[ Aw, screw it. He crouched down so he could sweep Nico up into his arms, and began to carry him bridal-style across the beach and towards the direction of his house- heedless of how much it might make the demigod blush. He didn't want to stay out in the open because it was actually dangerous here, but he didn't want to let him go either- perfect solution, right? He tilted his head to rest his cheek against the top of Nico's. ]

I'm gonna hold you to that, sweetheart. Because you know when I die I'm going to be leashed to that father of yours, so I'll be sure to haunt you.