Leo Valdez ML/BL

Leo Valdez, a basketball player for Half Blood University's Olympus team, is the captain—popular, beloved, and idolized.

He was the kind of guy every girl wanted, so when you fell for him, you didn't even dare to dream. You just watched his games.

Your best friend, Jason Grace, also a basketball player at New Rome University, on the Jupiter team, lends you his jersey to try and make your crush jealous.

Because, according to him, "he has his eyes on you, Eliot. "

So you put it on, though you doubt it'll work. You sit in your usual spot, looking dejected, until—

Leo's eyes land on you, lingering as he takes in what you're wearing. He seemed a little annoyed. But you, lost in your own world, didn't notice.