Sami:

That morning I trained with Brett, rode my Pegasus and fumbled around with the bow Chiron gave me but the whole time I had something completely different on my mind. Leo. So after dinner I drop the bow off at the big house and sprint into the forest. I stop a few feet from the clearing where the Argo II stands under construction. I run my fingers through my hair and tease out a few knots. I then tuck my bra strap under my tank top, I am ready. I walk towards the Argo II but no one is there. I walk toward the machinery but no one is there.

"Hello" I shout, "anybody here?' Leo had said he'd be here for me to pick up my bow. I walk further then I see a dark figure move between the machines. "Leo?" I ask, my voice wavered. Suddenly someone grips my shoulders but before I can scream a hand is firmly planted over my mouth. I am about to bite my captor's hand when I am twisted around so I am facing Leo. He has a smile on his face and is clearly trying not to laugh.

"What in the name of Hades was that for!?" I shout at him.

"Watch your mouth." He replies, "I was just having some fun."

I have to laugh at this, " Oh really."

"Yup, that's me. Anyways your bow is all fixed!"

"Finally." I sigh, "I would die if I had to spend another day with Chiron's bow."

"Well I guess I just saved your life!" He replies as he grabs my bow off the table and hand it to me. It looks the same and feels the same but I can tell it isn't quite the same...

"Um, I hope you like it. It's some of my best work if I don't say so myself!"

"I'm so glad you could fix it. I could try it out here if you want?"

"No! Don't do that!" He says it a little to fast and a little to nervously...

"Um, ok sure. Well I should be going now."

"See ya later" He says as I walk back into the forest.

I immediately go to the clearing where Brett's arrow is still stuck in the tree. Time to try this baby out. I notch and arrow and pull the string back. I level my stance and fire. I let out a whoop of joy as the arrow goes straight towards the tree and slices through Brett's arrow before impaling it's self into the tree. I stop and see a small paper flutter to the ground. I pick it up and read it. This is what it says;

Dear Sunny,

I really enjoyed hanging out with you yesterday and I'd like to do it again. I would like to meet you where we first met during capture the flag tonight after lights out. I know you probably think it's stupid for me to write this to you when I could've just asked you but the truth is I'm not the best with words. I really hope you'll come see me tonight, if you decide to or not I'll still be waiting anyway.

Yours truly, Leo

Wow. I've never had anything like this happen to me before. Usually guys just come up to me and start using cheesy pick up lines and telling me how sexy I am. Wow. I'm actually really shocked right now.

I pick up my bow and walk back to the cabins. I meet up with Brett and quickly shove the note in my pocket.

"So that's where you've been all afternoon." Brett says as he winks and elbows my side.

"Where have I been?" I ask teasingly.

"Out with your friend from cabin 9."

"Yup! My friend fixed my bow so I can kick your ass any day."

"Is that so?"

"Defiantly!" Brett laughs at that and we walk into our cabin. Maybe I will go see Leo tonight...

That night after I'm sure everyone is asleep I get out of bed and pull on a pair of jeans and a sweater. I creep through the cabin until I get to Brett's bunk. He sleeps shirtless, of course, with the blankets thrown everywhere and half his body falling of the bunk. I wonder if the Aphrodite girls find that attractive? I soon find myself opening the back window and swinging my leg through it. The last time I did this was when I ran away from home. I have to gather all my inner rebel as I shut the window and start making my way through the forest. When I get to the meeting place I see Leo. He has jeans and a black leather jacket on and is leaning against the trunk of a tree. His eyes are closed and I start to wonder if he is asleep. I walk up and touch his shoulder, he flinches then gestures me to sit down.

"Hey." I say as I slide down beside him.

He looks up and says, "I'm glad you could make it."

I smile then look at him, "Why did you make me come out here so late?"

"I wanted to see if I mattered to you." He says simply.

"What do you mean?"

"If I weren't important to you then you wouldn't show up."

"Ya, I guess so." I say as I hug my self.

"Here take this." He says as he shrugs off his jacket and drapes it over my shoulders.

"Aren't you going to freeze?"

He smiles, "Nope. I have my own heater." As he says this a flame flickers across his palm.

"Right." I say. He holds out his hand and I take it. It's warm and comforting.

"Most people would be afraid to do that."

"Do what?" I ask.

"Take my hand after I light it on fire."

"Really? It makes me want to get closer to you." I say as I rest my head on his chest. He puts his arm around my shoulders and I instantly grow warm and fuzzy inside. He reaches out and twirls a piece of my hair around his finger.

"We should do this more often." He says.

I look into his eyes as I say, "I'd love that." Before I can stop myself I'm leaning into him and our mouths touch. His lips are warm just like his hands on my shoulders. So there I am under the stars kissing Leo Valdez.

OMG Romance! I hope I didn't wait to long but now things will get exciting trust me ;) Plus who doesn't love a little romance? Please R&R, I love to hear what you think about it. ~CaitCait12