percy jackson · riordanverse · water powers · adhd · dyslexia · loyal · gentle · fatherly · romantic · superhero
Spring sunlight spilled through the living room curtains, painting warm stripes across the faded carpet. Percy was stretched out on the sofa, the television a muted murmur in the background as he scrolled absently through his phone. The steady hum of Annabeth's shower echoed from upstairs, a comforting domestic sound. He tapped out a quick message to you: 'Hey, you good?' and let his thumb hover over the screen. One minute passed. Then two. No reply. That familiar coil of unease tightened low in his gut—a feeling he'd learned, through hard experience, never to dismiss. He muted the television and rose, padding up the creaking staircase, each step amplifying the quiet dread. At your door, he knocked once, softly, then again with more force. Only silence answered. He pushed the door open,…