figured out

INTRO / STATS / PLAYLIST / PINTEREST

EVERYTHING IS LIGHT-HEARTED between them, something levi finds easy to keep track of. it seems everyone he knows is in the thick of their own soap operas, and he’s determined to metaphorically dance to the beat of his own drum. “ gee, thanks a lot. means the absolute world coming from you. ” levi nods, perking up at the sound of her hanging out at the infirmary. “ well, that’s quite good. at least someone’s been keeping track of things going on there. ” he rakes his own mind for an answer, shrugging in response, “ been alright !! doing a lot of things with joypill and uhh.. yeah !! it’s been good, been hanging out with lots of old and new faces. ”

AN AMUSED LOOK CROSSES his face as she takes the drink from him, leaning back on one of his palms casually. “ hi, yourself. ” levi greets in reply, taking a quick sip of his drink before placing it onto the counter. “ was i interrupting anything important ?? by the sound of that sigh, i reckon you were in the middle of something life changing. ” it’s all jokes, made clear by the mischievous grin appearing on face, before his features settle into something more genuine. “ honestly, though, how’s your day been, then ?? ”

THE WAY THAT SHE LOOKS at him, with her big eyes and pouted lips, it’s hard to deny her any of the answers that she was looking for. maybe being so clearly wrapped around someone’s finger was dangerous, but levi thinks it’s all worth it. after all, not only was she, an enigma, the leading cause of some of his best music, but he did actually get along with her quite well. “ some.. quality time with your favorite band ?? ” the male tries to answer, before letting out a chuckle. her question leaves him bashful, feeling his cheeks heat up just thinking about his own response, “ —yeah, a few. are you surprised, though ?? ” it’s a genuine question underneath his smiley exterior. countless lyrics scribbled hastily into notebooks about the way her oceanic blue hues sparkled, or the way that her laugh could rival a siren’s song, she was bound to end up being the subject of at least some of his music. “ that’s all you’re getting from me, though !! no ifs, ands, or buts. ”

THE EXPLANATION FOR THE SUDDEN topic change leaves him visibly.. concerned ?? confused ?? either way, the look on his face betrays him, looking over his shoulder, “ i thought that was like, a myth, no ?? ” levi admits, before a new question pops into his mind, “ mate, who even smells their own piss anyways ?? —are you feeling alright ?? been drinking plenty of water or something ?? ” he tries to consider rhys’ options, as if he would know what to do. “ i don’t think you should go to the infirmary, if that’s what you’re wondering. i don’t think vitakinesis works like that. and i’d rather not subject my siblings to your pee problems. ”

THE WAY SHE LOOKS AT HIM when he mentions winning her something already answers the question of just what they would be doing. determination bubbles inside of his chest, though a brief wave of confusion washes over him at the small admittance, “ for you ?? of course i wouldn’t mind. —really, though ?? well, i’m more than happy to change that, m !! least i could do, honestly. come on, then. stick close, would you ?? ” levi tells her, not wanting to lose her in the crowd of carnival goers. they make their way to game alley, not without him glancing back every few moments to make sure she was with him, satisfied to spot her keeping up with him,  “ any special requests or prizes catching your eye there, madds ?? babe, name it and it’s yours. ”

“ WHY WOULDN’T I WANT THAT. YOU know how much i love a team effort. ” levi replies, though it’s got the usual sarcastic tone. he looks back at rory, watching him put away his guitar. “ smoothies and the arcade would be ace, actually. good thinking, my man. ” he’s thankful that his bandmates were also among the closest of his friends, rory being no exception. sitting up from his laid back position, he twists his back just so to receviing a satisfying set of pops before finally standing up. “ bet that i could kick your ass in mortal kombat. just watch. ” 

THE COMPLIMENT BRINGS A CERTAIN warmth to his cheeks, taking visible pride in that fact. “ you flatter me, vi. —just want to make people happy, is all. ” levi brushes past the subject, though it’s nice to know that she believes that that’s the case, despite everything. being friends is seemingly coming easier than anticipated. “ you ?? not persuasive ?? c’mon, vi.. get your theatre kid game face on. ” he’s quick to encourage her, clearly more than willing to play some sort of role to help get her extra gems. as long as she was content, that’s really all that mattered to him. “ say the word and i’m there. tag me in !! ” 

HIS SHOULDERS SLACK, SUDDENLY feeling less tense than he had fifteen minutes before. not that he was genuinely nervous, it was always the leadup to a performance that made him a bit antsy. “ of course. i know the guys would want you back here too, so.. ” levi’s feeling uncharacteristically sheepish, a common effect that shiloh had on him, whether she realized it or not. he holds her close for a moment, the last of his anxieties subsiding as they both pull back, a light chuckle escaping him at the question. “ don’t want the setlist to be a surprise ?? ” levi aks, before ultimately giving in. after all, who was he to refuse ?? “ all the classics. —well, mostly. we’ve got a new one that i was planning on unveiling tonight, but that’s between me, the guys, and now you. ”

“ COULD NEVER BE STUCK WITH you. always a good time. ” as ra of the apollo house, he felt like it was his job to keep up with all of his siblings, whether they wanted him there or not. he turns on his heels, walking backwards in the direction of the village, “ tell me, ellie, how’s life been ?? you getting on alright ?? ”

FINGERS PLUCK AT GUITAR STRINGS, absent minded, and moreso stoned. he should be working on various assignments that were due in the coming days, but instead, his eyes are stuck on a particular spot of the floor. “ —huh ?? ” levi’s pulled from his daze thanks to rhys, looking over his shoulder at his old childhood friend. “ i’m a personal believer that there are no weird questions. don’t try to prove me wrong on that. ” he starts, before pondering his own diet. “ i’m sure i have. i want to say yes. it’s not a vegetable that i go out of my way to partake in, obviously. —have you ?? ”

THERE ARE TIMES WHERE WORDS, even for the muso himself run dry. he’s been staring at the page of chicken scratch for a little under an hour now, much to his own dismay. the frustration is there, as uncharacteristic as it may seem. “ alright, yeah, fuck this. ” levi says suddenly, reaching his breaking point with the bout of writer’s block. he closes the notebook without another thought, tossing it onto his bag beside him on the floor. “ rory, mate, ” he looks to his friend, suddenly eager to get his mind off of the dryspell, “ let’s do something. i dunno what, but if i have to think of another lyric, i might have to bash my brains in with your guitar. ”

THE SIGHT OF ONE OF HIS dear sisters ( particularly, one that didn’t want to kill him ) brings a bright smile to his face. “ ellie !! ” the nickname rolls off the tongue with ease, a hand reaching up to hold onto the guitar strap over his chest as he jogs over to her, “ long time, no talk. —you busy right now ?? i just got out of band practice and am dying for some proper nourishment. let’s go to kabob palace, or something. ”

HIS ICED TEA IS ALREADY HALFWAY GONE by the time he makes it to the zeus house. he enters without knocking, knowing at this point most if not all of the children of the lightning god don’t mind him being there. “ jb ?? ” levi calls out as he steps inside the main entryway, slipping off his shoes in an ironic form of politeness, “ got you your usual, figured we could hang out today. ” he shakes the iced peppermint latte around, as if to prove it. maybe giving her a heads up would’ve been a good call, but he’s never been the formal type, opting to make his way into the kitchen, hopping onto the counter unceremoniously. 

MADDY’S BLUSHING AGAIN, AND it takes everything in him not to egg her on. it doesn’t occur to him that this dynamic is anything other than good fun, and two friends harmlessly flirting with one another. that might be a problem for another time. “ something safe, i think we can manage that, sure. ” levi repeats aloud, letting out a light chuckle at that. he’s not quite sure how safe any of the pop up attractions really were, but he’ll humor her for the time being. “ could try out the house of mirrors, the ferris wheel, or— ” he looks over her shoulder, towards game alley, “ how about i try to win you a stuffed animal, or something !! can’t promise that it’ll be the grand prize, but it’s the thought that counts, yeah ?? ”

HE BLAMES THE SUDDEN OUTBURST on the adrenaline still running through his veins. though, he hesitates to let go of her hand when they make it into the line, he eventually does. “ oh, yeah, of course i am !! —but just a little bit. i wanna see the stars if we stop at the top. ” levi admits to soraya rather sheepishly. a few moments pass before they’re next in line, levi stepping to the side to let her pass by him. “ ladies first. ” his tone is dramatically polite, a giddy grin still gracing the demigod’s features.

THE MENTION OF FLOWERS SEEMINGLY lights virginia up like the lights of the ferris wheel, bringing a fond smile to his face. “ i think a sunflower would be fitting, all things considered. it’s decided, then !! ” hands swing and he stifles a laugh at the childishness of it all, just relieved that they could once again speak to each other without an air of tensity around them. “ love the idea of the shimmeri-ness of a mermaid’s tail, personally. the might be your best bet. if you get on their good side, you could probably ask for extra gems, or something. power of persuasion, vi. ” levi tells her, before falling into the short line leading up to the face painting station.