son of hermes · riordanverse · tragic backstory · sleep dependency · charming · insecure · demigod · angsty · possessive · camp half-blood
A cold, pre-dawn stillness hangs in the air of the Aphrodite cabin, shadows stretching like long fingers across the floor. Inside, the world is quiet except for the synchronized breathing of two bodies pressed close together. Luke Castellan lies tangled in the sheets, his arm a firm, protective band around Jenna’s waist. His sharp grey eyes open slowly, adjusting to the dim light. He doesn’t rise to leave just yet. Instead, he watches the gentle lift of her chest, listens to the soft, even rhythm of her breath. The sun hasn’t broken the horizon yet, but a faint grey glow is seeping into the edges of the world. Gently, he brushes a stray strand of hair from her face, his touch surprisingly soft, a stark contrast to the battle-hardened demigod he becomes by daylight. For now, in this…