Nico hates the dentist. It's boring, annoying, and uncomfortable. Last time, the dentist had leaned over him, old, saggy breasts hanging in his face. Needless to say, he hadn't wanted to return. But when he needed his wisdom teeth removed, it was necessary. With a groan, he climbed into his best friend Percy's truck.
"Come on, we'll be late." Percy urged, tapping his fingers against the wheel.
"I'm coming! Calm your balls!" Nico shouted, grabbing the handle to hoist himself into the oversized pickup. Percy laughed, turning the key in the ignition.
"Now calm down. I heard the dentist yanks out your teeth if you don't relax." He gave Nico a 'serious' look.
"Oh, shut up." Nico grinned as they pulled out of the narrow parking lot behind his apartment.
Percy continued banging his fingers on the wheel, tapping out a rhythm Nico didn't recognize. Thoughtfully, Nico studied his profile. He had had an enormous crush on Percy when they were younger. Once they grew up and Percy met Annabeth, he realized it would never happen. But a boy could hope, right? His crush remained, shadowing every conversation they had. It was slowly but surely dissolving though. These thoughts were rudely interrupted when Percy came to a stop at the dentists office.
"Want a minute to mentally prepare yourself?" The green-eyed boy asked, only half-joking.
"Oh, blah blah. Walk me in, Sir Galahad," Nico sassed as he opened his door.
Rolling his eyes, Percy shoved his own door open and stepped out, not bothering to resist the urge to laugh as Nico carefully climbed out. "Trouble there, Shorty?"
Nico glared. "No, but-" He paused. "Wait until I come up with a good comeback." Percy guffawed. "I'll be sure to do that." He paused to hold the glass door open. Nico pushed through, not-so-discreetly flipping Percy off. Classy.
"Thought we were friends, Neeks." Percy laughed. Nico glared.
"Now, where did you get that idea?" He ended by pushing Percy's shoulder with the tips of his fingers. The taller boy just laughed. That playful banter continued until the nurse finally called Nico's name. Now tense and silent, Nico followed the nurse, trailed by Percy.
After the basic check-up, the doctor arrived. Good glory. He was blond, with long shaggy hair constantly falling into his face. His tan skin appeared to glow, and those bright blue eyes were so captivating, Nico forgot how to breathe,
"Good morning, Mr. Di Angelo. I'm Doctor Solace, I'll be taking care you today."
Nico gaped. Percy grinned. Solace was HOT.
"Uhm- I,- uh.." Nico stuttered.
The dentist grinned. "We'll have to dose you with laughing gas, which aught to wear off within a few hours."
Nico wasn't listening. Doctor Solace was funny, and attractive? Not fair. Of course, he's probably straight. Everyone Nico likes is.
The tall blond approached with a clear plastic mask linked to a tank by a tube. He gently put it over Nico's mouth. After a few moments, the small black haired boy was completely zoned out. As soon as the procedure was done, Nico peered up at the dentist.
"Shhhh…" He murmured. "I-Imma tell you a secret. But you can't tell anyone!"
Doctor Solace laughed. "Of course!"
Nico leaned up, pressing his lips to the blond's ear. "That dentist is really hot. But you can't tell him!" He whispered.
Doctor Solace cracked a smile. "I won't tell. Promise."
Hours later, after Percy had endured/recorded Nico's antics, such as screaming at a window and crying because the rainbow outside wouldn't talk to him, etc, which was great. After Nico had a long nap, and woke up mind cleared, Percy gave him a note from the dentist.
Next Appointment: June 12
On the back was a phone number, and a short note from his dentist.
Call me. Will Solace.