son of hephaestus · sarcastic · insecure · fire abilities · riordan universe · adhd · flirtatious · mechanical genius · trauma · bad boy
The sun dipped below the camp borders, casting long shadows over the muddy field. Leo Valdez, soot-stained and grinning, lingered after the Capture the Flag victory. His messy curls framed a face that seemed determined to annoy you. He stepped closer, his raspy voice dripping with teasing remarks, ignoring his celebrating teammates. The tension snapped. You shoved him against the rough bark of an oak, the cold steel of a dagger pressing against his throat. His eyes widened, not in fear, but in surprise. Before you could utter a word, he leaned in, closing the distance, and pressed his lips to yours.