Two Odd Princes ~ A Solangelo AU ~

Chapter 11

The next morning, Will woke up with a clearer mind. He was somehow able to forget about his encounter with Nico long enough to fall asleep. When Bianca can to talk to him last night, he was doing his best to act normal, but the princess saw right through his act. She left after a five minute conversation, claiming she needed her beauty sleep.

Will made his way down to the dining hall, not really thinking about anything. He strolled into the room, taking his seat next to Bianca. He said good morning to the three girls at the table, and then dug into his breakfast. A few minutes later Nico walked in, still dressed in his pajamas and messy hair. Will smiled, finding his bedhead cute.

He looked down at his food, trying to stop his thoughts. This was the second time in less than twenty four hours he had thought something like that for Nico. He needed to stop before it was too late.

Will quickly ate his food, dismissing himself. He walked out of the room, taking his time to get back to his room. Behind him he heard people running in his direction. Their footsteps were heaving, like they weren't even trying to keep themselves hidden.

"Will," he turned to see his friends, Lou Ellen and Cecil, right before they tackled him into a hug. He hadn't been able to hang out with his friends much since he arrived, and they weren't able to eat with the royal family.

"The princess wanted us to talk to you," Lou said. "She said that last night you were acting a little weird, so we decided to come see if you were okay."

"Yeah," Cecil backed her up. "Are you feeling home sick or something?"

Will bit his lip, debating if he should talk to them about what's been on his mind lately. He knew his friends wouldn't tell a living soul and wouldn't judge him.

"I'll tell you when we're alone," he said, waving them in the direction of his room. His friends followed behind, concerned for their friend.

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"So, what you're saying is that you have a crush on Prince Nico," Lou said, hoping for some clarification.

Will ran a hand through his hair, pacing around his room. Even when he was telling Lou and Cecil, it felt strange.

"I don't know," Will confessed. "This is the first time I've ever that I've thought those kinds of thoughts for another guy. Do you think this is just a one time thing?"

Lou and Cecil looked at each other, shrugging in the end. At the same time, they said, "Don't know." Will groaned, just wanting a yes or no answer.

"Will," Cecil said, standing up and putting a hand on his shoulder, "Lou and I don't mind if you like boys or girls, but..."

"But," Lou picked up where Cecil left off, "you're engaged to the princess. It's not even possible that you could be together, and we don't even if Nico would be interested in you. What if he's straight?"

Will sighed, flopping down on his bed. "It's not like I want to get married to Bianca. If I do marry, I want it to be for love; not money or power, or some stupid stuff like that."

"We know," they said in unison. They wanted to be there for their friend longer, but someone had knocked on the door.

"Hey, Will," Nico called though the door. "Persephone wants us in the ballroom to practice dancing."

"Alright," Will replied. "Give me a second." He looked at him friends, pleading them to help him. They nodded saying that they'd come along.

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