of half-bloods and happenings
shifted
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Leo's not sure when things between he and Reyna start to change, but he's sure as hell glad they do.
He remembers seeing her for the first time, stepping off the Argo II, she with her hand on the pommel of her sword and her dark eyes snapping as they took in the new arrivals. She was beautiful, maybe even more so than Thalia and Khione - and that was saying something, because he still had dreams about Khione even though he'd long learned she was totally evil, and kind of totally dead - and looked like she would slice down anyone who spoke unless spoken to.
Oh boy, that girl was definitely his type.
The minute he'd begun talking to her, she'd glanced at him with slightly more disdain than one might direct at a swollen, blood-sucking leech. But that didn't deter him. In fact, Leo could've sworn she almost cracked a smile at his jokes.
That is, until Jason stepped came into the picture and Reyna zoned in on him like a nuclear missile, all sharp looks and beseeching words. To be honest, Leo was peeved. This was one thing - sorry, person - he did not want to share with Jason.
Leo preoccupied himself from this disappointment with some good old fashioned bromance, as supplied by the one and only Perseus Jackson. The guy was awesome! Leo couldn't believe what he'd missed out on with Percy being kidnapped and all. But even though they had a pretty rocking conversation, Leo couldn't help but let his gaze wander over towards Reyna…she was so goddamn beautiful, and he just couldn't concentrate with her around. He was pretty sure Percy felt the same way about Annabeth, too, the way they sucked face.
Anyway.
Camp Jupiter was totally wicked. It had everything an ADHD demigod would want: weapons made of gold - dang, they were fine - and huge, stomping elephants; a weirdo guy who ripped up soft toys for a living; and a whole city full of hot girls - not that Leo noticed, though. Well, maybe just a little. Maybe to see if Reyna would get jealous…but no such luck. She didn't even look at him.
The next few days passed on in this fashion: Leo cracking a corny joke, Reyna sniffing disapprovingly and Jason trying to keep the peace between the two. But, once or twice, Leo could've sworn he saw Reyna's lips twitch, and her eyes shine with laughter. Only for a moment, however, because as soon as she noticed him watching, BANG! Her wall was straight up again, and she wore her typical mask of seriousness. Leo hated it when that happened.
After a week or so, Leo decided the only way to do things was to get some time alone with Reyna. That was bound to work like a charm…
And so that is how he ends up like this, sitting in front of Reyna, so close their knees are touching. She's trying to avoid eye contact, but isn't very good at it. Whenever she glances up, Leo catches her gaze and she frowns again, but she doesn't move away. Leo swallows his apprehension, reaches out and takes her hand. She flinches, but once again, doesn't pull away. Their gazes are locked for a split second or two, and Leo can feel the heat burning inside him travel up along his arm, causing their clasped hands to begin to smoke, before the door of the principia slams open and Jason marches in, followed by the rest of the Seven. Reyna stands so suddenly, her golden praetor's chair rocks backwards and almost falls to the ground, only stopping as Leo catches it. She avoids his gaze, clearing her throat and reforming her mask, her wall, her shield from the world.
For the rest of the day, Reyna doesn't speak to Leo. But sometimes she'll glance up, catch his eye, and smile.
And Leo knows then that something between the two of them has shifted, and that it will never be the same again. And he likes it that way.
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Author's Note: Yo, yo, yo! Here's some Leyna fluff for you guys…sorry if it's not your cup of tea. I ship Leo/Reyna A LOT, but weirdly, I also ship Leo with basically everyone else…Leo/Thalia, Leo/Khione…SPEAKING OF LEO/KHIONE, I actually have a separate 104 word drabble on them, entitled 'falling'. I considered putting it in this collection, but it didn't seem to fit, so…anyway. I also have a Silena/Drew bonding (or un-bonding) fic, called 'our bonds are breaking', so I'd appreciate it if you checked that out too…as well as 'a love affair, of sorts', which is Percalypso (one-sided, though). Anyway…so this drabble will probably be AU or AR when Mark of Athena is released, but I'm going to keep my fingers crossed! Please review, as always, and I'll see you next time! :D