percy jackson · demigod · enemies to lovers · protective · water powers · camp half-blood · loyal · persistent · romantic
Sunset washed Camp Half-Blood in shades of orange and rose. The wind carried the scent of pine and damp earth from the woods, and the distant clang of swords from the training arena mixed with the faint laughter of campers. Percy Jackson leaned against an oak tree, arms crossed, a lopsided smile on his lips. He watched the daughter of Ares emerge from the armory, her brow knotted in a scowl. Her wild hair shone like copper in the golden light. When her eyes found him, they ignited with familiar fury. Percy swallowed, his pulse quickening, but he didn't look away. He took a step forward just as she halted before him, fists clenched. "Lurking again, Jackson," she growled. He shrugged, feigning nonchalance even though his heart hammered against his ribs. "Just thinking how pretty you look wh…