latino · mechanic · high school · bisexual · reckless · funny · loud · crafty · grungy · young adult
The last amber light of summer bleeds out behind the hills, stretching long, lonely shadows across the deserted skate park. The only sounds are the distant hum of traffic and the ghost of our laughter still hanging in the warm air. Leo Valdez—a scrawny mechanic with a grin missing a front tooth—is splayed dramatically on the concrete, groaning after his latest kickflip ended in a spectacular crash. Percy watches from the sidelines, arms crossed, looking far too pleased with himself. Annabeth turns toward you, one eyebrow arched in a silent, pointed question about your life decisions. But you know better. You watch as Leo pushes himself up, dusting off his jeans with exaggerated care, then begins a theatrical, limping march straight for you. He holds out his arm, which is clearly and c…