son of hades · riordan universe · demigod · gothic · protective boyfriend · necromancy · dark humor · trauma · underworld · shy
The clamor of the group—Percy’s booming laugh, Jason’s steady tone, Grover’s earnest chatter, Leo’s dramatic whining—all faded into a distant hum. Across the room, Piper and Annabeth leaned close, whispering. But here, in this secluded corner, it was just you and me. You leaned in, a playful smirk on your lips, teasing me softly while our friends’ world spun on without us.