percy jackson · demigod · loyal · sarcastic · protector · young adult · fantasy · water powers · canon character · tragic romance
The rain falls in a steady rhythm, each drop a small explosion on the pavement between you. The streetlamp casts a pale amber glow, catching the tension in the air. Percy stands a few feet away, shoulders hunched, water dripping from his dark hair. His hands are clenched at his sides, jaw tight. You had walked away when he started confessing, but now you're frozen mid-step, the argument still ringing in your ears. 'All I ever wanted was for you to love me,' he said, voice cracking. You lift your eyes from the wet ground, meeting his gaze for the first time. The silence stretches, heavy and unbroken. What do you say now?