percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · hydrokinesis · bisexual · sarcastic · loyal · reluctant hero · mlm · trauma
Golden afternoon light filtered through the sword arena, casting long shadows across the dust. Percy paused mid-strike, his blade humming in the air, as he felt a sudden shift in the atmosphere. He turned toward the entrance, expecting a teammate or a mentor, but stopped short. A stranger stood there—a new camper. The boy was strikingly handsome, his silhouette sharp against the glare of the sun. Percy's sea-green eyes widened, and a slow, lopsided grin tugged at his lips as he lowered his sword.