Two Odd Princes ~ A Solangelo AU ~

Chapter 35

The next day, Bianca and Will were called to Apollo's office. Nico waited outside, knowing that as a guard he wouldn't be allowed in. Besides, it's not like he wanted to be in there. They were talking about boring things that didn't concern him.

Naomi was also in the room as well, but that wasn't anything unusual. She was normally with Apollo when the kids were called into his office. The only difference about this meeting was that they had no idea what it was for.

"We have to discuss Will's birthday ball," the queen announced. Everyone one in the room --Apollo included-- let out a tired groan.

"Honey, I thought we agreed not to call it a ball," Apollo said. "It makes it sound girly."

"It does," Bianca agreed. Will nodded in agreement. Naomi ignored their complaints and continued.

"This is a great opportunity for you two to show that you two have grown closer."

Will raised an eyebrow. "Why do I feel like you're going to ask something that you already know the answer to?"

Naomi glanced at Apollo. He sighed, rubbing his face. Then said, "We think that it would be a good time to show the public that you two are into each other."

"Meaning?" Bianca inquired.

"Meaning your first public kiss."

Both Will and Bianca looked uncomfortable with the idea. In Bianca's lap, her hand twitched and Will noticed it, though the adults didn't seem to. For both their sakes, Will jumped in and tried to reason with them but was cut off by her mother.

"You don't have to, but at least consider it. Please? The press is waiting for it and if they don't see the relationship progressing further, then things will be uncovered and get out of hand."

The couple in question looked at each other once, then away. The parents knew it was a horrible thing to suggest, but it needed to be done. At some point, at least.

The rest of the meeting consisted of little things for Will's birthday banquet, which was now the name for it. Afterward, they moved on to wedding plans.

Apparently, Hades had insisted that the wedding is held before the end of the year, giving them five months to do so. Fortunately, Will's parents had already decided to have the wedding at the beginning of December. The location and date were already finalized which just left them with decorating, flowers, rings, and suits and dresses. Most of that was up to Will and Bianca, but Naomi was more than willing to lend a hand if needed.

Hours later, too many hours if you asked anyone, the meeting ended. Will and Bianca left the room the second they were given the okay to leave, and the seconds the door was closed, Bianca let her rage show. Without a word, she stalked away, leaving the boys to stare in bewilderment.

"What happened during the meeting?" Nico asked, still staring at the hall Bianca walked down. It was the direction of her bed room, meaning Nico was now off duty of being a bodyguard.

"Long story," Will sighed.

"I've got all day."

The blonde gave him a tired smile. "Let's go get something to eat first."

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Will told Nico everything. He waited until the end to tell him about the kiss that they were supposed to at least think about it. Nico's reaction to that news was something Will couldn't place, but he knew Nico thought negatively about it. They moved on from the topic of weddings and kissing to birthdays.