Author's Note: Hey all, so I hit a bit of a writer's block - I'm going to be writing little tidbits on the side as I try to re-kindle my passion for writing Sunshine :)
For those of you who follow me, here's a little 738 word short Solangelo drabble!
Enjoy and please let me know if there's anything you'd like to see next :D
- Aleavon
Yes, Will
Will shifted uncomfortably onto his side as he mulled over his blurred thoughts, trying to piece together something worth saying. It had been minutes since the two had exchanged a word, but they both continued to stare upwards during the silence, absorbing the quiet atmosphere of the moment. Finally, the blonde decided that there was something he had to do. He tugged a dark, wavy strand of hair lightly, and the warm body next to him shifted to face him, earthy brown eyes meeting sky blue ones.
"Hey Nico?" Will meekly said, eyes darting around, trying to quickly think of how he should present his revelation. Truly, it wasn't a revelation, but it would be to Nico. His situation had been itching at the bottom of his mind during the silence, and it soon became too big to ignore.
After a moment, Nico replied. "Yes, Will?"
"I have something I need to tell you." With a sigh, Will admitted his motif, slowly clenching his fingers into a fist as he built up the confidence and courage he needed to proceed.
"What is it?" Nico curiously queried, watching Will's shifting expression.
"I… um…" Hesitation overtook Will's willpower, and his process shuddered to a stop.
Nico waited patiently, and soon, Will felt ready to admit his thoughts.
But then, he realized he didn't know exactly what to say, and managed to utter out a single phrase before retreating back into his own mind.
"Okay, never mind."
Will paused for a minute, pondering and melding new phrases together to help present his situation. He mouthed every combination of words he could think of, trying to get his point across… and decided to just go for it.
"Nico." Will started again, feeling more sure about his confession.
"Yes, Will." Nico replied in a slightly exasperated tone.
"I like you." Will said, with the slightest quiver in his voice as he impatiently waited for Nico's reply. Nico scoffed, and then rolled his eyes and replied with humor in his tone.
"I like you too, Will."
"No, not in that way." Will shook his head – Nico must have misunderstood what he meant.
"Then in what way?" Nico questioned, his brow furrowing as he tried to figure out what Will was trying to say.
Will stuttered, "I… I…. um…" The moment, drawing nearer, threw him off his emotional balance again.
"You can do it, Will." Nico encouraged the now quivering blonde, propping himself up to better look at Nico.
"No, I mean…" Will took a deep breath, and then stuttered out, "I… I think.. I'm gay."
Nico took a sharp breath in as he closed his eyes, and then cursed lightly under his breath.
"Dammit Will…"
Will immediately figuratively backpedaled, trying to minimize the damage he did.
"I know it's kind of a shock—"
He was cut off by Nico pressing a finger to Will's lips.
"Will." Nico said in a matter-of-fact voice. "Will, I am your fucking husband. I am very well aware that, one, we like each other, and two, that you are gay. I am also gay. That is why we are married."
"…so you already know." Will said quietly, confused.
Nico facepalmed, and then poked Will's forehead.
"We've been over this before, don't you remember anything? How can you remember your list of hundreds of medical conditions but still can't remember what you asked me last night?"
Will squinted, the light from the window slowly dimming and obscuring his view of Nico's angelic face.
"Wait… I have a question." Will finally said.
"Yes, Will?" After another moment, Nico sighed and moved to roll back onto his back. Will slowly reached out to stop him, blinking, and then asked the most significant question that he had uttered so far.
"Is it past 11:30?"
"Yes, Will." Nico replied, rolling onto his back as Will released his grip on his shoulder.
"I get weird after 11:30." Will confirmed his thoughts with Nico, who nodded in return.
"Yes, Will." Repeating the same phrase he had been saying seemed to be the best course of action for the sleepy Italian.
"Should I sleep now?" Will asked, noticing Nico's drowsiness and finally becoming aware of his own.
"Yes, Will." Nico yawned and rolled onto his side, facing away from Will, as the bed creaked beneath them.
"Good night, Nico." Will quietly murmured, turning to face the window and away from Nico's sleeping figure.
"Sleep tight, Will."
