This is my first fanfic on this site, so please bear with me. This chapter is short, but I'll make sure they're longer in the future. Please review. I have never posted my writing anywhere, so your opinions will be very much appreciated. I hope you like it.
Peace.
-N

3 YEARS AGO.

Nico Di Angelo's eyes filled with tears as the blood trickled down his wrists. He felt a sharp sting as the razor formed yet another scar on his pale arms. He raised his arm to brush off his tears and in the process, smeared blood all over his face and dark hair. Nico wept as the blood flowed onto the floor and managed to form one rational thought before passing out. "Bianca…."

PRESENT DAY.

Nico's POV.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm. My brain was pounding against my skull as I reached for the glass of water on my night stand. I turned off my alarm and was about to go back to sleep when I noticed the date. August 23rd. The first day of senior year.

High school is hard enough when you're a normal kid. It's the seventh circle of Hell when you're a social outcast like me. Don't get me wrong, the classes are amazing. For a "freak", as my peers so lovingly refer to me, my grades are very impressive. I don't really care. I do not want to socialize with these idiots anyway..

I arrived 10 minutes early and stopped by my locker to drop off my books, when I noticed a crowd about 20 feet away. I tilted my head, trying to get a better look at what the racket was about, when I heard a short blonde standing next to me whisper, "That's Will Solace". I looked down at her. She was pretty. Not in the fake tan, too much make up, perfect way. She looked real and was beautiful.

"I'm Annabeth", she introduced herself and extended her hand.

I looked at her, surprised anyone would risk getting caught talking to the freak.

"Okaaayyy….you're clearly not interested in being friends. I'll leave then..", she said as she left hurriedly.

As I was making my way to class, I saw him.

His eyes, golden like the sun, paired with his golden-blonde hair were mesmerizing. I gazed at him, feeling light as he threw his head back laughing. His laughter carried so much joy, it was impossible not to smile. In that moment, I knew. William Solace holds a part of my soul. A part I may never be able to retrieve. Suddenly his golden eyes looked right into my blue ones. I realized I was caught staring and rushed to class, my cheeks flooding with colour.

I made my way to AP English and noticed Annabeth seated in the second row. Her grey eyes lit up when I sat down next to her. started with his lesson.

"Hi. I'm sorry about what happened earlier. I'm Nico", I whispered and extended my hand.

"It's okay", she grinned. She had a beautiful smile. I'm surprised she barely has any friends.

"Mr. Solace and Mr. Jackson, I'm glad you could join us today", remarked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

I looked up only to see Will look at me with a smile.

He waved and whispered a single word as he walked by making his way to the last row. "Hi…"

Thank you for reading.

This would not have have been possible if not for Adit, Harshita and Swesha. Thanks for proofreading my shit and encouraging me to keep writing, guys. Y'all are the best! 3
-N