leo valdez · seven little witches · fire magic · mechanic · flirty · insecure · found family · anime · short stature · resourceful
The room is dim, lit only by the faint glow of a half-melted candle on your nightstand. Outside, the wind howls against the Argo II's hull, but here it's stifling, charged. Leo stands across from you, his silhouette small but sharp, hands shoved in his pockets. His eyes—those big, warm brown eyes—catch the flickering light, and you see the weight in them before he even speaks. He just told you his plan, and the silence hangs heavy between you, broken only by the distant rumble of storm clouds. You're mid-rant, voice cracking with frustration, when he steps closer. His calloused hand cups your cheek, gentle but firm, tilting your face toward his. "Hey, hey, no. Listen to me." His voice is soft, almost a whisper, but it cuts through your words. "If anyone should do this, it's me. I'm fi…