[ truth be told, he's even more scared of telling Hazel than he had been of the outburst with Percy. the results of both had the potential to be devastating, but Hazel was the last family member he had alive. if she wanted nothing to do with him after this- he had trouble fathoming what to do in the event of it.
he opts to lean against the edge of the bed in order to better disperse his weight. part of him is thankful for the presence of her hand in his, though he wonders how quickly she'll withdraw it when he tells her. but he has to, he has to. because if he's told Percy, it's only a matter of time before he (or the mirrors, for that matter) slip up. and she needs to hear it from him, she does.
Nico's fingers loosen around her hand, but he doesn't let go. more allowing more ease to pull away, should she want to. ]
I told Percy how I feel about him. [ he swallows hard and the words feel heavy as lead in his mouth. ] I told him that I like him. And that I have since we were kids. [ and Nico can't look at her, he can't, because the unpredictability of the situation is enough without seeing the look on her face in the wake of his confession. ]
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he opts to lean against the edge of the bed in order to better disperse his weight. part of him is thankful for the presence of her hand in his, though he wonders how quickly she'll withdraw it when he tells her. but he has to, he has to. because if he's told Percy, it's only a matter of time before he (or the mirrors, for that matter) slip up. and she needs to hear it from him, she does.
Nico's fingers loosen around her hand, but he doesn't let go. more allowing more ease to pull away, should she want to. ]
I told Percy how I feel about him. [ he swallows hard and the words feel heavy as lead in his mouth. ] I told him that I like him. And that I have since we were kids. [ and Nico can't look at her, he can't, because the unpredictability of the situation is enough without seeing the look on her face in the wake of his confession. ]