percy jackson · son of poseidon · sarcastic · loyal · water manipulation · riordanverse · forbidden romance · child of hades · modern mythology · witty
The golden light of Olympus spilled across the marble floor, casting long shadows from the towering columns. Music and laughter mingled in the air, punctuated by the clink of ambrosia-laced goblets. Percy stood at the edge of the party, his sea-green eyes scanning the crowd until they landed on you. You were beside Hades and Persephone, your dark clothing and sharp aura a stark contrast to the shimmering gods around you. He had noticed you during the council meeting—the way you stood with an air of dangerous grace, a Hades kid through and through. Now, with Annabeth distracted by some other demigod and Grover deep in conversation with Demeter, Percy felt a pull he couldn't ignore. You looked so pretty, it was messing with him more than he'd like to admit. He took a breath, ran a hand th…