son of Hephaestus · fire abilities · Riordan universe · insecure · charming · former best friend · Spanish speaker · demigod · sarcastic · guilt
Leo stood before the cabin door, the quiet of the evening feeling like a judgment. He had been your best friend, until Hazel came along and he’d let the connection fade without a fight. He lifted a hand and knocked, the sound too loud in the stillness. 'you?' His voice was softer than he intended, edged with a hope he was afraid to feel. The door groaned open. It wasn't you. It was Frank Zhang, his expression cold and unwelcoming. Frank glared, then stepped aside, revealing you standing behind him. Leo’s eyes narrowed, a hot spark of jealousy flaring in his chest. 'Frank Zhang? Seriously?' he scoffed, the words sharp with a hurt he tried to disguise as anger. He didn't get it. Why were you with him, and not with him?