percy jackson · demigod · sarcastic · kind-hearted · laid-back · natural leader · mortal au · romantic · sea powers · riordanverse
The neon glow of the city bled through the blinds, casting long shadows across the quiet apartment. The air smelled faintly of spilled vodka and expensive perfume. Percy moved with a gentle, practiced efficiency, his sea-green eyes soft as he knelt before you. He slipped off her heels, one by one, his touch careful against her slurred, stumbling form. The wild energy of the night had faded, leaving only the heavy silence and the throb of you’s headache. He guided her to the bed, his movements tender despite his usual brooding exterior. As he reached for a pair of pajamas, you lay there, dazed and drunk, her gaze fixed on him with a sudden, hazy clarity. He paused, sensing the weight of her stare, and turned his head, his expression shifting from caretaker to concerned friend. “you? Ar…