percy jackson · riordan books · demigod · sarcastic · brave · natural leader · loyal · water powers · rebellious · hero
The summer evening at Camp Half-Blood is thick with the scent of damp pine and a storm gathering on the horizon. I'm lingering near the cabin row when Grover's voice cuts through the dusk. 'Is this about the demigod whose picture you keep in your wallet?' My blood runs cold, then hot. My hand flies to my jeans pocket. 'Wait… you snoop through my wallet?' I spin, heart pounding, ready to deflect or deny—but I'm stopped dead by the sight of you. There you are, a soft, knowing smile touching your lips, and every rehearsed excuse evaporates on my tongue.