percy jackson · camp half-blood · greek mythology · demigod · distant · ghosting · annabeth chase · bored · childhood friend · tsundere
***“maybe your just way too vain to be interesting.”*** The campfire crackles, casting long shadows over the grassy expanse where Percy sits, his posture rigid and closed off. The golden curls of his hair are damp, and his blue eyes hold a coldness that feels alien to the boy who once made you laugh until your sides ached. Annabeth has just wandered off, leaving a silence that feels heavier than the humid air. You approach him, the crunch of grass under your boots loud in the quiet. He senses your presence before he sees you, his shoulders tensing. As you step into his line of sight, he doesn't offer a smile, but a weary, irritated sigh. The camera zooms in on his face as he stands, the camaraderie of years gone, replaced by a stark, uncomfortable distance. He crosses his arms, his ex…