AN. Okay, so this one is a little shorter but that doesn't matter because this chapter is important! Review after reading and I won't hurt you, lol

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Chapter three, Two Fights and A Hug

I stay up until dark when everyone is asleep. I'll sneak into Piper's room. I know Hazel won't be up; it's been a gig day for her. Or I hope...

I know, I know, avoiding Hazel is stupid, but I'm scared. I don't want to mess up, you know what I mean?

Anyway, I tiptoe out of my cabin and down to Piper's.

I slowly open the door and see her snoring. I snicker. She bolts up and throws a pillow at me.

"Wow, Pipes, it's me!" I say.

"The zombie lives" Piper says, sleepily.

"Yep, and I have questions that you really need to answer" I say, turning on her light.

"Gods, Leo, turn the light off" Piper says.

"No, you have been answering none of my questions and now you're going to. For one, what is the last rule of dating? A second, why didn't you help me? Why are you helping me? What is with your plan thing? Why are you not telling me anything?"

"Leo, all will be found out in time, but now, get...out!" Piper says.

"Piper, you are going to answer my questions!" I say.

"If you don't leave right now I won't help you, so if you ever want Hazel as your girlfriend I suggest you leave! You have to right to come into my room in the middle of the night and demand stuff, get out!" Piper says.

"Fine! But you are going to tell me soon, or you're off the ship!" I yell.

Piper throws her pillow at me. I duck. Piper starts throwing random stuff at me and I run, slamming her door and not turning her light off.

As I run back to my cabin, I walk into something.

"Ouch" Hazel says and we both fall to the floor.

"Hazel?' I ask.

"Leo, why were you screaming at Piper? You woke me up" Hazel says.

"Oh, gosh...sorry" I say, trying to get into my room. Oh fantastic! Out of all the people on the ship I could wake up, it had to be Hazel...why not Coach Hedge? Why not Coach Hedge?

"Leo, why are you avoiding me?" Hazel asks, as sharp as ice now.

"Hazel, I'm not I'm just...I can't talk about it" I say.

"Why not? Because you said something to me, fell over and now you are never going to speak to me again? Leo, we have been friends since New Rome but for me, it seems like forever because of Sammy, and also because I like you...as a friend" Hazel says.

"I want to be friends too, but Hazel...I messed up" I whispered the last part.

"Just stop! You only started avoiding me because you said something! I don't care Leo, that's a stupid reason! We have been friends for almost a year, on the same boat; we can't get away from each other!" Hazel says.

"Hazel, I really, really...care...I...I can't say it" I say.

"Leo, why?" Hazel asks, taking a breath.

"Because...I...lo—"

I get cut off by the sound of a snicker. I look over and see Piper.

Okay, now I hate her!

"Piper..." I say.

"What?" Hazel asks.

"Over there" I say pointing, without looking.

"Leo, no ones there" Hazel says.

"What?" I say, looking back, but Piper isn't there.

"Leo, just tell me, do you...is this about...Leo, do you like me?" Hazel asks.

At that, point, I can see the door and I bolt.

"Wait, Leo!" Hazel says.

I run into my room and lock the door. I am so confused.

The door opens and I cover my face.

I feel a warm kiss on my cheek (that's the only spot on my face that isn't covered). I look up...it's Hazel.

"Goodnight, Valdez" she says with an eyebrow raised.

"Night, Levesque" I say. She snickers.

She starts to leave when I stand up and give her a hug. I am hugging her from behind because she was leaving. Her curly hair is in my face and it tickles my nose. She also smells really good, like lilies. She seems to fit perfectly in my arms. She is only a little bit shorter than me, but it doesn't matter because most girls are taller than me. I hug her tight and I feel Hazel rap her arms around mine. I start to rock back and forth. I. Love. Life. Right. Now!

"Leo" Hazel says, sleepily.

"Yeah" I say.

"I think I have to go, I'm tired" Hazel says. I almost feel something with her click. "Actually, I really do have to go, right now, and so do you!"

She says this with a much more serious tone. I know what she's thinking about...I close my eyes and sigh. Why am I so stupid? She is in love with Frank...I will always be the other guy; I will never be with Hazel.

"Hazel, I am so sorry" I say.

"Don't be, I just...I don't..." Hazel says.

"I know, you don't want to hurt him" I say.

"Leo, I care about you, I really want to be with you it's just...Frank" Hazel says.

"It's okay Hazel" I say. "But, if you ever need a friend I'll always be there. I'm still your best friend, aren't I?"

"Of course" Hazel says. "Well, I have to leave."

"Bye" I say. Hazel walks to her cabin. I turn, but before I am turned completely, I see a hint of golden...Hazel looked back...

End of chapter!

AN. MWAHAHA! Hee-hee, is this going a bit to fast? Nope, still a lot more obstacles that I have planned so stay in your seats because when I get the next chapter up you will be looking at the screen with wide eyes! Hahahahhahahahhaha XD and I don't own PJO or the characters! And sorry it was so short, but it's an important chapter! So now, I know what you all want to do, so do it, review away...hee-hee