chapter 5

Happy New Year, lovelies!!! In the spirit of the holiday season, I am taking 3 requests for any cute fluffy moments you guys want added to the story. Message me and I will dedicate the chapter to who I chose and it will be worked in with my existing plot. On with the chapter!

Nico's POV

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Nico cracked open sleep-crusted eyes at the sound of knocking on the door. As quietly as he could, he slid out of Percy's hold and padded over to the door. Opening it a crack, Nico recognised the crown of golden hair and the brilliant white smile of Will Solace. "Hey, Death Boy. Your three-month check up. You forgot, didn't you?" Will made as if to come in, but Nico held the door. "Um, right now isn't the best time. I'm not awake yet and-"
"Who's at the door, Neeks?" Nico deflated slightly and met Will's shocked gaze. "Is that... Percy?"
"Nothing happened. I just have nightmares and he makes them go away..." Nico trailed off, feeling his face heat up. Percy walked up behind Nico and wrapped an arm around his waist, almost possessively. "What up, Solace?"
"I need to check and see how Nico's doing. Vitals, et cetera." Percy nodded and said softly in Nico's ear, "I'll get my stuff and see you later," and kissed the corner of Nico's jaw, pulling a gasp from the shorter boy. He blushed harder knowing Will was seeing the entire thing. It seemed Will was embarrassed, too. "No no, I'll just come back later. No hurry. See ya later," Will waved awkwardly and fled, face painfully flushed. Percy chuckled huskily into Nico's neck. Shutting the door, Nico spun on Percy. "You love embarrassing me, don't you?"
"You act like you don't like it," Percy smiled, knowing he was right, then pecking Nico's mouth gently. Nico couldn't help his sigh into the kiss, which relaxed and excited him at the same time. He felt his long lashes brush Percy's cheek and cursed the feminine attribute that he'd been given. Percy didn't seem to notice, or care when he finally pulled away, green eyes locking on brown. "Have I told you good morning?" Nico shook his head. "Then, good morning, mi angelo," Percy murmured, then kissed him deeper, turning Nico to Jello and making him whimper slightly. Damn, he knew how to kiss. And Nico was definitely gonna get his money's worth.

Percy's POV

Later, once the boys had had enough of each other to semi-behave in public, they dressed and Nico went to the clinic with Percy. They were both grinning like idiots, and were holding hands like they'd been glued together.
Percy could barely contain how happy he was to have his little Ghost King actually be his. Not to mention that in the kissing department, Nico was an incredibly fast learner. All in all, Percy was deliriously happy, except for one tiny black spot, that was Will Solace.
They arrived at the clinic and Percy was told that he couldn't be in the examination room, no matter how much he begged or threatened the poor girl who had to restrain him under Will's orders. There were a few chairs near the area where he was waiting and he plopped into it heavily. The girl muttered "Sorry," before scurrying away to continue her rounds. It seemed that he'd just have to wait.

Will's POV

"Open."
"Mm-mm," Nico shook his head, lips pressed into an impudent line. "I need your temperature, Nico. If need be, there are other, more unpleasant ways to get it." At that, Nico gasped and Will shoved the thermometer into his mouth. Nico huffed and let Will do his check up. "Why are you so stubborn?" Will asked jokingly. Nico just shrugged. That made Will laugh. Nico's adorable antics helped Will not think about how he'd found Nico earlier. Damned Percy, why'd he have to be so lucky. At least he'd been able to keep Percy out of the exam room. Showed him that just cuz he's the Hero Of Olympus, doesn't mean everyone had to kiss his-
"Hey, how long do I haf to hold dis?" Nico asked around the thermometer. Shook from his thoughts, Will went back to Nico's exam.

"So how am I, doc?" Nico asked after pulling his shirt back on, much to Will's disappointment. "Much better than last time. You've been sleeping, correct?"
"Yeah. The nightmares are still bad, but yeah."
"Good. Well, you seem fine enough to get out of admission. I'd like it if you ate more, as a favor to me, but you're good to go." Nico nodded and hopped off the table. "Thanks a bunch." Will nodded and Nico left. With a sigh, Will sat heavily. He'd barely been able to examine Nico because he had to check his injuries, which meant Nico had to me half naked. Will had almost attacked him. Why'd he have to be so hot? Last time, he'd been sickly and barely functioning. Now, he had serious muscle tone and Will had almost swallowed his tongue when he took his shirt off. Damn, he had to get himself together. You can't have him. At least not now. That brought him back to his plan. He had to break them up. But it was definitely gonna be a challenge. Nico was worth it, though. Now, it was just a matter of time.

Nico's POV

As Will was going through the exam, Nico felt like Will was trying to hide something. Like, Will was uncomfortable with touching Nico. But that couldn't be right. Maybe he was mistaken, but he doubted it.
He pushed it out of his mind when he came upon Percy, waiting impatiently. "You didn't have to wait."
Standing, Percy said, "Yes, I did. How'd it go?"
"I'm doing better. He wants me to eat more and sleep more, but other than that, I'm healthy as a horse." Nico shrugged, and Percy nodded. "I agree though. On the sleeping thing, cuz I get the eating thing." Nico nodded and Percy took his hand. "Come on, it's lunch."

Nico couldn't get the way Will acted out of his head. Why would he be uncomfortable? Was it that his scars were gross? Nico was self conscious about them, and Will was the only one who had seen them in their entirety. Maybe he was repelled by them. If that was it, Nico knew that if Percy saw them, he'd leave. God, why couldn't he go back and never have started cutting?
"Neeks." Nico looked up. "What's on your mind?" Nico quickly shook his head. "Nothing."
"Bull. Talk to me." He shook his head. "Later." Percy nodded. "Ok. Later."

AN: Do you think they should sit and talk about Nico cutting, or should Nico try to hide it? Comment and let me know. Thanks! 🐙-ps16