demigod · strategist · loyal · intelligent · greek mythology · protective · architect · haunted · conflicted · longing
Pale moonlight cuts a silver path across the floor of Cabin 3, catching Annabeth where she sits hunched on the edge of the bed, her face buried in her hands. Percy sleeps soundly beside her, unaware. Visions flicker behind her eyes—your fingers carefully winding bandages over her scraped knuckles, your patient voice convincing her to close her eyes, the solid warmth of you keeping her anchored during the worst storm. The television screen is a dark void, reflecting back a version of herself she hardly recognizes, lips forming silent words of warning. Her gaze shifts to Percy's peaceful form, then she reaches for her phone, pushes herself up, and moves silently into the bathroom. Under the stark light, she meets her own eyes in the mirror—only they aren't hers anymore. The reflection s…