So I said mid-week and it's now Saturday, sorry 'bout that. But anyways, Yay chapter!

Day 4

I had a good feeling of finding her soon, we've been traveling towards Greenland for all of yesterday and most of today. I looked at the empty ocean, then at the empty room. I never thought being alone would be so hard. I traveled alone for most of my pre-teen years! At least back then I wasn't stuck on a ship, I'd move whenever and wherever I wanted to (or needed to). "Calypso, you better be damn grateful I'm coming to get you," It's been hours since the last time I moved, my butt's gonna get sore from all this sitting around. I wish I brought a movie, or some cards, a jump rope! Anything to get moving again. The ship jerked again, "Not this kind of moving," I landed on pillows I got from the other bunks, still hurt. "Welp, I never expected you to stay in such a cold place Sunshine," I lifted myself from the floor and fell back into my chair when I noticed who was in the corner.

"Didn't mean to scare you son,"

"Well you did a poor job," I ran my fingers through my hair and spun to look at him.

"How's the sailing going?"

"Great. Fine. Y'know if that stupid island would just stay put so I wouldn't fall to the ground every time we turn to follow it," I got off my chair and paced back and forth "How's Olympus liking this?"

"Oh you're on most channels. There are always repeats of you hitting the floor, it's hilarious to watch! You should-" obviously the look of annoyance I gave him made him stop. "Sorry,"

"It's okay. I willingly signed up for this," giving him a careless shrug.

"Yes you did, and best be to keep in mind why you're putting yourself through this," I nodded "There's a reason you have to go through all this trouble. It's not easy breaking a curse from centuries ago, you need to prove you're up for the challenge if things go bad. Leading a group to finish Festus, dealing with the stresses of your solitude. You have to take full responsibility and accountability if she starts terrorizing a city-"

"Calypso would never," I shake my head at the notion.

"Tell me about her," I could feel the blood rush to my face. Sure this was my dad, but this is the most we've talked since the final battle.

"Uh…" I sat back down and looked out to the sea "She's Calypso, uh I'm sure you know of her,"

"Yes Leo, I know of her," the awkward silence filled the room quickly. "She has different adventures with each hero,"

"Adventures? Is that what we're calling her sorry excuse of a life?" I appreciate my dad stopping by for some company but I'd rather not get on the wrong side of the gods, especially now.

"Watch your tongue,"

"I know, sorry. It gets a little too much when I don't do anything for a long time,"

"I understand," I swear I could hear crickets chirping, I didn't even know Festus could host crickets "So how was she with you?"

I looked down, not being able to talk about this openly "She wanted me off as soon as I got there. 'Cursed the gods for sending her a weakling idiot. Or something like that," I started spinning in my chair "So I gave her space and stayed away and she stayed as far from me as she could. But eventually she warmed up to the ol' Leo Charm after I fixed some things on her island," I smirked to myself, still looking away "We got a lot closer after she deemed me worthy of 'having' on her island and we'd eat together and talk more. I always thought she uh, looked nice, well I mean she is an immortal," I gave a weak laugh "And she was kind enough to help me find a way off her island. It felt, right working with her. Y'know, it just felt good. I mean I never expected to get off the 'normal' way, but I did. I don't know who's more surprised at the way things turned out. She did kiss me and that was cool and all," I hushed a little "But apart from that, I made a promise that I would fix this punishment that has been set on her. I mean really, she's been on that stupid island long enough don't ya think?" I looked back up and saw an empty corner. "Nice talking to you dad," I turned my chair back to the console and stared out the front. "I just had to fall for a titan. Why am I so nice? Most generous act award goes to Leo Valdez for breaking an age-old curse," But I mean if it means that I have another chance to see her again; to tell her that she has a blinding smile and how soft her hair felt when I'd give her an occasional pat on the back. I know that she 'loves' me ('cause the raft came didn't it) but that short amount of time is nothing compared to how long she will live, or has lived. I could've just been a passing infatuating, in fact, I was a passing infatuation!

But I won't stop trying; I'll deal with my solitude and boredom, I can feel her so close. And if by the off chance she wants to see me too, well that's another upside.

There was a red dot blinking off the cost of West Africa, but it suddenly disappeared "No! Not again, ugh…" The ship jerked again but I held onto the console so I didn't fall for once. "Where are you now Ogygia?" The red dot appeared close to Puerto Rico "What! I was just there when you were still in the Galapagos!" I hit the dashboard so hard a piece of metal fell from the other side. "I guess I'll just go get dinner then! But I'm coming for you and don't you forget it Calypso."

A/N: We get a little more solo Leo and his thoughts OoooOOoo! Thank you to those who have reviewed, they really make my day. Make sure you review and let me know how this chapter went. There's a 78% chance of a reunion next chapter, so be sure to stay tuned it.

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