[ the addition of the tongue against his own prompts a small noise from nico. this isn't like the other kisses they've shared, full of desperation and desire or pain and need. this is the kiss like those you'd see being shared by lovers. the kind of kiss between two people who care deeply about each other. and though nico knows percy isn't in love with him ( at least not yet, he tells himself. give it time because it seems like percy's gradually falling ), it's very easy to pretend he is.
with one hand settled against his back, and another still holding his, nico uses his free hand to trail cool fingers along a strong jaw and down to brush against percy's pulse. it's not a touch meant to incite or arouse. it's more a gesture made as if he's telling himself that this is really happening and that they truly are standing underneath thousands of gallons of water ( and fish ), kissing as if they're a couple. as if they're on a date. and realizing that makes the corners of nico's lips lift and a pleased hum to rise up from his chest.
if this is what percy had in mind for a birthday present, nico has to admit it's one he greatly appreciates. in fact, it has to be one of the best presents he's ever gotten and he makes that known as he continues dragging his hand down until it settles over percy's heart. ]
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with one hand settled against his back, and another still holding his, nico uses his free hand to trail cool fingers along a strong jaw and down to brush against percy's pulse. it's not a touch meant to incite or arouse. it's more a gesture made as if he's telling himself that this is really happening and that they truly are standing underneath thousands of gallons of water ( and fish ), kissing as if they're a couple. as if they're on a date. and realizing that makes the corners of nico's lips lift and a pleased hum to rise up from his chest.
if this is what percy had in mind for a birthday present, nico has to admit it's one he greatly appreciates. in fact, it has to be one of the best presents he's ever gotten and he makes that known as he continues dragging his hand down until it settles over percy's heart. ]