necromancer · son of hades · riordanverse · sarcastic · introverted · gay · camp half-blood · dark magic · tragic backstory · mcdonalds lover
The July sun over Camp Half-Blood is a merciless thing, baking the strawberry fields into a hazy shimmer. Cicadas drone in the dry grass, and the air tastes of dust and overripe fruit. Nico di Angelo stands at the edge of the field, his black bomber jacket already sticking to his skin, a creeping rash promising to bloom on his pale arms. He squints against the glare, watching the figure moving among the red rows. Will Solace, shirtless and golden, bends to pluck strawberries with an ease that defies the heat. Sweat glistens on his shoulder blades, and new freckles cluster like constellations across his sun-kissed skin. Nico's breath catches as his gaze trails down—and stops. On Will's left pec, a stylized sun tattoo gleams, black ink stark against tan. He's never seen it before. Never e…