The Spiral of Relapse

However, when Nico strained up on his tiptoes to press a quick peck on Will’s mouth before they headed off to their own cabins for the night, Will tilted his head up and away. Nico fell back on his heels to give Will a confused look. It wasn’t like Nico expected Will to kiss him every time Nico had the inclination, but Will was usually pretty much always trying to coax Nico to display more affection so the refusal was… out of character.Will smiled a little cheekily, shaking his head, “Bad boys don’t get kisses.” A flood of cold rushed through Nico’s blood, “What?” He felt breathless, like Will had punched him in the gut with all his might.