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Jasico Bingo Challenge #23!!

Prompt: Love Letter

Jason had just given Nico a long hug goodbye before his quest. Nico tried to convince him that the quest wasn't dangerous. He said it would be simple, and he'd be back at camp soon. However, the terrified look behind his eyes said something different. 

Jason changed out of his camp shirt and into a hoodie before turning to lay in bed. His gaze was captured by a piece of paper on his nightstand, one he was sure he hadn't left there.

He plucked it off the table and unfolded it, eyes falling on neat handwriting he only hardly recognized from its elegant cursive. It was from Nico.

"Jason, I'm sorry I'm telling you this in a letter, but fear restrains me. It's the night before my quest and I'm the most scared I've ever been in my life. Tartarus wasn't as scary as this. The reason I'm so afraid is because you've made my life worth living. You make me want to love and be loved. Believe me, I do love you. I'm in love with you. I didn't notice at first, I thought I only saw you as a friend. But, as the days dragged on and we were together more and more, I realized just how fond I was.  If you don't feel the same, that's perfectly fine and we can live our lives like this never happened. Still, if this quest does go how I think it will, I might not get to move on. I had to tell you before I couldn't. I needed you to know how I felt. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. Always yours, Nico"

Jason felt his eyes well with tears. He rarely cried, but there were so many thoughts running through his head at once that he was pretty sure his head might explode. He loved Nico too, of course he did. He cared for Nico more than anyone in his life.

Jason crawled into bed, and for the first time in years, he prayed to the gods that this quest would go well. He couldn't stand to live without Nico, especially now that he knew how he really felt. 

The next few days were hell. Jason did nothing but reread the letter, fight back tears, and worry. 

People started to notice he'd stopped showing up to meals and the campfire. He even stopped training. For the past day, all he'd done was lay in his bed and hope for any sign that Nico was even alive.

The next day, Jason had caught word that Nico was back, but half dead and disappearing into shadow as they spoke.

Jason had never run so fast in his life. He practically flew to the infirmary, heart pounding in his chest and mind racing.

He ran inside, not bothering to tell the Apollo kids why he was there. He rushed into the back room, the one practically reserved for Nico at this point. Medics surrounded him, but Jason could hear Nico's familiar but weak voice.

Jason resisted the urge to shove the healers away and let his mouth pour out every thought he had about Nico in his head. 

However, when the Apollo kids cleared every word he's so perfectly acquired died on his tongue. Even when he was dying, Nico was the most beautiful thing Jason had ever seen. HE felt his eyes tear up again as Nico turned his head to him, smiling faintly.

Jason panicked. He needed Nico to know how he felt. He needed so badly for him to understand how he felt exactly the same. 

So, he pushed their lips together roughly. It was a quick kiss, fast enough to leave Nico bewildered and slow enough for them to settle into it near the end.

Jason pulled away, face red. He was sure Nico's would be too if he wasn't almost dead.

Then, without a word, Jason laughed and hit Nico's arm lightly, making sure not to actually hurt him.

"You unbelievable asshole," Jason said, still grinning. Nico laughed so hard it hurt, which wasn't hard to do right now. "We just kissed and now I'm an asshole?" "I'm so in love with you." "Get your story straight."

Jason laughed and pulled Nico into a hug. "Never ever do that again." Nico smiled softly as their lips connected again.

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