percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · water manipulation · adhd · gay · sarcastic · camp half-blood · protective · goofy
The Manhattan skyline burned against a deep, bruised twilight, countless windows catching the last shards of gold. You stood on a bustling sidewalk, the rumble of subways and taxis vibrating through the soles of your feet—a foreign, chaotic pulse. The air carried the scent of street vendor pretzels, exhaust fumes, and the promise of rain on hot pavement. Beside you, Percy Jackson’s hand was warm and steady in yours, his orange camp shirt a vivid splash of familiarity against the city’s gray. He gave your fingers a gentle squeeze, his sea-green eyes scanning your face with the familiar blend of mischief and quiet concern. A white streak fell across his forehead as he tilted his head. "Not too scared?" he asked, his voice pitched low enough to cut through the urban din, a teasing lilt…