Sparks Fly

Chapter 13

Calypso

When I got home, Leo was still gone. I didn't want to deal with him right now, he was probably off building something (yeah, building a relationship ba-dum-psh). 

Ever since that damn miscarriage, everything was different. I went and laid in bed but couldn't sleep. I just laid there and stared at the ceiling. I couldn't believe Leo left me to do that alone. I mean, I believe it but I didn't think he'd actually do it. Well, I actually think he'd do it, I just didn't want him to. 

And then, I began to cry. I cried because I had lost a child, I cried because lost Leo, I cried because life was suddenly so hard, I cried because I missed my island. 

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Leo

I got home late the last night. I didn't want to face Calypso just right now so I slept on the couch. The following morning, she didn't speak to me and I didn't speak to her. I got dressed and Calypso walked me out. 

"Have a nice day" Calypso said in a monotone. "You too" I replied. We both leaned forward and our lips brushed against one another. She looked up at me, she could tell something was different and so did I. I turned around and walked to my car without saying another word. 

When I got to camp, I kept my head down. I didn't want to run into Thalia, not after last night. I went to the Big House. There was a meeting today for the leaders of the camp. 

I was here to represent the armory. Percy, representing the navy. Jason, representing the air force. Frank, representing the army. Annabeth, representing the battle strategies. And much to my suprise, Thalia was here to represent the hunters. 

Chiron banged his gavel. "Thank you all for coming and lets welcome our special quest, Thalia with the hunters". Everyone clapped and cheered, everyone except me of course who just sunk further into my chair. 

"Hey, good to be back" she said, avoiding eye contact. I took a deep breath, I could get through this meeting and then go home to my wife. 

"If we could hurry this up, that'd be great. We are paying the babysitter by the hour" said Percy. Annabeth nodded. "Alright, here's the situation. The hunters have been scouting out in Russia recently and we've noticed a large number of demigods. This normally wouldn't be a big thing but when we tried to take them with us to bring them here for proper training, they attacked. We retreated" she said. 

I couldn't help but stare. They way she moved and talked was mesmorizing. She was like a goddess. "Should we send a few troops to check it out?" asked Percy. Thalia shook her head. "These guys were intense. Very skilled. We're going to need more than just a few troops". 

"We could always go in peacefully, send in Piper or another charmspeaker. We'll send in protection of course but I purpose we go about this peacefully" I said. Thalia smiled. "I think thats a great idea" she replied. I grinned. "Thanks". 

"That is good. All in favor?" asked Chiron. Everyone raised their hands. "Great, I'll set up a sign up sheet. We'll go as soon as possible" Frank said. "I'll get the Argo ready" I said. "I'll help!" cried Thalia a little too loudly and a little too quickly. Thank gods Piper wasn't here, she would have seen right through us. 

Thalia followed me to the loading docks. "Leo, at least talk to me" said Thalia, chasing after me. "Thalia, think about if anyone had seen us? You could be kicked out of the hunters not to meantion my marriage would end" I said, not bothering to turn to look at her. 

"Leo" she said, grabbing my arm. "That doesn't change what happened" she said looking me in the eyes with her big beatiful blues. "No, it doesn't change what happened because nothing happened. Lets just prentend it never happened" I growled, pulling my arm from her grip. 

I turned and walked away. It took every ounce of restraint I had to not turn around and run to her. Instead, I ran to my ship. I needed to go there to think. 

I love Calypso but things changed. We were growing apart but there was nothing I could do. If I left, she'd have nothing. Calypso has no job, she never has had one. She doesn't know how the real world works, she's only ever know that damn island. There were days I wished I had never even gone to that island. 

***Trouble in paradise! Short chapter but I already did one today so think of it as one big chapter! Thanks for reading! Team Caleo or Thaleo? I love you little demigods!  -Izzy