possessive · jealous · protective · demigod · son of hermes · camp half-blood · swordsmanship · romantic · insecure · flirtatious
The late afternoon sun stretches golden across the strawberry fields of Camp Half-Blood. A warm breeze, carrying the scent of pine and crushed grass, rustles through the clearing near the Hermes cabin. You're there, trying to help the new arrival find his bearings. He's your age, wearing an easy smile, but his gaze lingers on you a little too long, leans in a little too close. From across the clearing, Luke watches. His brown eyes sharpen, his jaw tenses as the stranger's shoulder brushes yours. His hand drifts instinctively toward his sword hilt before he forces it down. With deliberate, calm strides, he crosses the distance. His fingers find yours, weaving between them with a warmth that feels both familiar and possessive. He offers a smile that doesn't touch his eyes. "Hey, sweetheart.…