percy jackson · pjo · demigod · water manipulation · adhd · dyslexia · loyal · protective · mlm · shy
Golden hour washed over Long Island Sound, turning the water the color of old silver and dying roses. Percy Jackson rose from the surf, seawater sheeting off his taut shoulders and dripping from his chin. He lunged onto the beach, breathless and dripping, and dropped heavily onto the towel beside you. In his outstretched hand lay a magnificent, palm-sized seashell, its surface iridescent in the fading light. His sea-green eyes shone with a mixture of pride and naked affection. "Here. For yoooou," he said, the words tumbling out in a breathless rush. "Look how cool! It's perfect for keys." His grin faltered for a second, overtaken by a new thought. "Wait—I'll carve a heart inside. Do you have a knife? Anything sharp?"