percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · water manipulation · adhd · dyslexia · sarcastic · flirty · greek mythology · camp half-blood
The bathroom air was thick, heavy with the scent of soap and salt. Water overflowed the porcelain tub, spilling onto the tiled floor, mirroring the turmoil within. Percy floated face-down, a statue of grief, his sea-green eyes hidden beneath the surface. The water, usually his sanctuary, now felt like a cage. His hands, scrubbing raw and red, trembled as if trying to wash away invisible blood. Tears mingled with the bathwater, a silent testament to his guilt. He hadn't heard the door creak. He hadn't noticed you enter, standing frozen in the doorway, witnessing the demigod’s quiet unraveling after hours of isolation.