[Will doesn't hesitate to thread his fingers between Nico's fingers. He rubs his thumb gently along his boyfriend's knuckles in an attempt to soothe him. He listens, quiet and considering Nico's words.]
On the other hand, not giving that chance could mean losing out on a potentially good friend. How was she to know that was a raw nerve?
[The son of Apollo leans slightly against Nico's side.]
Sometimes compromises are the best or only way forward. But we can revisit this topic in about two weeks. [He smiles a little.] Any longer and I know you either won't do it or you'll let it fester way too long.
[ It’s not a bad thing - it’s how Nico even has Will as a friend. But it’s exhausting to adopt the concept in practice. He leans back against Will, keeping them nicely balanced and upright. The snuggle is pretty okay, too. ]
I’m not gonna let it fester.
[ He might’ve, but with the added oversight he’ll have to find a middle ground. Friends might be much, but he can manage to not give her a death glare every time he walks past her in the hallway.
He has two weeks to stew and pick at his feelings, though, and Nico will use them. ]
But the difference between her and you is that you think about the person. Even if you don’t know them. She only tried to understand when I wasn’t there.
You, in particular, were and are friend-shaped. But I guess I can't argue that too much.
[Honestly, it says a lot if Will doesn't like someone. Still, he definitely isn't going to complain about cuddling Nico in the cold, autumn weather. The son of Hades definitely makes the colder months a lot more tolerable.
Will hums softly at that.]
I'll reserve judgment until I know her better. [He smiles gently at his boyfriend.] How do you feel about walking around Central Park while we're here?
[ Nico’s skeptic little grunt should say everything about how he feels about being “friend” shaped, but his expression gives away the joke before he does. ]
Guess that means you don’t want a kiss. Goes against the laws of friend-shaped.
[ Getting to his feet, Nico offers a hand to help Will up. ]
Come on, buddy. We can go for a walk if you promise not to call it hiking.
[ Nico relishes the upper hand, shuffling backwards away from the trees. He hooks his fingers into his belt and leans forward into the tease. ]
Oh, no. We’re stuck hiking.
[ He turns as if to hike himself off. Makes it two steps and comes back, quickly closing the distance between then to kiss Will surprisingly softly considering how he launched himself at the boy. ]
[Will can't even be properly annoyed when Nico's being the cutest brat. It's so unfair.
He almost replies, but he's completely lost what he'd been about to say when his boyfriend kisses him sweetly like that. Again, very unfair! Still, Will doesn't hesitate to return the kiss, and he can't keep himself from smiling into it. He has so much affection for Nico.]
[ Nico is exceedingly fair and equitable to everyone, particularly to Will who deserves so much more that to be trapped in another world away from his friends and support system. That’s why he only walked away two steps.
But, really, Will called him friend-shaped after Nico struggled to be comfortable with the b word. Punishment needed to be doled out.
Never date a child of Hades.
Nico gets all atwitter when Will kisses him back. That high that accompanies tangible proof that the person he likes likes him back just as he is. ]
That move will only work once, Solace. You can’t buy kisses by annoying me. Now, come on. I think I know how to get to the carousel.
I mean, I don't need mistletoe to be my excuse to kiss you for Christmas. But I'll respect not celebrating Valentine's.
[Nico's definitely not the first person he's known to not like or celebrate Valentine's Day, so Will doesn't necessarily think anything of it right now. He just follows his boyfriend to the carousel and has a lovely rest of the day in Central Park.]
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On the other hand, not giving that chance could mean losing out on a potentially good friend. How was she to know that was a raw nerve?
[The son of Apollo leans slightly against Nico's side.]
Sometimes compromises are the best or only way forward. But we can revisit this topic in about two weeks. [He smiles a little.] Any longer and I know you either won't do it or you'll let it fester way too long.
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[ It’s not a bad thing - it’s how Nico even has Will as a friend. But it’s exhausting to adopt the concept in practice. He leans back against Will, keeping them nicely balanced and upright.
The snuggle is pretty okay, too. ]
I’m not gonna let it fester.
[ He might’ve, but with the added oversight he’ll have to find a middle ground. Friends might be much, but he can manage to not give her a death glare every time he walks past her in the hallway.
He has two weeks to stew and pick at his feelings, though, and Nico will use them. ]
But the difference between her and you is that you think about the person. Even if you don’t know them. She only tried to understand when I wasn’t there.
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[Honestly, it says a lot if Will doesn't like someone. Still, he definitely isn't going to complain about cuddling Nico in the cold, autumn weather. The son of Hades definitely makes the colder months a lot more tolerable.
Will hums softly at that.]
I'll reserve judgment until I know her better. [He smiles gently at his boyfriend.] How do you feel about walking around Central Park while we're here?
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[ Nico’s skeptic little grunt should say everything about how he feels about being “friend” shaped, but his expression gives away the joke before he does. ]
Guess that means you don’t want a kiss. Goes against the laws of friend-shaped.
[ Getting to his feet, Nico offers a hand to help Will up. ]
Come on, buddy. We can go for a walk if you promise not to call it hiking.
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That's so rude. Fine, you're not friend-shaped.
[His lips twitch in barely restrained laughter.]
But I'll call it hiking unless I get a kiss.
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Oh, no. We’re stuck hiking.
[ He turns as if to hike himself off. Makes it two steps and comes back, quickly closing the distance between then to kiss Will surprisingly softly considering how he launched himself at the boy. ]
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He almost replies, but he's completely lost what he'd been about to say when his boyfriend kisses him sweetly like that. Again, very unfair! Still, Will doesn't hesitate to return the kiss, and he can't keep himself from smiling into it. He has so much affection for Nico.]
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But, really, Will called him friend-shaped after Nico struggled to be comfortable with the b word. Punishment needed to be doled out.
Never date a child of Hades.
Nico gets all atwitter when Will kisses him back. That high that accompanies tangible proof that the person he likes likes him back just as he is. ]
That move will only work once, Solace. You can’t buy kisses by annoying me. Now, come on. I think I know how to get to the carousel.
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He can't help laughing as he takes Nico's hand.]
That sounds like a challenge, Death Boy! But I'll remember this when Christmas and Valentine's come around.
[Naturally, Will's going to follow Nico either on foot or into the darkness, no matter what.]
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[ Nico will tug him along by their loosely laced fingers. ]
I have a reputation to uphold.
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[Nico's definitely not the first person he's known to not like or celebrate Valentine's Day, so Will doesn't necessarily think anything of it right now. He just follows his boyfriend to the carousel and has a lovely rest of the day in Central Park.]