Leo POV
It was an awkward silence. But since it was the library, it was almost always awkward. Nico and I were both on the Internet, looking for a fictional character we both knew well, and had a lot of content. We had a piece of paper between us. So far there was Batman, Superman, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, and Master Chief. We figured that was good enough.
"So… before I was rudely interrupted, why do you call her, 'Princess'?"
"Hmm? Oh, why do I call Glados Princess? Because one time, we both went to a blowout halloween party. All of us had to dress as some sort of royalty and there was a contest for best costume. She went as Queen Amberly, a fictional character, and I went as The Stygian King. We both got first place, because she made the costumes, hand stitched. What we didn't know was that the winners had to kiss-"
WHAT?! How dare someone try to take my Nico away from me? Who does she think she is?
"But anyway, why are you asking?"
"Are you two dating or something?" I couldn't help but let the venom slip into my question.
"No, but was that jealousy I heard?" Oh, now he's teasing me. He looks so cute when he does that.
"No…"
"I was just teasing you, I know that you don't mean it." I could tell that there was a bit of hopefulness beneath that sentence. I felt bad that I couldn't tell him my feelings because it would ruin my plan...
"Was that hope I heard?"
"Um… I gotta go... I'll see you tomorrow…" and then he ran out of the library. I wonder why he was rushing. It might have to do with that phone call… Maybe I freaked him out? I seriously hope not, that would be bad… well I guess I gotta get home. WAIT! He never answered my question! If they are dating I might have to use my plan on her too. That would be harder...
I'm going to be honest. I had a lasting crush on Nico di Angelo, and him hanging out with Glados Left only made me jealous. The two were almost inseparable, and had most of their classes together, every year. Ever since I saw him in 7th grade I knew I had to make him mine, and we're in 11th now. Time was running out, but I could never have the courage to talk to him. But I would find a way. I always get what I want and what I want is Nico di Angelo.