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Leo never expected Frank to find him. Like that Chinese Canadian baby man can find him in Maine. Yep after that incident (which was like 8 months ago) Leo ran away to Henley, Maine. (A/N: Guys I just found out that this was a fictional town but......still the story will take place here :/ )

He thought it was the perfect place to hide. After reading "This is What Happy Looks Like", Maine was the only place he could go to.

But somehow Zhang found him in a way Leo could only imagine.

Their meeting went like this, Leo was chilling by the Auto-Repair shop he built himself when a wild Zhang appeared.

Frank, out of no where, entered his repair shop, saw Leo, widened his eyes then in one swift move he grabbed Leo and carried him over his shoulders. By the way being carried over someone's shoulder, not the best way to enjoy the view.

Frank carried Leo all the way to a hotel they were apparently checked in. Where the daughter of Pluto was patiently waiting for Frank. For all Leo knew Hazel didn't even know he was here.

"Frank, is that you?" Hazel called out from one of the rooms. Leo heard some footsteps coming towards him and Frank.

He was screwed.

Leo started to struggle against Frank. He didn't want to face this innocent girl's wrath.

He heard the small footsteps go nearer. Leo's eyes widened. He frantically pounded on Frank's back.

"Oh schist" He thought.

Leo struggled for the last time to no avail. The only thing he could do now was hide his face from the awesome horse girl's wrath.

The son of Hephaestus shut his eyes and covered his face with his rough hands, hoping that Hazel wouldn't know it was him right away (though his curls and outfit would give him away instantly).

When the small footsteps came to a stop a few meters in front of him and Frank, The mechanic felt his heart stop. He froze in the arms of the shapeshifter.

He didn't hear any response from Hazel. Though he knew Hazel was shocked.

Leo suddenly heard glass shatter down the ground. Out of instinct, He uncovered his eyes and face and looked back. He met Hazel's golden eyes right in an instant. If it was even possible, Hazel's eyes grew wider.

Finally she whispered out "L-Leo?"

Leo didn't know how to respond. But in a weird old habit, he just smirked.

"The one and only" He said in his smug voice. He didn't want them to know that he wanted to cry. He missed his best buds. Especially.............Nico. His feelings for Nico did not change at all. His heart still longs for the italian's cool touch. His lips long the feeling the Ghost king's icy lips on it. He still longs to be with his love.

The only thing he didn't miss was.....having to endure to hide the pain of heartbreak everyday from the person....you loved.

Frank put Leo down on the ground. Leo was thankful for that or else he might have broken down right in front of both Frank and Hazel. The mechanic turned back to see the Roman girl more clearly.

Hazel ran up to hug Leo, gently. Which definately shocked Leo. He thought Hazel would have killed him for leaving her brother like that.

He felt Frank pat him on the back as Hazel continued hugging him.

Leo's shirt felt a bit damp. It took him a few good seconds to know that Hazel was crying at his chest.

"Please Leo...... Come back to camp... we just got you back Leo gods dammit.......... ...everyone misses you.... Jason misses you....Piper misses you........Nico...needs you back" She whispered to the mechanic, still crying. Leo was frozen, the lines "Nico needs him back" stuck in his mind. Plus Hazel just cussed that means it's really bad.
"I think I heard you wrong...'Nico needs me back' I don't think a sentence such as that exists" Leo said, pushing Hazel away lightly. He chuckled, nervously which was so unlike Leo.

In response she just shook her head no.

"Leo, please just come back" Hazel said, Her pleading gaze penetrating his. A part of him wants to stay here and never show his shameful face to everyone especially Nico but then again a part of him wants to run back to his home...to his friends.....to his Ghost King.

Leo knew he couldn't just say no, bluntly.

"I-I'll think about it" He said, forcing a smile. Hazel and Frank beamed at him. They offered him a room and some dinner but he declined the food and thanked them for the room.

He entered the small guestroom in Frank and Hazel's small apartment. He layed down on the bed, hoping to sleep. The only problem is he couldn't. He was plagued about thoughts of whether to leave or not to leave. Though not after long, sleep won him over.

》》Do you have the time to listen to me whine?《《

Leo was greeted with the scent of that new car smell and distinct sound of an engine roaring. It took him a few moments to realize he was:

1. He was in a van.

2. The van was moving.

3. He was being kidnapped.

Leo shot up, sitting upright. Good thing he didn't grow that tall or else he would have hit his head on the van's roof.

The mechanic looked around. He was in a van with two rows of three seats (not including driver's seat and shotgun).

By the looks of it, it was already about 10: 30 am. A new record. Usually Leo woke up at 3am. He couldn't sleep of course.

He looked out the window. The van was moving at approximately 10 kilometers per hour. How he knew? He just knew... probably a son of Hephaestus thing.

"Leo! You're awake!" Hazel exclaimed, shocked as she turned back. Her eyes were wide and nervous.

Leo wanted answers and he was sure as Hades that they knew.

"Hazel..... what am I doing here?" He started off.

"... I'm sorry okay! Nico really wanted to see you! Everyone wanted to see you! They were desperately searching for you... Especially Nico.... I don't know what happened between you two but Leo whether you like or not I'm bringing you to Camp Half-Blood" She said, looking Leo directly in the eye. She showed her determination and stubborness in making Leo come with them.

Leo knew he couldn't fight against this girl. He just sighed and nodded.

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4 hours have passed and Leo was back home. They arrived at Camp Half- Blood at around 2:30 pm and Leo wasn't that sure he wanted to go out. Frank and Hazel went out and waited for Leo.

Jason was there.

Piper was there.

Annabeth was there.

Percy was there.

Nyssa was there.

Will was there.

Most of all, His Ghost King was there.

Leo had mustered all his strength and will, just to force himself and open the door.

The strong scent of straberries hit him right in the face. The nostalgia of waking up everyday at this camp.

He set his feet down the grass as Hazel and Frank watched him. He took a deep breath and got ready to meet old friends.

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Leo was tired. After catching up with Jason and Piper for hours. Then Annabeth and Percy then Nyssa, got him craving for his bed.

He slumped down by the pier of the lake. This lake was holding a lot of memories isn't it? Percy and Annabeth water kiss then when he, Jason and Piper arrived in camp.

He sighed, smiling a little. He didn't see Nico nor Will today. The two must have been on a date.

Leo stared emotionless into the distance. He was too numb to feel the pain of heartbreak anymore.

The sea breeze was blowing on his hair lightly as his feet dangled centimeters from the lake. The sun was setting, creating a mixture of orange and pink in the sky. Soon he needed to go back to bunker 9.

It was time for the campfire. Leo didn't want to go there. Reminded him of how he ran away from Nico too much.

Leo stood up, rubbing himself off. Just as he was about to take off into the woods, a figure tackled him to the ground, back first.

The first thing Leo felt after hitting the ground was Cold lips on his. His eyes shot open. The first thing he saw was Nico Di Angelo, His Ghost King, kissing him.

He was shocked. Yet he kissed back. How could he not?

Leo sat up and held the Son of Hades' waist tight, closing his eyes while Nico had his arms around Leo's neck.

Leo felt bolts of electricity everywhere. His mind was truly and very blank. His stomach held a village full of orcs and dragons.

Time stopped. They were in their own world. Even if they were too mushy for Leo's liking, it was true.

Leo never wanted to pull away. He wanted to stay there in that moment. Sadly he was half-human and there's this thing called oxygen that human's need.

Leo pulled away slowly from their kiss, breathing heavily. He pulled away, far enough to just let their foreheads touch.

The Son of Hephaestus was staring into the Ghost King's dark eyes. He missed this fool.

Nico didn't change, that much. He was still pale, which the moonlight illuminated perfectly. His eyes were still as deep as the pits of Tartarus. There were more dark circles under his eyes than before.

"Why did you run away, you little piece of schist?" Leo heard Nico say. It was a long time since the mechanic heard his voice.

Leo had nothing to say. His mind was a blank space.

"Uhm.... I....I...." Leo stuttered out. He wasn't able to think straight with this piece of sexy staring at him. He gulped and forged on.

"I... thought that you would avoid me... be scared of me....run away from me... so I did it for you" The son of Hephaestus said, avoiding the eyes of the Ghost King.

He felt Nico's cold hands cup his small face. Nico forced Leo to look at him.

"Leo... Leo... I love you... You were the one that made me realize it... You made me realize that it wasn't Will.. It was you.. So please don't leave. Please tell me you still love me. Please Leo. Please tell me you still love me" Nico whispered out. His ghostly pale features illuminated in the darkness. His brown eyes brimming with tears.

Leo was out of words. He couldn't breathe. He couldn't do anything.

He could only stare at Nico in shock.

Nico kept on staring at him, pleadingly. The tears that were brimming in his eyes now rolled freely down his cheeks.

Leo cupped the pale's kid face in his hands. He was just tempted to say "If only there was someone who loved you" just to prank him but just chose not to.

"Nico...I.." Leo started out. He couldn't put his feelings into words. But he figured actions spoke louder than words. He let his instincts take over and kissed the italian senselessly.

He pulled away, not pulling away too far to let their noses touch.

"I do.. Nico I do still love you"