Will Love Find Us or Heartbreaks Forever?

Chapter 17

Hey, demigods!! Did you all like the last chapter?? Hope so because chapter 17 is now here!! Sorry for the long wait. Thanks for the reviews and votes!! It made me smile before I went to sleep, honestly.

Again, I apologize for the REALLY long wait, guys… I just needed a break from my so-called life. But now I’m back and ready to roll.

Now without further ado, may I present the awaited chapter 17!!

Chapter 17

Percy POV

I LOVE YOU…

That’s what the title says. That’s what the words formed. That’s what the poem was about. This poem is dedicated to Luke. It says so at the bottom of the title, in less curvy writing: To Luke…

I don’t know what’s happening but when I read the title and the dedication I felt a slight ache inside of me. As though, reading these words caused my heart to start having cracks all over again. And I don’t understand why.

I looked at Annabeth, but she’s already back to packing. I sighed and started reading.

I LOVE YOU…

To Luke

I am in love with you,

And I hope you won’t know,

For you will avoid me,

 I expect it, you’ll go.

I look at you then smile,

Seeing you again.

Wishing to the stars

To speak with you again.

Why would she wish that they speak again? They’re bestfriends, right? Why would she wish to speak with him again if they’re bestfriends?

What will I do?

To get myself close?

I just wanna hear,

You’re wonderful voice.

I don’t know what’s going on with me but I kinda felt a pang of, I don’t know, jealousy, maybe. He can’t be that good, right? I don’t know what’s happening but I’m starting to get insecure about myself and this whole thing. Like, I think Annabeth’s feelings for Luke are still there deep down. Like, what if I’m really just someone who’s blocking their way?

I walk through corridors,

Seeking as I go.

I just wanna tell you.

Just to let you know.

Now I’ve got the courage.

The courage to say it loud.

That I love you, Luke…

The secret is out…

And those lines made me cry inside and I still don’t know why. It’s as though I don’t like Luke’s name there at that exact line one bit. As though instead of his, I wish it would be MY name written there.

What the hell’s happening??

I looked up to see Annabeth closing her wardrobe and zipping her suitcase closed. She then smiled at me and went to the cake and juice I left on the bedside table. She’s silent since I started reading this poem.