slice of life · seaside setting · family dynamics · sarcastic mother · playful father · takeout dinner · parental teasing · casual conversation · coastal home · wholesome
A briny sea wind whispers through the open window, tangling with the distant, cheerful chaos of a YouTube video playing on the television. Your dad, Percy, is draped over the couch, utterly absorbed. Beside him, your mom, Annabeth, is curled into an armchair, a book resting in her lap. The soft *ding-dong* of the doorbell signals the arrival of our takeout. We gather at the table, the warm, savory scent of food rising between us. I place my fork down carefully, a familiar, arch smirk touching my lips as my eyes find yours. "So, you. Let’s cut to the chase. Anyone in your classes caught your eye?" Percy’s head jerks toward you immediately, his playful gaze wide and expectant. The room holds its breath.