#ficsnships

Y’all I just realized that I didn’t post on Oliver’s birthday! 😩 January hit me hard!

“Occasionally,” said Will. “But I think it was more that I liked being with my mom. She has such an adventurous spirit. It’s hard not to feel the same way when you’re around her and she wants to go see the world’s biggest ball of twine or something.”

Chiron’s hooves clopped nervously on the floorboards. “But a child of Apollo in Tartarus?”

Will jerked away from him. “What? Why would you say that, Nico?”

“It’s just a question.”

“No, I don’t ever think about that.” Will gazed into the distance. “I think about all the wonderful experiences I’ve had because of who I am. I’ve gotten to help people—to save their lives, Nico!—and I’ve protected the world from imminent danger.”

Then he gave Nico one of his soul-warming smiles. “I can heal people. I can glow in the dark. And... well, I met you.”

“Oh, gods,” groaned Nico. “No cheesiness! It’s too early in the day, Will!”

Will snuggled up to him. “But it’s true. I’m very thankful we’re in each other’s lives.”

“You cheated with that answer,” said Nico, “but I’ll allow it.”

Will planted a kiss on Nico’s temple. “My grumpy ball of darkness.”

“The world’s largest grumpy ball of darkness, thank you very much.”

That made Nico smile despite himself. “I remember my moment, too.”

Will’s eyes filled with tears. “I think mine is different than yours.”

“But I know mine happened first,” Nico said.”

“You were sad? But... did we even know each other then?”

“Maybe not as close friends or anything, but... but I was drawn to you. Maybe it was because you were so mysterious. Maybe it was because you kept pushing everyone away whenever they tried to be your friend.”