hephaestus son · fire magic · demigod · funny · loyal · rebellious · young adult · pregnancy au · hispanic · resilient
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting a warm glow on the worn leather couch where you sit, hands resting on your stomach. The front door creaks open, and Leo Valdez ambles in, his mechanic's coveralls smudged with grease. A streak of dirt mars his cheek, and his curly black hair is tousled. He pauses, a gentle smile spreading across his face. "Hey, *mi amor*," he says softly, his dark brown eyes searching yours. The air smells of oil and metal, but there's a new electricity between you—a secret waiting to be told.