Disclaimer: I don't own these books. All rights go to Rick Riordan.
A/N: WARNING, this chapter is kinda lemony/smutty (if you're British)
"Hey!" a voice called from the staircase to the forges. Leo looked up from his work to see Piper walking towards him. He had skipped dinner that night, preferring to be immersed in his work.
"Hey, Beauty Queen!" he said as she reached him and wrapped him in a hug.
She hit the back of his head. "Don't call me that, Machine Maniac." she said, laughing as Leo rubbed his head.
"Machine Maniac. I like the sound of that!" he said, stroking an imaginary beard. Piper laughed again and sat on the floor.
"I haven't seen you in so long! Where have you been vanishing off to?" she questioned, watching as he tinkered with an engine.
He shrugged. "Bunker 9 mostly, sometimes the lake. Avoiding humans like my dad does." he lied.
She pretended to be hurt. "But what about meeee?!" she yelled, poking his leg.
"Not you, Pipes." he said, laughing as she latched himself onto his leg.
She looked up at him. "Promise?" she asked, attempting a puppy-dog face.
"Yes, now get off me!" he said, laughing. Screwing in a bolt, he shook his leg slightly, and she released him.
"But I miss you, Leo!" she said, fiddling with her camp necklace.
He looked away from his work, feeling guilty that he hadn't told her about his relationship yet.
"I miss you too Piper." he said, pushing the guilt to the back of his head and smiling at her.
She frowned, raising her eyebrows. "You're not telling me something."
He shook his head. "What? No!" he said, attempting to lie. He could never keep a straight face, though.
"Leo, I'm gonna charmspeak it out of you." she said, glaring at him.
He sighed. "Alright, but don't freak out, okay?"
She giggled, standing up. "What is it?" she asked.
He mumbled something under his breath, then looked at her.
"I'm-I'm gay." he blurted out quickly, scuffing the toe of his boot against the floor.
Piper gasped, nearly knocking him to the floor with her hug. "Oh my gods! My best friend's gay!" she exclaimed, laughing.
"Would you mind not screaming it to all of camp?" he teased, hugging her back. "Pipes, can I ask you a favor?"
She nodded, watching him. "Of course, you're my best friend!"
"Would you maybe cover for us?" he asked nervously, looking away.
Her eyes widened. "Wait, there's a 'someone'? Who is it?" she asked slowly.
"Well...umm...it's Nico." he stammered, blushing slightly.
She gasped. "di Angelo? The pale one who hangs around with dead people?"
Leo nodded, furrowing his eyebrows slightly. "Yes."
"Oh my gods. Woah." she said. In a state of shock, she nodded. "I'll cover for you guys. When are you gonna tell the others?" she asked.
Leo shrugged. "I don't think we're ready. Not yet."
"Okay." she said, her voice calm and soothing. Hugging him quickly, she started pulling him to the stairs. "Bonfire starts in a few minutes."
He sighed and put down his work, following her to the stairs.
"I'm gonna sit with Nico there, okay?" he asked as they climbed up to Cabin 9.
She nodded. "I have to go meet up with Jason. See you later!" she called, jogging out the door.
Leo sighed, shaking his head as he washed his hands. They didn't come out clean the first time.
"Clean hands, dirty equipment." he muttered, a sad smile spreading across his face. Scrubbing his hands again, he grabbed a blanket off his bed and headed out the door.
He walked to the center of camp, scanning the throng of campers for Nico. He found his lover quickly, seeing as he was sitting alone further back, leaning against a log.
"Want some company?" Leo asked, smirking and holding up the blanket he carried.
Nico grinned lopsidedly, nodding. Leo strode over and sat down next to him. He pulled the blanket over both of them, snuggling into Nico instinctively and pulling his knees to his chest.
He laughed, lacing the his fingers with the Latino's. His eyes wandered over his lover, taking in Leo's tight (well, tighter than they were normally) jeans, his plain white t-shirt over his tanned skin, his messy brown hair.
"You look good today." Nico said, smirking at him. He fiddled with the blanket, making sure it covered them both.
Leo smiled, blushing slightly. "Thanks." he muttered. "You do too."
Nico grinned, resting his hand on Leo's thigh. The Apollo campers began strumming some annoying tune, and everyone else sang along loudly.
His hand slowly moved up the inside of his thigh, and Leo squirmed. Nico's hand reached the waistband of his jeans, fiddling with the button.
"Not here." Leo growled in a low tone.
Nico smirked and undid the button, sliding the zipper down. Leo knew they were far away from everyone else, though, and stopped his protests.
The campers launched into another song, and Nico slid his hand down the top of Leo's jeans. Palming his crotch through his jeans, he leaned closer to him.
"I really wanna fuck you right now, but we're in public." he whispered seductively into his ear, his cold breath sending shivers down Leo's spine. He increased the pressure on Leo's lower body, smirking as his actions had his lover gasping for breath.
Leo managed to laugh slightly. "We could always do that later."
Humming in agreement, Nico snuggled into Leo. From anywhere else it would look pretty innocent, but Nico continued his actions.
"Just take it out." Leo half-moaned, watching Nico's hands.
Nico tugged at the waistband of his jeans, and Leo raised his hips to help him slide them down with his boxers.
He drew small circles into his skin, teasing his lover. Leo bit his lip to stifle a moan, but he couldn't. Pressing his mouth to his knee, he whimpered from pleasure as Nico's hands wandered lower.
Running his hand along Leo's hard length, Nico took Leo's hand in his free one. Rubbing his thumb over his swollen tip, he watched as Leo started shaking slightly and groaning.
A chuckle escaped Nico's mouth. "You okay there, Valdez?" he whispered as he grasped Leo's member, smirking.
The Hispanic boy felt his muscles start to tense, and he was gasping for breath. "N-Nico..." he whispered as the campers began another song. A moan escaped his mouth, and he bit his lip.
He moved his hand up and down slowly. "Mhm?"
Leo's grip on Nico's hand tightened as he increased his speed. His breathing became ragged, and he felt a huge swell of pleasure and emotion growing in his abdomen
"T-take it." he stuttered, and Nico knew he meant he was close.
He worked his fingers faster, and covered Leo's mouth with his other hand. Eventually, the mechanic couldn't take it anymore, and he bit his lip hard as he released. Nico held him close as he shook, riding out his high.
Licking his fingers clean, the same twisted grin spread over the Italian's face.
"You're amazing." he whispered, hugging Leo as his breathing started to even out.
The campers started singing yet another song, and Leo managed a small smile.
"I love you, Nico." he whispered breathlessly. He nuzzled his head into his neck.
Nico smiled and kissed the top of his head. "I love you too, Leo."