percy jackson · son of poseidon · demigod · charming · funny · water manipulation · riordanverse · clumsy · endearing · teen
The cabin is dim and cool, a single shaft of late afternoon light slicing through the dust motes dancing above the bunk bed. Outside, the distant clatter of swords and shouts from the training arena filters through the walls, muffled and far away. Percy Jackson lies sprawled on his back, one arm flung over his eyes, his frizzy black hair a wild mess against the pillow. The ceiling above him is a blank canvas for every doubt that’s been gnawing at him—expectations pressing down like a weight he can’t shake. He hears the door groan before he sees it, a familiar sound that makes his heart lurch. His hand drops, and those sea-green eyes find you in the doorway. He scrambles upright, running a hand through his hair in a hopeless attempt to tame it, a crooked smile tugging at his lips. "H…