"Nobody cares what happens to me so why are you here?!" Nico spat.

Nico and Will were having another argument, but this one wasn't like the others.

"...Nico," Will whispered, barely audible.

"Never mind, I'm leaving."

But Will couldn't let him leave. He grabbed the younger boy's wrist and held him to his chest. He made sure to hold him enough that he wouldn't escape, but enough that it didn't hurt him.

"Nico, I really do care what happens to you. I want you to be safe and happy, Angel," Will said in a comforting manner.

Nico tensed for a second in Will's embrace. Then relaxed as a sob escaped his lips. Will squeezed him lightly as he whispered reassuring words into the shaking boy's ear.

Will rubbed large circles on Nico's back as he fell asleep. A now sleeping Nico and fully awake Will stayed sitting on the ground in calming silence.

The son of Apollo eventually picked up the limp body of Nico di Angelo, making sure his head was resting on his shoulder. He was then carried to his cabin where Will proceeded to place him in bed.

Will leaned his head down till he was only about 3 inches from the sleeping figure's face. He said softly,"I love you, Death Boy."

He brushed the dark bangs off of the son of Hades' pale forehead, and kissed it lightly.

After about four hours, Nico awoke with a light groan.

"Good morning, Death Boy."

The Italian looked out the window to find it dark. He looked back at the blonde that was staring at him contently.

"It's night."

"Whatever."

Nico mumbled something that Will didn't catch.

"What was that?"

"I said I'm sorry," the young boy grumbled, refusing to make eye contact.

Will grabbed his chin turning his face to Will's own. His eyes still scanning the room.

"Hey, look at me."

This time his dark, broken eyes met with blue, concerned ones.

"Listen, there's no reason to be sorry. I'm the one to blame for not telling you I cared. I assumed you already knew."

Tears started to form in Nico's eyes. Will caught on almost immediately, pulling the boy close to him. Silent cries rolling down sunken cheeks.

"What's wrong, Angel?"

"I d-don't know a-anymore," he managed through the soft sobs.

"It's alright...shh...I'm here for you...shh," Will cooed.

The pale boy's cries started to calm into shaky breaths.

Nico looked longingly at Will as the other demigod wiped his face dry.

Will kissed Nico sweetly again. But this time, Nico was awake, and this time, it was on the lips.

The 14 year old blushed at the sudden gesture, only to end up melting into it. Nico wrapped his arms around Will's tan neck, pulling him closer. As they slowly pulled away their eyes told each other the feelings they shared.

This time Nico pulled their lips together for a loving kiss. Will cupped the young boy's cheeks with his hands. He started to pull away as he felt the skin wet.

"Are you okay?"

"More than okay. I'm just so happy," Nico confessed, wiping his face.

Once he was done, he caught Will by surprise as he wrapped his arms around the torso of the curly blonde, resting the left side of his face on his chest.

"Thank you," Nico breathed gratefully.

They stayed liked that for awhile until they decide to go to sleep.

"Good night, Death Boy."

"Good night, Sunshine."

"I love you, Sunshine," Nico said to Will's sleeping figure.