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Nico started the day as normal, laying in his bed till he was either forced to awaken or had to pee. Today he was forced awake by a repeated slapping on his door.
The son of hades groggily got out of bed and open his door to see a blonde white boy in-front of him. For a second he thought it was Will Solace, but to his dismay it was Jason.
(Mostly just from the book)
“You okay?” Jason asked “You look-“
“Fine,” Nico snapped, they continue talking about the last days events until he saw another blonde white boy waving at him. It was the son of Apollo he was disappointed wasn’t at his door. His face was stern and he pointed to Nico then to himself then the ground like he was saying You. Me. Here. Now.
“Jason,” he said “would you excuse me,”
“So where were you,” Will demanded. He was wearing a green surgeon’s shirt with shorts and flip flops. Probably not what a doctor should be wearing but to be frank he’s wasn’t certified.
“What do you mean,” Nico asked
“ I’ve had my ass stuck in the infirmary for what, two days maybe. You don’t come by. You don’t offer to help.”
I… what? Why would you want me a son of hades anywhere near people that are trying to heal. Why would anyone want that?”
“You couldn’t help out a friend? Maybe help cut bandages? Bring me a snack or soda?Or just simply ask ‘How’s it going Will?’ You don’t think I could stand seeing a friendly face.
“What” Nico stuttered,” my face?”
Those words didn’t go together at all.
Nico Di Angelo
Friendly
“You’re so dense, I hope you have the whole leaving camp out of your head.”
“I- yeah. I did. I mean, I’m staying.”
“Good so you’re dense but not an idiot.”
“How could you even talk to me like that? I can summon skeletons and -“
“You can summon a wishbone without melting into a puddle of darkness, death boy,” Will said crossing his arms.
“I told you, no more underworldy stuff, doctor’s orders. You owe me at least three days of rest in the infirmary. Starting now.”
Nico felt like hundreds of skeletal butterflies were resurrecting in his stomach. “Three days? I-I guess that would be fine,”
“Good. Now-“
Will was interrupted by a loud whoop! that cut through the air.
Nico looked over and say Percy grinning from ear to ear and Annabeth laughing and playfully, slapping his arm.
“I’ll be right back. Swear on the Styx and everything ,” Nico told the blondie infront of him.
He walked over to where they were standing, as they both grinned like idiots.
“Hey man,” Percy said “Annabeth just told me some good news. Sorry if it got to loud.”
“We’re spending our senior year together then going to-“ Annabeth was saying till Percy interrupted.
“New Rome for college,” Percy pumped his fists in the air, “ no monsters, no quests, no battles, for four full years. Just me and Annabeth. Oh my gods I’m so excited,”
“Oh chill it seaweed brain, anyway after that Reyna and Frank said we could live in New time as long as we liked,”
“That’s awesome,” Nico exclaimed. Which surprised him a little cause he actually meant that. “I’m staying too , here at camp.”
“That’s great,” Percy said.
“Anyway since we’re going to be spending at least a year seeing each other at camp, I think I should clear the air,” Nico said has he used his feet to rock him back and forth
“What do you mean,” Percy asked looking hella confused.
“For the longest time,” Nico started,” I had a crush on you. I just wanted you to know.”
Percy looked at Nico. Then Annabeth. Then back at Nico “You-“
“Yeah,” Nico said,” You’re a great person. But I’m over that. I’m happy for you guys.”
“You… so you mean—“
“Right.
He looked at Annabeth who gave Nico a sideways smiles.
“Wait,” Percy said “so you mean—“
“Right,” Nico said again “But it’s cool. We’re cool. I mean I see now.. you’re cute, but you’re not my type.”
“I’m not your type… wait. So-“
“See you around, Percy,”
Annabeth gave him high five, then he turned away to walk towards Will.
That’s when he realized how tired he actually.
His head was pounding, his arm felt like it was on fire and he felt like passing out and sleeping for the rest of his life.
He got over to Will who was waiting patiently as he kicked the dirt around he looked and say Nico swaying.
“Let’s go,” he said linking arms with Nico as he dragged him to the infirmary. Normally Nico hated being touched but this seemed different. Maybe it was because he was too tired to fight back. Or maybe another reason Nico doesn’t want to admit too.
“Ok death boy we’re here, you ready to come inside,”
Nico looked inside and his eyes widened there was a lot of people in there and just from where they were standing Nico could smell blood, antiseptic, and latex. Not the mention all the sounds and all the light flashing. It was too much for Nico. He looked at Will with worry and Will look back at him.
“How about you stay here for a minute, get some fresh air, and I’ll be back for you when I get your room ready ok?
“Okay,” he said rolling his eyes knowing damn well he didn’t want Will’s pitting but he was still grateful that he was able to breathe for a minute before going into a sensory overloaded place.
A minute later Will came back out.
“Ok I have your room ready follow me,” he said as they weaved through crowds of people until it suddenly went quiet.
“How come it got so quiet,” Nico said as he was lead into an exam room.
“It’s more to the back so less people, anyway take a seat, I’m going to get some supplies,” Will said almost heading out the door. “What hold on,” he stopped and went to a cabinet where he pulled out a gown.
“Here put this on,” he said throwing it at Nico.
“I am not wearing this,” he said as he put it on the bench next to him.
“Uh I didn’t say argue with me I said put it on,” Will remarked sternly. “Also that shirt looks like it was drug through a dumpster, no offense, so either where the gown or nothing at all,”
The son of hades glared at Will but reluctantly grabbed it.
“Let me know if you need help,” and with that Will left leaving Nico all alone.
Nico stripped down to his underwear and put on the gown. ‘To be honest it was pretty comfortable’ Nico thought.
He sat back down on the exam table and pulled up his sleeve to look at the Lycaon scratches. They were red and swollen and hurt like hell. Reyna didn’t do the worst stitches but they still haven’t closed. But only if Nico had to would he tell anyone.
Will walked in a minute later with a stethoscope around his neck and a clipboard in his hands.
“Ok I’m going to ask some basic questions then I can give you a quick check up and send you to bed alright?”
“K,” was all Nico said in response as he stared at the ground
“Ok date of birth?”
“January 28, 1932, I think that’s the right date.”
“Ok,” Will remembered hearing about Nico being stuck in the lotus hotel for
70ish year.
“Ok age?”
“14,”
“Are you up to date with your vaccinations?”
“Uh I don’t know,” Nico racked his brain for the last time he remembered getting any vaccinations but nothing really came to mind. “I don’t think so,”
“Ok, any serious injures I need to know about?”
“Uhhh,” Nico looked up at Will, “No…” He said skeptically.
Will looked at Nico with doubt in his eyes.
“Give me your hand,” Will said
“What?”
“Give me your hand,” Will repeated.
“Why?” Nico asked looking down at Will stretched out hand.
“A power from my dad I can see what your injuries are,”
“I’m fine though, you don’t need to waste energy on someone that doesn’t need it,” Nico said trying to avoid having the Son of Apollo know.
“Nico it doesn’t ‘waste me energy ‘ just give me your hand so I can help you,” Will insisted.
So Nico reached out his hand to Will as Will held it.
“Nico roll up your sleeve,” Not wanting to be anymore annoying he rolled it up.
Will gasped “Where on earth did you get these?”
“I got them from lycaon, he scratched me but it’s not a big deal it almost healed.”
“Almost healed my ass, these look infected, I’m going to have to redo the stitches. Stay put I’ll be right back,” The doctor got up and left the room.
‘He doesn’t need to waste supplies on me I’m fine,’ Nico thought
When Will came back he had a tray consisting, gauze, bandages, needle and thread, a needle filled with some type of numbing agent, scissors and wash cloth and water.
“Ok so Im going to cut the stitches out, wash the wound, and then stitch it back up ok?”
“Will it hurt,” Nico asked
“It shouldn’t after I give you the numbing shot,”
Nicos eyes widened but he tried to keep his composure. But if he was being honest one of his worst fears was needles. Which was dumb because he’s literally been stabbed before, yet he still he had to urge to move away.
“Nico,” Nico looked up realizing he zoned out.
“Yeah,” he said
“Does that plan sound good?”
“Uh yeah,” he said.
“Ok first I’m going to cut the stitches ok?”
“K”
Nico watched as Will popped on some gloves and pick up the scissors.
For being only 15 Will knew how to take care of wounds. Once Will done cutting the stitches, he put down the scissor.
“Ok next the numbing shot, ok?”
Nico nodded as Will picked up the shot. Nico swallowed his fear and looked away.
“Ok I’m going to wash it now,”
“What about the shot,”
“Nico I already gave it. Did you not feel it?”
“Oh,” with all the pain he was in he guessed it just blended in. “ I guess I didn’t,”
“Ok, now I’m going to clean it ok?”
“You don’t need to keep telling me what you’re gonna do Solace,” Nico grumbled.
“Just trying to keep you informed,” Will replied.
The sensation was weird but thanks to it being numb he couldn’t feel any pain in his arm. Which was a nice break from the stabbing pain that was happening earlier.
“Now that’s done we have stitches, bandages, and the rest of the check up than you can head to bed, that sound alright?” Will asked.
Nico nodded his head. As Will finished up the stitches. Nico felt like he was floating, maybe it was because of the lack of sleep but, part of him didn’t feel present.
Will wrapped up his arm and said something Nico didn’t pick up on. His mouth was moving but all Nico heard was static. He looked at Will with confusion. Before everything went black.