You Make My Heart Melt

Chpt 3: Introductions

"DAMN YOU, LEO!" I yelled, tripping back in surprise. I placed my hand over my now fast pacing heart, my whole body stiff.

"Don't scare me like that!!"

Leo only chuckled and said with his large, smug smirk; "Too late now (Y/n)!" He began to giggle more as he rushed past me, laughing evilly.

"Get back here, Valdez!" I yelled and chased after him, determined to get revenge. I avoided his many sprawled machines on the floor and on various tables; and all the bronze looking metal as best I could, knowing Leo's love for the machines. He would get either extremely angry, or devestated. Those machines were his life.

I guess its because he's kind of an introvert. Hell, I could perfectly relate. I never really had any friends before Leo came along.

Friend....

I ran faster, but he looked back, sticking his tongue out, and bolted out ahead of me. I cursed with a giggle and decided to make a shortcut through the machines. Still being very cautious, I slipped through the metal to catch up to Hot Head.

Leo looked back to see if I was there. I ran out in front of him, meaning to tackle him from the side. Not seeing me behind him, thinking I had run out of breath, he stopped right in front of my path where I was running. He smiled smugly for his victory, and...

Wham.

My eyes went wide as the air was knocked out of my lungs, and I collapsed to the floor, with Leo falling on top of me. I groaned and turned my head, coughing into my sleeve. Leo grunted and slowly arched himself upward, not squishing my body as much.

"Oh my gods, (Y/n) I'm so sorry-" Leo began to mutter, but soon got distracted by realizing that he was on top of me.

I began blushing furiously, my heart slamming against my chest. My breathing seemed to become more shallow as I stared up into Leo's dark chocolate irises. I apologized numerous times under my breath, my gaze never leaving his.

Leo's face was probably as red as mine, and I felt his hot, heavy breaths go down my neck. I shivered slightly at the feeling.

"Comfortable down there?" He asked, smirking slightly. As I was pulled away back into reality, I couldn't help but giggle.

"Oh yes, very." We both laughed, but it soon got silent again as his gaze trailed up and down me. I was still wearing my pretty loose clothing from bed. I unconsciously pulled down my sleeves over my knuckles; sort of a habit, really. My cheeks seemed like they were on fire.

"Um...?" Another male voice now echoed through the room. Leo an I lifted our heads to see who spoke. The boy was a few inches or more taller than Leo, with short blonde hair. He had a good build, and a tattoo on his arm with the letters; "SPQR" and several lines next to it in an orderly manner.

"O-oh, hey Grace! I was just showing the newbie here around B9!" The boy rolled his eyes and I looked up at the ceiling awkwardly. Leo quickly scrambled to his feet and offered a hand up, in which I greatly took.

"(Y/n), this is Jason Grace! Son of Zeus-"

"Jupiter," the blonde haired boy corrected.

"Yeah yeah, same people. Both control lightning and wind, blah blah blah." Leo made hand motions and tilted his head, and in response I giggled. "And Jason," Leo continued. "This is (Y/n) (L/n)." I waved a bit and Jason did the same.

"Jason here comes to Camp HB every other day or so," Leo explained, and I listened to every word. "What's up with you, Grace?" The latino boy asked, and Jason smirked.