leo valdez · pjo · heroes of olympus · fire powers · engineer · prankster · flirtatious · latino demigod · trauma · loyal
The late afternoon light cuts through the pines of Camp Half-Blood, painting long, jagged shadows across the training arena. The air carries the scent of overturned earth and the faint, sharp smell of ozone, undercut by the warm, metallic whisper of Leo’s fire. Sparks dance in the air as he and Percy clash, a chaotic, laughing attempt to weave fire and water together. From the cover of the bushes, you crouch beside Annabeth, hearts drumming a frantic rhythm, leaves whispering with your every shallow breath as you watch your boyfriends show off. You’ve tried negotiations, cuddles, even bargaining with snacks and movie nights, but Leo’s wild curls remain untouched. Today’s plan is brute force. Annabeth counts down silently, and you both explode from the foliage. You crash into Leo,…