Patience Is Key | Valgrace Fanfiction

Chapter 15

"I'm back!" Leo called as he entered the apartment.
Leo shut the door and locked it behind him. Leo took off his shoes and he heard some footsteps getting closer towards him.
"How was work?"

Leo looked up at Jason who leaned against the wall on his side, crossing his arms.
"I got to work on a lot of stuff today." Leo smiled.
"So, I am in dire need of a shower, if that isn't obvious."
Leo looked down at his clothing and Jason smiled.

"Mmh, I made some pasta earlier. Want me to heat it up for you?" Jason asked.
Leo thought about it for a moment before he nodded.
"Yeah, but heat it up in like 10 minutes so it'll be warm after I get out of the shower." Leo said.
"Got it." Jason nodded, standing up normally.
"Head to the living room once you've finished showering, we can talk more then too."
Leo nodded at Jason and Jason then turned around, heading off.

Leo sighed as he went towards the bedroom, yes Jason's bedroom. Since Leo has been living in Jason's apartment for about a week or so now, Leo gets to sleep on a mattress on the floor of Jason's bedroom. Leo insisted, Jason tried to convince Leo to take the bed instead but Leo didn't back down.

Leo slung his bag that was around his shoulder onto the floor and he went over to the drawers, digging out some clothes. Leo then went over to the closet, opening it and grabbing a towel too.

Leo then made his way out of the bedroom and to the bathroom. He shut and locked the door, he set aside his towel and the fresh clothes aside. Leo then dug his phone out of his pocket. He turned it on and he blinked as he saw a message from someone on a random social media app.

Leo quickly unlocked his phone and he clicked on the notification.
It was a message from Calypso. Leo bit his inner cheek as he clicked to see what she had sent him.

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Calypso:
Hey Leo. So, it seems you also blocked my number... figured that out when I tried to message you after unblocking you. I just wanted to tell you that I think I made a mistake. I would really love it if you and I could talk about us? Maybe try things again? The things I said, saying you weren't good enough, that was mean. I'm sorry. Just lmk if you're willing to talk to me again. xx

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Leo stared at the message. Leo gulped and he turned off his phone, setting it aside.

He couldn't think about that now.

Leo had to take a shower, clear his head, eat something, and just talk with Jason. He'd... He'd reply back with something to Calypso later on.

Right now he couldn't do that.

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"Thank you~!" Leo exclaimed as he sat down onto the couch, grabbing the bowl of pasta into his hands from the table.
Jason smiled, he was sat on the couch already and he paused the film he was watching on the TV.

"So, anything interesting happen today?" Jason asked, looking to Leo.
Leo began to dig into the food.
"Erm... not really." Leo scrunched up his nose.
"Shel came to visit, took me out for lunch. We had a nice chat."
Jason hummed, nodding.

"Yeah, Piper was busy today. I'm sure she would've went as well if she wasn't." Jason said, sighing out.
"I was sort of confused. You usually come after me for lunch." Leo smiled at Jason.
"I was also busy. Percy and Annabeth needed my help with something." Jason said.

"Mmh, and Annabeth? Usually she can figure out how to do something herself." Leo raised his eyebrows.
"I'm a little hurt by that, thanks Valdez." Jason frowned at Leo.
Leo couldn't help but laugh.
"Pfft, haha! Sorry, sorry." Leo smiled at Jason.
"What did they need your help with?"

"They bought new furniture, finally saved up for it and had to get rid of their old stuff too. Just needed an extra hand." Jason said.
"And I am quite strong!"
Jason lifted his arm, slightly flexing his bicep and Leo grinned as he set down the bowl of pasta onto the table.
Jason rested his arm down.
"Oh yeah, you are extremely strong." Leo said, bringing a hand to Jason's bicep.

"A lot of girls must swoon for you when you flex your big strong muscles~"
Leo looked at Jason and Jason gulped, his cheeks turning red as he glanced at how Leo trailed his fingertips down Jason's bicep. Jason looked at Leo and they held eye contact for a few moments.

Leo gulped and he brought his hand away from Jason.
"Ah, sorry." Leo said, clearing his throat.
"It's fine, don't apologise." Jason said, his voice quiet and hushed now.
Leo brought his bowl of food back onto his lap and continued to eat.

"You like me caressing your muscles?" Leo questioned, not looking at Jason.
"Well, I wouldn't say I like it, just that I'm fine if you touch me." Jason shrugged.
"Oh~?" Leo raised an eyebrow at Jason.
Jason's entire face turned red.

"That is not what I meant and you know it." Jason grumbled, shooting a glare at Leo.
"Hey, hey! I was not insinuating something inappropriate, you dirty-minded man!" Leo exclaimed, grinning at Jason.
Jason rolled his eyes and looked away.

"I don't like you." Jason said.
"We both know that's not true." Leo smiled, taking another forkful of food into his mouth.
Jason looked to Leo and Leo was just now enjoying the food.

"... Right, I need to catch up on some work for my class." Jason said, getting up.
"I'll be in the bedroom, let me know when you're gonna go to sleep."
Jason ruffled Leo's hair before he walked off.
"Mmh, okay!" Leo called after Jason who had left the living room.

Leo continued to eat the rest of his pasta and just thought to himself about Calypso's message.

Leo didn't want to go through a whole lot of pain by going to Calypso and trying to be in a relationship again. Especially since they were together for quite a while and it wasn't the best.

And plus Leo liked how everything was going with Jason. They weren't a thing, but they were getting closer. They were flirty at times, and Jason was a good friend by being there and comforting Leo when he needed it.

God, Leo wished she didn't message him...

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