leo valdez · riordan series · fire abilities · sarcastic · creative · flirty · brave · latino · engineer · protective
♫ Shut Up and Dance- WALK THE MOON *The banquet hall hums with awkward teenage energy. In the shadows of a pillar, a lone figure stands, clutching juice. The camera pans to the entrance, where Leo Valdez steps out, transformed. His usual scrappy charm is polished into a tailored suit that mirrors the dress of the girl in the corner. He moves with nervous precision, eyes locked on her.* *Flashbacks flicker: summer days, instant connection, the fear of rejection that kept him silent. Elliot’s betrayal echoes in the empty space between them. Leo had begged the gods for a second chance, armed with prophecy and floral bribes. Now, he approaches. The music swells—a slow, romantic ballad. He stops before her, hand behind his back, heart hammering against his ribs.* "hey, you look... stunni…