Nico felt idiotic, but there he was, Saturday night/Sunday morning, at five, waiting by his front door. He had a blanket over his legs and another one hanging from the back of his wheelchair, and he wore a sweater and warm underclothes.
Will knocked on the door softly, not wanting to wake the rest of Nico's family. But they were down there with him, having helped him get ready and worrying about him. This would be the first time Nico went anywhere without one of them, and that was really big. Especially to Nico. He felt...nice. Independent. For the first time in his life, he was doing something normal.
Will was wearing a black suit with a yellow tie. It seemed corny to Nico, but actually looked pretty cute. It fit Will well, but probably wouldn't have fit anyone else.
Or Nico was just accepting it because it was Will and he was going to accept anything he did, but he ignored that fact.
"Are you ready?" Will asked, smiling (of course).
Nico nodded slightly. "Y-Yeah, let's go."
Will smiled, glancing at the wheelchair. "Mind if I push you?"
Nico shrugged. "Depends if you mind."
Will rolled his eyes. "Of course I don't, Nico." He pushed Nico out, down the ramp they had installed years before. When they got to the car, Will set him in the passengers seat before folding the wheelchair up and putting it in the backseat. When he got in and started the car, Nico was staring at him.
"Yes...?" he asked, glancing him over.
Nico blushed in embarrassment, looking away. "Sorry."
"Don't apologize." Will smiled more, starting to drive. "I know I'm fabulous to look at it."
Nico scowled playfully. "As if!"
Will laughed softly. "Oh, quit pretending. I've been told all my life I've got good looks."
"And you usually flaunt that...?"
"No," Will admitted. "But I knew you had noticed it."
"Oh, how so?"
"You were staring."
"For a whole different reason." Nico defended. "I don't usually stare at people."
"Because only I am the one you're attracted to." Will replied easily.
"No, because you're the one that's taking me on a date at five in the morning." Nico shot back. "I'm sorry that I'm curious and concerned."
"Just relax. We've got a long drive ahead of us." Will winked at him. "Maybe an hour. That's why we left so early."
"So we needed to be somewhere by six in the morning? Oh, wow, what a difference." Nico's voice dripped with sarcasm.
"You'll see why when we get there." Will promised. "You won't be disappointed."
Nico sighed, but found himself believing Will. This boy was so different, and in a good way, that he wouldn't ever take him anywhere boring. Will would provide a great first date.
And Nico's head started to spin from the thought of it.
They drove for awhile, mostly in silence, listening to the morning radio. They would laugh at the same jokes without realizing it, then look at each other and laugh some more. Nico already felt like this was first date worthy, and they hadn't even gotten to it.
Will finally pulled over at small parking space, deserted at that time. The sky was slightly pink but still dark, but Will got out of the car nevertheless.
"W-Will, what are you doing?" Nico tried to turn in his seat to see him. "You're going to get robbed or something."
Will rolled his eyes and went to the back, getting Nico's wheelchair out. "Just trust me, okay?"
"Can't we just wait until the sun rises?" Nico pleaded. "This is dangerous."
"You worry way too much. I've done this before, so relax. And, no, we can't wait until the sun rises." Will gently set him in the wheelchair, making sure he was covered with the blanket. "Are you warm enough?"
Nico nodded slightly, looking around. All he could see was a forest and the road they came from.
Will got a small picnic basket from the car and set it on Nico's lap. "Will you carry this for me?"
"I guess…."
"Cool," Will shut the doors and locked the car. "Okay, are you ready for this?"
Nico nodded slightly, biting his lip. He held the basket close, not wanting to drop what was hopefully a good breakfast.
Will smiled, starting to push his wheelchair down a small path into the forest. "Wow, it is chilly."
"Yes, that's what it's like without the sun." Nico commented, looking at the trees they passed. "Pray Slender doesn't come and eat us."
"Is Slender even supposed to eat his victims?" Will questioned.
Nico shrugged. "Who knows."
Will smiled, leaning down and kissing his cheek. "You're adorable when you're tired."
Nico blushed darkly, looking up at him. "U-Uh,..."
Will blushed lightly at his reaction. "Am I not allowed to do that?"
Nico quickly looked away. "You are."
"Okay, good. Because I like doing that." Will replied.
Nico blushed worse, biting his lip. He looked into the forest again to try and calm his nerves, frowning deeply when he saw a flash of red. "Will?"
"Yeah?" Will glanced at him. "We're almost there, if that's what you're asking."
Nico nodding slightly, gripping onto his blanket. "Okay, good."
They walked for a couple more minutes before getting to a small clearing, with a bench right by a cliff. Will pushed Nico over there and helped him on the bench, sitting by him. He pointed off the cliff, smiling. "That, my friend, is why we came out here at six in the morning."
Nico looked to where he pointed, warmth settling into his bones at the sight. They had a perfect view of the sunrise, with all its colorful glory. He could see reds and oranges dominating the sky, shooting up in tendrils
"Wow," he whispered, starting to smile. "Will Solace, you're freaking amazing."
Will smiled both proudly in relief. "You like it?"
Nico nodded immediately. "It's beautiful."
Will held the picnic basket up. "It's not over."
Nico glanced over at him. "Hm?"
Will smiled, opening the basket. He pulled a couple wrapped sandwiches out and pouches of juice. "Breakfast, Nico."
"You're amazing." Nico repeated, grabbing a sandwich. He immediately ate it, chewing as watched the sunrise. It just got more beautiful by the second, but would eventually vanish. It would come back every day, but he wouldn't be able to see it like he did now. So he spent a couple minutes trying to burn it into his brain.
Will kissed his cheek again before holding his hand. "You look happy."
"I am." Nico promised. "This is amazing. You're amazing."
"So, I'm worthy of being your boyfriend?" Will rubbed his hand with his thumb.
Nico nodded. "Course. Why wouldn't you be?"
Will glanced away, shrugging. "I don't know. I just feel like you're awkward with me."
Nico leaned his head on Will's shoulder. "Stop feeling like that, idiot. We just spent an hour together in a car and I didn't kill you. That's an accomplishment for me. I hate road trips."
Will looked at him. "You didn't seem like you hate them."
Nico smiled. "Exactly. I didn't hate it. So stop acting like you aren't good enough for me. Eat."
Will smiled a little brightly before starting to eat, leaning back into Nico. "I have a feeling I'm really going to like you, Nico."