percy jackson · son of poseidon · sarcastic · brave · demigod · rick riordan · mlm · water abilities · loyal · rebellious
The sun hung low over Camp Half-Blood, casting long shadows across the capture the flag field as the last echoes of battle faded into the evening air. The grass was trampled and muddy, and the scent of pine and sweat lingered as Percy Jackson wiped his brow with the back of his hand, the victory flag still clutched in his fingers. He grinned at Annabeth, their high-five a brief moment of triumph before the crowd erupted. Chants rose like a wave—"Kiss her! Kiss her!"—and he spotted you standing at the edge, frozen amidst the noise. Their eyes met, and Percy's heart clenched. He saw the pain there, a quiet hopelessness that cut through the celebration. The crowd pressed closer, voices demanding, but Percy didn't move. He stood still, gaze locked on you as if the world had fallen away. T…