Countdown to Semi-finals: 2 weeks

Cheer leading had consumed my life. The time I would've spent reading Lams fan fiction now went into practice, which we had everyday. The Semi-Finals were only two weeks away, and we were performing this weekend.

"Okay guys, I know we usually don't do this type of thing, but we need a sponsor for our team. A shop down the road offered to sponsor us, but the owners have a daughter who is having a cheer themed party. She wants us to perform there." Will said to us.

"That sounds fun! I love kids!" Hazel exclaimed.

"I hate kids." I grumbled.

Everyone began calling out their opinions on kids quite loudly.
"Everyone! Stop it! I don't care if you like kids or not! Also, for those of you who hate kids, you were one once!" Will screeched.

"So I'm assuming you do like kids?" Austin said, crossing his arms. He had been anti-children.

"That's not the point. The point is we're going to have a bunch of little girls watching us when we perform at a party. And everyone needs to look their best." Will said.

I had never seen Will so upset. (it highkey turned me on*)

Piper frowned deeply. "What's that supposed to mean? That because they're little girls they have to like cheerleaders?"

Will threw his hands up in the air. "Omgs! Just stop it you guys! Y'all need to just chill out. Go home, get rest, and stop bugging me. I'll send you guys the details later."
He walked off the court and grabbed his bag then stormed out. I was no longer aroused (okay maybe a little) I was angry now.

"What the fuck guys." I snapped.

"Nico, he's making us perform for little kids." Reyna said.

"Um, ya, I know that. And even though I have a complicated love hate relationship with tiny humans, do you see me complaining? No! Why? Because WIll is my friend and team captain." I yelled.

Annabeth sighed. "You're right Nico. C'mon guys, let's head home."

We walked back over to the bleachers to get our stuff, throwing on sweatpants and sweatshirts. I noticed Annabeth and Piper standing close together and whispering. Piper said something in Annabeth's ear, and she blushed while iper giggled softly. Jason walked their direction and waved.

"Hey Pipes, you need a ride?" He asked.

Piper smiled softly. "Nah, I'm spending the night with Annabeth."
Jason frowned. "Oh. Okay. Well, do you want to hang out tomorrow.?"
Piper winced. "Ooo, sorry, I'm busy... I promised Annabeth's cousin's girlfriend we'd all go shopping..."

Jason blinked. "Oh kay then."

I raised an eyebrow. Sounded like some scorchin' hot tea was boiling, and I couldn't wait until it spilled.

I went out to my parking lot and remembered something very important. Will was my ride. Will left 10 minutes ago. Highly annoyed, I whipped out my phone and called him. He picked up on the 2nd ring.

"Hey Nico." He said tiredly.

"Hey. Where are you?" I asked.

"At home. Why?"

"You forgot something..."

"I did? What?"

"ME!" I yelled into the phone.

I could hear the sound of his phone clattering to the floor and him fumbling to get it.
"OMGS Nico I'm so sorry, I'm coming." he said.

"Okay. I'll be outfront." I sighed.

"Kay, bye."
I hung up and turned to see who was still here. Reyna sat on the low brick wall with her long legs pulled to her chest. I walked over and sat down next to her.

"Hey Reyna. What are you waiting for?"

She sighed. "I don't know Nico."

There was a long silence before Reyna spoke again. "Nico," she began, "How did you know... know that you were gay? And that you liked WIll?"

I bit my lip to keep from smiling. "I don't know. There were just lots of little things, you know. Like, when people would talk about how hot the lady PE teacher was, I was looking at Matt, this really hot sub we had one time."

Reyna snorted. "Of course you were."

"And as for Will," I continued, "I just loved to be around him, to laugh with him, to laugh at him. And even though he's a dork who does idiotic things like leave me at cheer practice, I- I think I love him."

There was a long silence as we both processed what I had said.

"I think I might know what you mean." Reyna said softly.

I didn't even need to ask any questions, of why or who. I just sat with her in silence.

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Will had showed up 5 minutes later, and taken me back to his house with him. We stepped up to his room and he shut and locked the door. Flopping onto his bed he looked over at me.
"Are you excited for the Semi-Finals?" he asked me.

"Very." I replied.

He rolled onto his side so he was facing me.

"Uh, sorry for forgetting you." he said, softly kissing me.

" It's fine," I said, and really meant it, "I had a nice talk with Reyna."

"Oh yeah?" he hummed, kissing my neck,"About what?"
"How much I-" he cut me off with a sloppy kiss, due to our awkward position on the bed. I kissed back, grabbing his arm to pull him on top of me. He propped himself up over me, his forearms on either side of my head. He smiled, then leaned down to kiss me again. 

"WILLLLL!!! NICCOOOOO!! DINNER!!" Kayla yelled.

Her loud yelling startled me, making me jump and Will fall off the bed.

"My gOOdness boys. What are you two doing?" Kayla said from outside the door.

"Shut UP! We're coming!" Will yelled back.

I stood up, found my shirt which had been thrown aside, and fixed my hair and skirt.

"I'll meet you downstairs I have to go to the bathroom," Will said.

"Keep it PG kids," she said.

Will rolled his eyes and walked to the bathroom, while Kayla and I walked downstairs.

"Are you spending the night?" Kayla asked me.

"I dunno probably," I replied.

"Okay, well just so you know Wills walls are soundproof but his door creaks loudly if you open it all the way," she said.

I turned beet red, and Kayla smirked. We walked into the dining room where Will's parents sat in their spots at the dining table.

"Hello, Nico sweetie," Mrs.Solace said to me.

"Hello, Naomi. Hello, Apollo," I said politely.

"Where's Will?" Apollo asked.

"Oh, he's in the bathroom," I explained once more.

Will then burst into the room. "Hi." he said. 

"hello sweetie," Mrs. Solace said, "So how was you guy's day?"
"Will was a bitch at practice." Kayla said.

Will rolled his eyes and I squeezed his hand under the table.

"Can we please not talk about this?" Will huffed.

Kayla glared at him then we all went back to eating silently.

"How was your day?" I asked, addressing both Apollo and Naomi.

"It was fine. I got some cleaning done, sold my song, baked a pie, and folded the laundry." Naomi said.

I choked on my taco.

"Wait what? Mom! You sold the song?" Kayla screeched.

"Yep. We'll be releasing it tonight, and we start filming the music video tomorrow," she said proudly.

"Wow great job," I said.

"Ya good job mom," Will said with his mouth full.

The corner of my mouth twitched, threatening to smile at Will's adorableness.

CEO of unnecessary dialogue 

* there was supposed to be a strikthrough here but i couldn't figure out how to put it...