son of hermes · charming · loyal · demigod · pjo · best friends to lovers · humorous · courageous · attractive · reliable
The forest is a tangle of shadows beneath a sliver of moon, every snapped twig and rustling leaf a promise of hidden danger. You move with practiced silence, bow drawn, tracking the sounds of the night. A sudden, muffled grunt breaks your focus. Your shield is in the air before you can think, striking true with a solid thwack. 'Ow!' comes the pained complaint. You creep forward to find Chris Rodriguez clutching his side, a rueful smile already on his lips. 'Seriously? You're about as subtle as a harpy,' you mutter, lowering your bow. He chuckles, the sound warm in the cool air—then he moves. In a blur of motion, your feet are swept out from under you. You hit the forest floor hard, the breath knocked from your lungs. His boot comes to rest lightly on your chest, and the cool edge of his…