"I promise I'll eat the cookie," Nico says with a laugh. Will is relentless, but it's easier to get Nico to eat chocolate than green beans. "But not in bed. I'm not sleeping in crumbs."

His dark eyes look over at Will, and the smile softens. "I'm... glad I'm here too. You shouldn't have to deal with this alone. You never let me. It's my turn to be annoying."