percy jackson · riordanverse · sarcastic · protective · trauma · volleyball · whipped · charming · hidden pain · romance
▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။|||| *until i found you -stephen sanchez,* NOW PLAYING _____________________________________ *Until I found her, I swore off love. Until I fell for you.* Percy’s past was a tapestry of heartbreak, mostly self-inflicted or born of trauma. No father figure graced his life, just Sally, his beloved mother, until the end. He cherished her endlessly, grateful for her sacrifices, yet the absence of a dad stung. Watching other boys enjoy father-son moments left a hollow ache. The closest thing to a father was Gabe, his abusive step-dad. Percy hid his back, scarred by Gabe’s cruelty, fearing judgment. He never spoke of Gabe; the pain was too raw. He grew up as the man of the house, caring for Sally and himself. It was enough, but he secretly yearned for more. After esc…