Percy Jackson: Small Chronicles of Nico and Will

Chapter 1 of my new Percy Jackson story, this time focusing on a different pairing, Nico/Will, a collection of short one-shots, anyway hope you enjoy it :)

Disclaimer: Percy Jackson belongs to Rick Riordan.

Chapter 1

A soft sigh escaped the lips of Nico Di Angelo as he lay on the bed in Camp Half-Blood's infirmary. The battle with Gaia and the giants was over; Nico hadn't even realized the injuries he had until he ended up in the medical bay, now two days into the 'prescribed bed-rest enforced by Will Solace.

'I thought he'd be freaked or…disgusted when I told him the truth.' Nico thought to himself. 'But Percy's actually been pretty cool about me coming out, him and Annabeth.'

He smiled lightly; thinking about the few times Percy and Annabeth had been able to visit. He was surprised to find they weren't the only ones. It seemed Will had been right when he had told him that more people cared about him than he thought.

He shook his head as he sat up, slowly. 'Will, what is this…strange feeling I get every time I'm around him. It's…similar, but, different to what I felt for Percy. Do I really, feel that way about Will, or is it something else…Urgh, here I go again.'

He realized he was once more over-thinking things; it was still a habit he had not yet broken. It was then the door opened and the object of Nico's thoughts entered, Will was smiling whistling to himself as he entered. Nico bit his lip, suddenly rather self-conscious of being in just his boxers and a green hospital gown.

Will raised an eyebrow when he saw Nico and approached.

"What's this Nico, I hope you're not overtaxing yourself." He remarked jovially.

Nico rolled his eyes. "All I did was sit up, Will."

Will just smiled and continued. "Alright, well, let's see how you've been recovering."

Nico shifted uncomfortably at that; he knew Will was a trained doctor, being an Apollo kid it was natural. The problem was, with all the uncertainty rolling around within him, Nico actually felt embarrassed at the thought of Will seeing any of his skin, save his head or hands.

"I…"

Will shook his head. "No excuses Nico, c'mon."

Sighing Nico gave up and pulled back the covers, allowing Will to begin checking on his injuries, which also meant removing the hospital gown.

Blushing, Nico found himself blurting out. "Will, why, why do you insist on taking care of me?"

"I'm a child of Apollo, Nico; it's in my nature to help the injured." He replied.

"No, that's not what I meant." Nico replied; shaking his head as Will examined as particularly large injury right down Nico's back. "Why do you insist on taking care of me?"

Hearing that it finally dawned on Will what Nico meant and to Nico's surprise it the Son of Apollo's turn to blush and look awkward. Running a hand through his blonde hair, Will shook his head.

"I…I don't know quite how to put this?"

Nico shook his head; it was clear that when it came to certain matters, Will was just as awkward as Nico himself.

Finally Will sighed and shrugged.

"Well, just, might as well admit it directly. Truth is Nico, I…" He paused and shifted slightly; having moved to sit next to Nico. "I don't know quite when it started; but I began to realize…I like you, as, more than a friend…No, like isn't strong enough…"

Nico's breath hitched as slowly, things started to make sense to him, there could be no doubt now.

"Will, are you saying, you're in love with me?"

Will started but then sighed and nodded, finally revealing the truth. He didn't even need to say it; that was enough for Nico. He no longer even felt self-conscious sitting next to Will, clad in just his boxers. He wasn't good with words, so, seeing the expectant look in Will's eyes, Nico answered him the best way he knew how. He leaned in and kissed him, a kiss Will eagerly returned.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.