So this is my next chapter! Sorry took so long been kinda busy. Alrighty I don't own any rights to these characters they were created by the wonderful Rick Riordan! Without further ado (I've always wanted to say that!), Chapter 4:
The next morning Will was up first. He sat up, rubbed his eyes and looked over at Nico. He looked peaceful for once. Will frowned, only in sleep could Nico find peace. Will would have to fix that. Nico's shaggy dark hair fell over his eyes and he made small slight snore noises. Will smirked hearing Nico's snore. He got dressed and decided to wake Nico up. He thought about different ways to wake Nico up and finally decided on just letting him sleep since he looked so calm. Will wanted so badly to kiss him and make Nico forget his problems but he held back. Instead he went and got food for him and Nico to eat. When Will got back Nico wasn't in bed. Will confused looked around the Cabin but couldn't find Nico anywhere. Will ran a hand through his hair and walked outside looking around for Nico. He saw black shaggy hair as he turned a corner. Will ran to catch up to him but when he did Nico wasn't there. Will cursed under breath. What the Hades is going on? Will gave up and went to the Hades Cabin. Will started pounding on the door but no one would answer. Will kicked the door in frustration not understanding why Nico was ignoring him. Feeling responsible but not knowing for what, Will went back to his cabin ignoring looks from other campers. Sitting on his bed he ate his breakfast as some of his siblings came back and put their stuff away. The rest of the day Nico was nowhere to be found. Will was hurt and confused. When night finally came Will went for a walk through the forest before curfew. While he was walking his mind wandered back to earlier years of Will's past. He went back to the day he told his siblings he was gay. The day was a chilly autumn day and he had just gotten done cleaning the infirmary when he had decided today was the last day he'd live his life in secret. So turning to his fellow campers he cleared his throat. Despite his nervousness he smiled his crooked grin. Then he started
"Attention everyone. I have an announcement! For a long time now I've hid who I really am but I don't want to anymore."
He paused to make sure everyone was listening he didn't want to repeat himself or have to explain again.
"I'm gay."
He stopped and waited for their reactions. Some were confused others nodded like they already knew.
"So?" Somebody yelled out.
Will grinned and flipped his blond hair. "So all the girls who've been checking me out are going to be very disappointed now."
Everyone laughed and returned to their jobs. It had gone a lot better than he thought it would. Suddenly a short whistle sound snapped him back to the present. Will grabbed his sword and turned in a slow circle. The short whistle came again but not from one direction, It seemed to come from everywhere. Will looked behind a tree when the whistle came again, this time followed by a chuckle. Will looked up and saw Nico sitting in the tree waving at him.
"What theā¦."
Will started. Nico jumped down and the two stood staring at each other. Will was confused and angry. Especially when Nico didn't seem to understand Will's anger.
"I'm sorry Will. I guess I just couldn't take the feelings I was having. I've always had control over my emotions and then you came along and messed it up."
Will took a step back.
"I..I'm sorry? I thought.. Well I guess I don't know what I thought. I think I'll leave now"
Will turned around his heart torn. Nico grabbed his arm, It felt cool against Will's arm.
"Wait Will. That's not what I meant. I just meant this is all new for me. All these feelings are different than what I'm used to."
Will looked down at the ground, then turned to face Nico.
"So whats that mean for us?"
He blurted out to Nico. Nico blushed and let go of his arm.
"I'm not sure. Are you sure you want there to be an us?"
Will slapped Nico's arm.
"Of course I'm sure death boy. Now kiss and make up?" He smirked.
Nico rubbed his arm and leaned against the tree. Will put one arm on the tree above Nico's head, his other arm he put on Nico's shoulder and leaned in. Nico felt the underworld butterflies in his stomach as they kissed. Alone in the forest except for a few tree naiads who were watching, the two shared a long moment together.
