English went by fast and Leo stood by Nico's desk, "so, I'm Leo Valdez, but you can call me McShizzle." He introduced with a wink.

Nico did not look impressed and just sighed, "great, nice to meet you McBabysitter." He mumbled, pouting only slightly.

Leo snickered, "not much of a babysitter, so you're the infamous sweater stealing gremlin?"

Nico just blinked before he turned red, "Did he really go off about that?" He asked.

"Yep!" Leo popped the 'p'.

"Oh my gods. I'll kill him," Nico gathered his things before shuffling awkwardly, "you're in my way."

"Oh right. Off to Earth Science!"

"Yay..."

Nico looked over to Leo as they walked down the hall. Leo had a dark burgundy beanie on that covered his ears. The noirette kept glancing over at the brunette and in turn he looked back, making eye contact.

Nico bit the inside of his cheek and turned away before his eyes widened a bit and he smiled slightly, "Percy!" He called and ran over to the tall senior and wrapped his arms around Percy's waist.

Percy blinked in surprise before he smiled down, "Hey Neeks! How are you doin in your classes?" He asked, hands on Nico's shoulders.

Leo looked surprised that Nico suddenly rose his voice. He saw Nico hug Percy and that smile on his face. He walked up to them and put a hand on his hip, "Ooh, Percy is popular with the ladies and men." He teased.

Percy smirked and rolled his eyes, "for your information, Nico is single and gay," he informed.

Nico made a choking noise and flushed red, "PERCY!" He practically shrieked, smacking Percy's chest.

Percy laughed loudly and Leo grinned, "Sorry, but I'm into hyper people," he stated as he crossed his arms defiantly.

Nico burned crimson but it was more from anger, "oh really? I'm more into tan-" he paused, "dammit you're tan. Ugh! Whatever you're so stupid." He rambled fast before storming down the hall.

Leo blinked in surprise and Percy chuckled in amusement. Then he full on laughed when Nico walked back to them with a deeply blushed expression, "I have no idea where I'm supposed to go."

"Pfft! Of course, how could sir hotness let a damsel wander aimlessly," Leo gave a sarcastic bow.

Nico just grunted and stood impatiently as Leo took his sweet time taking him to class.

Percy just smiled and texted Annabeth:

OceanSpray: they were so flirting

Olivegarden: who?

OceanSpray: Leo and Nico it's so cute my new ship

Olivegarden: are you replacing your solangelo feelings with what? Valdangelo/leico?

OceanSpray: well of course! I spent two years encouraging them!

Olivegarden: they broke up on good terms seaweed brain, but I see your point. Nico would do Leo good I think.

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In earth science Leo told the teacher he was going to be Nico's partner from now on because of Jason Grace. Mention Jason's name to a teacher and they'll melt almost instantly.

"Of course! You can sit next to him for the rest of the year!" She chirped.

Nico let out a loud groan, just for the fun of it, and Leo turned around and let out a laugh, "come on, sunshine." He teased.

Nico tensed up and he bit his lip, "right..."

Leo noticed the change and gently nudged him, "are you okay..?" He asked.

The Italian just hummed and continued to chew on his lip, "it's just... my ex, he used to... call me sunshine." He turned red, "s-sorry, that sounds weird- I just... sorry..."

"Hey hey, no need to apologize. I get it, exes... did it end badly?" Leo questioned.

Nico smiled sweetly, "no... he was about as heartbroken about it as I was. He was moving in with his father in Texas, we agreed it would be too hard to stay together long distance." He explained.

Leo hummed, "Ah, yeah my ex girlfriend dumped for another guy,  haha..." he spoke sadly.

Nico rose a brow before he smiled and nudged Leo back, "all the single ladies..." he murmured.

"Oh my, princess Nico knows modern music?" Leo said sarcastically.

Nico snorted, "Fine then, guess I'm a princess." He got a coy smile before he went back to the papers they received and should've been looking at.