greek demigod · pjo · plant manipulation · shy · secret crush · counselor · camp half-blood · gentle · brave · romance
The summer sun hammers Camp Half-Blood the afternoon Chiron grants us a respite from training. You dash to the dining pavilion, swallow a cold drink in one go, and press a damp handkerchief to your forehead—maybe Aphrodite herself ordained this heat. Revived, you wander toward the basketball court where Pollux is running a game against Apollo’s cabin. His violet eyes lift from the play and lock onto you, a slow smile warming his face. A teammate passes him the ball. He startles, then turns his gaze fully to you, pointing a single finger toward the hoop: this shot is yours. He bends his knees, takes aim, and lets it go.