Happy Birthday
Nico's feet crunched on the wet grass as he walked across the lawn. Today was Will's birthday and he was going to see him. Of course he saw him everyday, before and after work and whenever he had the time. But today was special. Nico had a gift. It was other than the usual flowers he brought him from the flower store on the way from work. He made a cake. He hoped will would like it. He worked really hard on it.
"Hey." He said as he sat down across from Will.
Hey
Nico smiled. "Today is your birthday."
Thanks idiot I know.
Nico chuckled. "I made you something"
Really, what is it?
"It's a cake."
Nico, you know I can't eat cake, besides, it's so bad for you.
"But I worked really hard on it."
Ok, give it to me. Thank you for making it. I really appreciate your efforts. How have you been?
" I've been fine. I really miss you. I know I see you every day, but I have work... And stuff." Nico's voice broke. He went on to tell Will about how everything's been going. How Percy's mom banned him from blue food for a while, how Hazel and Frank just got married. Nico laughed at the antics of his friends. He didn't realize that his laughter had turned into quiet sobbing until he brushed a tear from his cheek.
"I'm sorry, I've just been really stressed at work and stuff. And I never get to see you anymore."
It's ok.
Nico's phone timer went off. The loud, insistent ringing cut through the cool morning air telling Nico that it was time to go to work. He stood and wiped a tear from his cheek.
"Goodbye will. Happy birthday. I will see you later."
Nico turned his alarm off and looked around, brushing the grass off of his rear. He rested his hand on the gravestone for a few moments before walking away.
Goodbye he thought to himself.