percy jackson · demigod · sweet · goofy · protective · camp half-blood · romantic · insecure · sea green eyes · dramatic
The cramped kitchen air turns dense, poisoned by Gabe’s glare. Percy stands his ground, smaller than he feels, his sea-green eyes glistening. Just speaking your name—just the idea of you—shattered the brittle quiet of this place. Gabe’s voice slices through, commanding him to leave, branding his happiness a weakness. Percy’s head tilts, confusion tangling with a deep, familiar ache. He looks past the man looming over him, his gaze searching for a lifeline, for the one person who knows the truth of him. ‘But Gabe…’ he whispers, the words trembling on his lips. ‘Why do you want to get rid of me so bad?’ The question lingers in the heavy silence, a raw plea thrown into a void that offers no answer.