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You say love is what you put into it
You say that I'm losing my will
Don't you know that you're all that I think about?
You make up a half of the whole
Percy stared up at the sky as he watched Nico's flight take off. The Italian would be gone for a whole year because of work. He sighed, making his way out of the airport. Percy hauled a cab and went back to their apartment. The first thing the sea green eyed male did when he got home was head straight for Nico's side of the bed and inhaling the scent of his Italian lover. Gods, he was going to miss Nico.
You say that it's hard to commit to it
You say that it's hard standing still
Don't you know that I spend all my nights
Counting backwards the days 'til I'm home?
The first thing Nico did when he got to the hotel was to call Percy. After the third ring, the older male picked up.
"Nico." Percy breathed out a sigh of relief. "You got there safely."
"Of course, amore." Nico chuckled. Percy was being paranoid with his irrational fear of flights. Percy would have preffered to ride a boat than to fly.
"I miss you. A lot."
"Its only been a day, Percy."
"Yea, a whole day with out you." He pointed out.
"You've managed when I was gone for business trips."
"That was only for a few days! A week at most! And it was within America. Now it'll be for a year and you're at the other side of the world."
"Percy, I know it's hard, but we'll get through this, alright? I promise."
"Alright.. Skype with me when you can, okay?"
"I will. Good night, mio bello." Nico whispered as he hung up.
364 days left before he could see Percy again.
If only New York wasn't so far away
I promise the city won't get in our way
When you're scared and alone,
Just know that I'm already home
It's been a month since Nico had left for Italy when the nightmares started to come back. Percy woke up in a cold sweat. Nightmares about how his father, Poseidon, had died in the Navy; about his first abusive step-father; about Luke, his manipulative ex-boyfriend.
Percy took deep breaths and with shaky hands, he reached over and grabbed his cellphone to call Nico. He needed to hear his lover's voice to help him calm down.
I say that we're right in the heart of it
A love only we understand
I will bend every light in this city
And make sure they're shining on you
After the first time Percy called him about his nightmares, the Italian had made sure to call or skype his lover before he slept. It was only a 6 hour difference, he would tell Percy when the older male protested. He didn't mind walking up early just to talk to Percy. Percy was worth it and much more. Nico was willing to do anything for his lover.
If only New York wasn't so far away
I promise the city won't get in our way
When you're scared and alone,
Just know that I'm already home
Seven months had past since Nico left, five month until he gets back. Percy had gotten better with his nightmares.Sometimes, he would ask his friends to come over for movie night or dinner. The company of his friends would keep the nightmares away. They would always group chat with Nico too. That was always fun.
When life takes its own course
Sometimes we just don't get to choose
I'd rather be there next to you
Promise you'll wait for me, wait for me
Wait 'til I'm home
Nico was at his wits end. It's been so long since he held Percy. It wasn't helping that some contractors were being uncooperative. Gods, he wanted to go home.
All I have is this feeling inside of me
The only thing I've ever known
He needed Percy. He needed to feel him, to hold him, to touch him again. The Italian stood up and made up his mind. He couldn't take it anymore.
If only New York wasn't so far away
I promise the city won't get in our way
When you're scared and alone,
Just know that I'm already home
Percy was worried. Nico hasn't contacted him at all. His wasn't picking up his cell or online. His eyebrows furrowed. Maybe he slept in? Yea.. He must have been tired and slept through the alarm. A tiny voice in his mind whispered other thoughts though. What if.. what Nico was with someone else? What if Nico was tired of him? Percy shook his head and curled up on the bed. He was over thinking things. It was time to sleep.
If only New York wasn't so far away
I promise the city won't get in our way
When you're scared and alone,
Just know that I'm already home
Percy woke up to a noise he heard coming from the living room. He held his breath, straining to listen. There it was again. Footsteps. Oh gods, what if it was a thief? Or a murderer. He trembled, quietly sta ding up. He didn't want to die. Not before seeing Nico again. Grabbing the baseball bat under the bed he quietly opened the door and walked to the living room, flipping open the lights. Percy's eye's widened and he dropped the bat as he saw his lover standing infront of him.
Just know that I'm already home
"I'm home, Percy." Nico smiled and approached the shorter male, capturing his lips in a sweet kiss.