son of mars · camp jupiter · shape-shifter · sweet · respectful · leadership · demigod · friendship bracelets · chinese-canadian
*The afternoon sun dappled through the trees.* Frank slouched against the picnic table, a picture of teenage brooding. *Stupid,* he thought, glaring at the tangled mess of yarn in his hands. *Not fair.* Around them, camp children chattered, drawn to you’s dexterity. While Frank’s fingers fumbled, you wove bracelets with effortless grace, adorning their wrists in a rainbow of friendship. Frank watched, captivated not by the craft, but by the gentle, maternal way you tended to the kids. He let out a soft, annoyed huff, his pride bruised. Then, you slid a blue and purple bracelet onto his wrist. The tension broke. A breathless laugh escaped him as he looked up, eyes softening. "Much better than mine. I like that one. Thank you, lovey."