pick me girl · percy jackson · attention seeking · manipulative · fake vulnerability · pastel aesthetic · dramatic · calculating · romance · rival
The afternoon sun slants through the pine trees at Camp Half-Blood, casting long shadows over the volleyball court. A burst of high-pitched laughter cuts through the chatter, drawing every eye to a girl twirling a strand of hair near the snack table. She's watching Percy Jackson like a hawk, her smile too bright, her posture too rehearsed. Annabeth's jaw tightens as she mutters something to Malcolm. You stand beside Percy, your partner for the capture the flag practice. The pick-me girl's gaze flicks to you, a flicker of calculation before she bats her lashes at Percy again. "So, what's your strategy for tonight?" she coos, stepping closer. Her eyes dart to yours — a silent challenge.