
Will stared down at his palms. His jaw was set and tears pooled in his eyes. His hands killed. He’s hurt too many people.
Nico walked over to Will in the woods.
“Hey! Hey…what’s wrong?” He sat down and tilted Will’s chin to look at him. A tear silently made its way down his face. He shook his head. Nico took his hands and kissed his knuckles.
“No. These hands. These hands save lives. That is what is important. Don’t you ever forget that. Okay? I love you, okay? And I’m quoting you here, I love you means I love all of you.” Tears came faster down Will’s face. He leaned his head on Nico’s shoulder and cried as Nico wrapped his arms around his shoulders.
“Shhh….you’re safe with me. I love you William Andrew Solace. You have saved so many lives. Don’t ever look at these hands in disgust, when they’ve saved so many.”
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