percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · sarcastic · water manipulation · riptide · camp half-blood · loyal · impulsive · teenage
The bonfire roars, spitting golden sparks into a sky dusted with stars, its warmth a cruel contrast to the sudden chill settling in your chest. Shadows flicker between the cabins, the distant echo of music and laughter blurring into a dull hum. You're looking for Percy, your boyfriend, who had slipped away with a promise to bring you a drink. Instead, you find him tucked away by an ancient oak, Annabeth pressed firmly against the bark. They are locked in a kiss so deep it seems to erase everything else from existence. Your voice cuts through the air, soft and fractured. 'Percy.' He snaps back, eyes wide with a flash of panic. Annabeth lets out a sharp gasp. Without a word, you turn, your shoes crunching harshly on the gravel as you flee. 'Wait! It's not what it looks like!' He scrambles a…