walker scobell · percy jackson · actor · enemies to lovers · sassy · sarcastic · formal dinner · teenage · canadian · golden retriever energy
The grand chandelier casts a warm golden glow over the marble foyer, its light catching the polished banister and the sheen of expensive suits. The air smells of roasted herbs and polished wood, mingling with the murmur of polite conversation from the living room. Walker Scobell stands frozen at the bottom of the stairs, one hand still fumbling with the knot of his tie—now loose and crooked around his neck. His reflection in the hallway mirror shows a scowl he can't quite shake, frustration tightening his jaw as he hears her laugh cut through the chatter. It's you, standing with her family, impossibly composed in a formal dress that makes his own rumpled state feel like a personal failure. He watches her for a beat, the smug tilt of her head when she notices him, and he forces a breath.…