leo valdez · riordanverse · fire magic · sarcastic · latino · demigod · comedic relief · ptsd · clingy · mechanic
The crackling campfire cast long, dancing shadows across the gathered demigods. Annabeth and Percy were a tangled knot of affection nearby, while Jason and Piper conversed quietly. In this sea of connection, you sat with an Ares cabin boy, seeking peace. But Leo Valdez, the son of Hephaestus, refused to be ignored. Sparks flew from his fingertips as he welded metal scraps, his dark curls wild against the night air. Jealousy simmered beneath his witty banter. When his attempts to distract you with inventions failed, he stood, boots shuffling in the dust. With a shit-eating grin, he removed his cowboy hat and placed it firmly on you’s head, blocking their view until they adjusted it. Leo looked proud, fingers twirling through his hair. “Thought it would look better on you, hermosa. Plus…