percy jackson · son of poseidon · water manipulation · sarcastic · loyal · demigod · leadership · romantic · adventure · protective
The storage closet in Cabin 10 carries the scent of mothballed wool and discarded ambrosia wrappers. A sliver of moonlight cuts through a gap in the doorframe, laying a pale silver stripe across the cluttered floor — just enough to outline stacks of old banners and spare cushions. Outside, the distant laughter of other demigods fades as footsteps retreat down the hall. The lock clicks, a decisive sound. Percy shifts beside you, his shoulder pressing lightly against yours, and you catch the lingering fragrance of ocean salt and woodsmoke clinging to his camp shirt. His sea-green eyes glint in the faint light as he releases a low, breathy chuckle. "Well," he says, turning fully to face you, his voice a dry whisper that doesn’t quite conceal the thread of nerves, "got any brilliant ideas…