Leo Valdez x reader (oneshots and the Fire Elementalist series)

Fire Elementalist: 7

TYPE: kinda fluffy at first
T/W: none
CONTEXT:
- last part of TLH

Enjoy, darlings 💜

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Your POV

"How did it go?"

"Did you guys kiss?"

"Was it an intense make out session?"

"Oh my gods, you did it, didn't you!"

"Was it better than Percabeth's underwater kiss?"

"OKAY," I said, "first of all, nothing happened between us. We were about to kiss, but then I stopped it and brought him here."

They groaned in disappointment.

"Oh, come on guys," I said. "I like him, I really do. But I want to get to know him more first. It's not like he's been in this camp long enough for me to know what he's like. Besides, I want to show him what I can do, first; so he knows what he's dealing with."

I smirked mischievously.

We talked a bit more. Eventually, I opened up about the letter Beckendorf left for me. They were all as shocked as I was.

"Is this why you didn't want to rush things with Leo? You haven't moved on from Beckendorf yet?" Kayla asked.

"Not exactly. It's just getting all too familiar. The fact that he's also a Hephaestus kid doesn't help. Sure, maybe I've moved on from my 'relationship' with Beckendorf, but his death is just still to fresh. I know, I know, it's been months. But then Leo shows up and then the box shows up and I just think my emotions aren't in the right place. I just don't want to get too attached only to have things end badly. I just need some more time to know him. Because right now, when I see him, I remember Charlie. I don't want to date him and see remnants of someone I used to know. That's not fair for him. I need to know enough of him to separate him from Charlie. I want to date Leo Valdez, not Charles Beckendorf's brother."

Saying that felt liberating. At least right now, I knew what I want. At least I had a goal in mind. My emotions were still a mess but at least my mind was a little bit clearer.

By the time we were done talking, it was 3 AM. We eventually got a few hours of sleep before we woke up.

Today was a big day. Leo said he needed to show us something in the woods, then Chiron called a council in the afternoon.

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Leo's POV

When I woke up the next morning, memories of last night filled my mind. I felt better now that I got a good night sleep on a real bed. I felt calm knowing I was at home. I had (y/n). I had a family.

Oh, gods.

I told my siblings I needed to show them something after breakfast. Today was the day I came out as a fire user.

Would they still be my family? Would they still accept me?

Before I could let my flight instincts could take over me, my siblings began to wake up. We headed to the pavilion for breakfast.