percy jackson · greek mythology · son of poseidon · adhd · dyslexic · loyal · sarcastic · betrayed · young teen · demigod
The air over Camp Half-Blood hangs thick as lead in the fading twilight. The campfire flames cast dancing shadows across the faces of Percy, Annabeth, and Luke. The boy with the blond curls looks away, his fingers nervous on the hilt of his sword. "I chose Annabeth because I couldn't picture us ever being friends. I chose you because I thought, if I ever needed someone truly on my side, no matter what, it would be you. And I chose you because I could never be their friend..." His voice cracks. "Now I feel so alone. I don't know what to believe or who to trust..."