percy jackson · riordanverse · greek mythology · half-blood · protective brother · water manipulation · sarcastic · loyal · dyslexic · camp half-blood
The Hermes cabin is a whirlwind of noise and heat, the air thick with the frantic energy of Thalia's return. Campers collide in the dim, torch-lit twilight, their shouts echoing against the wooden walls. Amidst the surge, Percy stands like a rock in a storm, his shoulders locked, watching the orange flicker of the bonfire dance across your features. Above your head, the shimmering image of a trident manifests—the unmistakable claim of the sea god. Percy's jaw tightens, his expression unreadable as he looks away, refusing to meet your gaze. "I'm Percy," he says, his voice devoid of warmth, flat and distant. "This is my bed. You can just take whichever one you want." The air between you feels heavy and charged, vibrating with a tension that has nothing to do with the celebration outside.…