Ways to Make you Smile

Dating?

A/N: Hi. I started this fanfic when I was still in middle school/beginning high school and since then I haven't re-read the books so I'm sorry if there are some inaccuracies. I tend to come back to this story whenever I'm really stressed or bored and I hope it calms you as much as it does for me! So without further ado~
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Reynas POV
I sat at my desk, a mountain of papers in front of me.
Due to my late rising, work had piled up, and today was especially busy.
Just my luck.
I looked up from my work at the sound of a sigh.
My eyes met with Nicos.
"You know you really don't have to be in here", I informed him for about the fifth time.
He scoffed and looked away, seemingly disappointed.
"Well I'm sorry but I'm excited and I thought you'd feel the same way, i mean, aren't we dating now?"
He shot me a meaningful glance.
I pretended not to notice.
"I can be excited tomorrow on my day off."
Nico beamed.
"What?", I asked, surprised by the sudden mood change.
He smiled somewhat slyly, "So you admit we're dating?"
My eyes widened as I processed the conversation before quickly looking to the side.
"Just go outside Nico."
Nicos POV
I watched her look away in embarrassment.
I couldn't believe she was working at a time like this, I could barely sit still.
It was taking every ounce of strength in me not to be near her.
Gods I wanted to kiss her.
I sat watching her still, Reyna placing a strand of hair behind her ear, scrunching her eyebrows, biting her lip.
I decided I couldn't take it anymore so I stepped outside for a bit.
The cold air provided much needed comfort.
I stood for a while taking the breeze in before heading in the direction of the small coffee shop in new Rome.
Upon arrival I ordered an americano for myself and an espresso for Reyna.
"Here you go Nico", the barista chirped.
"Thanks Macy"
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Walking back to Reynas study, drinks in hand I couldn't help but chuckle a bit to myself.
I just got coffee for my girlfriend.
My girlfriend.
Reyna.
If Hades could see me now.
I opened, somewhat clumsily, the door. Balancing both drinks in one hand.
"Delivery!" , I happily proclaimed.
Reynas tear filled eyes met mine at the sound of my voice.
Wait, tears?
She seemed to notice my expression and quickly wiped her eyes.
"I slipped" ,she explained a bit sheepishly.
That's when I noticed the glass.
I quickly set down the coffee before making my way towards her.
"Gods Reyna, did you get hurt?"
I examined her before my eyes landed on her hand, clutching a shard of glass so hard I worried she'd slice a finger off.
My concern seemed to muddle through whatever daze she was in and she loosened her grip on the piece.
"You slipped huh"
She slipped her gaze from mine towards the ground.
"Ok so maybe slipped isn't the correct term", she sighed.