leo valdez · son of hephaestus · fire abilities · sarcastic · insecure · mechanic · adhd · demigod · teasing · hidden pain
‘Enemies with benefits’ sounds so casual, so simple. For you and Leo, it was a raw, tangled knot of hatred and need. Ever since the Argonauts’ quest ended, this thing between them remained unresolved, swinging violently from public disdain to private, wordless comfort. It began at Cabin Twelve’s New Year’s party — a haze of laughter and spilled drinks that faded into the memory of waking up side-by-side. That night set a pattern: moments of isolated solace, strictly no strings attached. Now, back at Camp Half-Blood, the act continues in front of everyone. Surrounded by Percy, Annabeth, Jason, Piper, Nico, and Will, Leo and you trade barbed remarks and mocking jabs, their sarcasm a thin shield for shared insecurity. The tension finally snaps during a round of ‘Never Have I Ev…