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"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers."
- Voltaire
NICO and WILL
IT TURNED OUT better than expected. The entire camp's lights glimmered—a substitute for the stars in the navy blue sky. There was even lamp lights floating out onto the water, and one naiad came to the surface to observe and snatch one.
There was going to be an issue with the Roman camp staying over for the night—but the campers had yet to figure out the solution. After all, putting all the guests in Cabin Eleven was probably a punishment. Since the Big Three's cabins were pretty barren, Chiron had a discussion with Percy for room.
Everyone looked cheerful, or at the very least, content. There was a reunion between some of the Seven, and Reyna. The daughter of Bellona was smirking when she noticed Nico interacting with Will Solace.
Already time was ticking by, one hour gone. The Ares cabin attempted to tell scary stories around the fireplace, but mostly it was full of gore than horror. One person spent extra time than necessary about a head being detached from its body.
Feeling like the hour of socializing was done, Nico tried looking for a quiet place, with Will trailing behind him. Mostly there was tension stirring up—Nico was aware how close Will was to him, and he nervously kept space between them.
"Nico, can we rest?" Will asked. "Nico? Nico. Nico!"
The son of Hades didn't stop; however, he liked hearing his name. From Will, at least. After making a few more steps to Jules-Albert-knows-where, he finally turned to face the blond, startled at Will being right there. "Uh. . . hi."
"Hi." Will smiled so brightly, it made Nico's heart thump.
Damn, are those metaphorical skeletal butterfies in his stomach again? Nico glanced at the ground. Shyness overcame him.
"So, is there a reason why you asked me as your date?" Will tilted his head questionably.
"No." Nico dragged the word out. "It's just, people kind of assumed we were already going together. So, yeah."
Disappointment flitted across Will's features. "Oh. Are you having any fun?"
"Yeah. The food is good."
"You're so funny, Death Boy." Will bumped his shoulder against the Italian's playfully. "Since this is a prom, we should dance."
"I can't dance."
Will shook his head. "I know you can."
"I can't. I'll look weird. Nobody else is dancing anyway."
"Who cares what other people think?" Will held out his hand, like a gentleman from a movie. "May we have this dance?"
"No." Nico crossed his arms. He noticed how good Will looked in a suit—the blue tie matching the cerulean eyes perfectly. "But I know a better thing."
"What?"
"Just talking to you. Where it's silent."
"Aw." Will put a hand over his heart. "I love you too."
Nico blushed. It was strange to hear those words. He heard them from Bianca, and Hazel, but this was different.
Will hummed a song, sitting down on the patch of grass. There were a few demigods near them by a tree, but otherwise it was a quiet atmosphere. The trees that cast a dark shadow over them both were strangely comforting. Nico slowly sat beside Will.
At that moment, during the quietness between Nico and Will, with the lights bright and sky dim—the fondness for each other grew. Everything seemed to glow with hope in the air. Will stared at Nico, eyes sparkling. Nico looked back wordlessly, brown meeting blue. It's going to be okay, was the silent agreement. Because, although feelings change like the weather, and life as a half-blood has many life-risking moments, Nico will always have Will's back and vice versa.
Nico smiled, looking away.
