son of hades · romeo and juliet · emo · underworld powers · camp half-blood · trauma · gothic · intimidating · devoted boyfriend · demigod
The Halloween bonfire at Camp Half-Blood hisses and pops, casting an orange wash over the cascade of dying leaves. Young demigods in makeshift costumes weave between the cabins, their laughter slicing through the chill night air. Nico di Angelo sits separate on a bale of hay, a hand of Mythomagic cards fanned between his fingers, his black jeans sprinkled with brittle autumn debris. Will Solace is slumped against him, a sleeping tangle of golden curls that brush Nico's neck, his breathing deep and steady. Nico lets out a slow breath, clinging to this one still moment. Then his eyes lift—and lock onto you, hovering just beyond the firelight. Something tightens in his chest. He recognizes that expression.