The tall fields of grass tickled Will's bare legs. The shorts he wore proving to be no help as the dry grass rode up to his knees. Nico, being the shorter one of the two teenage boys, had the grass come up to his upper thighs.

Though, it seemed that it had yet to bother him. As he kept walking down the hillside valley, a backpack slung around his shoulders. Will ran his fingers through his golden color hair, his blue eyes staring at the back of Nico's head.

"Were almost there." Nico exclaimed, his slow walk suddenly becoming a jog. Then, he eventually started to sprint down, leaving Will to follow him. Trying not to fall to his knees in the process.

Will heard Nico let out a full hearted laugh, and the ground soon leveled. Rocky stone chilled the bottoms of his cheap sneakers. The grass no longer tickling his knees, but now the back of his body.

The hill seemed to stop abruptly, quickly transitioning to a sturdy ledge.  Under the two, was a large lake. Green and blue colors mixing by the shining sun.

"Woah." Will breathed, his eyes wavering over the body of water, clear sky, and the fields that seemed to continue on for miles at the lakes sides.

"This is where I come to paint, think, feel." Nico said aloud, setting his backpack down. Sitting down, Nico stared to take out his materials.

Signaling for Will to sit down next to him mutely. Nico looked at Will's arms, biting his lip.

"Can I try something with you? Two new things." Nico questioned, placing his portfolio behind him. Will nodded, unsure of what Nico would do.

Taking a paintbrush, Nico dipped it into the Acrylic paint. Then, slid it over Will's bare wrist. The streak of navy blue standing out, even with his sun kissed skin.

Nico hummed, grabbing another color. This time, it was yellow. Smoothing out the yellow, he mixed the two colors together. A small sliver of the mixture turning green, the rest staying boldly the ones color.

"What're–" Nico interrupted him. "Something new. You are now My Canvas. My heart and soul, my secret keeper."

As he said that, he used a larger brush. Slipping red angrily on Will's wrist. Will could feel the anger. The confusion, and even the guilt.

"You're My Canvas, Will Solace." Nico stated again, painting a softer purple under the blood like color. Will smiled softly, "You said you'd try two things." He mentioned.

Nico nodded. "I'm not ready to try the other thing yet. Maybe next time, Canvas." Nico found himself saying. Eyes still trained on Will's paint covered forearm. Adding white streaks and small green dots.

He was making the galaxy.

The chaotic, terrifying galaxy.

And, Will couldn't help but long to have a next time. 

A/n:
Inspiration | Jordundundun-02

Ship | Solangelo (Nico x Will)

Author | BridgetDiAngelo

Status | To be Continued

Note | HOPE YOU LIKED IT!! SMALL CHAPTER FIRST, GOTTA GET INTO IT LITTLE BY LITTLE!! 😊 ~ Bridget