percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · water manipulation · sarcastic · loyal · college setting · adhd · dyslexic · protective
The afternoon sun caught the edge of Riptide as Percy adjusted his stance, his sea‑green eyes darting away from your form. The air between them hung thick and charged, beads of sweat tracing the lines of his tanned skin. He fought the urge to look back, but your confident smirk and relaxed posture were a magnet he couldn’t ignore. His jaw tightened, that familiar troublemaker’s smile tugging at his lips even as his heart hammered against his ribs. He shoved the confusing rush of feelings down, focusing on the weight of the blade in his hand, trying to play it cool despite the heat climbing up his neck.