Prompt: Nico is a famous music actor who has to go away for a few months due to a movie shooting. Anubis just misses his boyfriend. (Bonus: Anubis getting jealous of actor!Percy and actor!Jason [who are Nico's love interests in the movie] during the premier.
"I'll be gone for three months, Anubis," Nico said. "I'm sure you'll manage without me."
Anubis pouted as he remembered his boyfriend's words before he left for his movie-shooting.
He was staring out the window like those sad music videos Nico took inspiration from. He missed his Ghost King (Nico's artist name in the movie). He flopped down on the sofa, feeling miserable.
A soft bark drew his attention. He looked down, seeing the big eyes of Cerberus, Nico's rottweiler, staring up at him from his position on the floor. He reached down and scratched the dog behind his ear.
"Hey, buddy. Come on up here." He patted his lap and smiled as Cerberus clambered up on the sofa. He wasn't normally allowed to be on the sofa, but Nico wasn't there to scold him. He stroked the dog's fur, feeling Cerberus' tail wagging up a storm.
A tiny paw landed on his shoulder, followed by a furry head with perky ears and whiskers. Anubis giggled when he felt a damp nose tickle his ear. He reached a hand up to pet Bast softly, the cat nuzzling his fingers.
Cerberus whined at the loss of affection, earning himself a hiss and a bat of a paw from the tiny cat. The huge dog flinched back, hiding his face in Anubis' armpit.
"Now, now," Anubis chided. "Be nice now. You were a gift from aunt Bast, kitty, you should behave." The Egyptian could never figure out why Bast named the cat after herself, but the tiny feline certainly had the same attitude.
"You guys miss Nico, too?" Anubis scratched the rottweiler's back. He smiled sadly as Bast curled up on his chest. He could hear her purring loudly as he rested a hand beneath her head.
Cerberus yawned, his body heating Anubis up. The man felt his eyes slip closed as he fell asleep.
He woke later with a start. His phone was ringing on the table. He sat up, Cerberus grunting as he was pushed down from the sofa.
"Sorry, bud," Anubis said, reaching for his phone. He felt his heart skip a beat, it was Nico.
"Hello?"
"Hey, amore," Nico's voice sent a shudder down Anubis' back, a smile forming on his lips.
"Hey, angel. What's up?"
"I just wanted to hear your voice."
Anubis curled up on his side, Bast snuggling between his arms, "Oh, yeah? Well, you've heard it."
He heard Nico chuckle, "And, I wanted to tell you that we've finished filming."
Anubis set up with a gasp, clutching the phone tightly, "Seriously?"
"Yeah, man."
"So, you're coming home?"
He heard Nico huff a laugh, "Yeah, but you should check the front door soon. It's kinda cold…"
Anubis dropped the phone in his haste to get to the front door. He wrenched it open and found a grinning Nico standing outside, leaning against the banister.
"Surprise!"
The Egyptian wasted no time in pulling his lover into a hug, hearing the thud of Nico's backpack hitting the ground. He buried his face in Nico's neck, feeling more than hearing him chuckling.
"Miss me much?" the actor teased.
Anubis bit his neck, smirking at the gasp he got from the action. He pressed a kiss to the tender spot and made his way up Nico's neck, leaving butterfly kisses in his wake. He cupped the other's cheek and leaned in for a hungry kiss, Nico surging forward to meet him halfway.
Anubis hummed in satisfaction as his boyfriend's fingers tangled in his hair. He went to return the gesture, pushing the winter hat out of the way, but his hand halted when he couldn't find the signature locks of hair at the back of his neck. He pulled back, turning Nico's head to see what his hair looked like.
"They cut it for the shoot," Nico said sheepishly. "You like it?"
Anubis mulled the question over. It was certainly different. The curly wings at the bottom of Nico's skull were gone, having been cut away by machine. His hair was cropped short at the bottom, but left longer at the top, the tips of his bangs just barely hitting his eyes. Anubis pushed it out of the way, studying the haircut from all angles.
Nico looked unsure at his ministrations, "So?"
Grinning, Anubis leaned forwards to press an open-mouthed kiss on the other's lips, tugging the longest locks of hair backwards, effectively forcing Nico's head back. The actor hissed and his hand gripped Anubis' shoulder, his nails digging in.
The Egyptian used the advantage of his height to look down into Nico's face, relishing in the flush on his cheek and his blown pupils. Licking his lips, he whispered, "It suits you." He then released the other abruptly, picked up Nico's luggage, and sauntered inside. He smirked as he heard Nico splutter behind him.
"Don't think you're off the hook just like that," the actor spoke up. Anubis heard the sound of the door closing, and then felt a hand on his shoulder, turning him around. Nico was scowling at him.
"Didn't count on it," he murmured, shoving Nico up against the door, his knee slipping between the actor's legs. Nico licked his lips, his eyelids heavy. Anubis inhaled sharply through his nose as his mouth was otherwise occupied by another pair of lips. He closed his eyes and leaned in, his hand searching for the lock under the door-handle. Having found it, he twisted it and felt the smirk on Nico's lips at the sound of the click.
The actor had his eyebrow raised, "Oh, locking the door? What are you planning on doing tonight?"
Anubis opened his mouth to reply, when a soft growl sounded beside them. They both looked down and spotted Cerberus sitting patiently on the floor, his tail making a thudding sound as it wagged.
Nico knelt down, embracing the rottweiler, "Hey, buddy!" Cerberus was overjoyed at getting attention, flopping onto his back to get belly-rubs. "Oh, I missed you too, Cerby."
Bast popped up beside Nico, her tail curling around his leg as she meowed for attention. The actor grinned and used one hand to pet her head, his other hand still scratching the dog.
Anubis felt his heart swell at the sight. He dropped down to the floor and wrapped his arms around Nico's waist, hiding his face in his back. "I love you," he groaned. "So much."
Nico stroked his hand, "I love you more."
A few months later they were both getting ready to head to the premiere of the movie Nico had starred in. The actor looked stunning in his white tux, Anubis complementing him with the opposite colours in his tux.
He was leaning down to fill Cerberus' bowl with his dinner meal and squeaked as something pinched his right butt-cheek. He rose and spotted Nico standing behind him, his hand raised in the air.
"Sorry?" He didn't look the least bit sorry. "You just look so ravishing." Anubis blushed.
He put the dog-food away and made sure his shoelaces were properly tied. "Ready to go?" he said, pushing the door open.
Nico patted himself down, probably making sure he had his phone. He nodded, "Let's go."
Anubis stepped closer and placed a tender kiss on his boyfriend's lips, his hand slipping down to squeeze the bulge on Nico's crotch. "Just wait 'till we get home, then you'll get to be ravished."
He pulled back and walked away, laughing at Nico's flushed face.
They made their way onto the red carpet, Nico's fans screaming at him from the side-lines. Anubis had his arm wrapped around the actor's waist, smiling politely at the cameras.
"Hey, Nico!" someone shouted.
Anubis glanced over and spotted two couples, a tall, blond man with a beautiful brunette at his side, and a raven-head man with a blonde at his side. The dark-haired man was waving at them, his face split in a grin.
Nico tugged Anubis with him towards them, "Hey, Perce. Annabeth." He leaned over and kissed both their cheeks. Anubis felt his eyebrows furrow.
"Hey, guys," the blond man (Jason, Anubis remembered), spoke up beside them. Anubis nodded at him and frowned even more as Nico kissed him and his partner on the cheek, too.
"Anubis, you're frowning really hard," Annabeth said, placing a hand on the Egyptian's shoulder.
Anubis shook himself out of his stupor, turning his head to smile thankfully at her. She had a knowing look in her eyes, glancing at Percy and Nico, whom were speaking animatedly. Anubis shrugged, but tightened his hold on Nico's waist.
There was a reason for his reaction; Percy and Jason were Nico's love-interests in the movie, and Nico's character had a couple of heated moments. Percy and Nico ended up together in the end of the movie, so Anubis felt even more on edge in his presence – he couldn't un-see his boyfriend kissing another man, especially one as attractive as Percy Jackson.
Nico was waving his hands around as he spoke, the cameras flashing around them to capture their friendly banter. Anubis leaned over to place a kiss on Nico's cheek, earning him a squeal from the crowd around them.
Percy grinned at him, "Hey, man. I get it. You don't have to exert your dominance. I'm sorry I kissed you boyfriend."
Anubis smiled, "It's slightly more okay now, since you apologized."
Nico kissed his cheek in return, Percy's smile turning wolfish at his actions.
He pursed his lips in thought, "Hey, I know how to make it fair."
Anubis opened his mouth to ask what he meant but was interrupted by a pair of unfamiliar lips pressing against his. He felt like his eyes were about to pop out of its sockets as Percy's tongue swiped the back of his front teeth before he pulled back, a sultry look on his face.
"Now you're even."
There were many pictures being taken that night, but Anubis' favourite was one where Percy kissed him, and Nico looked possibly murderous. The Egyptian didn't think Percy would try anything like that again around the musician, lest he fear for his life.
