Author note: Happy new years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nico's pov. . .(3rd person pov. . . )

     Nico woke up that morning, the morning after New Year's. It was officially 2025 January 1st. Nico's head still ached from the fireworks and the music from last night. Will was snoring on Nico's chest and he didn't have the heart to wake him. Despite the fact that Nico's arm was completely numb and he had to pee badly.

     Nico reached for the book on his nightstand. He wasn't tired enough to fall asleep, but he would get bored just staring at the ceiling. He hoped reading would help.

     "Styx." Nico dropped the book on the floor, just out of reach.

     Nico tried to grab the book but stopped when Will stirred. He dropped his head back down on his pillow and groaned. He stared up at the ceiling of the Hades cabin, fighting against the boredom.

     When it got to be too much, Nico gently put Will on his pillow and crawled out of bed, being as quiet as possible. Nico grabbed the book and climbed back in bed, putting Will's head on his lap. He played with his soft golden curls, weaving his fingers through them.

     The sun rose higher in the sky and Will finnally woke up. Nico looked down as he groaned.

     "Hey, Neeks." Will said softly, "How long have you been up?"

     "About four hours." Nico closed his book and sat it down, "I was suprised that you only woke up now."

     Will smiled and sat up, stretching and yawning, "You could've woken me up."

     "No. You obviously needed the extra sleep." 

     "I guess so." Will leaned agaisnt Nico, "Last night was a real party."

     "Please, you don't know a real party until you've gone to an underworld party, the spirts may be dead but they sure don't act like it."

Author note: Hey guys! I know this is a short chapter, but I hope you all enjoyed it!!!!! Here's to 2025!!!!