Nico tried to flatten his rapidly curling hair in the heat. Perks of living in California, he guessed. The walk to the beach was short, and he knew the way even though he almost never went. Hazel walked beside him, her hands in the pockets of her bathing suit cover up, and she smiled softly. Will wiped beads sweat off his forehead. He had reduced his clothing to a tank top and shorts, but even so it was hot, which was rare for him. Perks of living in California, he guessed. The sand beneath his flip flops shifted with every step and the waves looked cool and inviting. He looked up and saw someone.

I'm in the process of rewriting this story because this turned out really badly in my opinion so be aware of that while you read :). Nico di Angelo is a sophomore in highschool, he doesn't have many friends and talking isn't one of his strong suits. His routine life of staying indoors and being quiet is interrupted by something, well, someone. Will Solace. This will end up having some language, self harm, self hatred, homophobia, and some other heavy subjects so please be aware. Art credit- Cherryandsisters

Nico is dark, mysterious, and alone in the world. He is considered and outsider so when a new boy moves in next door, he tries his best to stay away, despite the boy's relentless attempts at friendship. But, of course, Will is just too convincing and Nico lets his guard down. Nico doesn't want to ruin Will's reputation but he can't fight his growing feelings forever. Will is sunny, warm, and good natured. He just moved into a house next to a handsome, brooding artist-to-be. Will really wants to be friends but the boy seems to be pushing him away. Will is determined to become friends with Nico Di Angelo, even if it means he loses the friends he's made. Nico is everything Will wants in a friend (maybe even more than a friend ;)) and Will refuses to let him slip away. So this is my Solangelo AU. I really hope you like it. It's kind of inspired by some other things I've read so if you've read something like it that's probably why. If I use your ideas please don't hurt me, I just thought they were cool and I wanted to do something similar and I really admire your work. Ok my lovely uNICOrns. Enjoy! -Queen Liz

Labels. They're everywhere. Some labels are important. Like on medicine, food, and buildings. Those are the kinds we need to help function easily. But other labels... sometimes we just don't need them. We don't really need labels like biological, transgender, or genderqueer. Not for human beings, at least. All those labels do are bring people down. Society refuses to let a person be who they want. They refuse to see past the labels. I don't want anyone to look at my labels. I just need them to look at me. ||| ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO RICK RIORDAN ||| ||| THIS IS A TRANS AU ||| ||| FLUFF WARNING, YO! |||

This is a cute solangelo story after what happens in blood of Olympus. Enjoy! This is completed! (And really old if u hate it I don't blame u I have recent books that are MUCH better) -this was written when I was 11-12. I am much older and have become a much more skilled writer-

Solangelo. Prepare to cry. Oh and there will be death- lots of death. Ok fine I'll do some cute ones no matter how fun it is to make you people mad at me. ---- All characters belong to Rick Riordan.

Nico di Angelo used to be happy. But that was eight years before his life was ruined. Eight years before he was kidnapped. Eight years since he wasn't afraid. Will Solace somehow gets tangled into Nico's life. He eagerly welcomes Nico as his friend, shows him how wonderful the world can be, and that some people are there for important reasons. Will teaches him to be brave. WARNINGS: This contains many forms of abuse, violence, and sexual assault. There is also a suicide in one of the later chapters (But the character isn't Nico, Will, Reyna, or any of the seven. I don't want to say exactly who, because I don't want to spoil it). Please don't read if you feel like anything like that could trigger you. (Yeah, I suck at summaries.) (none of the characters or media is mine, but you guys probably guessed that already) THE WRITING GETS BETTER AFTER A FEW CHAPTERS I SWEAR The cover was made by the lovely @DerynZoeChase

Mute, silent, and alone. That's how I feel most of the time. Mute, because I can't talk. I can't voice an opinion or cry out in pain or frustration. Silent, because nobody seems to care. It's like I'm not even noticeable when I walk in a room sometimes. Alone, because there's nobody for me. My friends end up ditching me, always. I don't want to feel like this, and a mysterious stranger seems to have the same thoughts about my emotions. Mute, heard, and happy. ||| I DO NOT OWN ANY CHARACTERS, ALL CREDITS TO RICK RIORDAN |||

Bad things happen. Actually, a lot of bad things happen. But it should help when you're pining for a boy you're sure you'll never get...right?

DISCLAIMER: ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO RICK RIORDAN. Nico's the new boy in boarding school. Will takes an interest in him. (A/N: I have no clue what else to say)