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The warm rays of the New York sun shone on Calypso's back as she dug a small hole in her garden. Little beads of sweat rolled down her face. Carefully, she picked up a rare, delicate flower and placed it inside the hole. She swept the dirt over the roots and started to hum as she watered it. The flower's color instantly started to become brighter and more vibrant. It looked similar to a lily, but its petals were more exaggerated and the size itself was three times larger. A gold color spread outwards from its center and turned into pure white closer to the edge. Calypso stopped humming and smiled, proud with what she's done. She stood and removed her dirt covered gloves. Her white, baggy shirt was also coated in soil.

She felt arms wrap around her waist from behind her.

"Why'd you stop humming?" her boyfriend, Leo Valdez, asked.

"Because I'm finished gardening," Calypso replied.

Leo sighed as he rested his head on her shoulder. He was so cute in so many ways. Not able to deny what Leo wanted, Calypso started singing with a soft voice. She could feel Leo smile as he tightened their embrace. As Calypso stopped singing, he released her with a large grin`.

"You're so beautiful when you sing," Leo complimented.

Calypso felt herself blush as a timid smile spread across her face. Leo's copper bracelet lit up as it made a doorbell sound.

"Looks like someone entered the shop, I'll be right back," Leo said as he pecked Calypso's lips. He hustled back into their shop. It's been over a year since they opened Leo and Calypso's Garage: Auto Repair and Mechanical Monsters. Though it was just one of Leo's little jokes, they thought it would be fun to try it out. They bought a property in New York City so they could be near Camp Half-Blood. It was a two story mechanic shop. The top floor was where they lived while the bottom was where they worked. Behind the shop are her garden, a small pool, and an area for Festus, their giant metal dragon. Their business has been doing really well. They are one of the most trusted mechanic shops in New York City. Leo could fix a car in less than ten minutes or solve any problem with any mechanical thing.

Calypso wiped off some dirt from her shirt and headed to the back door. In a truck garage, Festus slept, blowing steam out of his nostrils as he snored. His goldish, bronze scales reflected the strong sun rays, as his bronze wings were folded at his sides. Calypso entered the shop and spotted Leo talking to a middle aged man with a beard and a potbelly. Leo walked to a truck (which was probably the man's) and inspected it with a concentrated face. He opened the hood and took a wrench out of his magic tool belt. After about three minutes of working with the engine, Leo lifted his head, which was covered with black blobs. He walked back and spoke to the man again.

Calypso decided to get a washcloth for Leo. She walked to the second floor and grabbed a rag. After she soaked it, she went back down to Leo. As she descended, Calypso noticed Leo waving goodbye to the man, who was driving his truck out. Leo glanced Calypso's way and smiled. Her heart, even after a year, flutters every time she sees it.

"Hey, beautiful," Leo said, as Calypso walked towards him.

"Hey," Calypso replied, as she rose the wet cloth up to Leo's face and started wiping. For a few seconds they stare into each other's eyes as Calypso kept her hand still behind the cloth. She felt heat rush through her cheeks as she looked away, embarrassed. Calypso started scrubbing his forehead roughly. Leo laughed and took her wrist. He placed it over her chest and hugged her.

"You're just so cute!" Leo exclaimed, as he tightened their hug.

"I am not!" Calypso argued.

"Okay, you're not."

Leo released her. Calypso was surprised, usually he'd argue until he'd somehow win. It kinda hurt when he let her go. Calypso made a small pouty face.

"Why'd you let go?" Calypso asked with some annoyance. Leo just stood there smiling like an oaf.

"Hello? Anyone home?" Calypso said.

"I'm surprised how much you want me to hug you," Leo said.

"I do not!"

"Yes you do!"

"You're the one that always hugs me first!"

"No, you're the one that hugs me first."

"I bet I can last longer without hugging you!"

"Challenged accepted! Loser has to…do everything the winner says"

"Fine. I'll say when we can start," Calypso stated.

She took his shoulder and gave him a few second kiss on the lips.

"Now we can start," Calypso declared with a smirk.

"That is not fair!" Leo whined.

Calypso just grinned and walked back upstairs.

The next day, Calypso walked out of her room, rubbing her eyes. She blindly ran into Leo.

"Hey, sleepy head. What about a good morning hug?" Leo said.

"You're not getting a hug out of me that easily, Valdez," Calypso responded, as she pushed by him.

As noon came closer, Calypso decided to eat lunch. When she entered the kitchen, she saw Leo cooking something on the stove. As he turned around, he was wearing an apron that says: Kiss Hug the Chef. Calypso burst out laughing as she fell on the floor.

"Oh. My. Gosh, Leo," Calypso panted between laughs.

"Hey, beautiful. You must respect the apron. So I recommend you do as it says," Leo said with a grin.

After Calypso calmed down, she said, "No way. This is possibly the worst idea you could think of."

Of course, Calypso was wrong. An hour later, she was about to walk through the doorway to the shop. Leo was standing right on the other side.

"Um, could you move please," Calypso asked.

"No, because you need to follow the mistletoe rules," Leo stated as he pointed upwards. Hanging from the doorway was a mistletoe. But as she examined it more carefully, she noticed it was pieces of spinach and a cherry taped together. Again she started laughing so hard, she fell on the floor…again.

"Leo!" Calypso laughed her face red from the lack of oxygen. Her sides started hurting. When she calmed down, she stated, "Leo, you do realize it's not Christmas. And that isn't even a mistletoe."

"Dang it, I was hoping you didn't realize," Leo said, disappointed, "I was too lazy to build or buy a mistletoe. But, you should still give me a hug."

"No way, Dorko," Calypso responded.

After gardening for an hour or so, she decided to take a break and swim. When she finished changing to her white and gold striped bikini, she wrapped herself in a towel. She headed outside to the pool. When she got there, she saw Leo lounging in one of their beach chairs. He was shirtless and had flames on his swim trunks. Thank goodness Leo was scrawny, or she would have automatically run up to him and hugged him.

"Hey,Calypso," Leo greeted in a low, surprisingly handsome voice.

"You are unbelievable," Calypso replied, shaking her head.

"Come on, aren't you a bit tempted to hug me?"

Calypso didn't want to show him her weak points so she answered, "Nope. Not at all."

Leo made a disappointed/ pouty face. He sighed, "You're never going to budge, are you."

"Nope!" Calypso responded, "Anyways, you want to go swimming with me?"

"No thanks. Fire and water doesn't mix."

"Okay," Calypso said, as she unwrapped the towel from around her. Leo's eyes widened as red spread across his cheeks. He stood up and walked towards her with his head down.

"I lose," Leo declared as he hugged her. That was surprisingly easier than she thought. She hugged him back, happy with her win. Leo let her go.

"Now what do you desire, my lady?" Leo asked as he bowed.

"I demand you to go swimming with me," Calypso commanded.

Leo nodded.

"But first…kiss me," Calypso said.

That time Leo nodded more enthusiastically. He took her by her waist and kissed her. Calypso was surprised. It hadn't even been a full day without hugs and kisses, yet she missed them so much. Calypso doesn't know what she'd do without Leo.

~Hey guys! This is Kaitlyn here! I hoped you liked the story so far (Dont worry there will be alot more intense things throughout :)) If you haven't read my first story, it's called: Leo's Burning HeartYeah so, I recommend reading that too! Please leave a review!It will help my story spread to all our fellow Caleo shippers! If you want to contact me heres my tumblr- krazy4fandoms kik- krazykaitlynz