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CHAPTER ONE 1
POV NICO
Nico had been on the ice since 9:30 O’clock.
His usual time.
He always stays till at least 10:30 O’clock and if by then no one had arrived, he’d sneak in half an hour plus his working routine, which was often the case because ; who the hell comes to an ice rink at 10 in the morning?
That’s what Nico thought until 20 guys, Alphas at that, came into the hall. Nico stopped on the ice as he watched the group of Alphas, who all had matching club shirts with each a different number. Nico raised an eyebrow as he slowly got off the ice since it was way too awkward performing on the ice while Alphas were watching.
He looked into the group once again and accidentally made eye contact with some disgustingly handsome guy. Nico scoffed at that thought and looked away annoyed.
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Nico grabbed his bag and his skating shoes on the laces as he left. Let’s say attempted because as he walked past the group of Alphas, the same guy he had eye contact with talked to him.
“Hey,” Nico turned around to see a 6 foot something guy looking at him with a smile.
Nico raised his eyebrow, unsure what the purpose of this greeting was.
The blond guy seemed to see the confusion on the black haired guys face
“Oh- Eh sorry this shouldn’t be a catcall or something like that…” He scratches his neck as in an apology.
“Ah. Okay.” Nico said shortly and coldly, preparing to continue his exodus when this guy continued talking.
“I wanted to say that I really liked your jumps you did just now. You know, the Axel? And the uh.. Salchow? Really impressive.” He said with a smile.
Nico wasn’t too impressed by this compliment. He’s heard it often enough. “Yeah, I know.” Nico said since he thought this was another Alpha just trying to flirt with him. He’s had this often enough. Random Alphas who complimented him in hope to get him to bed. No thanks. Luckily he’s made the guy shut up and the other players in this team were wheezing already at their captain being plainly rejected.
Nico used this distraction and walked towards the light. Escape. Okay sounds dramatic. But he can’t stand Alphas, especially right now. Seriously. Especially now where his heat was nearing itself, he just gets extremely sensitive to scents and all of those typical stuff.
So after his successful training, first thing he did was going home and getting himself changed. He got out of the tight figure skating onesie and got into some comfortable jeans and hoodie, which matches perfectly with his favorite leather jacket.
After having successfully changed he went on with his day and made his first stop at some restaurant to get some food. He had an amazing avocado tofu bowl (Yes he always gets this but it just never gets boring! And it has protein lol) and lastly made a stop at his cousins apartment.
He rang the bell once. Then twice. Then he knocked hardly.
“Percy! Hello?? Open up!” Nico yelled a bit. It always took a bit till Percy would wake up. And see? Not a minute later Percy was at the door.
“Gee, sorry Nico. I was asleep.” Percy said with black rings under his eyes.
“Is Ethan giving you problems?” Nico said with a smirk. Ethan Jackson. Born on May fifth is now half a year old. Annabeth has decided to go on a girls trip together with Piper, Hazel, Rachel, Thalia and Clarisse (?) for some reason.
Anyway, ever since Percy has been taking care of six month old Ethan alone he’s been DEAD.
“Problems? He’s giving me more than that… and it also starts with P.” Percy said drained.
Nico chuckles at that. “You prove me every day why I don’t want kids.”
Percy rolled his eyes at that. Then he got Nico inside and they talked a bit while Percy prepared some formula bottles for Ethan.
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“A hockey team you say?” Percy said after Nico complained about the start of his day.
“Yeah. I couldn’t see their Club name though. I think it had a sun on it or something…” Nico said trying to remember their jersey when he had interacted with this blond guy.
Percy’s eyes widen and he physically got excited. “Wait, you mean the Golden Eagles?” Percy said as his eyes got full of excitement and his voice even pitched a bit.
“Uhh. I don’t know. Maybe?” Nico said.
“Are they famous?” Nico said seriously clueless. He didn’t watch hockey that much. He had his own sport to focus on.
“You kidding me, di Angelo?! The golden eagles! They’re one of the best hockey clubs in the USA! They’re from Texas and William Solace as their captain? Does it ring a bell?” Percy sounded almost offended. The Golden Eagles did sound in fact a bit familiar…
“Maybe i’ve heard it somewhere in the radio before…”
“You definitely heard it in the radio before! Shit. I knew they were in New York but not that they’re going to the same rink as you!” Percy said pretty excited like Nico was the luckiest man on earth.
“Well, it’s cool to know i guess.” Nico said only a little impressed.
“By the way, where is my nephew?” Nico asked wanting to switch subject. As on command, baby yells could be heard from the nearby nursery. Percy groaned and got up to get Ethan. He came back with the blond haired baby.
“Aww. Everyday he looks more like his Mama.” Nico said knowing this intrigued Percy.
“Nope. Look, he has my eyes!” Percy said proudly. In the first months Ethan didn’t had his own eye colour yet. Only the usual baby blue eyes. Then they got a bit grey, leaning towards Annabeths genetics but now they’re sea green like Percys.
“Fine fine. I can see you in him too” Nico said somewhat sarcastic and somewhat not?
“Thank you” Percy said with a proud smile, clearly missing the sarcasm.
“You’re welcome. He cried like you. You also whine a lot”
Nico said smirking mischievously. That joke got him a mad glare from Percy.
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Nico was on his way to leave Percy’s Apartment when Percy said one last thing to him.
“Hey, keep me updated about these Golden Eagles, got it?” Percy said, expectantly.
“Yea yea.” Nico said dismissively and waved a hand as a goodbye. By now it has gotten pretty late on this Autumn night.
He was walking home wondering if he’d see this hockey team again tomorrow…