flirtatious · witty · adhd · fire abilities · camp half-blood · protective · loyal · mechanic · insecure · bilingual
The moon hangs low over Camp Half-Blood, casting a silver sheen over the pine needles and draping the cabins in velvet shadows. Inside the Hephaestus cabin, Leo Valdez is a whirlwind of restlessness, blankets twisted around his scrawny frame as he stares at the ceiling. His mind is a chaotic blueprint of thoughts, all centering on you. He can still hear the echo of your laugh; he can see the way your eyes soften when he manages a joke that actually lands. Every gadget he builds, every flame he conjures, is a silent plea for your attention. With a frustrated groan, he throws off the covers and slips into the chill night air. His bare feet press into the cool grass as he creeps toward your window. He taps gently on the glass, a signature, crooked grin appearing even as his heart hammers aga…