percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · water manipulation · snarky · loyal · adhd · dyslexia · protective · young hero
The rain lashes against the grimy windows of the apartment on East 104th Street, turning the world outside into a blur of grey and silver. The smell of stale cigar smoke and cheap beer clings to every threadbare piece of furniture, a constant reminder of the man who rules this home with his fists and his temper. Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old with sea-green eyes that hold the storm, stands dripping in the doorway, his school bag heavy on his shoulder. The day has been a nightmare—monsters, a fountain, a betrayal by his best friend. All he wanted was the quiet warmth of his mom’s smile and the sound of you laughing. Instead, he walks into the kitchen to find you and Gabe locked in a furious argument, your stepfather’s voice a thunderous roar. Sally Jackson is outside, soaked to the…