You're My Diamond in the Rough

Chapter 1

Set after the Mark of Athena

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LAZEL ALL THE WAY

Frazel fans may not like it. This is my first story so no hate please. :)

But I would love your feedback.

Enjoy :)

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Leo's POV

It was a usual day on the Argo II. The occupants, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Nico and Leo were still moaning over the loss of their friends Annabeth and Percy.

Leo had diverted all his attention towards his machines. Drawing away from every one else on the ship. He already knew that he was the seventh wheel and they were better off without him. Jason and Piper. Hazel and Frank. And he was better off without Coach Hedge.

He decided to do his best to help them, because he knew he didn't belong as one of them.

There was only one problem, Hazel.

She acted really weird around Leo. He knew it was only because of Sammy, who Hazel had been in love with. (Long story) but she gave Leo the feeling that may be some one loved him and he wasn't alone.

She was sweeter to him than all other girls that Leo had come across and flirted with. Piper was awesome too but she was like a sister to him and Annabeth was the type who hated people who were up to no good. Basically people like Leo.

However, he had promised Hazel's boyfriend Frank that he would stay away from her and Leo Valdez kept his word.

Leo was walking on the deck at night. The cold night wind blowing his curly hair out of his face. Damn, he needed a haircut. His hands were fiddling with a piece of metal shaping it into a bottle cap that would open on tapping. His clothes were covered in grease and he hadn't eaten in two days. He decided to go get something to eat.

At the snack counter, Leo picked up two energy bars and bunched onto them while his burger cooked in the microwave.

"Hey Valdez" a voice said. He turned around to see Piper standing with hands crossed, she looked upset and angry. "Whatsup Pipes?" Leo asked sitting up straight.

"Are you crazy? Do you want to kill yourself idiot? You don't sleep. You don't eat. I've been looking for you all over the ship but no one knows where the heck you are. You need to be healthy, this ship is nothing without you. So get the hell out of here nag go get some sleep" Piper shouted. "Woah woah. Chill. You don't understand Pipes. The Supreme Captain Leo needs no rest" Leo chirped. "Shut up, and tell me what's the matter" Piper charmspoke.

Damn Leo hated her.

"I know you guys just stick with me because you need this machine. No one except my mother has ever loved me and won't ever love me. Nemesis was right, I am the seventh wheel who no one loves" Leo blurted. But as soon as he had finished he regretted it. Piper looked angrier than earlier.

"Valdez you need to be zapped by a lightning bolt if you think so. I think I should better call Jason and ask him to do so and stuff some sense into you. EVERYONE NEEDS YOU AND NOT YOUR STUPID MACHINE. WE LOVE YOU REPAIR BOY, EVEN FRANK" Piper screamed.

"Is everything alright?" It was Hazel. She rubbed her eyes and looked at Piper quizzically. Piper calmed down, "I'm sorry for shouting but some one had to tell Leo that he isn't the seventh wheel for Zeus' sake" Piper said.

Hazel sat down next to Leo and she looked at him straight in the eyes. Leo's heart did a backflip. "Leo, everyone on this ship loves you" she said. Leo almost choked over the word 'loves'.

Gods of Olympus. Leo was a goner.

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Ok guys so the first chapter is done. Please tell me if it's nice?

I've been very excited about this, I just hope you guys enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

The next chapter will be up in few hours it'll be Hazel's POV.

Please read and comment :D