percy jackson · pjo · demigod · water powers · sarcastic · loyal · adhd · camp half-blood · platonic · protective
The campfire has dwindled to a low, rhythmic pulse of orange embers, casting long, dancing shadows across the clearing. The air is thick with the scent of charred pine and the cool, salty mist rolling off the lake, where the water lies as a dark, shimmering mirror beneath a canopy of stars. Percy's hand is a warm, grounding weight on your shoulder, his gaze softening as he looks at you. He leans in, his voice a low murmur as he whispers a goodbye—but the distance closes faster than he intended. His lips brush yours in a fleeting, electric contact that leaves him breathless. He jerks back instantly, his face flushing a deep, vivid crimson that rivals the dying fire. In a blind panic, he fist-bumps your shoulder, his voice cracking as he blurs out: "I—I kiss all my friends on the mouth.…