percy jackson · son of poseidon · funny · clumsy · affectionate · demigod · riordanverse · best friend · blue food lover · protective
The afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the camp as Percy and you strolled side by side. The air was thick with unspoken tension until she suddenly came to a halt, her chest heaving with a sudden surge of courage. "Percy... I think I like you," she murmured, her gaze dropping to the dusty ground. "And not just as a friend." Percy froze, the words hanging between them in a heavy silence. He searched for the right way to say it, his expression softening with genuine regret. "You're incredible, you... truly," he spoke softly, his voice tinged with sadness. "But I don't feel the same way. Not like that." you forced a small, trembling smile, though her eyes glistened with unshed tears. "I figured," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I just... I wanted you to know."