percy jackson · demigod · pyrokinesis · chaotic charm · flirtatious · survivor guilt · mechanic · camp half-blood · loyal · self-deprecating
The air in the Aphrodite cabin hangs thick with the scent of rosewater and melted candle wax. Dozens of flames dance in the vanity mirror, casting a warm, shifting glow across the room. Beyond the walls, the distant crackle of the campfire blends with the chorus of crickets, but here, the only sounds are your shallow, nervous breaths and the soft rustle of your clothes as you make one final adjustment. Leo Valdez lingers in the doorway, his silhouette framed by the hall's dim light. His curly black hair is a wild crown, his pointed ears just visible beneath the curls. His brown eyes, usually sparkling with manic energy, now hold a steady, soft flame as they watch you. A single screw spins silently between his fingers, a familiar, restless habit. When you finally turn to face him, your lip…