I think I'm going to try writing a Royalty!AU because reasons. The teaser is out, please go read it and give me title suggestions!

Anyhoodles,

Enjoy!!

- Nico_Solace

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»»Nico««

"Will." I breathe as I lock eyes with my boyfriend.

"Will! He can come in, Hades." Hazel says, squeezing my hand encouragingly.

Hades sighs in frustration and steps back to let Will inside.

I rush forward and wrap my arms desperately around his neck, hiding my face there. After he gets over the initial shock, he wraps his arms around me, puts his nose in my hair, and inhales deeply.

"Hey," he mumbles against my hair.

"I'm assuming it didn't go well?" I mumble back.

"Not at all."

"Jayrius," Hades says tensely. "Would you like to introduce Persephone and me to this... young man?"

"Jayrius?" Will questions before I can even roll my eyes.

I ignore Will's question and address my Father. "Hades, this is Will. Will, this is my Father, Hades."

"So you do have some manners." Hades mumbles. Then to Will, "Its nice to meet you."

"Um, yeah. Of course, Mr. di Angelo."

"Mm." Hades replies thoughtfully. "Now, Jayrius, Hazel. Our offer still stands. We would love to have you back home."

I scoff. "Like Hell you would. Get out of my house, Hades."

My Father narrows his eyes dangerously at me for a moment. I stand my ground, trying to hide the fear creeping into my system.

"Hades,dear." Persephone steps in, placing a calming hand on her husband's arm. "Let's go home; give them some time to consider."

Hades glares at me for a moment longer before he caves, yanking the door open and stomping out before Seph has time to say anything.

My stepmother surges forward and wraps Haz and me in a crushing hug.

"Call me if you need anything; I left my personal cell number on the table. Be safe." She whispers, then she's gone like a flash of lightning.

My eyes slip closed and I slowly slide to the floor.

"Um... I don't know if now is a good time," Will starts, sounding very uncomfortable. "But why did he keep calling you Jayrius and why was he here? Don't you have a restraining order against him?"

"Jayrius Niccolo Thanos di Angelo." I state.

"What?"

"That's his full name." Hazel steps in. "Hades likes to call Nico by his first name and that's why he doesn't use it. As to why Hades was here; he was trying to get us to move back to him. And yes, I do have a restraining order against him."

"And the woman?" Will inquires.

"Our lovely stepmother, Persephone. We call her Seph. She's a real sweetheart; deserves someone far better than our Father. She won't leave him, despite how shitty he treats her."

"Did I just hear my sister, Hazel Levesque, cuss?" I attempt to joke, finally getting ahold of myself again.

"Oh, hush it." Hazel sends me a mock-glare.

I stand up shakily and Will helps keep me balanced with a hand on my waist.

"Let's go to my room, yeah? Get you settled. I'll sleep on the couch until we figure something else out." I say, leading the way down the hall.

"You're not sleeping on the couch; I won't let you." Will protests, following me.

"Then where do you suggest I sleep? I can't very well sleep with my sister; she'd kill me."

"You take the bed, I'll sleep on the couch."

"No way. You're my guest, you can have my bed."

"I'm only sleeping on that bed if you sleep with me."

I blink at Will, a horrified expression crossing my face.

"Oh, God!" Will starts laughing. "Not like that, you idiot! I meant actually sleep. Like, with dreams and cuddles and snoring."

"Snoring?"

"Yes, snoring. Most people snore so I figured I'd include it. Now, are you going to sleep with me, or not? Because if you don't share the bed with me, I'll take the floor."

"Fine! I'll share the bed with you until we figure something else out."

"What if I don't want to figure something else out?" Will questions, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead.

I feel myself turn an embarrassing shade of red and duck my head.

I open my bedroom door and walk over to the bed, flopping onto it. Will sets his bag down by the door and walks over, joining me on the worn mattress.

I move around and reposition myself and Will. When I finally stop moving, he's on his back with me curled around him, my head laying on his chest.

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It's hours later when Will and I speak again; Hours after Hazel has gone to bed and hours after midnight. He's laying flat against the bed with a pair of pajama pants on and no shirt. I have on a pair of gym shorts and a wife beater.

He moves his fingers lightly up and down my arm until I'm shivering, burying my face further into his chest and inhaling his warm scent.

"They reacted exactly how I expected them to." Will mumbles, keeping his hand rubbing on my arm.

"Hm?" I hum curiously, my eyes slipping closed for the millionth time that night.

"My parents. They did exactly what I expected them to do."

Eyebrows furrowing, I push myself into a sitting position.

"You don't have to tell me, Babe."

"I know I don't; I want to." Will bites his lip as he examines my face. "My Mom was quick to listen, as she always has been. It took longer to get James to pay attention. And when I told them, Mom looked terrified. Like she was trying to tell me to, like, retract my words; hold them in and never say anything like that again. I knew as soon as I said something, that James wouldn't be happy. He had been drinking a lot, was the thing. But I told them anyway. I told them that I am bi and that I'm proud and I told them about you. And Mom- Mom had this soft look on her face when I mentioned you. She was happy that I'm happy and she didn't care about who it is that makes me happy as long as I am. And she defended me when James kicked me out; or, tried to at least."

Tears brimming my eyes, I place a gentle kiss against Will's chest, right over where his heart beat against my ear.

"I'm so sorry, Babe. I know how that is."

"Yeah." He sniffs quietly. "But, you know, it happens. I'm just glad it didn't get worse than it was."

"I'm glad you're safe." I mutter, nuzzling his chest.

"Yeah..." He places a kiss to my temple. "Goodnight, Love."

"Goodnight, Will."