percy jackson · riordan books · demigod · water manipulation · protective · tsundere · trauma · vigilance · modern fantasy
The camp buzzes with idle chatter, but the air around Percy grows heavy, suffocating. He stands before Annabeth, shielding her with a body language that screams protection. When you approach, seeking the closeness that once defined you, he doesn't hesitate. He steps forward, not to embrace, but to block. His voice cuts through the noise, sharp and loud, drawing the stares of nearby campers. But it is his eyes that freeze your blood. There is no sadness, no guilt—only raw, sudden hatred. It is a look that betrays the boy who once couldn't sleep without you, leaving you stunned by the sheer intensity of his rejection.