Hello! I had difficulties writing this chapter, and I finally got my Wacom tablet, so I spent most of my time drawing and staring at a blank Word document. I finally got this done today, so here it is.

Disclaimer: I do not own PJO or its characters. I only own this fic.

Will waited anxiously for Nico to come out of the house. He swallowed hard and checked the time again, feeling impatient. He was about to text Nico again when his own phone rang.

11:19 AM – Will, are you ready for your date?

11:19 AM – Lou Ellen? What the hell?

11:20 AM – Oh, is Zombie Boy there already?

11:20 AM – I'll give you guys some alone time ;)

11:20 AM – I want ALL the juicy details later!

Will stared at his phone, speechless, before turning a bright shade of red. Planning to tell his friend off for her dirty mind later, he checked the door one last time and froze.

Nico was walking toward him with a hesitant expression on his face, running his hands through his black hair, his skinny jeans hugging every curve of his b-

Will cleared his throat loudly and averted his eyes from the Italian's rather attractive bottom, the blush on his face darkening almost comically.

He unlocked the doors, Nico sliding into the seat. Will had to resist the urge to tuck the strand of hair covering his eyes behind his ears.

"You going to drive?" Nico asked, raising an eyebrow.

W ill flushed again and started driving. Why was he so damn nervous anyways?

Because you likeeeee him, his traitorous mind smirking.

Will slapped himself internally. It wasn't possible to fall for someone so quickly, was it?

He swerved quickly to avoid a cat that he hadn't seen.

Nico touched his shoulder, looking concerned.

"Will, are you okay? You're acting weird," he said, frowning.

"I-I'm fine! Just a l-little nervous, that's all," Will said, laughing nervously.

Nico sighed but let it go, and the trip went by smoothly after that.

The café was quaint and cozy, with ambient lighting and comfortable plush chairs. A waiter with curly brown hair came to take their order.

"Hello, may I- Nico? Is that you?"

"Hazel? I didn't know you worked here!" Nico said, his face lighting up.

Will felt a stab of jealousy, though he quickly squashed the feeling.

"A friend of mine runs the café and she was kind enough to let me work here. Now, is this young man your date?" she asked, smiling.

"W-what? No, o-of course not!" Nico said, turning red.

"I see. I'm Hazel, Nico's half-sister. It's nice to meet you!" said Hazel, turning to Will.

"N-nice to meet you too," Will replied, feeling relieved. She seemed like a nice person to him.

"Now, what would you like?" she asked, pulling out a notepad and a pen.

Will flipped through the menu on the table. He was in for something sweet, and a strawberry cheesecake caught his eye. He ordered a chocolate milkshake with the cheesecake.

"Mhm. Nico?"

"Chocolate tiramisu," Nico said.

"You don't want anything to drink? That's unusual for you," Hazel said, raising an eyebrow.

"Nah, I'll drink Sunshine's milkshake," Nico replied, waving a hand. "That's okay with you, right?"

"S-sure," Will replied, flustered. Why was he so goddamn nervous?

Suddenly, a voice called out.

"Neeks!"

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