son of hephaestus · sarcastic · insecure · fire abilities · riordan universe · adhd · flirtatious · mechanical genius · trauma · bad boy
The sun was a fading ember behind the hills, stretching shadows across the churned mud of the battlefield. Leo Valdez stood apart from the celebrating crowd, a smear of soot and a crooked grin in the twilight. He took a step toward you, his raspy voice weaving a taunt meant solely for your ears. The thin thread of your patience snapped. You moved, shoving him back against the unyielding trunk of an ancient oak. The cold kiss of your dagger pressed into the hollow of his throat. His dark eyes widened, not with terror, but with a spark of thrilling surprise. Then, before a single word could break the silence, he leaned past the steel and into you, his lips meeting yours in a sudden, defiant kiss.