Sup guys. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about Leo at all. Leo and Calypso will be the part of the story as well. Enjoy!

Chapter 3

Leo regretted refusing Jason's offer to hang out with Percy. Sure, Beckendorf was awesome. Really awesome. He knew how to deal with both machines and people, something Leo could never do. But there's only so much a person can take. Especially when he was forced to witness Beckendorf making love sick puppy eyes to Silena Beauregard while she isn't looking. Seriously, they had a major crush on each other. And they had no clue.

Leo was at his dad's workshop, the Vulcan's Mechanic. It was an aircraft-hanger sized workshop with a spiraling staircase that led to the second floor. The workshop was like a heaven for Tony Stark, with high-tech machines bristled everywhere, old-fashioned industrial lightings (eco-friendly, so no worries), worktables lined along the walls, and a classic Model T Ford could be seen at the corner of the room. A banner can be seen as soon as a customer walked in, proudly proclaiming: Bunker Nine. Although Leo didn't understand why the banner was there, it had a nice ring to it.

For now, the gigantic workshop only had three workers: Leo, his dad, and Beckendorf. Leo did think it would be nice if someone with enough experience will apply for a job here. Preferably a girl. Not that Leo wants to be picky. Business was good as always, so it doesn't help to have extra hands.

Recognizing the young man's superb skills in mechanics and blacksmithing, Leo's father had offered Benckendorf a job as his assistant, in which he gladly accepted. Charlie Beckendorf (although no one really calls him by his first name, save for Silena) was a huge African American built like Lebron James, with hands the size of a catcher's mitt. Even if he seemed physically imposing, he was kind and hard-working. A senior at Mykonos High, he was a mentor for Leo and his friends. He was the true bro every guy has a man crush on.

Everyone loved Beckendorf. Especially Silena. Brown hair and blue eyes, she was the girl everyone stares at. She was nice and caring, something Leo didn't expect when he first saw her. She reminded Leo of a popular girl in school who made fun of him, gossiped, and was condescending. Of course, she proved him wrong. Like his father always said, "Don't judge someone until you've stood at his forge, and worked with his hammer."

"Why don't you just go up to her and ask her out?" Leo grumbled. There he was, Charlie Beckendorf, the most beloved guy in Mykonos High, was checking out Selina Beauregard. Again. "Staring at her while she's not looking isn't going to change anything." Well to be fair, she stared at Beckendorf to. Especially when he was working on one of his projects. But Leo decided telling the poor guy will surely give him a heart attack.

"What do you mean by that?" Beckendorf seemed to be taken aback by Leo's comment. "I don't stare." He muttered.

Gods, they were hopeless. Even Leo could tell they liked each other. And Leo doesn't do well with other people. I pity both of you, Leo thought. They weren't actually going to keep this endless cycle of staring at each other, right? Someone needs to make the first move.

"Hey Charlie," Selina said. She came up to Beckendorf, her hair twirling and eyelashes fluttering. "If you're not busy, could you see what's wrong with my iPhone?"

Beckendorf stood up immediately. "Definitely. Anything else I could help you with?" Leaving Leo to work on the machine by himself.

Sure, Leo thought sarcastically. Leave the Repair Boy to work on it by himself. It's not like a 2017 Corella im engine fixes itself.

With Beckendorf fully occupied with helping Silena, Leo was muttering to himself about how machines are better than people. Had Leo been paying attention instead of tinkering with the machine, he would have heard the door chime: a new customer. He still didn't notice the customer. He was compiling a list of tools he would need to restabilize the engine when a girl's voice interrupted him: "Excuse me, is this the famous Vulcan's Mechanics?"

When Leo looked towards the voice of the girl, he thought his head would combust into flames.

She wore a simple white blouse with blue jeans. Her skin was fair, and she seemed to be fascinated with what the workshop presented. Her face was milky pale, with almond eyes that had the color of the clear, blue sky. Her hair was straight and a little curly at the bottom. It was the color of caramel, and even with the distinct smell of the workshop, Leo was intoxicated by the scent of cinnamon and juniper. There seemed to be a natural glow around her that Leo never felt so attracted to. It was almost….. almost like a moonlight. And it wasn't that she was trying to be beautiful or anything, she just was.

Oh man, Leo thought. She is totally off my league. "Bienvenido!" Leo exclaimed as he recovered from his shock. "How can Leo help you?"

The caramel hair girl gave him a soft smile, and Leo knew, later that day, he had a story to tell to his friends.

"Hello, my name is Calypso. And I came here to apply for the job you guys were offering."