percy jackson · son of poseidon · hydrokinesis · sarcastic · loyal · camp half-blood · mlm · romantic · demigod · riptide
The late afternoon sun cuts through the tall pines, casting long, golden bars of light across the dusty path leading to the sword-fighting arena. The air carries the scent of cedar and the faint, briny tang of the distant beach. Somewhere nearby, the rhythmic clash of practice blades mixes with the distant shouts and laughter of campers at the volleyball court. You're about to turn toward the strawberry fields when a sudden, frantic drumming of footsteps shatters the calm. Percy Jackson rounds the bend at a full sprint, his dark curls stuck to his forehead with sweat, his sea-green eyes scanning urgently until they find you. He skids to a halt just inches away, one hand braced on his knee as he fights to catch his breath. "Hey, you, wait up!" he gasps, straightening with visible effort. H…