A/N: I know it's a short update, but I looked at the clock and I was like, SHOOT! I have to update! Well, here it is, as promised.

DISCLAIMER: All of the characters are owned by Rick Riordan

"Ow!" Reyna yelped as she poked herself with the mascara wand. "Is something wrong, dear?" Bellona called from downstairs. "No, mom, I'm fine!" Reyna yelled back. She grumbled some unpleasant words at the inanimate object in her hand and reapplied her makeup. She didn't know why, but she wanted to look good while she was at the mall.

She sighed and looked at her ever-expanding closet and tried to find a good outfit to wear. She eventually chose a pretty purple sun dress and casual flip flops. "What's taking you so long?!" Her mother yelled. "Wait mother!" Reyna yelled back. She touched up her makeup and brushed her hair one final time and ran downstairs. "I'm ready," she announced as she paced towards the door. "Wait!" Bellona said, grabbing her child by the elbow. "I can trust you enough to not do anything crazy, right?" Reyna rolled her eyes. "Yes, mom." Bellona nodded. "Good."

The drive to the mall was short, so Reyna didn't really have time to notice the Latino boy on the road. She did notice the blond one.

A blur of blonde flashed by the window and Reyna pointed it out. "Mom! Look, that was Jason!" Bellona laughed at her daughter's silliness. "Looks like your boyfriend's going to the mall as well." Reyna turned and glared at her mother. "He is not my boyfriend." "Yet," Bellona said, winking just to irritate her daughter more. "We're here, Reyna, get out." Reyna rolled her eyes. "Geez mom, you're so sweet."

She got out and bumped right into a brick wall. This brick wall's name was Jason.

"Ohmygosh I am so sorry!" Reyna said, not looking up. "It's alright," Jason said, looking down to face her.

"Hey Reyna!" A voice called.

Reyna whirled around, tendrils of her hair slapped her face. Her eyes widened. "Leo? How did you get here so fast?" Leo shrugged. "I live a few blocks away, you know." Jason finally noticed Leo. "Hey dude! I didn't know you went on dates." Leo turned a shade of red; though Reyna wasn't sure if it was from anger or embarrassment. "We're not on a date," he said calmly. Jason didn't get the hint. He shrugged. "Okay, whatever you say Leo."

Leo walked closer to Reyna, and her breath hitched. "Come on, mi Reina, let's go dress shopping or whatever." Reyna glared at him. "Dress shopping is not that bad." Leo rolled his eyes. "Seriously though, during P.E. all the girls don't run more than a mile and then they come to the mall and shop for five hours without stopping." Reyna scowled at him. "Oh, just stop complaining and suck it up, Valdez." Leo sucked in a breath of air. After a few seconds he let it out and gave Reyna a heartwarming grin. "Good enough?" Reyna whacked him in the stomach, hard. It knocked the breath out of him. "Nope," Reyna said, smiling slightly.

"Does this look good?"

Leo's jaw dropped.

Reyna was wearing a sea green wrap dress that hugged her curves tightly, which made Leo's hormones go haywire. He swallowed. The dress made Reyna look so beautiful; it made him wonder why she even talked to him.

"Good is an understatement," Leo finally said. Reyna hid a smile and a blush with her hand. "Do you think I should wear it to Silena's party?"
Leo imagined Reyna walking to the party in the dress, all made up. And then he imagined all the boys ogling at her. His left eye twitched. "No," he replied. He grinned. "But you should definitely buy it!" Reyna raised a brow. "Why am I supposed to buy it and then not wear it to the party?" Leo sighed in exasperation. He couldn't tell her the real reason, that'd be embarrassing! "Fine, I'll buy it for you, just get another dress!" Reyna smirked. A free dress from a friend didn't hurt.

Reyna walked out next in a purple sleeveless dress. This one was much more modest than the first one. Leo gave a nod of approval, and Reyna bought it without a second thought.

(Reyna's dress: . )

Reyna checked her watch. "Shoot, it's lunch already! C'mon Leo, let's go to the food court." She grabbed him by the wrist and ran, causing him to trip occasionally. "Geez, Reyna, slow down!" Leo said. "No time for slowing down," Reyna panted, "I'm hungry!"

They stopped abruptly in front of an Italian restaurant and Reyna ordered spaghetti while Leo ordered pizza. How could you go wrong with pizza?
They sat at the table, and Leo watched in amusement as Reyna practically devoured her food. "Mmmm this is good," she said. She finished up the last of her food and looked up to see a very diverted Leo. "So, what do we do now, mi Reina?" Reyna shrugged. "Wanna go to my house?" Leo smiled. "Sure."

They walked down the roads, a thick silence overcoming them. Leo, as always, decided to break it.

"Do you...like Jason?" Leo said, rubbing the back of his neck to seem casual. Reyna eyes widened as she stopped walking. "Uh...no...why?" Leo looked down at her. He knew she was lying, and it made his heart ache. "You seem to like him a lot," Leo noted, "and you get nervous when he's around." Reyna sighed. "Yeah, I do. Don't tell anyone, okay?" "Okay," Leo croaked.

That was one of the worst feelings Leo had felt. Reyna, whom he had started to develop feelings for, had an infatuation with his best friend. Was Jason really all that?

"Let's talk about something else. Like books?" Reyna said, sensing her new friend's discomfort. "Nah," Leo said casually, "I'm dyslexic. And on top of that, ADHD. Really ADHD." Reyna smiled slightly. "I understand. I'm dyslexic too. I'm not ADHD though." "You know what's weird?" Leo asked Reyna. Reyna looked up at him. "All of the adult's names are Greek or something." Reyna wracked through her brain. "Huh. Yeah, I guess they do."
Reyna walked in front of Leo so he'd know where to go. They finally reached her house, though Reyna didn't understand why Bellona wasn't there. She fished through her pockets and found her keys.

"Come on in."

Saying Reyna's house was big was an understatement. It was huge. Her mother, Bellona, was extremely rich, so she could afford such a house.
"Woah," Leo said, impressed, "I only dream of walking into a house like this." Reyna giggled before she could register the sound coming through her mouth. "Well, dream no more. Here it is." Leo looked at her, his jaw hanging open. Reyna reached forward and closed it. "What are you ogling at?" She asked, genuinely curious. "Your laugh is pretty," he responded, sounding like a lovesick puppy to Reyna. He had decided, right at that moment, he'd take it as his job to make Reyna laugh everyday.

"Sit," Reyna commanded. Leo grinned, "Yes, mi Reina." They sat at the couch. "What do you wanna watch?" Reyna asked. "Oh! Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Ha! Perfect movie!" Leo shrugged. "Never seen it." Reyna turned slowly to add drama. "NEVER SEEN IT?! HOW COULD YOU NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!" Leo shrugged again. "I just never had time I guess." "Then shut up and watch the movie!" Reyna exclaimed.

Leo had never heard Reyna laugh so much, and he loved it. Sometime during the movie, she drifted off into her sleep. She lay her head on his shoulder; once Leo had made sure she was asleep, he stroked her soft hair. Slowly, but surely, Leo fell asleep with his chin on top of her head, and her hand caressing his chest.

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