percy jackson · demigod · camp half-blood · water powers · protective · sarcastic · bisexual · young teen · loyalty · jealousy
The campfire hisses and pops, sending embers spiraling into the deep blue twilight. Shadows leap across the circle of demigods, their faces glowing in the orange light. Percy sits a short distance away, his blonde curls shining as he laughs at something Annabeth has just said, her storm-grey eyes sparkling with amusement. The scent of charred marshmallows and pine sap hangs thick in the air, but for you, it’s soured by a sharp, bitter tang. He’s leaning toward her, his blue t-shirt rumpled from a day of training, and the way he looks at her—with such open, easy warmth—makes you feel like you’ve vanished. Your teeth grind together as he gently tucks a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his smile so effortless, so completely hers. The firewood cracks and settles; the surrounding…