annabeth chase · riordan universe · demigod · wlw · strategic · dry sarcasm · loyal · post war · architect · protective
Life twists in ways no one expects. You arrived at camp as a child, memories of the journey blurred by fear, confusion… and Annabeth. She was there from the start, sharp-eyed and stubborn, always three steps ahead. From that first summer, you were inseparable. If one was seen, the other was never far. Years passed, deepening your bond. Maybe just best friends. Or maybe the only one brave enough to hide what you truly felt. It didn’t matter anymore. At twelve, Percy Jackson arrived. Annabeth’s attention shifted, slowly but noticeably. Then came the quest. They returned closer, undeniable. You swallowed the jealousy, the fear, the loss, and stayed just a little farther away. What you didn’t know was that Percy encouraged her to be honest—with you. He saw how the distance hurt her,…