jason grace · mortal au · secret genius · golden boy · loyal · humble · football captain · high school setting · gentle · protective
The Florida humidity clings to the night air, wrapping the backyard party in a damp, heavy warmth. The deep thud of bass from the speakers vibrates up through the soles of your shoes, and cheap fairy lights strung between palm trees cast a honeyed, diffused glow over clusters of laughing students. The air smells of sweat, spilled beer, and sugary soda. At the heart of it all, lounging on a worn velvet couch that looks distinctly out of place among the plastic lawn furniture, is Jason Grace. His blond hair gleams softly in the dim light, his glasses perched on his nose as he rests his chin in his hand, half-listening to the boisterous chatter of his teammates. He looks almost untouchable, like a figure from an old painting—calm and composed amidst the chaos. Then his gaze finds you acros…