Everything Is Not What It Seems

Reassurances

Leo POV
I had to leave. I'm not expecting them to believe me, but at the same time, I was hoping they would. Sometimes, I don't know why I'm on this quest. Maybe, they just needed a seventh demigod instead of an actual helper. Who knows? I was so deep in thought, I didn't hear anyone until there was a hand on my shoulder.
"Relax Leo, it's just me." Stiles reassures.
"You scared the crap out of me!"
"I noticed. What's going on in that brain of yours?"
"What if I'm only on this quest because they needed another demigod?"
"You're not. Trust me, you're on this quest for a reason. If there wasn't a reason, you wouldn't be here. You're the reason we're getting places faster, you rebuilt Festus! Oh! You also built the Argo II! That's awesome, Leo!"
I laughed, feeling reassured.
"Thanks, Stiles. How are you so good at this?"
"Practice makes perfect, Little Brother. Practice makes perfect."
He patted my shoulder before going towards the sleeping quarters. All the doubts slowly left my mind, knowing that I was contributing to everything. So, this is what a family feels like? I love it.
I lost track of time, so much so, that I didn't realize it wasn't my watch until Jason came up to me.
"Hey man, it's my turn. Go get some sleep."
"Oh, sorry. Yeah, goodnight."
I tried to leave, hoping to avoid conversation, but he spoke up.
"Leo," I turned. "Nobody blames you. I promise. Like you said, you had zero control, so don't worry. Alright?"
"Yeah, thanks Jason."
"Anytime." He said, a smile on his face.
I walk into my room, eyeing my bed. I'm not tired yet, but I know that I should get some sleep. I jump as someone knocks on the door.
"Who is it?"
"It's Percy."
I freeze for a second, shocked.
"Um, come in."
He walks into my room, then hands me something.
"What is this?"
The object is soft, and it takes me a bit to realize that it is a blanket.
"It's a blanket that your brother uses when he can't sleep. However, he said that you needed it more, then he was out like a light. So don't worry, he wants you to have it."
I look at the blanket, and then at Percy.
"Thanks, really. For taking care of Stiles and keeping an eye out for everyone else as well."
"Of course, get some sleep, Leo. Stiles will have your head if you don't."
I nodded, then shut the door behind Percy. I laid down on the bed, then put the blanket over me. Soon, my eyes were slipping shut, and I was asleep.
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I just wanted to apologize. I was going to update, but then there was a surprise trip to Florida, so I wasn't able to update. Anyways, here is a Leo centric chapter!
Hopefully you can forgive me,
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