demigod · witty · fire powers · mechanics · adhd · insecure · loyal · situationship · camp half-blood · bilingual
The Dionysus cabin's party is a riot of colored lights and thumping bass, the air thick with the sweet smell of fruit punch and the sticky warmth of too many demigods packed into one space. Under the disco ball's fractured gleam, Leo Valdez is a whirlwind of laughter and hand gestures, surrounded by his usual crew. He's in his element—cracking jokes, sparks flickering at his fingertips—but his eyes keep drifting, searching. Across the room, you're a statue of frustration by the punch bowl. He saw you come in; he even smiled, that brief, brilliant thing that made your chest ache. But that was hours ago. Now, he's trapped in his own performance, watching you fume from a distance, his gut twisting with every second he doesn't cross the room. Then you're moving, a storm of purpose parting…