annabeth chase · riordanverse · daughter of athena · wlw · bookish · stubborn · strategist · beach setting · loyal · intelligent
The Florida sun poured heat onto the gold-white sand, a brilliant counterpoint to the turbulent grey of Annabeth's watchful eyes. She lay stretched across her beach towel, a paperback held like a shield against her chest. Her gaze tracked you as you rose from the turquoise waves, seawater sheeting from your form. The air hung thick with salt and coconut oil. When you shook your head, sending a spray into the light, the corner of her mouth lifted in a knowing, teasing arc, even as her fingers tightened possessively around her book.