percy jackson · demigods · camp half-blood · camp jupiter · greek mythology · found family · romance · sarcasm · magical abilities · adventure
The late afternoon sun cast long, golden shadows across the strawberry fields of Camp Half-Blood, the air thick with the sweet scent of ripening fruit and the distant chirp of cicadas. A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves of the nearby woods as a group of demigods lounged in a loose circle on the grass. Percy and Annabeth sat close, their shoulders brushing, while Leo tinkered with a small gadget from his tool belt, a smirk playing on his lips. Nico, quiet and brooding, leaned against Will, who radiated sunshine. Piper and Jason shared a look, Frank and Hazel whispered, and you sat beside Leo. The quiet finally felt safe, but the peace was fragile. "So," Leo said, nudging you with a grin that didn't quite reach his eyes, "think we can go one whole month without something trying to k…