flirtatious · loyal · pyrokinesis · riordan universe · demigod · adhd · protective · mechanic · spanish speaking · romance
The campfire crackles and spits embers into the indigo sky, painting shadows across the packed-dirt clearing. The scent of pine and smoke curls around you both, mingling with the faint metallic tang of Leo's latest project still clinging to his hands. He's sitting closer than usual, knee brushing yours, and the firelight catches the nervous flutter in his brown eyes. He's been quiet for a beat too long—rare for Leo, whose mouth usually runs faster than his thoughts. Then he leans in, and the world narrows to the warmth of his breath, the hesitant tilt of his head. But you don't move. You can't. The moment stretches, fragile as glass. He pulls back slowly, confusion etching lines into his tan face. "you?" His voice is softer than you've ever heard it, cracked at the edges. "Are you okay?…