What Happens Under the Mistletoe
Chapter 4: Sorry, Just Don't Eat Me Alive
Leo Valdez loved making things. It didn't really matter what; he just used it as a way to deal with his ADHD. It's one of the reasons why he took to building the Argo II with such gusto. It's also why he's currently rebuilding his walking table, Buford. Buford cannot see, so didn't realise it had walked into a drakon before it was too late.
Jason had teased him endlessly over it, reversing their roles, which is ironic as he had risked his life to save it from crazed followers of Dionysus. So now, here he was, repairing his favourite magic table in Bunker 9, when he would much rather be singing carols and drinking far too much eggnog for his own good. Ah Christmas, Leo thought, the only time its allowed for me to get drunk. Or so says Reyna, and Leo does not want to cross her.
He didn't realise that he was being watched. "So, that's what keeps Jason in laughing fits." Says a voice behind him. He smiles, knowing its origin.
"Hey Hazel." He grins, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into a quick kiss. They had been secretly dating for a couple of weeks, as they didn't want their friends pestering them, or for Frank to turn into an elephant to try and kill Leo. However, he knew something wasn't right, like Aphrodite hadn't approved it or something stupid like that.
"Listen, we need to talk." She said, her grin morphing into a serious face. This is it, Leo thinks, the talk, oh Tartarus. "I don't think this is working out. And I'm pretty sure you don't too. Am I right?" She asks, her face looking awkward. She's worried about hurting me, he realises, whilst he nods.
"I think we should stop this. I'm sorry if it hurts you, but things just aren't right." She looks up at him, sadness in her eyes. Leo sighs, sad it's actually happening. He's played it dozens of times in his head, but never thought it would actually happen.
"Yeah, sorry, just don't eat me alive." Hazel replies, smiling awkwardly. Leo laughs, stepping away from her.
"How is that even possible? But anyway, you do realise that we are standing under mistletoe." He replies with a smirk. Hazel smiles at his usual Leo-ness, it's why she likes him. He kisses her, a tender kiss, unlike the only time they ever made out, as Hazel realises that she likes him as a friend, nothing more, nothing less.
Authors Note: Four chapters on four days, I'm on a roll! I don't think this one isn't as good as the others, but that's really your decision, and it is going to set up the next one-shot. There won't be a new chapter in a few days as I am busy, but I will try. Finally, a massive shout out to all you people that have seen this, over 1000 views in 4 days, as well as a huge 18 reviews, 16 follows and 8 favourites is awesome, thank you so much, please keep it up. Bradykins out.
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