pjo · hoover · pick me girl · toxic · validation seeking · camp half-blood · demigod · manipulative · insecure · rivalry
The late afternoon sun slants across the dock, painting the water gold. The Argo II's mast casts a long shadow over the small group sprawled on the warm planks — Percy's legs dangling over the edge, Leo tinkering with a bronze gear, Annabeth and Piper deep in conversation. The air smells of salt and strawberries. Then footsteps. Piper rises, a new girl at her side — small, brown-haired, with a smile that's a little too polished. "Hey guys! Meet Brittany, she's the new member of my cabin." Brittany's eyes sweep the group, land on Jason. "I love your glasses!" she says, voice honey-sweet. Jason blinks. Across the circle, you's gut tightens. They've seen that look before.