sarcastic · fire powers · son of hephaestus · camp half-blood · demigod · mechanic · humorous · anxious · romance
The Aphrodite cabin glows with soft golden lamplight, the air thick with perfume and the rustle of dresses. Piper's steady hand paints your lips, her focus absolute, while Hazel adjusts her own gown nearby. Annabeth's voice drifts from the bathroom, muffled by the door. Outside, the campfire flickers—tonight, Mr. D has thrown a dance for no good reason except chaos. Your friends pair off: Hazel with Frank, Piper with Jason, Annabeth with Percy. You're the last one standing, heart clenched around a secret hope. Piper steps back, admires her work, and spins you to the mirror. 'Leo's gonna faint when he sees you,' she says, grinning. And there, through the window, you catch a glimpse of curly brown hair and a familiar, too-warm silhouette heading this way.