Leo POV

When Khione froze Hazel, he felt a sudden urge of protection and rage. Sure Hazel has rejected him about…well a lot, but that doesn't mean he doesn't love her. Sure he hits on every pretty girl he meets, but he has never felt the way he felt for Hazel. He didn't have a cute little crush. He was seriously in love with her. And he knew she loved him, but she also loves Frank. Leo thought Frank was kinda weird. When he was trying to defreeze Hazel with fire, he got all paranoid and stuff. It was like he thought fire was gonna kill him. It took a while to get Hazel completely unfrozen. When she was she was still shivering. Annabeth grabbed a blanket and wrapped Hazel with it. She went to her small room in the boat and sat on the twin sized bed. Leo saw that she was really upset and so he followed her. He stood outside the door trying to collect the courage to knock. Leo took a deep breath and thumped on the door.

"Who is it?" An innocent voice called from inside.

"Repair boy." Leo replied. It was silent for a moment.

"Oh, come in." Hazel said. Leo opened the door to find Hazel in the bed wrapped in several blankets. Her curly hair fell perfectly over her petite shoulders. Leo walked in and leaned against the wall.

"Hey, uh, I'm sorry about the other day. I just kinda had a long day. And I saw you and I just couldn't help myself. I know you probably think I'm a pig right know, but I had to apologize." Leo look down at the wooden floors.

"It's okay, I know how you feel." Hazel admitted.

"Doubt it." Leo replied. Hazel looked at him with accusing eyes. She raised her eyebrows.

"You…you-" She couldn't complete her sentence. She started to cry. Leo felt terrible.

"Hazel I'm sorry. I'm sure you know how I feel. I just…I'm sorry." Leo didn't know what else to say. He didn't mean to say what he did.

"Leo that's not it." Hazel admitted. "I haven't been completely honest with you. Sammy…he wasn't just my friend. He was my boyfriend. And when I had to move to Alaska I lost him. When you sent that video message to Percy, I really thought you were Sammy. I just, my life has been so jumbled." She put her head in her hands and cried more. Leo walked over and sat by her. He touched her shoulder.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come." Leo said. Hazel's eyes looked pained.

"Leo…" Hazel replied. He shook his head and walked out the door. Hazel stood and watched as he stormed down the hallway. A tear ran down her face. "I love you." She whispered. She went back into her room and shut the door. Leo didn't look back, he didn't want to. He felt terrible. He felt like a monster. He hated that he made her cry. He went back to the steering wheel and took it from Jason. Jason left and went to his quarters. Piper walked out and saw Leo. She sighed. She was wrapped in a green blanket. She walked towards him.

"Hey." She said. Her voice seemed so calm considering what had just happened. "Are you okay?" Piper asked. Her eyes were a honey color right now. They were filled with concern and care. "I know you like Hazel." Piper admitted. He looked at her alarmed.

"How'd you know?" He asked.

"Daughter of Aphrodite." She answered. Leo nodded like it was an obvious answer. "And I also know she likes you too."

"Yeah, well she also likes Frank." Leo said. His voice sounded angry.

"That's true as well."

"It's not fair. My whole life is full of suffering. Nothing ever turns out right for me!" Leo said. "Hazel is one thing that I really want, and I can't have her." He shook his head.

"You know, Frank didn't have a great life either. His mom died when he was younger and his grandmother died not too long ago." Leo gave her a look saying 'how do you know that?' "The other day Frank and I were talking. You know, you two would get along pretty well." Leo looked down. He never really talked to Frank. Leo gave a small nod. "Leo you're a great guy. One day you'll find the right girl for you. Trust me." Leo managed a smile. He gave Piper a hug.

"You're my best friend." Leo said. Piper smiled.

"You are like a brother to me, Leo." They smiled. They sun was setting already. The day went by so fast. "Go get some beauty sleep." He teased. Piper stuck her tongue out at him and walked to her room. While he was flying the ship the ground rumbled. He found a rock on the ship and threw it to the ground. "Go back to sleep, Gaea. And don't wake up."