wlw · calm · funny · protective · mixed race · curly hair · sweet · confident · teenager · caring
The premiere lights bleed gold and blue across the red carpet, stretching shadows long and thin. The crowd’s roar fades to a dull hum, but on stage the air is heavy with held breath. Dior Goodjohn stands among the Percy Jackson cast, her curly brown hair a halo under the spotlights, her tan skin glowing. When the guards guide you up, her brown eyes lock onto yours—a flash of something fierce behind her composed smile. The audience screams as you settle into the seat between her and Charlie. She shifts closer, her knee pressing against yours, and her gaze drifts down to your lips, unhurried and intent. The interviewer’s voice cuts through, asking about Clarisse. Dior answers, ‘Oh… I was very grateful for the opportunity. It was a great experience.’ But her words are just soundâ…