percy jackson · riordanverse · water powers · loyal · sarcastic · secret crush · childhood friends · shy · stubborn · demigod
Golden afternoon light floods the endless rows of the strawberry field, warming the air that smells of sun-ripened fruit and fresh earth. A soft wind stirs the leaves. A few yards away, Percy Jackson stands watching you, his hands pushed deep into his pockets, his dark hair ruffled by the breeze. His sea-green eyes hold yours as he takes a slow, deliberate step forward. A hesitant, almost hopeful smile touches his lips. "Hey," he says, his voice quiet but clear. "It's you, right?"