Sparks Fly

Chapter 14

Calypso

"We need to talk" I said the second Leo walked through the door. I saw his face go white, what he did whenever I caught him doing something he shouldn't be doing. 

"W-what about?" he asked, hanging up his coat. "I know about the Russia thing. I want to go" I declared. For some reason, Leo calmed down, probably happy he didn't have to continue to hide this. 

"Okay, then go" he said, going into the kitchen. His tone was annoyed, angry even. "Okay, I will" I declared. "Will you be joining me?" I asked. Leo ignored me, begining to make a sandwich. 

"Leo" I said, this time louder. He turned around and kissed me. He wrapped his hands around my waist and cupped my ass, pulling me closer to his body. We kissed like hormone driven teenagers, pulling and tugging for more. 

Hours later...

Leo sat at the edge of our bed, buttoning his shirt. He looked ashamed. "Talk to me" I said, wrapping myself in a sheet. Leo turned to face me. "I have to go" he said. "To do what, go home to your wife?" I asked half-heartadly. His face went dark as he looked at the ground. 

"Hey, I was kidding" I said with a smile, touching his shoulder. He stiffened up. "I'll be back, don't go anywhere" he said, kissing the top of my head.  

Before I could say anything, he was gone. He didn't open up like he used to. He wasn't himself. He joked less, he said less, he was lost in his own thoughts. He was hardly ever home. He changed. 

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Leo

The day had come for us to go to Russia. The crew that Annabeth had selected were the usual suspects. Me, of course, who else would captain such a ship? Piper, Frank, Calypso, Thalia and Jason. 

I was nervous. I was going on a mission half way across the world with monsters trying to kill us only to go to a destination where the natives will probably kill us wasn't even the scarey part. I was going to be stuck on a boat with Thalia and Calypso with Piper who would know if anything fishy was going on. I just had to keep myself away from Thalia at all times which shouldn't be too hard. 

Boy was I dead wrong. 

While packing, I locked myself in the captain's cabin. There I could be with myself and my tools. I tinkered with the ship, got it all prepped and ready for launch when I heard foot steps behind me. 

I turned and saw her. Thalia stood in front of me, her hand on the door. "I want to set some ground rules" she declared, walking towards me. Her heels clicked as she walked across the wooden floors. Each step, I grew more weary. 

"Go on" I said, turning my head. Thalia came over to me and stood across the table from me. "No funny business okay? I don't want to deal with you while we are in the air okay?" she said. "Is this about what I said the other day because I'm so-" she held up her hand to cut me off. "It's forgotten" she whispered. 

I smiled. She leaned over the table, her breasts showing through her low cut t-shirt. "Leo, eyes up here" she said standing up straight. "Sorry, you're just so-" I trailed off, searching for the right words. Thalia blushed as she walked around the table and placed her hand on my chest. 

"I thought you said no funny business" I said with a smirk. Thalia leaned in close, just close enough to kiss when she said "We aren't in the air yet are we?". "No we aren't" I replied. 

Our lips met, sending a shock through my body. A literal shock, she was the daughter of Zues after all. I pulled away. "Wait, wait. I can't" I said. Thalia's eyes widened. She looked hurt. "I've just always wanted to do this" I said before I swipped all my tools and mini-projects off the table and onto the ground in a loud crash. "Okay, now we can do this" I said with a grin. Thalia laughed that wonderful laugh and wrapped her around around my neck as she kissed me again. 

I picked her up by the waist and set her up onto the table, both of us laughing and kissing one another all over the whole time. I hadn't been this happy in such a long time. 

A little while later...

Thalia sat on the table, dressing herself while I pulled on my pants. "I'm going to quit" she said, breaking the silence. "What?" I asked. I knew she had mentioned it but I didn't think she'd actually do it although it made sense. 

"When this mission is complete, I'm going to be mortal again" she said with a smile which only made me smile. "What are you going to do, as a mortal I mean" I said. Thalia paused. "I suppose I'll work at camp, I could live in the city and train the young demigods". 

"That's good. Luke would have wanted you to do something like that". Thalia gave me a sad smile. "He would have liked that. I'd rather have him do it with me but I'll settle for you" she teased. I touched my heart. "Ouch" I said with a chuckle, pretending to be stabbed. 

"I should get going you goof. Remember, no more funny business" she said pointing to me as she hopped off the table and headed for the door. 

I practically tripped over my pants as I chased after her. I caught her just before she left. "One last kiss" I said taking her hand in my own. Our hands fit in one another like they were made for each other. 

Thalia pursed her lips then gave me a soft kiss on the cheek. "This is the last time. We need to end this before someone gets hurt. Goodbye Leo" she whispered as she left, closing the door behind her. I touched my cheek where she had kissed me. "Too late" I said. 

***Yet another update for y'all. Even though its late:/ which team are you now? Still strong Caleo or are you coming to the dark side or Thaleo? Curious to know where you stand! Challenge: Do something nice for a stranger and comment what you did on this chapter! Winner of the nicest thing done gets a shoutout in one of my upcoming chapters! I love you little demigods! -Izzy