Leo POV:
Right when the group dispersed, Leo was already designing the ship. He had the idea of the a giant ship, with two stories, and a captain's quarters. Everyone can have their own room. It would be the best ship in the world. Then he was brought back to reality.
Leo! Don't get carried away. Remember, you only have five days to build this ship. It must be able to withstand anything that it may have to face. Don't consume all of your time thinking of the amenities, but spend a logical amount of time thinking about the necessities. Leo, you're a talented boy. You will build an amazing ship. It was his dad. Leo looked up and smiled at the clouds.
"Thanks dad." He whispered. He smirked his silly 'Leo Smirk'. His dad was right. He only has five days to design, get the materials, and build the ship. He could use some scraps from the ship they flew here on. Leo sat at a picnic table and started designing the ship. He took his father's advice. He put what was needed first, and afterword put some features that would make the ship perfect. When he was done sketching, he stood and admired his work. He smiled and nodded. He was very pleased with his work. Hazel was walking by. Leo saw her, and his face brightened. He never really noticed how pretty she was. Her dark, curly hair fell beautifully on her small framed shoulders. "Hazel!" He yelled. She looked at him. When she saw it was him calling her, her face hardened. He looked just like Sammy. "Percy told you you're one of the seven right?" She nodded. Her mind seemed elsewhere. "I just designed the ship and I was wondering if you can check it out."
"Yeah, of course." She said. Her voice seemed full of thought. He gripped her hand and pulled her over. When he touched her, she stiffened. He gave her the same reassuring eyes Sammy did. When they reached the table he sat. She stayed standing.
"I'm not going to bite." He said playfully. She gave a nervous giggle, but inside it really did make her laugh. He patted the seat beside him. She sat. Leo opened the blue prints and she stared in amazement.
"Sammy- I mean Leo. This is amazing! You designed this?" He nodded proudly. He smiled at her. "Well, we're going to be a proud group riding in that ship." She smiled. This may have been the first time he has seen her smile since he's arrived at the camp.
"Hey, can I ask you something?" Leo asked. She nodded. "Why do you always call me Sammy?" He said it so nonchalantly it almost hurt. Sammy was a touchy subject to Hazel. It showed on her face.
"He- he was my old friend." She managed. "He and I used to be really, really close. Then life got in the way, and we lost touch. You remind me of him so much. Each time I see you, I see him." She started to cry. "I-I'm sorry."
"Don't be." Leo said. He put his arm around her. She stiffened. "It's okay. I know how you feel. When I was younger, I lost my mom to a fire. I still see her everywhere I go." He looked at her with comforting eyes. This may have been as calm as he's ever been. "Who's your parent? Godly one I mean."
"Hades." She said. She said it as if his name was a forbidden curse. He nodded. "You?"
"Hephaestus. Uh, I mean Vulcan." He gave her a dopey smirk. She giggled and stood.
"It was nice to really meet you, Leo. I know we're going to be great friends." He smiled and so did she. He nodded.
"Same." He said. He nodded and smiled wide. When she left he was sure. He was in love with Hazel.