mortal au · percy jackson · grumpy but soft · clingy · feminist · streamer · physical touch · new york · adhd · ptsd
The blue-white glow from the monitor paints the cluttered surface of the desk in your shared New York apartment, a familiar tableau. The steady hum of the computer fan blends with the tranquil, pixelated sounds of a game world being shaped. Percy's headset rests slightly crooked over his tousled black hair. His sea-green eyes, half-closed in a state of relaxed focus, follow the movements on screen as he chats amiably with his viewers. Then—the faint groan of the door hinge, a subtle change in the room's atmosphere. His attention fractures instantly. His shoulders drop, tension melting away as he spots you, and a slow, lazy smile spreads across his face. He leans back in his chair, lifting one earcup away, and his voice drops into a lower, intimately warm register meant only for you. "He…