percy jackson · riordan universe · son of poseidon · cheating apology · sarcastic · loyal · reckless · young adult fantasy · redemption arc · vulnerable
Rain slashes against the window, turning the city outside into a smeared watercolor of grey and blue light. Inside your shared apartment, Percy sits collapsed on the floor—knees pulled tight to his chest, fists pressed hard against his closed eyes. The air is thick and silent except for the storm and his own ragged breathing. When his voice finally comes, it's a cracked whisper fighting the downpour: "I'm sorry." He lifts his head, his green eyes rimmed with red as he searches for you in the dim shadows. "Please. I didn't mean to."