Important A/N: Listen, ever since TOA came out, I've been hiding. This is because, I still ship Reynico, and I'm afraid to admit it because of my fear of getting bullied (or "reminded" of something that I already understand). I have nothing against Solangelo! I am bisexual! I have the right to ship something that makes me feel happy. This author's note may not be needed, but I still wanted to say it. This is a judgment free zone! So, with that said, I hope you enjoy the story. :)
Nico sat on his couch, silently reading his book by the fire. Outside, the wide blew so strong it shaked the trees and shook the windows. It was about 7 o'clock in the evening.
Suddenly, there was knocking on the door. Nico raise an eyebrow, wondering who could be out in the storm. He closed his book and got up to answer it. When he opened the door to see his friend Reyna standing there shivering. She wore a black leather coat, black sweatpants, fur boots, and a purple knit cap.
"What are you doing out here?" Nico asked.
She rubbed her arms. "My car broke down on the road. Can I come in?" Nico moved over so she could step in. When he shut the door, Reyna said, "Thanks."
"Take your coat off. Stay awhile," Nico offered. Reyna began taking her jacket and hat off, while Nico went into the kitchen and started preparing some hot chocolate.
Reyna went and sat on the couch. When the hot chocolate was done, Nico handed her the cup. She breathed in the steam and smiled. Nico sat down next to her and turned on the TV.
"This storm will be going all night, so stay off the roads." The weather man said.
Reyna sighed, and Nico put his hand on hers. "It's alright, you can stay here tonight."
"Hylla is waiting for me," She said. "But, I guess I could call her and tell her I'm staying here."
The two of them smiled at each other. They hadn't seen each other since Thanksgiving at Percy and Annabeth's house. Nico into Reyna's eyes, they were so warm and beautiful. Holding her hand, Nico was afraid his skin was only making her feel colder.
When Reyna felt Nico's hand, at first it felt just as freezing as the snow, but soon, warmth filled up her body, and it wasn't from holding the cup of hot coco.
Without realizing it, they were leaning closer towards each other.
Abruptly, a sound on the TV snapped both of them back into reality. They pushed away, still their hands touching. Nico laughed nervously.
"Uh, so you wanna watch a movie?" He asked, trying to take his mind off the moment.
Reyna nodded. "Sure."
Nico took the remote and went onto Netflix. They browsed the Christmas movies and decided on Rudolph. They sat silently, enjoying the movie (and bringing a new meaning to Netflix and Chill, if ya know what I mean). Both of them were still blushing from that moment from earlier. When the movie ended, neither of them were tired.
Reyna looked over at Nico's tree, which had lights, but wasn't decorated. She stood up and pulled Nico up with her. "Let's decorate your tree." She urged. "You do have ornaments, right?"
"Of course." He said. "Hazel and Frank gave me some a while ago." He went into his storage closet and pulled out multiple boxes of shiny ornaments.
They started placing the decorations onto the branches. Reyna studied them carefully. They were crafted so nicely. "Where did Hazel and Frank get these? They're wonderful."
"A little shop in Montreal, on their visit to Canada. I heard they were pretty expensive." Nico answered.
Reyna looked sad. "I wish I could go on a trip somewhere."
"Why don't you?"
"No one to go with. Hylla's busy with her job, and all I do is stay at home or go out to the town." Reyna said, playing with a glass bird ornament.
Nico thought for a moment. He wanted to take Reyna somewhere someday. Maybe to Venice, where he was born. He just wanted Reyna to feel happy.
When the finished the putting that last decorations on the tree, all that was left was placing the star on top. Reyna took in and tried reaching up, but she was too short.
"Here," Nico said, taking her waist and pulling her up.
"There," She got it on, and Nico put her down. She went over to the window and looked out. "Gods, there's so much snow. I doubt the roads will be cleared by tomorrow."
Nico smiled. "That's okay. You can stay here as long as you want."
Reyna looked at him smugly. Then her expression changed. Again, she looked upset. Nico went over to her and pushed the hair out of the face.
"Something's bothering you," He noted. Reyna tried to bring her smiling back, but she wasn't fooling him. As much as he wanted to know, he knew that she was getting uncomfortable. But, he decided to take a chance. He held her waist tightly, moved his lips below her ear and kissed her. Nico felt her shiver, and her breathing get heavier. When he looked up, she was grinning. "Don't think about the outside world. Tonight, it's just me and you." He whispered.
Reyna's eyes sparkled in the lights coming from the tree. A tears started falling down her cheek. "Just you and me." She repeated. Just then, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" started playing on the TV. Nico pulled Reyna closely into a hug and they started swaying back and forth. He gently rubbed her back, occasionally kissing her neck softly.
They stayed dancing for a while, until a more upbeat Christmas song came on, "Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney. Reyna laughed, took Nico's hands, and they began dancing around the livingroom. Nico felt so different, it was really like Reyna and him were there only people in the world. He could be anyone he wanted.
When, the song ended, they sat down on the couch.
"Did you put something in that hot coco?" Reyna joked.
"You seem to be in a bright mood." Nico noted.
Reyna looked down, and her smile went away. "I guess I'm just trying to distract myself."
Nico's eyes scanned Reyna's body, then moved to her lips. He wanted to kiss her on the lips so badly. "One thing at a time." He said.
Suddenly, Reyna looked up at him, leaned forward, and kissed him right on the lips. Nico knew what was happening immediately, and he went along with it. They got closer, getting into it.
When they broke apart, Reyna stood up. "Goodnight, Nico." She said, then walked away, into Nico's room.
Nico was of course shocked. But he felt great. He shrugged. "Well, I guess I'm sleeping on the couch tonight."
A/N: This was so much fun to write. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Let me know if I should maybe continue the story. Thanks!
