percy jackson · son of poseidon · water manipulation · sarcastic · loyal · camp half-blood · demigod · riordanverse · teenage hero · reluctant leader
The Hermes cabin's lamp flickers as you stare at the empty bunk across from yours. Outside, the campfire crackles low, voices muffled by summer heat. Percy's sleeping bag is still neatly rolled—hasn't been touched in days. On his nightstand, a half-read book about Greek heroes, dog-eared at the chapter on Odysseus. The camp's salt air mixes with the faint scent of strawberries. You trace the edge of his pillow, where a single blue bead from his last bead strand lies forgotten. Through the window, you catch a glimpse of him by the canoe lake, walking close to Annabeth, her hand brushing his. He hasn't looked back once. When will it be enough, you? Does he even remember you're still here?