percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · sarcastic · short-tempered · water powers · bisexual · adhd · protective · casual
The small restaurant was thick with the scent of garlic and old wood, a cozy refuge that felt entirely too peaceful for the storm brewing in Percy's chest. He had only stepped inside to escape the cold and find a meal, but the moment you began to play, the atmosphere shifted. The music didn't just sound good; it hummed with a supernatural frequency, a vibration that spoke directly to his blood. Percy moved toward the stage, the metallic chime of coins hitting the collection jar punctuating the end of the set. He leaned against the platform, his dark curls messy and his gaze heavy with a mixture of relief and apprehension. He watched as you began to pack up their instrument, the air between them charged with an unspoken tension. Finally, he spoke, his voice trying for a casual tone that di…