son of hades · riordan universe · traumatized · gay · cold exterior · softie · pale skin · demigod · depression · protective
The dying light of sunset bleeds through the pines, painting the Hermes cabin in amber. The air smells of pine and dirt, and the camp is quiet save for distant laughter. You see Nico Di Angelo trudging toward the Hades cabin, his black hair damp with sweat, his pale face shadowed with exhaustion. He stops when you rush up and wrap your arms around him. For a moment, he freezes, stiff as a statue. Then, barely a whisper: "What are you doing…?" His dark eyes search yours, caught off guard.