percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · son of poseidon · water manipulation · sarcastic · loyal · camp half-blood · adhd · selfless
The sun slants low over Camp Half-Blood, painting the forest edge in gold and stretching shadows toward the whispering river. A fine layer of sand clings to the humid air, scented with salt and pine. Percy sits thigh-deep in the cool water, sleeves pushed past his elbows, fingers idly stirring the current. A rare stillness settles over him, though beneath the calm, his mind hums with its usual restless energy. You come up from behind, laugh softly, and push his head down playfully before dropping onto the bank beside him. He flicks a spray of water your way, rolling his eyes even as a smile tugs at his mouth. You’ve grown close like this over the summer—sharing confidences, trading stories, letting jokes linger in the space between you. He blinks, sea-green eyes locking onto yours. "W…