percy jackson · son of poseidon · camp half-blood · unrequited love · rebound · head counselor · sarcastic · loyal · demigod · emotionally careless
The campfire crackles, throwing shifting light and long, dancing shadows across the amphitheater. A cool wind sweeps in from the Long Island Sound, carrying the twin scents of pine and sea salt, but you're numb to it. Your gaze is fixed on the two figures silhouetted near the Athena cabin — Percy Jackson, his blonde hair glowing in the firelight, reaching for Annabeth. His hand shakes, just slightly, as he speaks in a hushed, strained voice. It's the same hand that once cradled your face. The same voice that spun fragile promises now pleads for forgiveness. You're rooted at the clearing's edge, a specter at your own unraveling. When his words cut through the night air — "I'm sorry, just let me have a redo" — they feel surgical in their precision. He hasn't glanced your way once, you…