A/N: You're all so sweet! Thank you for the lovely reviews. I must admit (very easily) that the first chapter was so OOC. I mean, I kind of feel bad, but I won't change it. (Hazel was just so kjbgddhjbskkjhb) This time I'll actually attempt to make it more In Character.-Bianca.
"So, how's it going Frank?" Leo said, sweat dripping off his back.
"Valdez. You are dead. Dead." Great! Leo though to himself. Just great. And Hazel just went inside? Did she not just think I would die? She could at least help. Leo told her off in his own mind. Hopefully she would be here, and come rushing to the rescue, although she was no 'Prince (or princess as it may be) Charming.'
"Uh, listen Frank, I just - I don't really think that we should get so argumentative over this, you know?" Leo tried to get himself time to think up a plan if Frank was going to transform into some kind of venomous dragon that would kill him.
"Valdez, I swear-" Frank shouted through gritted teeth. That's when something caught his eye. Bending down to see what it was, he noticed some sort of gem.
"That's Hazel's. Leave it." Leo's hand shot out and he noticed it was on fire. "Uh oh." This got Frank's attention.
"Valdez, if you come anywhere near me with that..." Frank stopped. I'm dead. Was all he could think. Then he stopped. He gave it to Hazel. His Hazel, who'd gotten up and walked off like nothing happened.
"I will be back for you, but for now, I leave you with this,'" Frank went to hurt Leo in some way that Leo couldn't figure out, but Leo was too quick for him. He flung himself to side and considered fleeing from the scene, but thought better of it. No way did he want to be seen as weak. Especially not by Frank.
"I will be back for you, kiddo." Leo laughed at the nickname. Kiddo. It made him feel innocent, but not for long. Once Frank was gone, Leo was quick to get to the gems that were forgotten. He pocketed them after a hesitant moment and went back to steering the ship. He didn't want to get involved with anything until he could get Hazel alone. With Frank on the lookout for her, he wouldn't want to speak to her whilst having to look over his shoulder frequently.
"Hazel." She didn't stop. "Hazel, I swear to the gods, if you do not speak to me, I will tie you to a chair just so you can actually talk to me." At this, she sighed heavily and turned around. Man, was she beautiful. Frank smiled to himself. How could he land a girl like this? He was Frank.
"I-" Hazel didn't think she could hold in her hurt any longer. She stopped speaking and looked up at him, her pupils dilating. She went in for a hug, but he stopped her.
"Hazel," He held her at arms length. "is it going to be or Leo? I don't want to do this if you're just going to be off with Leo when I'm not around." Hazel's heart rate slowed down and she began to shuffle her feet.
"I-I'm... Leo, he's like Sa-"
"Oh gods, Hazel. Don't go on another tangent about this. Just stop, okay? Leo is not Sammy, and he never will be!" Frank shouted at her. He was surprised that none of the other 'cabin-crew' as Leo would call them, had woken up yet.
"Leo is special to me, okay? He may not be Sammy, but-" She stopped, her eyes glistening in the dim light. She was close to tears and Frank had managed to drive her in that direction. "I'm so sorry, Frank." She said, her eyes looking puffier and tears on the edge.
"You can cry." He brought her into a hug, his face a huge smile. I've won. Hazel was still crying though, and he felt bad. His smile fell quickly.
"I just don't know, Frank. I really like L- You." Her voice was muffled and he didn't seem to hear her correctly.
"Me?" He said, astounded. He felt her nod in his chest. A small gem suddenly appeared at her feet. "Hey, Haze, these are pretty. Leo told me they were yours, I think. Not sure how he knew. Probably just wanted to keep them to himself." He bent down to pick it up, but Hazel was already there.
"Did he pick them up?" She said quickly, digging her hand in her pocket.
"I think so... I - Yeah, he did." That decided Hazel. She shook off Frank's concerned hand that lay on her shoulder and she ran for it, up to the deck, where Leo would most likely be.
"Leo, did you pick up the- the gems?" Hazel was out of breath by the time she found Leo.
"Why did you leave?" He answered with another question.
"Leo, please, this is important!" She said, her breath heavy and loud.
"So is my question!" He shouted, his eyes wide. It had already broken into light. The others would definitely be getting up soon.
"I- I just - Please!" She said, already crying. It was driving her crazy.
"Yes, I did." He said, his voice barely heard. This set Hazel off more than any other time. It was worse than when she thought that Nico was never coming back.
She threw her arms around him and they stood, not saying a word to eachother.
I feel that this is alot more in character, thankfully. Don't forget to review and I'll make another soon! - Bianca:)
