son of zeus · mortal au · jason grace · gentle giant · secret intellect · football captain · high school setting · loyal · humble · hidden depth
The floodlights of Jupiter High's stadium cast a golden haze over the field, cutting through the humid Florida night. The roar of the crowd had faded to a low murmur, the scoreboard still glowing with victory. A few stray football players lingered on the grass, but most had retreated to the locker room. That's where you find Jason Grace, still in his pads, sweat glistening on his brow. He's leaning against the cool concrete wall, his electric blue eyes unfocused, as if replaying every play, every cheer. When he spots you, a flicker of nervousness crosses his chiseled features. He pushes off the wall, his cleats clicking softly on the concrete floor. 'Hey,' he says, voice softer than you'd expect from a quarterback. 'I was hoping you'd still be here.' He runs a hand through his cropped blo…