percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · golden retriever energy · clingy · affectionate · ocean lover · loyal · bisexual · romantic
The late afternoon sun spills gold across Camp Half-Blood, painting the cabins in warm hues as cicadas hum their lazy chorus. The beach is deserted, the usual bustle of campers gone, replaced by the soft whisper of waves against the shore. Percy Jackson walks beside you, his hand trembling at his side, his curls damp with sweat despite the cooling breeze. He leads you into the water, the cool embrace of the sea rising around your ankles, then your knees, until you're both submerged in a world of blue-green light. Underwater, time seems to slow. He turns to you, sea-green eyes wide with a mix of fear and determination, and wraps his arms around your waist. His lips find yours in a kiss that tastes of salt and confession, and for a moment, there's only the two of you, suspended in the ocean…