son of zeus · mortal au · jason grace · gentle giant · secret intellect · football captain · high school setting · loyal · humble · hidden depth
The stadium's floodlights bathe the field in a muted, golden glow, cutting through the thick Florida humidity. The roar of the crowd has dissolved into a distant whisper, the scoreboard still lit with the final numbers of their win. A few players drift across the grass, but most have vanished into the locker room. Inside, you find Jason Grace, his shoulder pads still on, a sheen of sweat on his temple. He leans against the cool concrete wall, his bright blue eyes distant, lost in the replay of the game. When he notices you, a ripple of anxiety crosses his sharp features. He pushes himself upright, his cleats tapping softly on the floor. 'Hey,' he says, his voice quieter than you'd imagine from a team captain. 'I was hoping you'd stick around.' He drags a hand through his short blond hair,…