Abused Percy Jackson

Chapter 43

Percy's POV:

After I fully woke up, Leo and I decided to tackle our English homework. It took us forever to even figure out what it was. We kept the TV on as background noise. My mind kept wandering back to cuddling on the couch. Each time I thought about it, I just got more embarrassed. 

I don't know what was going through my mind when I put my arm around him. I was worried I had made him uncomfortable. I shook my head, trying to stop thinking about it. While I was writing, I noticed Leo texting someone. He had a small smile as he looked at his phone. I blushed as I caught myself staring and quickly looked back down. 

"You okay?" Leo asked.

"Hm?" I looked up confused.

"You look stressed," Leo said. 

"Oh! Don't worry, I'm fine," I said with a small smile. "Guess it's just my resting face."

"I guess so," Leo said, looking back down at his phone. I went back to my homework. 

I started doodling in the margins, hitting a mental block. After a few more minutes, Leo spoke up.

"I have a question for you," he said.

"What's up," I responded.

"I was wondering, what would you do if someone had a crush on you?" I did a spit take.

"I don't know, why?" I said, trying to cover up my coughing. Leo shrugged.

"I don't know, just curious." 

"Well I guess it depends on the person. I really don't know though, no one has had a crush on me so I never really had to think about it." I shrug. 

"Everyone thinks about it," Leo laughed. "Just in case someone  has a crush on you."

"Who in their right mind would have a crush on me?" I asked, laughing. 

"Oh my gods, you are hopeless. I know at least one person has had to have a crush on you," he said, crossing his arms. I laughed and looked down at my homework again.

"Nope. I'm to much of a mess. Not to mention, not very good looking." Leo threw a notebook at my head. I looked up, annoyed. "What was that for?"

"You are so stupid!" he said, recrossing his arms.

"We already knew this," I said, rubbing the side of my head where the notebook landed.

"That's not what I meant," he said, reaching for another notebook to throw at me. 

"I'm sorry," I said, covering my head. 

"All because you don't believe it, doesn't make it untrue. Whether you like it or not, you are actually really smart, and very good looking." I was shocked. 

"Uh... what?" I asked, very confused. 

"Listen very carefully," Leo said. "You look like a f*cking Greek god, and all because you struggle every once in a while, doesn't make you stupid."

I sat there, stunned. I wasn't sure what to say. I didn't expect him to get so upset at me. "I-- uhm... I'm sorry," I stuttered. He laughed slightly, making me tense slightly, not expecting that reaction. 

"Dude, it's okay. You're not in trouble," he said laughing. "At least, not yet. Keep talking bad about yourself, and you will get into trouble."

I nodded. "Uh, yeah. Yeah. Sorry." 

"It's okay," Leo said laughing. I smiled slightly back. 

"How about you?" I asked. "What would you do if someone had a crush one you?"

"I guess..." Leo thought about it for a moment. "I don't know. If they told me, probably ask them out on a date, get to know them if I don't already." 

I nodded. "Do you have a crush on anyone?"

"Do I-" Leo blushed. "What? No.." I laughed.

"You do! Who are they?" I asked. He shook his head.

"No one," he said. I scoffed. 

"Fine don't tell me. Can you tell me something about them, then?" I asked, crossing my arms. He blushed, brighter. 

"Fine," he groaned. "They are very pretty, and very smart. They are really kind and cares about everyone, even if they pretend they don't." I smiled and nodded, though I couldn't help but feel a little disappointing. 

"They sound pretty amazing," I said.

"I think they are," Leo said. I nodded again and looked back down at my homework. I heard Leo stand up, but I didn't look up.

"Hey," he said. I looked up to see him standing right next to me. He reached his hand out and cupped my face. Before I knew what was happening, Leo kissed me.

Y'all please don't hate me for not posting yesterday! I just needed a short break. I was so mentally drained after work, I just didn't have the motivation to write. Not to mention, yesterday at work, 75% of customers yelled at me for one reason or another, so I wasn't in the greatest mood. (Yes I know these are excuses.)

I also apologize for the shortness of this chapter. It is only about 650 words. Thank you all for reading! <3

I wanna have conversations with y'all, but I don't know what to ask.