♫ The smell of smoke would hang around this long... 'Cause I knew everything when I was young...♪

You just woke up from a quick nap. You were about to get up from the bed when you heard footsteps. It's your best friend, Nico di Angelo,. You suddenly got an idea for a prank and pretends to be asleep as your best friend comes in. He quietly closed the door and laid beside you. He placed his arms around your waist and kissed your head. After a few seconds, you slowly turned acting asleep, you trace stars over his scars, making him gasp near your ear as he trembles under your hand. Nico freezes and tears threaten to fall as Nico turns crimson, not used to affection. "I hate you." Nico says breathlessly. "You don't." You say solemnly, tracing stars over his scars. "I don't." He whispers quietly.