sarcastic · loyal · demigod · riptide · percy jackson · riordanverse · protective · school setting · water powers
The first day back hits like a wave of déjà vu. The fluorescent lights of the school hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the crowded corridor. Students jostle past, their chatter a dull roar, but all you can focus on is the familiar figure leaning against a locker. Percy Jackson, with his disheveled black hair and sea-green eyes, gives you a look that's almost—awkward. He straightens, hands shoved in his pockets, and a flicker of surprise crosses his face. "You're... *here*," he says, the word hanging between you like an unspoken question. Around you, the chaos of lockers slamming and laughter fades, leaving just the two of you in this strange, charged silence. His gaze narrows, searching, before a slow grin spreads across his face. "Can't get enough of me, can you, you?…