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Nico had a crush.
But, not just any crush. A MASSIVE crush. Someone that doesn't even know Nico exists. His name is Will Solace. He's on the basket ball team. Nico and Will have a few classes together. Nico sits in the back so he can stare at Will. So, it's a slight obsession. Nico has talked to Reyna about Will all the time. Almost everyday. Reyna's sick of it, but she wants Nico to be happy. So, she listens to Nico rant about Will. "Well, Percy is on the Basket ball team with Will. How about you ask Percy to set you up with Will?" Reyna asked Nico. They are at Reyna's apartment. "I 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵. He will never like me back the way I do. He doesn't even know I exist!" Nico put both his hands to cover his face.
"You have to try. It's almost the end of the school year and you have liked him since year one." Reyna put her hand on his shoulder. "The worst thing he can say is no." Nico heard a buzz come from his phone. It's Bianca. "I think Bianca is here to pick me up." Nico stood up. "Thank you for the advice though." Nico walked out of Reyna's room and went down stairs. "Hey! Nico." Bianca hugged Nico. "Hey Bianca." Nico hugged back. They went to the car and got tied up. Nico looked out of the window. "You seem down, what's wrong?" Bianca asked. "It's about Will again. I can't get over him. He's so kind, so sweet, so smart, so Athletic, and-" Nico was cut off by Bianca, putting her hand over his mouth. "I will help you, I love this kind of stuff. And it's about time you get a crush!" Bianca said, with an excited tone in her voice. "I've liked him since the first year of college." Nico looked at Bianca with worry in his eyes. "I don't want him to think I'm weird." Bianca looked at him with kind eyes. "I'm sure he won't. And if he does, Me and Zoe Will beat him up." Bianca smiled. "Please don't." Nico said.
~The Next day~ School~
Nico was sitting in his desk staring at the back of Will. Like Normal. "Alright, everyone, I will choose you're partners for this weeks project. Since last time, it did not go well." The teacher said to the whole class. Nico stopped to listen and hoping he didn't get Will as his partner. If he gets Will, He won't show up to school for the rest of the week. Nico can't even keep a conversation with anyone besides him family or friends. So, how is he supposed to do a project with His Crush?
The teacher started to make pairs. "Once you get your partner, stand up next to them." Nico was nervous. Good thing his name is usually at the bottom of the list.
"Nico and Will."
Nico's heart skipped a beat. This can't be happening. "What are you staring at di angelo, stand up and go to your partner." The teacher kept moving on the list. Nico stood up. He didn't walk. He didn't even look up from his desk. Until he heard foot steps walk towards him. It was Will. Shit. "Hey, I'm Will." Nico looked up to where the sound was coming from. He was greeted with the most kindest smile Nico was ever given. Nico's face turned a dark crimson. "I-I'm Nico," Nico made eye contact with Will. "Nico is a great name! Is it you're real name or a nick name everyone give ya, darlin?" Will asked. 𝙊𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩. He realized he was staring. "Are you okay Nico?" Will looked concered. "I-I'm fine sorry for staring. I just spaced out for a second." Nico said still flustered. "It's okay, I thought I creeped you out for a second sweetheart." Will chuckled.
"Alright class, Everyone should have their partners, this is a week project. So, you must study at you're own times." The bell rang. "We all start on Monday. Have a Great Weekend." The teacher went back to his desk and started to grab his bags. Nico looked back at Will. "Well, Here's my number, call me when we can start ot study. Nice meeting you, Nico." Will gave Nico a piece of paper. Will grabbed his back and walked to the door of the classroom. Before he went out of the door he gave Nico a small, kind, little wink and wave, then walked out. Nico just stood there, shock on his face. He then, smiled to himself.
Nico can't wait for next week.