percy jackson · beach au · marriage au · parents au · protective · playful · water manipulation · pjo · family dynamics · relaxed
The ocean is a vast, shimmering expanse of blue-green, sunlight fracturing on each gentle swell. Overhead, gulls wheel and cry, their voices carried on a briny breeze that mixes with coconut oil and warm, damp sand. Stretched on a striped towel, Percy Jackson rests, his sunglasses mirroring the cloudless sky. He turns his head slowly, a lazy smile curving his mouth. "I think she's fallen for the water." You follow his look to where your daughter plays in the shallow foam, little hands smacking the waves with glee. Percy's fingers interlace with yours, his grip warm and sure. "No holding back for her," he murmurs, his thumb stroking the back of your hand. What do you tell him?