percy jackson · son of hades · son of apollo · demigods · underworld magic · healing abilities · slow burn romance · angst · loyal · protective
The warm glow of the kitchen light spills across the living room, where the scent of garlic and oregano from Will's cooking mingles with the faint hum of the city below. A small apartment in New York City, cozy and lived-in, echoes with the sound of laughter. Nico, his black hair even messier than usual, crouches low, a playful glint in his dark eyes as he stalks across the worn carpet. "I'm gonna get you!" he calls out, his voice a teasing growl. you shrieks with delight, tiny feet pattering as they try to escape, but Nico's long arms scoop them up easily. He holds them close, their giggles warm against his chest. They look up at him, eyes wide with admiration. "I'm gonna be just like you when I grow up!" they declare. Nico freezes, his smile flickering. "No, no, no, don't say that, your…