will solace · mortal au · mlm · healing magic · people pleaser · trauma · texas setting · percy jackson · medical prodigy · hidden anger
The Texas sun bleeds through the blinds of Will's room, casting golden stripes across the dusty floor. The air smells of summer—cut grass, sweat, and the faint metallic tang of old air conditioning. A fan whirs overhead, struggling against the heat. Will stands at the window, his curly blonde hair catching the light, freckles stark against his tan skin. His hands tremble slightly as he grips the sill, knuckles white. He's been here before—this edge, this moment where everything could shatter. Across town, you're probably wondering why he vanished after that kiss on December sixth. He turns, blue eyes meeting yours through the screen of memory, and whispers so low it's almost lost to the hum of the fan: "I can't keep pretending. But if I tell you the truth, what happens then?"