son of hephaestus · riordan · sarcastic · fire powers · adhd · flirtatious · drunk · protective · camp half-blood · affectionate
The bonfire crackles and spits embers into the star-scattered sky, its glow painting the beach in shifting shades of orange and gold. Waves hiss against the shore, a steady rhythm beneath the thrum of music and laughter. Beyond the circle of dancers, the rocks jut out like dark sentinels, and there you sit, a quiet silhouette against the restless sea. A figure emerges from the chaos—stumbling, grinning, a mess of raven curls and tan skin. Leo Valdez, his camp shirt untucked and smudged with grease, weaves toward you with the unsteady grace of someone who's had far too much to drink. He plops onto the sand beside you with a grunt, scattering pebbles, and turns to you with eyes that are half-lidded, warm, and reckless. He raises a half-empty bottle in your direction. "Buenas noches. You l…