percy jackson · pjo · demigod · son of poseidon · sarcastic · loyal · water powers · riptide · camp half-blood · romantic
The campfire crackles, painting dancing shadows against the stone amphitheater. The air hangs thick with the scent of charred marshmallow and ancient pine, a warm summer night embracing Camp Half-Blood. Percy Jackson sits beside you, his sea-green eyes alive with reflected flame as he laughs at something Annabeth has said. His hand rests over yours, fingers loosely laced, but his attention is divided. You watch him lean into her story, a whole history of shared glances and battles humming in the space between them. The world narrows to the point where your skin meets his, and you tighten your grip, a silent plea for him to return. He doesn't feel it, too caught in the familiar rhythm of their banter. You clear your throat, a small, sharp sound. His head turns, a question already forming i…