Title : England's Greatest Era

Author : Amy

Rated : T

Disclaimer : The marvelous Rick Riordan owns the PJO characters.

Summary : Embark on a journey with Annabeth and Percy as they become from Childhood Friends to Secret Lovers. And maybe Husband and Wife. All here in this English themed story about the kings and queens.

ENGLAND'S GREATEST ERA

CHAPTER 10

"I," Annabeth's eyes were tearing up. Her heart was so full of emotion. "I do."

Luke immediately stood up and kissed her right there. It was so full of passion. He pulled back for a second to slip the ring onto her finger, before kissing her again. Somehow, Annabeth's arms wound up around his neck while his hands were on her hips. They didn't care if people saw them or anything. But, someone cared that they were kissing in public. That someone happens to be Percy. He had went to a nerby stall and bought a bead necklace for Annabeth. As a token of their friendship. He knew that it would be quite ridiculous, giving her something that had no value to the eyes of the public but to them, it could show their friendship.

"Excuse me," Percy interrupted them. He wasn't fine with the idea of seeing them kiss. And he heard about the engagment from the crowd. His heart sank and he slipped the bead necklace into his pocket. "We should get back to the palace." The engaged couple pulled away, smiling adoringly to one another. They made their way to the carriage and Percy got in first. Annabeth and Luke sat side by side, holding hands and looking into each others eyes. It made Percy want to puke but at the same time, he wished that it was him she was smiling at. He wished that it was him that she was getting married to. More importantly, she wished that it was him that Annabeth was in love with.

When they reached the palace, Luke and Annabeth made no haste in announcing their engagement. The king and queen were very happy and Malcolm and Theresa were too. However, Aphrodite and Sally had smiles on their faces but their eyes were dull as if their plans were ruined. Immediately, the wedding date was set and Queen Athena made a letter to send to the seamstress, requesting her at the palace. Percy sat out of their conversation, uninterested. He kept staring at the ground or outside. He couldn't bear to look at Annabeth and see her in the hands of another.

"Percy," Aphrodite approached him. He greeted her with a small smile. The lady touched his shoulder carefully, as if expecting him to burst into flames. "Are you alright ?" Percy felt the urge to look into Aphrodite's eyes. So he obeyed. In Aphrodite's eyes, he caught the look on his face. His unhappiness. Percy looked back at the ground.

"I'm fine, Lady Aphrodite," He said. "Don't worry about me. I'm happy about the wedding."

Aphrodite shook her head as if his answer amused her. "Really, young man ? If you are fine and happy about the wedding, then why aren't you over there with her ?"

Percy swallowed, his throat felt dry. "I'm just... overwhelmed, is all."

Aphrodite chuckled. "Percy, you remind me of someone."

Percy couldn't help but ask. "Who ?"

"Annabeth,"The young man raised an eyebrow, encouraging the lady top continue. " When you were getting married to Rachel, she would have a look in her eyes. It is the same look you have right now. Tell me, have you felt any attractions to her ?"

Percy shrugged, embarrassed. " A little." Aphrodite smiled, a genuine smile on her face.

"Then that is good," She concluded. Percy let a sigh come out of his mouth.

"How is that good if I can't have her ?" He countered. Aphrodite patted him on the back.

"Just keep believing," Percy wanted to argue with her but the queen's sister walked away and he was soon called by Annabeth. She invited him to join her and Luke as they have tea. Being a gentleman, he declined politefully and insisted that the happy couple have their first tea together as an engaged couple. Annabeth wanted to argue but Luke said that Percy was right. Annabeth retreated with an adorable pout on her face.

Percy walked to his room and laid on the bed. He was confused, sad and unhappy. Aphrodite left him with a lot of questions on his mind. He didn't like to think and ponder on something too much but now since he rarely did, he had a rather big headache. He sat up and decided to grab a cup of tea for himself and lounge in the pantry. When he arrived at the pantry, the nice cook gave him a hot cup of tea and told him to sit at the table while she got him some crumpets. Percy cooled his drink and took a sip of it. He happened to glance at the window only to see Luke giving Annabeth a kiss. The water that went down his throat suddenly felt like acid.

Percy put his cup down and frowned. I'm just overreacting. I shouldn't be jealous of them, He stressed to himself as he stared at the cup blankly.

Yes, you should. You are in love with her, A part of him provoked him. Percy ignored the urge to argue with himself when the cook brought the crumpets. He picked one up and ate it. It tasted so delicious. He complimented the cook and she beamed. After that, she set back to work, humming a happy tune. Percy sighed. Why couldn't he be that happy.

Don't worry, Percy. Your happiness will come, A voice told him from out of no where. Percy frowned and asked himself on how that could happen.

Just keep believing, A voice that sounded much like Aphrodite's echoed through his mind. He decided to take her advice and plant a seed of hope in his heart. He hoped that the seed will grow into a blooming plant.

Okay, I am not deleting the story. However, BeautiWind is taking over the story for me. She will be sending chapters to me and I will post the chapter and her AN. From time to time, I will add an AN of my own about how I view tha chapter. I hope that you still believe in me.

*By the way, I am supplying the plot of the story. I'll let her write about it in her own way. She is free to put in some drama as long as it ends how my plot does.