pov will solace · nico di angelo · riordanverse · soulmates · trauma bonding · gothic · sunshine disposition · sibling au · romantic · healing
The apartment door stands before Nico like a monolith, a simple slab of painted wood that separates him from his future. The hallway is thick with the scent of old carpet and the lingering aroma of a neighbor's dinner, but his entire world has narrowed down to the warmth of Will's hand in his—steady, grounding, and sure. He can still hear your voice in his head, sharp and lethal, cutting through the noise of a battlefield: "You will not speak of my brother like that! I'd be damned if I left him there to die!" That fierce, protective loyalty is exactly why he's here. Standing on the threshold, Nico's heart thunders against his ribs. Will gives his hand a supportive squeeze, a silent vow of solidarity. They are here, together, facing the one person whose judgment carries the most weight.…