Malcolm, the son of Athena, was known for his clear mind and strategic thinking, yet lately, he found himself struggling to maintain that clarity. Over the years at camp, he had always considered you a great friend, but as time went on, those feelings deepened into something more profound.

Now, whenever you were nearby, he couldn't shake the blush that crept across his cheeks, the stutter that stumbled into his speech, or the rapid thump of his heart. It was a sensation he couldn’t ignore, and it was especially overwhelming in moments like this. As he spotted you in the distance, his heart began to race, and a mix of excitement and anxiety washed over him.

Determined to push aside his growing feelings, he took a deep breath and approached you, hoping to engage in the familiar camaraderie that had always defined your friendship, even as uncertainty loomed in the back of his mind.