You guys are honestly going to hate me for the end of this story.
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Nico had his head resting on Will's lap, breathing softly to the feeling of his fingers in his dark hair. His eyes were scanning Will's face and he rarely met the blue gaze.

Will continued running his fingers through Nico's hair as he snuggled closer, pulling the blanket up over his shoulders. They hadn't slept together, but Nico had fallen asleep under the covers with him. He'd woken up curled in a ball with his head on Will's lap.

"Do you want to do anything today?" Will asked out of nowhere.

Nico didn't answer for a moment. "Am I your boyfriend?"

"Do you want to be?" Will asked.

"I do, but-"

"Don't start."

"Yes."

Will smiled, "Then yes. You're my boyfriend."

Nico smiled slightly, "That's good."

Will continued running his hands through Nico's hair. "You're really cute, you know that?"

"No."

Will laughed, "You really are. And your hair is soft."

Nico shushed him, closing his eyes. Will smiled and rolled onto his side, forcing Nico to lay flat on the mattress. Said boy groaned and buried his face in Will's chest.

"Why are you so desperate for snuggling, Death Boy?" He chuckled.

Nico shushed him again.

Will laughed and wrapped his arms around him. Nico snuggled closer, "I just want to sleep."

Will bit his lip, a look of concern on his face. Of course, Nico didn't see this, since his eyes were closed and buried in Will's chest.

Will's phone went off and he shifted so he could pick it up. "Hello?"

"Hey," Annabeth's voice came from the other line.

"What's up?" Will asked, drawing patterns on Nico's back.

"I'm at the hospital and I was wondering if you wanted me to stop by your room." She paused. "Percy's still unresponsive."

Will sighed and looked down at Nico, who was obviously already asleep. "Yeah, come on by. I'm sorry about Percy- he won't completely recover, but he'll be able to talk to you, just not see you."

"Okay, I'll be there soon. Thanks."

Will hung up the phone and slid it back onto the table, burying his nose in Nico's hair. Will kissed Nico's forehead gently and tucked the blankets around him.

Annabeth arrived about five minutes later, having come from a few floors away. She saw Nico and she raised her eyebrows, "Since when?"

"Since like.. an hour ago?" Will laughed and Nico stirred. Nico lifted his head and blushed, burying his face in the pillow.

Annabeth laughed, "I'm guessing nobody else knows?" She guessed and sat down in the chair next to the bed.

"Nope," Will chuckled. "Wake up, Nico~"

Nico grumbled something under his breath and sat up. He shifted away from Will, who made a face. "Hi, Annabeth."

Will blinked.

Annabeth smiled, "Hello, Corpse Breath."

"Don't call me that." Nico snapped and eyed her carefully.

Will laid his hand on Nico's knee. "How do you two know each other?"

"Liked Percy." They chorused.

Will was silent and Nico looked over at him. "Used to," he added.

Annabeth gave Will a flat look. "Listen, Solace, if he still liked my boyfriend, I wouldn't be so friendly. Especially knowing that boyfriend is fighting for his life."

Nico rolled his eyes, "You wouldn't have any control."

"Yes, I would."

"I would see him anyways."

"No, you wouldn't."

"I visited him yesterday and you never knew." Nico hissed.

Will stayed silent and Nico shut up at the look on his face. "Sorry," he murmured, pressing a kiss to his cheek.

Will blinked, "Oh- kay."

Annabeth shifted awkwardly, "How long has he known you were gay?"

"A long time." Nico butted in.

Will blushed, "Yeah."

"I'm pretty sure the first time I noticed something was when he was turned on by the lube in the cupboard. And then he threw a water bottle at my dick, and I made an odd sound. He started hyperventilating." Nico smiled smugly, causing Will to blush.