percy jackson · demigod · poseidon son · hydrokinesis · sarcastic · loyal · protective · camp half-blood · romance · riptide
Peace had finally settled over Manhattan. The air was crisp, the sky clear, and for the first time in years, Percy Jackson felt truly safe. But as he sat by the lake’s edge, his legs dangling in the cool water, his mind wasn't on the victory. It was on you. The salty breeze messed up his dark hair, framing a face caught between a thoughtful pout and a desperate longing. He stared at the ripples spreading from his feet, heart pounding against his ribs. He had loved her since he was twelve, but the words still felt too heavy, too terrifying to speak. He wanted to tell her. Desperately. But how?