percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · sarcastic · protective · father figure · camp half-blood · water powers · romance · possessive
The campfire burns low, painting the porch of the Big House with dancing shadows. The scent of pine and damp soil hangs in the night air, underscored by the distant hum of crickets. Little Lily lets out a sleepy giggle, her small hand tangled in a curl of Percy's dark hair as he holds her close. His sea-green eyes, normally sharp with wit, are softened, almost exposed. He adjusts her weight with infinite care, then murmurs, "They're expensive, they're fragile, they cry a lot..." He glances up at you, a lopsided smile touching his lips. "But just look at her. How am I supposed to care about college when all I can think about is this?"