Judgmental (a Percy Jackson AU)

Judgemental

It had been six months since Khione and Leo had split up. Today was the day they had planned to get married, but instead of being tied with Khione, Leo was was one of the servers at the after-wedding party for Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson. He balanced a plate of grilled cheese sandwiches on the tips of his fingers, while Calypso carried a pitcher filled with Calypso soda beside him.

The tableclothes on the round tables were blue and a bouquet of blue roses was laid out at the center of each one. Leo sported a tall Asian man chatting with a curly-haired woman who was helping put up a painting depicting the married couple.

     "It's the first piece of art I have ever sold," Leo heard the woman was saying as he swept past her.

     "It's beautiful, Hazel," the man said,

       "As are the bouquets you made, Frank," Hazel said.

     Leo couldn't hear anymore of their conversation as he was near the table of honor where the bride and groom sat. He set down the platter of grilled cheese sandwiches. Calypso asked each guest if they wanted a soda.

      The couple was smiling and laughing a lot. Leo noticed a little girl with blonde hair like the bride's squirming in her chair.

      "Now I get twice as much presents on my birthday!" she squealed in delight.

      "Maybe not, Atlanta," Percy (Leo recognized him from the painting) said. "I'm only a humble donut decorator."

    "And that's still better than a prisoner of the state," Annabeth said.

      "Yes," Percy agreed. "I'm glad those days are behind me. Some of the other men in prison smelled worst than Smelly Gabe's armpits."

    Leo moved on to grab another platter. He took it to a table where a sandy-haired man was conversing with a blonde man in scrubs and a pale, dark-haired man wearing a skull ring. A dark-haired woman sat with them.

     "How do you feel about the marriage, Luke?" the woman asked.

     "I'm sort of conflicted, I guess," the sandy-haired man said. "I love Annabeth and I'm glad she had found some happiness, but I wish I could have been the one to make her feel that way."

      "That's what I feel like a lot," the woman said. "My friend, Jason, got married and his girlfriend is already pregnant. I wish them the best, but I do feel bad for myself."

      "Let's raise a cup to the singles," the pale man said.

      "Cheers, Nico," Luke said.

     Leo set down the platter of grilled cheese and the conversation died down as they helped themselves to free food. Leo found himself walking to the back of the room. He smelled a sweet smell and turned to see Calypso.

     "It's a beautiful day to get married," she said.

     Leo nodded. It was. He wasn't ready for marriage — or even a relationship right now, but he could see the possibility on the horizon. One day, he and Calypso might start dating and he's have a girlfriend who was less judgmental.

Author's note: That's the end of Judgmental. I think I will try to work on my other two PJO fanfics next and once they are finished, I have some more ideas in store. :)