Note - The next few chapters are THE TRIP. This will be Nico and Will travelling to New Rome. There will be lots of fluff, angst, etc, but treat this section as extra, meaning you can skip this if you want to get to the main plot of this story. NOTE - If I happen to write anything crucial for the plot, I will include ▶READ◀ in the title. So only skip to that chapter if you don't want to read this section.
But, I hope you do read this section! It'll be very fun writing. Thank you!!
NOTE - Though these chapters may not add to the plot, they still add to character development!!

Nico laid his head on Will's shoulder. They're laying in Cabin 3, the night before they leave to Camp Jupiter.

"Will... Do you think it's a good idea for me to go?" Nico asked.

"What do you mean?" Will countered.

"Well..." he began, "I'm going to be drunk every night, aren't I? What if a monster attacks, or we discover something?"

Will smiled, "Are you saying you're done having an addiction?"

Nico rolled his eyes, "You say that like I chose one."

"You didn't choose to have one, but you absolutely refused rehab for a few years," Will replied.

"Fair," Nico nodded. "But, I'm a demigod. The symptoms aren't as hard if I just eat some ambrosia. It just... Doesn't get rid of it."

"Well, I'm glad you want to overcome it. I'm not sure if you'll get rid of it, but Kayla and I are working on something that definitely helps."

"What do you mean?"

"We've been experimenting for a few months. I wanted to help you. It's pretty close to done, I'll grab some before I leave. It's got ambrosia in it, and a few other concoctions. Hestia helped, actually. It should subside some urges for you," Will explained, somewhat excited.

Nico looked up at Will and though he was a bit anxious about it, he gave a light smile. "I love you."

Will took a deep breath, "It's been so long since I've heard you say that."

"You miss it?" Nico asks.

Will nods, "More than anything."

"Can I kiss you?" Nico offers.

Will smiles wide, "Of course."

They kiss and Nico takes a moment before breaking away. Will tastes the same--a deep, summery feeling growing in Nico's chest from the flavor of cherry. He sighs and grabs Will's hand. He still feels a bit inadequate to be with Will, but Nico knows that Will is who he's to be partnered with for the rest of his days. They'll make it work. Just... Slowly.