Gowns and Daggers | L.V.
📝 Title: Gowns and Daggers
📚 Requested: Yes/No
✍ Summary: It's prom night at Camp Half Blood
When you were a child of one of the 12 major god or goddess of Olympus, having a “normal life” seems like a far fetched fantasy land.
So, when Chiron and Mr. D suddenly decided it was nice to throw a prom night at Camp Halfblood to “give y’all a break” - it was as if Hades had just announced that every monster in existence has been banished to the Underworld.
You, Annabeth, Hazel, and Piper had taken it upon your selves to make sure that it would surely be a night to remember for all of you.
Then, after 2 months of waiting, the night of your lives had finally come.
“Pipes, how long is this still going to take?” You asked as the daughter of Aphrodite added what seemed to be the hundredth layer of lipstick on you.
“Just a minute, I promise.” She answered, “I just want to add on a bit of glitter to give emphasis on your lips.”
“And done!” Piper grinned, her own makeup adding to her natural beauty as she handed you a mirror, “What do you think?”
A smile immediately broke out on your lips as you inspected yourself in the mirror, “It’s amazing! Thank you so much, Pipes.”
“We’re ready to go, aren’t we?” Hazel asked, glancing at the clock, you had 5 more minutes before you were due at the Big House.
“C’mon Annabeth!” You called out, “There’s no point in delaying it any further. Let’s see the dress.”
Although you girls went dress shopping together, Annabeth insisted on keeping hers a secret.
“Fine!” She grumbled before stepping out into the open.
With the pitch of all three of your screams of delight, it was a surprise no one came running thinking you guys were in trouble.
A blush immediately rose up to Annabeth’s cheeks as she gave a twirl in the sea blue dress she was wearing, “You can’t be that serious.”
“Girl, I’m telling you, if Percy doesn’t faint at the sight of you - I’m keeping you all to myself tonight.” Piper said.
“And what about Jason?” You asked, giving her a teasing smile.
She merely twirled a loose strand of hair around her finger, “Who says I can’t have both.”
“Piper Mclean!” You scolded, hitting her with a pillow as the group bursted into laughter.
“And how about you and Mr. Valdez?” Hazel now directed the attention to you.
It was your turn to blush, “What about it? It’s not like he’s my date or anything.”
As the saying goes, truth hurts. Out of the four girls in your friend group, you were the only one single and without a date.
But, who cares? It’s not like you’ve been crushing on Leo for a year and 6 months.
“Oh please, he would literally give anything you want on bended knee.” Piper protested.
“I bet you 10 drachma he’ll make a move tonight.” Annabeth challenged.
Before you could even say anything in reply, Hazel and Piper already placed their bets.
You rolled your eyes at their antics, “Let’s go. We’re going to be late.”
—
Kudos to the Hephaestus and Aphrodite cabins, in a matter of 12 hours, the Big House was practically unrecognizable.
“Are you sure this is the Big House?” Hazel asked, looking around the place in awe, “For what we know the Athena cabin would have built an auditorium here or something.”
“I’m pretty sure..” You trailed off.
Suddenly you heard a thud, followed by the roaring laughter of Leo, Jason, and Frank. Turning around you saw Percy on the floor, seemingly knocked unconscious with a blushing Annabeth and Piper with a teasing smile.
“Looks like you called it, Pipes.” Hazel said, trying not to laugh along.
“Better call Will.” You said, “Unless Annabeth wants to lug around an unconscious boyfriend the whole night.”
“Dancing sounds a lot better.” Annabeth agreed as the both of you set off to find Will.
–
“What happened to you, Valdez? Cat got your tongue?” Jason asked, diverting the attention from unconscious Percy.
“What?” Leo asked, turning to look at Jason after being snapped out of his trance.
“Y/N left a minute ago. Went to get Will.” Frank explained.
“Yeah,” Leo nodded, running a hand through his hair, “I knew that.”
“Uh huh.” Piper’s tone told everyone just how unconvinced she was, “Was she wearing a necklace?”
“Yeah.” Leo answered without a second thought, “The locket I gave her a year ago.”
“She was?” Frank said, “I never noticed.”
‘That doesn’t prove anything.” Leo protested despite the heat on his cheeks.
“If you say so. Just remember what Percy taught you about slow dancing.” Hazel teased as everyone laughed.
–
30 minutes later, Percy has now regained consciousness and his arm has never left Annabeth’s waist. Jason and Piper have been in the middle of the dance floor since the music started playing while Frank and Hazel are taking pictures of Nico and Will.
“Beautiful night isn’t it?” A voice appeared next to you as Leo grinned, hands tucked into the pockets of his pants.
“Definitely.” You agreed, looking around at the place filled with nothing but laughter and excitement, “I don’t think any night could be better than this.”
“I know how it can be even better.” Leo interjected, trying to hide the nervousness in his voice.
“How?” You hoped this would lead where you were hoping that it would.
He started fiddling with the hem of suit jacket, “If you would dance with me.”
A small flame bursted out on a strand of his hair as his face started turning red, “I mean if you want to. I’m not saying that you would dance with me, not that I’d force you to. But, if you want then it’d make me really happy but if-”
You giggled, gently patting his hair to extinguish the flame, “Yes Leo, I will dance with you.”
“Really?” He asked, not believing his luck.
“Of course.” Your heart started racing as you grabbed his hand and led him to the dance floor.
His eyes widened as he placed his hand on your waist and you rested your hands on his shoulders.
“You have a dagger strapped to your waist?” Leo asked in complete shock.
“We’re demigods.” You answered nonchalantly, “And you literally make these weapons.”
“I know.” He said, “But you’re wearing a gown and you have a weapon strapped inside.”
You shrugged, “So? You never know when the monsters are going to attack. Better to be safe than sorry.”
Leo smiled, shaking his head fondly as he spun you around in time with the beat.
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