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Part 4 of 5

Leo's POV

I missed her.

Did she miss me?

It had been a long time, and I hadn't seen her beautiful, sparkling eyes. We had chatted through Snapchat, texts, and calls, but it wasn't the same. I felt lonely again. Among all my friends who just happened to be dating. It felt like I had once again become the seventh wheel. Except now there were more couples, like Nico and Will, so I was pushed even further down the wheel road, to some odd-numbered wheeler.

Now usually, this didn't bother me much, but the fact was that now that I was with someone, being away from her was depressing.

I put on my worn out smile everyday, pretending everything was fine. I still played my crazy, idiotic, hyper self so well, I could've won an Oscar.

I've been doing exactly what Piper did back when I saw her for the first time. The only thing that powered me through the day was coffee, sugar, and more caffeination.

Also the thought of getting to see Calypso again.

It had taken a toll on me. The bags under my eyes were darker, my frame was scrawnier than usual, and even my normal springy hair seemed to become limp. It was harder to be around all my friends, who visited on actually doing stuff. I barely had any motivation to build, fiddle, or work in general. I could barely bring myself to even enter Bunker Nine.

This past week was the worst.

When Calypso and I had returned to Camp Half-Blood, Chiron helped me set up a plan for Calypso.

She would live in a little apartment near the camp, incase she needed a little help, because the gods decided if she was to remain in this world, she had to prove herself worthy.

But that was the flaw.

She was placed in a different school district. We never saw each other during the day, and even though she was allowed to get help from camp, she had to earn her own money. Calypso had a part-time job at a salon, and would work full time on weekends just to get some extra money for support. I had also taken a part time job so I could help her.

Different schools, plus different job schedules equal no time for us. I literally had no seen her in person for a month.

This made me angry, and sad, and it weakened my self-confidence. I just continued to tough it out, hoping something would change. That something might get better. then a seed of self-doubt was planted.

Could Calypso start liking another guy at her new school? What if she decided I just wasn't 'the one'?

My self-doubt made me a little paranoid, and I decided to drown my worries with more coffee.

I started causing problems by accident.

One time I had fallen asleep, and left a burner on in Bunker Nine. Another time, I almost knocked one of the younger kids into the lava at the rock-wall. And last night, during my sugary caffeination craze, I actually set fire to the Demeter cabin. The last thing on my to-do list was have prom top it all off.

What if she stood me up? I didn't want to go through the process of putting effort to look awesome if she didn't even show up. I just wanted to lie around all day, mope, and maybe never wake up.

A few minutes ago, I had woken up to yelling and shouting outside. I groaned.

Ugh. Sounds like they're going to leave soon. Thank the gods.

I turned on my back, and was about to drift off again, when a sweet voice chimed, making the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

"Leo?"

I must be dreaming already. I mumbled and pulled the blankets closer.

Someone was walking towards me, and I could hear the pattering of sandals on the cabin floor. My imagination produced the love of my life in front of me. She cupped my face in her hands.

What a realistic dream.

"Leo, I know you can hear me." There was a pause, "Now I know for sure you can hear me. Your mouth is twitching.

It was true. I couldn't stop myself from smiling, when I blinked the blurriness from my eyes.

"Sunshine?" I whispered, softly.

There she was in all her goddess glory. Her pearly white smile shown at me, and her beautiful white dressed made her look angelic. Her face was there. She was there.

I sat up slowly, making sure I wasn't dreaming, and pulled her to me in a tight hug.

"I've missed you so much, Calypso," I whispered. Her name rolled off my tongue like sweet honey.

It felt like everything had finally clicked back in place. I once again felt alive, and could almost hear the gears in my brain turning in anticipation.

Calypso smirked at me, "If you missed me so much, why aren't you dressed and giving me a corsage?" She held out her bare arm, and I could see the metal charm bracelet I made for her hanging on the other one.

I suddenly realized I was still in my mario kart pajamas, and there she was...ready to go.

"I-i'm sorry. I didn't know if you were even coming."

She frowned, taking my hands in hers, "What's wrong, Leo? You look tired. I was worried when I heard the guys saying they didn't know if you were alright."

I usually don't like to be an open book that anyone can read, but Callie was different, and pretty soon, I could feel my vision blur, as hot tears threatened to spill from my eyes, "I don't know...I-i...We haven't seen each other in such a long time, and I guess in that time, I lost myself." A hot tear trickled down my face, and Calypso brushed it away with her thumb.

I buried my head in her neck, and hugged her close to me, "I missed you. So much, I-i don't want you to leave me again." My chest tightened at the thought. She wrapped her arms around my neck, and I could feel my t-shirt becoming damp with her tears.

"I've missed you too. I promise things will get better. Senior year is almost over, and soon, we'll have all the time in the world to spend together. I've saved enough money to the point where I only have to work part time on the weekends. We'll figure it out. I promise."

She grabbed the back of my neck, and pulled my forehead to hers. I cracked a smile, "So after this is all over, we can open Leo & Calypso's Auto Repair and Mechanical Monsters?" (A/N what? Nooo. Of course this isn't a little promoting for my friend...okay yeah it is. Go check out her story with this title!)

Her laugh lifted my spirits instantly, "Of course. You'll fix things, and I'll cook and sing. How could I forget?" Calypso's eyes were sparkling as she looked up into mine. Our hands intertwined; my rough, callused hands held her smooth, silky small ones.

We sat in a comfortable silence for a few minutes.

"Have I told you how gorgeous you are?"I muttered.

She blushed, but punched me playfully in the shoulder, "Mhmm. I fixed my dress to look like the one I wore on Ogygia-"

I interrupted her, "I'm not just talking about your dress. I'm talking about you." A sweet smile graced her lips, and I couldn't help but lean in to kiss her. However, Calypso evaded me and pecked me on the cheek instead.

"Hey! What was that for? I thought we were having a moment!" I pouted.

She laughed, "Yeah. You thought we were. Save it for later, and quickly get ready. We still have to take our pictures!"

I quickly took a shower, got dressed, and looked in the mirror. Somehow my limp, greasy hair had turned back in to its beautiful luscious self. A gift from the gods, no doubt. I sent a quick thank you to Aphrodite, and made my way outside.

I strutted outside, and quickly swiped a corsage from a knowingly Jason.

Ignoring my friends, I made my way to Calypso, kneeling in front of her and taking her hand.

She -and everyone else- gasped, but I only chuckled.

"Oh calm down you guys. I'm just being a gentleman, and putting the corsage on her wrist." I slipped it on, sinking evilly, "Unless you wanted me to pull out a ring I had already made to match your bracelet." She narrowed her eyes, and slapped me in the back of the head.

"Kidding! Kidding..." I raised an eyebrow, "Or am I?" The group burst in laughter as Calypso's face started to turn red with embarrassment.

We quickly took our photos (I caught Calypso's dress on fire once...good thing she saw that coming and made it fire proof), and listened as carpool was set up. I would be in the van with Will, Nico, Owen, Tayla, Simon, and Riley.

"Ooh, can I drive?!" I asked, excitedly.

"NO!" everyone exclaimed at once.

"Okay, okay, geez..." I muttered. I looked over at Tayla, who was standing awkwardly to the side with Owen, "Hey, are you two going together?"

Owen's eyes widened to the size of tennis balls, and Tayla just turned pink.

"Uh...um, no. M-my boyfriend is a mortal, so I said I was just going to meet him at the dance..." she stuttered. Owen seemed disappointed, and looked down at his shoes.

I shrugged my shoulders, "Okay then." I quickly looked at my watch, "Guys, isn't the reservation for six?"

They nodded.

"Well it's 5:55."

Annabeth jumped in the air, "Why didn't anyone say anything?!" She quickly opened the van door as Jason and Piper flew off, and Frank transformed into a bird, "Guys, get in the van!"

Percy snickered as he walked past her to his car, "You sound like a creepy old man trying to lure children into the back of his car."

That earned Percy a smack to the back of the head.

We hopped into the van, and got situated.

"So, who's driving?" I asked.

Will grinned, "Annabeth just threw the keys at us, and I was lucky enough to grab them. Well, after Nico, Owen, and Simon had thrown themselves on top me." He rubbed his side, " The appreciation was noted, but not needed."

Out of nowhere, Annabeth yelled from down the road to hurry up.

Owen, Simon and Riley had moved to the back, I sat in the middle with Tayla and Calypso, and Nico was in the passenger side with Will.

"TO THE RESTAURANT!" I yelled, and we were off.

Jason's POV

I loved my power to fly.

And being able to see the pure joy on Piper's face when she was in the air, made the experience even better.

Piper and I were the first ones to leave. Her arms encircled me tightly, even though I had already securely wrapped my arms around her waist.

I liked flying fast, just to feel the sting of the wind, and adrenaline rushing through my body. I knew Piper could feel it too.

Soon, we slowed to a more relaxing speed, and without the rushing wind, we could actually talk. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see a faint smile playing on her red lipped mouth.

"Excited to see my fabulous dancing skills?" I waggled my eyebrows at her as she threw her head back, laughing.

'I'm just happy it's finally happening. I've been so tired recently, and have been waiting for this for so long." Her voice was soft, and she leaned a head on my shoulder. Some of her hair fell forward, and I breathed in her heavenly scent. She smelled like citrus.

"Stop that!" she cried out teasingly, and yanked her head back.

"Stop what?" I replied.

Stop trying to inhale my hair, idiot!"

I laughed. I hadn't realized I was breathing so deeply, "What? I can't help it if your hair smells nice. Plus, you're so close to me, what do you want me to do, let you fall?"

She let one of her arms detach from around my body to punch me in the shoulder.

"Ow! Why'd you do that?" I complained.

Piper glared at me, "Don't you ver threaten to drop me."

I pushed back a few strands of her hair, "Why would I ever drop you?"

She only shrugged, "I dunno. Maybe a demon took control of your body? Things like that can happen, ya know."

I pulled her in as close as possible, "Pipes, I would still hold on to you...even if you were trying to kill me." She looked like she wanted to say something else, but instead, nestled her head agains me. We stayed silent for a little while, and I could feel the rhythm of our hearts beating in sync.

I listened to Piper's melodic voice, talk about how the day went. I listened as she gushed about the couples (something she would never admit to doing) and how the massages where really helping her. I wish I could've done more to help her, but I understood how somethings could only be solved by her. Of course, I had told her that she wasn't bothering me in the slightest, and even if she was, I would never look at any other girl the way I looked at her.

I told her about how my day went, and how they guys wouldn't cooperate.

"Owen wouldn't shut up about how unrealistic the game was, Nico and Percy kept getting their characters mixed up, Will was okay, but Jon kept insisting he was the better medic, Simon kept accidentally killing us, Frank was doing okay, and Percy was just annoying the Tartarus out of everyone." Piper snickered. "We couldn't work together, and it didn't really help that the other team had somehow found out to use hacks! The only reason we won the last game was because the other team finally got kicked off the server."

Piper smiled, "Sounds like you guys had a very...eventful day."

"Yeah, well it was probably better than going to the spa," I shot back, teasingly.

"Hey, it was nice! Ya know? It was just us girls, getting to do something together that was normal for a change. Plus, it was the first time in a while that we got to hang out with Calypso."

I thought about it for a second, "Well when you put it that way. I guess it sounds nice." She smiled, planting a kiss on my cheek.

By then, the restaurant was in view. We descended from the clouds, and landed behind a truck. Walking around, we saw Frank change back, just as Percy's car entered the parking lot. The van was coming up the block, and I could hear Leo shouting and yelling from the back.

As they entered the parking lot, I looked at each of the guy's outfits.

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Percy had a tux on, and a silver tie to match Annabeth's dress. Somehow, it was crooked, and his black leather shoes were already scuffed up. His hair was all over the place, and he kept fidgeting, sticking his hands in his pockets, every few seconds.

Jon was wearing a white tucked-in button down shirt with a black tie, black pants, and black dress shoes. His dark brown hair was styled lightly with gel.

Frank was also wearing a tux, and he had gold buttons and cufflinks, as well as a gold bow tie. Frank's suit seemed to be a little tight, and it only made sense because the dude seemed to still constantly be growing.

Owen had worn a simple navy suit, and a matching bow tie. Underneath, he was wearing a light pink button up shirt. Owen's hair style was a lot like mine, so I could tell he styled it with a little gel.

Will had gone for a more casual look. His hair was much like Percy's (all over the place) but he seemed to have taken the time to at least try and comb it a little bit. He was wearing a plain white button down, tucked into his black slacks, and had on a black bowtie with little, tiny suns on them. His shoes were...Nico's? They were black, Italian, leather, with a skull impression on the backs of both heels. I had seen Nico wear them only once.

Nico had ditched the aviator jacket and black skull t-shirt he always wore. He had thrown on a grey button down with the sleeves rolled up to his forearms. He was wearing a back tie with skulls that matched the description Hazel had given of the suit she met Pluto in for the first time. He was still wearing his skull ring, and it seemed he was wearing grey socks with white skulls on them that peeked out from under his black, skinny jeans. Of course, he was wearing his black converse.

Simon was wearing a tux, and today he had gotten a lavender colored bowtie to match Riley's dress. His "hermes Trademark" was now gone, thanks to the Hecate kids, and his hair was also styled with gel. He seemed to hang behind the rest to cover up the fact that he was wearing his sneakers.

Leo wore a black button down shirt, which he had tucked into his pants, and had rolled up the sleeves to his elbows. He was wearing a loose, ivory tie, and blood red suspenders had been changed out for his regular, black ones. His hair seemed springier then it had recently been, and a permanent grin was fixated on his face.

I was wearing a black tux, and red bowtie to match Piper's dress. I had found some faux leather shoes, and even gotten one of those pocket squares (in red, of course). Yes, I know. What an overachiever.

(-)

"Shall we, m'lady?" Percy offered Annabeth his arm, eyebrows raised.

"We shall, " she responded, "Let's go! I'm starving."

The pack entered, and sat in the waiting chairs, as I made my way to the host, with Piper.

"Reservation for...?" the host smiled at the both of us, eyes lingering on Piper a little too long. I watched as he looked her up and down like she was a piece of meat. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Piper raising an eyebrow, and glaring at him.

"Grace." I said through gritted teeth, sliding my arm around Piper's waist.

The young man tapped a few buttons on a screen,a n motioned for us to follow, "Right this way please."

We zigzagged past diners in crisp suits and all different color dresses. Suddenly, we stopped at a table among many others. The young man pulled out a chair for Piper, making a point to smile at her, "Table for two."

Piper scrunched her eyebrows, "Um, no. There must be a mistake. We reserved a table for sixteen." She pointed out he parade of friends behind us.

The host blankly stared at the other fourteen people, "I'm sorry, but we don't have a reservation for sixteen."

I glared at him, "I made this reservation a while ago, so there has to be room for sixteen. I even spoke to the owner, who is a close family friend. And how would you know if the reservation book isn't even here? It's at the front, which I know you didn't check when we walked in, because you were checking out my girlfriend!"

A few of the diners were now looking on, drawn by my raised voice.

The young man glared back at me, "Fine, sir. Let's all go back to the front. I'll even get the owner for you."

Piper thanked him, but he just shoved his way past her. She would've fell into someone's soup, if I hadn't called her. As I steadied her, I could feel the air around me hum with electricity.

I did not reserve a table for sixteen at a fancy restaurant, only to have my girlfriend knocked over by a host with no manners!

The group stared at me for a second before Percy spoke up.

"We'll just go wait in the car."

He turned around, as the rest of the group hurriedly walked out of the restaurant.

I grabbed Piper's hand, and marched to the front of the restaurant, where it seemed the host had in fact, gotten the owner. When I got to the front, I slammed my hand down on the pedestal. At this point, I had gotten the whole restaurants attention.

"Richard, would you mind if I spoke with your host for a minute?" I asked the owner. He immediately took a step back, nodding. I thanked him, before turning back to the host.

"You, sir, are completely out of line, and beyond disrespectful! The service was terrible, and we hadn't even sat down yet. I know Richard would never allow such disrespect in his restaurant, which probably means you're going to be fired, and because I hate causing people pain, I'm going to refrain from giving you a piece of my mind for the way were looking at my girlfriend. So be lucky you're being fired, because you have no idea what I could do to you." I glared at the host one last time, before turning to the door.

"Wow. So typical. Woman just love hiding behind their boyfriends, don't they?" Piper froze beside me. I almost laughed, knowing the kind of furry she was about cast on that host.

She slowly made her way to the host, and before he could even blink, she punched him square in the face. The host cried out, clutching his now bleeding nose. He turned to Richard who just shrugged his shoulders, and gave him a look that said, 'Don't look at me. You asked for it.'

Piper grabbed the man by his collar, "Next time you look at a girl like a piece of meat, remember that our bite is waaay worse than our bark." She shoved him away, "That will be all. The next time we come back, I hope you're gone. Good night, Richard!" Piper flashed the owner a smile, which he returned.

The host was thoroughly embarrassed, and many of the guest just looked at him with disgust. As we walked through the door, I heard an elderly lady talking with her husband

"Jonathan, Don't you remember when we were like that? It's kids like them who give me faith that humanity hasn't all gone evil."

I looked over at Piper, and we both smiled as we exited.

As we walked out, she turned and kissed me on the cheek, "By the way, thanks of not letting me fall." She laughed as I rolled my eyes, grinning.

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