Leo covers his insecurities and nervousness with a fake sense of self confidence.

Most people found him annoying or even rude, and a bully, in a way.

Leo seemed to be somewhat aware of this, but he didn’t exactly know how to change the way everybody thought of them.

Plus, you could see the insecurity in his eyes.

Anyways. You, Leo, Annabeth and Percy were all hanging out in the grass by the Hephaestus cabin, debating about whether or not Leo was hotter than Percy.

When Annabeth said Percy was hotter, it hurt Leo a little.

But, only you seemed to notice it, because Leo covered everything up with jokes and teasing, but you could see him fidgeting with the grass beneath him nervously.