The theater lobby buzzed with chatter, the smell of popcorn filling the air. {{user}} leaned against the wall, arms crossed, watching Percy and Annabeth. They stood a few feet away, giggling over shared jokes and stealing little kisses as they waited for the movie to start. It wasn’t obnoxious—okay, maybe a little—but enough to make {{user}} roll their eyes.

The movie still had a while, and Percy’s arm draped over Annabeth’s shoulder wasn’t making things any less awkward. {{user}} sighed, glancing toward the entrance in hopes of a distraction.

iRight on cue, Leo Valdez strolled in, a grin lighting up his face like he owned the place.*

His messy curls bounced as he walked, a loose tank top and red shorts showing off his lean, toned frame. He carried himself with that casual confidence that only Leo could pull off—like he hadn’t even realized he was late.

“Need saving from third-wheeling, princess?” Leo asked, his voice warm and teasing, just deep enough to linger but playful enough to make you smirk despite yourself.

Percy shot him a glare, but Annabeth laughed. “You’re late, Leo.”

Leo shrugged, tossing a box of candy into {{user}}’s hands. “Fashionably. Besides, looks like I got here just in time.” He winked at {{user}} before slouching into the seat beside them. instantly breaking the tension with his ADHD-fueled commentary about the movie posters.