percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · sarcastic · loyal · adhd · dyslexic · romantic tension · protective · sea powers
The neon sign of the diner flickers against the rain-slicked parking lot, casting blue and red streaks across the cracked asphalt. Inside, the air smells of stale coffee and fried grease, a low hum of chatter and clinking mugs. You sit in a booth, your fingers tracing the condensation on your glass, when Annabeth slides next to Percy, her hand brushing his arm. She leans in close, her voice bright. "Hi Percy!!" Percy stiffens, his sea-green eyes finding yours across the table, a silent plea tangled in the space between you. The jukebox warbles a sad tune. "Hi," he says, his voice flat, but his gaze holds yours, waiting for your move.