Hold on 'til May(Leo Valdez x reader)

The only exception

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My parents were arguing. I didn't know what was going on. They kept arguing.

When I was younger I saw my dadddy cry

And curse at the wind.

He broke his own heart and I watched

As he tried to reassemble it.

My dad was in tears.

And my momma swore

That she would never let herself forget.

They screamed insults. My mother took out a gun. Bang.

And that was the day that I promised

I'd never sing of love if it does not exist.

**A year later**

I sat with Leo. We laughed. I'd never forgotten my parents death. I was scarred. I vowed never to love.

But darling,

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

We sat looking up at the stars. Chatting. Was this love? Was it worth it?

Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul

That love never lasts.

And we've got to find other ways to make it alone.

Or keep a straight face.

I acted like a friend. I couldn't love him.

And I've always lived like this

Keeping a comfortable distance.

And up until now I have sworn to myself

That I'm content with loneliness.

My love for the Latino elf grew.

Because none of it was ever worth the risk.

Maybe this is worth the risk.

Well you are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

I sat crying. Leo was planning on running away. Without me. I'd never see him again.

I've got a tight grip on reality,

But I can't let go of what's in front of me here.

I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up.

Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream.

Oh-oh-oh-ohhh.

I ran after him. Clutching the heart pendant he made me. "Leo! I'm coming with you, hot stuff." He nodded. He took my hand.

I woke up. Leo was holding a dagger towards his stomach. Slowly and surely I sang, "But darling. You are the only exception." He looked up, shocked,"You are the only exception.You are the only exception. You are the only exception. You are the only exception. You are the only exception. You are the only exception. You are the only exception. And I'm on my way to believing. Oh, and I'm on my way to believing." He put the dagger down and walked towards me. He wrapped his arms around me. "I'm sorry, so sor-"'I shut him up with a kiss. He is the only exception.