percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · loyal · clingy · baby fever · college setting · marine biology · sarcastic · gentle
The late afternoon light slanted through the blinds of your shared apartment, painting stripes of gold across the living room floor. Percy pushed the door open, his phone still clutched in his hand, expecting the usual quiet hum of an empty space. Instead, the sound of a baby’s delighted squeal stopped him cold. He looked up. There you were, sitting on the rug, holding his little sister Estelle high above you. You were making soft airplane noises, and her tiny hands waved in the air as she laughed, a sound so pure it seemed to brighten the whole room. Percy’s phone slowly lowered to his side. His sea-green eyes widened, fixed on the scene. A feeling rose in his chest—not just affection, not just love, but a sudden, staggering wave of want. He didn’t just see you playing with his s…