I open my eyes and roll out of the bed tiredly. Ugh! How I hate mornings.
I slowly make my way to the bathroom, more like dragged myself there. I wash my face with cold water, hoping it would wash off my sleep as well but, as expected, it didn't work. I let out a yawn and look at myself in the mirror; I have dark bags under my eyes, not as dark as they were a few months ago, though, and I look like a zombie.
That's it!
I think to myself.
I need my bed.
I go back to my bed and just before I get under the covers realisation hits me. How could I have forgotten?! I rush back to the other side of the room, where I keep a calendar hung on the wall. I look at it and it feels like all of my sleep vanishes and is replaced by a small smile that forms on my face without any warning. "June 22nd" I repeat the date out loud. Today is the day when Will is finally coming to Camp Half Blood.
I missed him so much. It's been a long while since I last saw him. I miss his laugh, his hugs, his voice... Of course we had been talking for that time, Iris Messages had bexome very handy; but it's not the same as having him right in front of me... and being in his arms.
He said he would be here around 10am and I want to be there when he does so, I want to be the first one he sees. I look at my watch to see how much time do I have left to spare, but to my luck it's already 9:45.
I quickly throw some clothes on and brush my teeth before sprinting down to the Big House. I pass some campeers who look at me as if I had turned into a monster or something and, for the first time, I honestly don't care about what they think about me. I'm finally seeing Will, and that's all that matters now.
When I finally get there I make my way to a spot hidden in the shadows and wait eagerly for him to come. After a few minutes I see a spot of wild curly blond hair and I know for sure that it is him.
"NICO!" I hear him scream my name before a pair of strong warm arms engulf me into a hug and I am pulled in someone's chest. "Hey, Death Boy" he whispers softly in my ear, the melodic voice I have grew to love so much. "Hey, Sunshine." I answer giving him a kiss on the cheek. His smile widens and he pulls away from our hug, just enough to look me in the eyes. He grew a lot over the winter and spring, over ten centimetres, for sure. He is still as handsome as always, though. "Gods! I missed you so much!" Will exclaims, caressing one of my cheeks with his thumb. "I missed you too." I close my eyes, leaning on his touch.
It feels so good being with Will, so right. It is like no matter what happens, nothing will ever stop my happiness when my Sunshine is around. And no matter what it takes, Will will always be there for me and I will always be there for him. "I love you, Will Solace." I say loudly enough for him to hear before crashing his lips on mine ina forcefull needed kiss. This time I'm glad that I chose to be in the shadows. I don't want people to see us like that. Not because I'm ashamed, but because this kiss feels so intimate, I put my all in it. It's somethibg between Will and I. And I don't want to share this moment with anyone else but him.
"I love you too, Nico di Angelo" he answers when we pull away. Will gives me a kiss on the forehead before letting go of me, only to take my hand on his. I entwine our fingers.
"Apollo cabin?" I ask, taking his suitcase that he had dropped on the floor. He only nods in response while glaring at me. "Don't even try to argue. I'm carying it." I say with a smile and he chuckles. "Okay, Death Boy." Will rolls his eyes at me. "So how was school?" I ask and Will shrugs. "Same as every school. I'm glad that I'm fibally back here and that it's summer. Winter just feels so depressing." Will says quickly, changing the subject. I let it drop this time, but I know that something is bothering him. I make a mental note of asking him about that later.
"What about you, though? How did your time with Hazel go?" Hazel had asked me to stay with her for Christmas and I did so. We spent a lot of time together, since she was very worried after those months that I was... Gone.
Anyways we jave grown closer and she is very caring and understanding. "Great actually. It was good spending soem time with her." I answer just as we reached cabin seven. Will opens the door for us and soon we were greeted by some of his siblings. "I think that maybe we should just go straight to your cabin next time." Will whispers in my ear, his hot breath tingles my neck, making me shiver. He, then, winks at me before turning away and greeting his brothers and sisters. Leaving me alone at the door trying hard not to blush.
But it was impossible. I feel the heat going up my neck and cheeks.
What is it with this boy and making me blush?