A/N: As promised, here's some Solangelo for you!

Rainbow

It was the end of his three day imprisonment in the infirmary, and Nico had to admit that it hadn't been as bad as he'd thought. First of all, he'd gotten to see Will every day, although that was completely on medical grounds, of course. Second, he was allowed to do pretty much whatever he wanted as long as he didn't step out of the hospital, ("Not even one toe or I'll send you to Hades the hard way") or do any 'Underworldy' stuff. He was more than happy to oblige seeing as he was so tired after the battle he could hardly summon a mouse skeleton, let alone shadow travel.

The first day had dragged by forever because Will had forced him to have complete bed rest for the entire day. There was nothing to do except stare at the walls. Nico's ADHD had not liked that at all, even his very mild form of it. He was seriously contemplating trying to summon some small skeletons to dance around the hallways and generally create havoc when someone walked in. Unfortunately it was only Austin, one of Will's brothers, but he did bring food and that was always a good sign.

Day two wasn't so bad as he woke up to the sound of Will knocking at the door.

"Wakey, wakey, Death Boy." He had said with that blinding smile that never failed to impress Nico. He was pretty sure that he was blushing but he tried to scowl at the son of Apollo.

"What? Why did you wake me up? And don't call me that."

"I only came to check you to see if you can get up today but seeing as you must have had so much fun yesterday..."

"Fine. Come in, I guess."

"Thought so." Will grinned even wider and walked over to Nico. He sat down on the bed and leaned in very close. Nico's heart rate sped up but at that moment Will produced a light a shone it right into Nico's eyes, forcing him to blink hard. Next he took Nico's pulse and heart rate (which he raised his eyebrows at) before standing up and announcing that he was okay to get up.

"So I can go now?"

"Easy, Death Boy. Three days you promised me, remember? I could do with a hand today. Care to be my personal assistant?"

"M-me? Why would people want a son of Hades in their hospital room of all people? As you keep pointing out, I'm about death, not healing."

"We'll see. Come on, Death Boy."

"Quit it!"

He had acted as Will's assistant for both days two and three. He supposed it hadn't been too bad. He'd gotten a few strange looks and a couple of people tried to subtly shuffle away, (the story about Octavian had circulated fast) but nothing he wasn't used to. It had almost seemed normal. Well, except for the fact that he was following Will Solace around the hospital attempting to act doctor.

Day three had come to an end much quicker than Nico had expected, and he was almost sorry. That, of course, had nothing to do with Will. He was in his room now, waiting for Will to give him the all clear to go. At long last the son of Apollo entered, the sun glinting off his golden hair and making his eyes sparkle. Nico shook himself. This was not what he was here for.

"Okay, Nico, you're good to go."

"Finally." He stood up and walked towards the door, but Will blocked him.

"You will come and keep me company sometimes, won't you? Promise?"

Nico looked up into the other boy's eyes and felt the heat rise to his face. He tried to keep his expression neutral as he rolled his eyes. "Promise."

The next thing that happened was so unexpected that later Nico wondered if he had dreamed it. Will leant down and pressed his lips to Nico's. He stood there rigid with shock, but before he could say anything Will flashed him one last smile and disappeared round the corner.

When he got outside, his lips still tingling, he noticed that a rainbow arced gracefully across the sky. He felt his face broke into a grin. Maybe that day would be the start of something completely new.

A/N: How was it? Read, review and enjoy!