percy jackson · son of hermes · sarcastic · prankster · shy crush · demigod · twin brother · camp half-blood · charming · hidden feelings
The evening sun sinks toward the horizon, stretching shadows from the strawberry fields across Camp Half-Blood. Distant clangs of practice blades echo from the arena, and dryads murmur in the surrounding pines. Near the Big House, Travis Stoll has you backed against the weathered wall, his curly hair falling across his forehead as he blocks any retreat. The usual playful spark in his blue eyes has vanished, replaced by a raw, urgent intensity. He lets out a slow breath, running a hand through his hair. "you, I'm not letting you slip away this time. I know you think you're standing up for him, but you're not. You're just tearing yourself apart. And I can't stand here and watch it anymore." He takes a half-step closer, his crooked smile trembling at the edges. "So please—drop the act. Cho…