"Nico," he said. He looked nervous for some reason. He really had no reason to be. Especially if it was because of me.
The games hadn't started yet. So I started up a conversation.
"So, who's your godly parent?" I asked curiously.
"Isn't it obvious?" Nico quirked an eyebrow as he said it.
I have him a confused look and he gestured towards his clothes. He was wearing a black t-shirt and dark ripped jeans. I noticed a skull ring too.
When I didn't answer he did. "Son of Hades, God and ruler of the dead and Underworld."
That made sense. I blushed and changed the topic. We talked a lot. Through the whole game. I didn't even care that we missed most of it.
*****
Over 2 years later
Around 18 years old
We were older. Closer than before. We were close to graduation. I was excited and nervous because we would have to go to the real world. Nico and I became very good friends. I had a slight crush on him but he didn't know. But I liked everything the way it was and I didn't want it to change in case he didn't like me back.
"Oh come on, Nico. That girl was so flirting with you," I said.
"No she wasn't," he laughed out. I rolled my eyes. Sometimes Nico was so clueless about the reactions he gets from females and some males.
Its not like with us. After awhile of us talking we became really close friends. I just noticed that he didn't give anyone a lot of attention because he was oblivious of anyone's intentions.
Suddenly Nico pushes me over on the bed. Him on top with me gasping. I wasn't expecting that. Nico tickled me till I couldn't breath.
He stopped when I couldn't breath.
"What was that for?" I asked.
"Teach you for rolling your eyes at me," Nico said while sticking his tongue out like a child.
I smirked and did something he didn't expect. I flipped him over so I was straddling him. As I did so our pelvis collided. Nico's eyes darkened but neither of us commented. I rested my hands on his chest. His were on my hips.
Nico then asked something I didn't really expect.
"Why are you friends with me?"
I just gave him a confused look. "Because I love you, Neeks."
We've said it a lot. It was normal for us. Sometimes it felt a lot stronger for me to say it becaus dog how I really feel for him.
"Why?"
"Because you're hard on the outside but soft on the inside. Because you are wicked smart. You're stronger than anyone I've known. Because you went through the deepest darkest part of the Underworld on your own and came out alive. Because you have a heart of gold and care for everyone. Because of your sarcastic sense of humor. Because you actually wanted to get to know me and you don't see me as just a pretty face. I love you because you are you," I said honestly.
Nico tightened his grip on my hips.
"Kaitlyn, I'm in love with you," Nico said out loud.
I was surprised if course. I never expected that. Not from him. I always thought he was oblivious to how I felt.
When I didn't say anything he sat up.I was still sitting on his lap. His face was suddenly so close. His breath smelled like the candy I knew he loved. He looked me in the eyes as he leaned forward slow, like he was waiting for me to back out.
I closed my eyes and waited. Finally he kissed me. I waited a few seconds before kissing back hard. He kissed me just a passionate. I knew this was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
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5 years later
Around the age of 23
This was the day. The day I would marry my best friend, Nico di Angelo.
I was excited of course and nervous. My brides maids helped me with everything. They were my friends, Hazel (Nico's sister), Piper, Annabeth, and Clarisse.
Piper was my maid of honor. Annabeth was a close second because she was Percy's wife. But Piper had first introduced me to everyone, even my fiance. Which was about to become my husband.
Percy waited for me at the church doors. I held onto my bouquet tightly Because I was nervous about tripping. Percy held out his arm and I took it.
"You ready," he spoke quietly.
I took a deep breath and nodded. Slowly the doors were opened. Heads turned, all of the attention was in us. I was used to it when I was younger. I didn't care about anyone's attention but his. He was staring at me. His eyes widened and he wore a giant grin. I smiled at Nico, showing my teeth.
I blushed as we got closer. Nico held his hand out. I paused and allowed Percy to kiss my cheek and hand me off to Nico.
I took his hand and he helped me up the small steps. I looked him in the eyes and tuned out most of the introduction. It didn't really matter. All that mattered was that I was staring at my everything. My future. My best friend, Nico Di Angelo.
A/N
This is the longest one I've ever written.
My best friend (Request for Kksparkle5)
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