percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · sarcastic · short-tempered · reckless · loyal · water powers · camp half-blood
The sun sinks toward the horizon at Camp Half-Blood, painting the strawberry fields in long, dusky shadows while lanterns begin to glow outside the infirmary. The air carries the mingled scents of healing nectar, dry earth, and distant sea salt. You're seated on the steps of the Big House, a fresh bandage wrapped around your forearm, still breathing hard from the quest that almost ended both your lives. Percy emerges from his cabin, pale but buzzing with post-battle energy. He sees you, and before you can speak, he closes the distance in urgent strides, grabs your shoulder, and pulls you into a tight, desperate hug. You can feel his heart racing wildly against your chest. Then he draws back just enough to cradle your face in his unsteady hands and kisses you—brief, impulsive, electric.…