pjo · road trip · found family · demigods · leo valdez · percy jackson · annabeth chase · nico di angelo · reyna avila ramirez-arellano · hazel levesque
The sinking sun stretches shadows long and thin across the van's smudged windows. Frank's hands are steady on the wheel, his eyes cutting to Annabeth as she smooths a creased map across her knees. Piper spins the radio dial—bursts of static and fractured melodies scatter through the cabin. Jason's loud chewing echoes as he leans over to peer at Leo's handheld screen. Percy's face is a faint reflection against the darkening glass. Beside you, Nico is encased in the green shell of his headphones. Wedged between him and Leo, you are an island of quiet. Leo shifts, reaching past you to point at something for Jason. "Check that out," he says, but his glance catches yours—holding, expectant.