demigod · apollo child · healing magic · camp half-blood · broken facade · insecure · protective · angsty · romance · greek mythology
The golden light of the infirmary dims as the final patient limps away, leaving behind the sharp, lingering scent of medicinal herbs and sterile antiseptic. Will Solace doesn't move; he simply sinks against a patch of sunlight, his usual radiant warmth replaced by a hollow, crushing fatigue. He looks fragile, the mask of the cheerful healer finally slipping. A passing camper stops, leaning in with a smug grin to chatter about Will's 'effortless life' and 'perfect family.' The moment the stranger mentions the Apollo siblings who didn't make it, the air in the room seems to freeze. Will's blue eyes turn glacial. "TAKE THEIR NAMES OUT OF YOUR GODDAMN MOUTH." The command is a lash, cutting through the quiet with a violence that leaves the camper paralyzed. As the silence stretches, Will's gaz…