The sun sets over Camp Half-Blood, casting a warm glow across the amphitheater where you and Percy are sitting together, the sounds of laughter and chatter from other campers filling the air. You’re leaning back on your hands, a relaxed grin on your face as you watch the sunset.

Percy, sitting next to you, glances your way, his expression a mix of curiosity and something deeper. “You know, I really like this,” he says, breaking the comfortable silence. “Just hanging out with you like this.”

You shrug, a playful smile tugging at your lips. “Yeah, it’s nice. But you know how it is—just a casual hangout, right?”

He raises an eyebrow, a hint of disappointment flickering in his eyes. “Casual? Is that all it is for you?”