#also I love Poseidon with longer hair and if you look closely his hair is actually blue đ„ș
I've been working at this piece for 5 hours and I didn't even noticed it so, I didn't eat and drink. Fuck hyperfocus. I hope y'all like it, just like I do :)
Hurt/comfort hug between Percy & Poseidon â€ïž
Poseidon thinking about who made his son cry + payback (aka his wrath)
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Summary: Luke and his girlfriend get into the last fight of their relationship.
Warnings: Manipulation,angst,smut,language
18+
Luke had done it again. He found a way to play his his girlfriends feelings
Luke castellan x daughter of hades
She had caught him with another councilor again.
He watched as the stranger flirted with him, pushing up on him,touching his hair, as she batted her long eyelashes her little button nose crinkled at every joke he told her âyour so good with your sword Lukeâ she heard the brunette say âI mean I try, Iâm good at other things too if youâd ever wanna see thatâ he laughed.
She listened in she wasnât surprised at her boyfriends behavior he was a popular Demi god. She knew how they could be and she knew guys would also kill to be with her and he treated her like a one trick pony. She knew he was tired of just kissing and going on meaningless dates because they just fought the whole time.
But she would never pay any mind to random guys just because sheâs mad and because they gave her attention and trust they gave her attention. But she had always reminded them she was with Luke.
They would always be angry at each other but this was the last straw for the the girl.
She watched was the other woman now felt him up while giving him puppy dog eyes and biting her lip. He looked around to make sure nobody would see them as he threw his head back.
He obviously did see me because then he pushed her off of him. âBabe.â He said acting as if I didnât see what was happening. âI thought you were on kitchen duty?â He asked in her face.
âI was on duty but then I wanted to come find you. See what you were up to love bug!â But it seems like you have lots of love to go around so Iâll be on my way.â
He chased after her âOdessa I swear itâs not what it looked like, she was helping me fix a broken button on my shorts. You know how it isâ I just smiled and nodded. âSheâs not the first girl Iâve seen fix a button castellan.â She scoffed âyour so quick to let girls touch you.â He looked mad âas if you donât let guys touch you when Iâm not around?â She looked mad now âI DONT!â as she said this the grass caught fire.
She stormed away to her dorm. She got over heated her pants caught fire she stood there. I wonât let him do this bullshit again.
(Later that night)
Luke knocks her window, she was the only one in the cabin because the other campers were at the campfire celebrating the week. She looked towards her window and walks to open it. âNeed something dick?â She flashed a fake smile. Luke âyeah actually. I wanted to apologize but somewhere away from the noise?â He proposed. Looking at the campers at the campfire.
She didnât forgive him but wanted to Atleast hear him out. Okay. Let me change? *she closed her window to change into a dark red mini dress, it was hot that night. She hopped out of her window to hear him out. âI still donât forgive you if youâre wondering Luke castellan.â She states. âI knowâ
They finally make it far enough in the woods. She looked at her âthis is where we had our first ever date.â âIt was a picnic right near that tree.â She smiled at her. It was too and she hated his smiles now because she knew there was always something behind it. It was no secret their relationship was rocky
Luke basically flirted in or out of the public eye people even thought weâve broken up before. Why did I put up with it? Because he was the best swordsman at camp. I needed to get the gods attention somehow. And it worked, Percy Jackson had recently came to camp and got claimed by Poseidon she had already weaseled her way into being his friend because Luke was his counselor
She didnât need to put up with this man baby for any longer and she was grateful to use the girl from this morning as her excuse.
âSo what?â She stared at him blanklyâItâs just a spotâ she looked at him with unreadable eyes.
He scoffed âyou make it so fucking difficult to be sorry for you.â
âSorry for me? Youâre a stupid son of a bitch!â I yell
Lukeâs eyes widened âdonât talk about my motherâ
I laughed âif I was talking about your mother I wouldâve said ya mama.â
âYouâre such a man whore.â I say
Luke opened his mouth to yell âI thought you were an equal rights kinda girl considering you make a whole big deal about guys calling girls bitches.â
âOh which youâre being right now by the way.â He finished
âDid you just call me a bitch castellan?â She puts her hand on her hips after removing her earrings and tossing them.â There was a small spark of flames when she tossed the metal into a pile of leafs.
Luke didnât wanna upset her too much because she could obviously lit his ass on fire. He couldnât help but to look at how beautiful his girlfriend was when she was mad. âI just get jealous when guys come and talk to you all the time. I thought it was about time before you left me for one of them.â
She rolled her eyes at his sorry ass excuse
She wanted to break him
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Is a NSFW petition with Poseidon and the reader miko of Amaterasu possible?
Obviously already in a stable and healthy relationship.
And a bonus from the sunshine that is Triton in his new family having a quiet day, well, good night.đ
-It had been several months since Triton moved in with you and your mother, now safe and well fed and healing from the abuse of his mother.
-Poseidon visits him often, as heâs trying to figure out how to balance his kingdom and take care of his son so Triton can move back with him.
-Amaterasu had been keeping a close eye on Poseidon while he visited, not completely trusting him to be around you, at first.
-She was soon able to see that his affections for you were genuine, no longer obsessive, he held true love for you and she watched as you slowly fell for him as well.
-Amaterasu didnât mind the relationship, as it was true and honest, and she could see that he was extremely respectful of you, giving you space, as he didnât want to upset you, which would also upset your mother and Triton.
-When he presented you with a bouquet of flowers, ones that Triton helped him pick out, and formally asked to court you, you couldnât answer as your face was so red that steam was coming off of you.
-Triton loved that you and his papa were friends again, getting along, but when Poseidon asked his sonâs opinion on courting you, with the intent of making you his new wife, and Tritonâs new mama.
-The relationship was slow, as Poseidon wanted to show not only you, but your family, that he was serious with his intentions about you, as there were some members, like Ebisu, who didnât believe Poseidon.
-Triton was vibrating with excitement for you when Poseidon told him he was going to take you on a mini vacation, just for two days, to spend some alone time together.
-Amaterasu threatened Poseidon, to dry up his oceans, if he hurt you, something he gave his word for, and she and Triton waved goodbye to the two of you before heading inside to eat red bean shaved ice together.
-You were nervous, something Poseidon was able to see easily, as you arrived at a beautiful, but quiet beachside resort to spend the next two days togetherâŠalone.
-Poseidon was a true gentleman with you, as this was the first time you were sleeping with him in a bed without Triton.
-Poseidon and Triton both, you found, were both cuddle bugs, turning you into a living stuffed animal between the two of them, which was rather cute.
-He held your hand as the two of you walked down the beach under the moon, feeling the water lap at your ankles, it was a little cool, but still nice enough to not be chilly.
-Poseidon lifted the hand he was holding to his lips, pecking the back of it as he halted your walk.
-You smiled gently up at him before he pulled you into his arms, slow dancing with you in the surf, his eyes meeting your own, smiling down at you.
-He tilted your chin up and pressed his lips against your own, slowly at first, holding you to him as he cupped the side of your face, watching your eyes close.
-Once back in the hotel room, Poseidon kneeled before you as you sat on the edge of the bed, both of you wearing the silky short robes that had been provided.
-He leaned up, kissing you again, this time deeper, a bit more desperate, the air around the two of you turning warmer, âMay I have you, Y/N?â
-Your face was red, as you were embarrassed, feeling a bit shy, but you managed a small nod, âGo slow.â
-He kissed you once more, there was so much passion behind it that you felt your heart flutter, your toes curl, before he pulled back, âAnything for my queen.â
-Almost instantly he had you on your back, staring up at him, your hair splayed out under you like a halo and you feltâŠempowered if you had to describe the feeling, by the way he was looking at you.
-His hands met your knees, pushing them apart to quickly settle between them, pushing his chest against your own in a warm embrace as his lips met your own again, kissing you breathless.
-A chill made goosebumps appear all over your skin, nipples pebbling as your back arched slightly, feeling such a rush of heat run through you.
-One of his hands trailed down your back, his fingers pressing harder than his palm, stroking down to your rear, sliding down to your thigh to hike it up around his hip, his fingers gripping at the slight fat of your thigh, not enough to hurt you, but enough that you felt it.
-His other hand slid up your back to the collar of the robe before he pulled, pulling it open and he broke the kiss, pulling back.
-Your face was flushed, eyes glossy with arousal as your torso was revealed to his greedy eyes, delight flashing across his orbs as he kissed you again, just a short one, before he kissed to your neck, just below your jaw, trailing his lips down.
-You didnât know what you should be doing as your breath was coming in a bit harsher, panting softly, as you lifted them to his neck, pushing his own robe down and he was quick to pull back and remove it, leaving him completely bare.
-You werenât given much time to ogle at him, as his lips returned to your neck, now sucking on your pulse, trying to find that one little spot.
-As soon as your flinched when he pressed his lips to a certain part of your neck, the mewl of pleasure that left you made him freeze, only for a moment before he attacked it, sucking it hard, biting it gently, not enough to break the skin, before stroking his tongue over it, pulling another breathy cry out of you, one right after another.
-You felt so hot, almost lightheaded but you felt so good, the spot between your legs beginning to throb and you threw your head back, a sharp cry leaving you as he bucked his hips into your own.
-You could feel his hot, throbbing rod against your covered core, it was hard and you could feel it twitching lightly as you whimpered softly, biting your bottom lip.
-You could feel him smirk against your neck, making you only slightly nervous before he pulled back, his hands going to the belt of your robe, opening his present to see you completely bare, other than a pair of panties.
-It felt like hours of him torturing you, worshipping every inch of your body, leaving so many kiss marks over your neck and chest, removing your panties and fingering you, drawing two orgasms out of you with his fingers alone, then he ate you like a starving man, pulling another two, not willing to stop.
-You were like an addictive drug, one that kept him wanting more and more, ignoring his own pleasure to draw more sweet cries out of you until you felt like your brain was melting.
-However, when you showed your rare bold side, asking if you could do the same to him, he felt his heart exploding as he laid back, guiding you on what to do.
-Your mouth was heaven and hell at the same time, if felt so good but your tongue lolling around his tip like he was a lollipop quickly had him gripping the sheets below.
-As he threw his head back, your name on his lips in barely a whisper made your core throb with want, you felt so powerful, being the one that was making him call out like that.
-This was nothing like how it was with Amphitrite, he wanted to beg you to never stop if he felt like this all the time.
-His hips bucked up as you went a bit deeper, sucking him in and you let out a small squeal, before trying to go even deeper as his hands reached down, holding you by your hair.
-Seeing you swallow his cum, what didnât fall on your chest, after he finally released made him almost immediately hard again, a lump in his throat forming as you licking his cum off your fingers, a shy smile on your lips but delight in your eyes.
-The pain that you were warned about was barely there, just a slight sting that almost made you want to arch your back as he slowly pushed inside of you, his teeth clenched together as he hissed through his teeth at the tight feeling, it felt like you were going to squeeze him off.
-Once he bottomed out you threw your head back, moaning as your nails bit into his arm and he groaned softly, his head falling forward, his hands on your hips gripping tightly.
-When you arrived home, you could barely walk, Poseidon taking you to his castle to tend to you, something Amaterasu glared at him for when he came to pick up Triton, while the sea god couldnât look her in the eye.
-Triton was so happy to see you again, cuddling you close, âPapa said that you went swimming a lot and now your muscles hurt! We should go swimming more often to work those muscles out!â
-You couldnât help but smile, unable to tell him the truth, trying to keep your face from flushing while Poseidon was trying not to smile.
-As the three of you cuddled with each other, you in Poseidonâs arms and Triton in your arms, your adopted son beamed up at you, âCan I ask you guys something? When youâre married, can I have a baby brother?â
-You froze, turning white before you turned bright red, your hands hiding your face while Poseidon just chuckled warmly, patting his son, âWeâll see about that when the time comes.â
-Triton threw his hands up in a cheer, not understanding why you were so red now.
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Tamed Seas - Poseidon x Reader
(A/N)
This is the very first post Iâm making on this equally new account and also the very first time I am ever using a second person POV for the reader. Let me know your thoughts!
The following story is just for shits and giggles. I do not own any of the characters, they are the property of Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and Ajichika. I also do not own you, the reader.
Warning: Swearing from my disclaimer.
Tamed Seas
Poseidon x Reader
They were never allowed to stare.
If Poseidon never looked anyone in the eye, deeming them unworthy of even a simple gaze, then anyone other than himself were equally unworthy in looking at his wife.
Just before the meeting had started about a decision to be made on humanityâs fate, Poseidon had entered in his full regalia, his wife walking alongside him. Of course, such a prestigious couple deserved such a special entrance, as Hermes, per Zeusâ request too, played his violin most ceremoniously, a proud smirk on his face upon seeing the royal feet step perfectly on the red carpet he had immediately placed upon knowing of their arrival. Zeusâ older brother held a record of never attending meetings, much more any simple get-togethers unless they were of real utmost importance such as this one.
Shivaâs eyes grew at the sight of the couple. Even though Poseidonâs wife had originally been a mortal who had ascended to godhood, you were glowing and looked as ethereal as Aphrodite. Was he seeing things? He blinked and leaned forward in his seat. The last time he saw you was at the announcement of your wedding, then after the ceremony he never caught a glimpse of you ever again and only heard stories of your new and impressive conquests. Were you always this godlike?
As if reading his thoughts, he gulped upon finding himself at the receiving end of Poseidonâs cold and stoic stare. He shrugged his shoulders. Man, he had heard rumors of his sudden protectiveness towards his wife, but he never expected him to be this overly protective. He was merely trying to figure out if his wife was always glowing like this or not. Both figuratively and literally.
Alright, maybe he was checking you out a little bit.
Unlike the god of the seas, his wife greeted Zeus, and all the familiar gods with a warm smile. It had been ages since you had seen them all together, and the sight brought a sense of nostalgia to the days where you had first earned their favor, then their respect, and then their friendship. Although your story might not be as mighty (and as physically taxing) as Herculesâ was, you considered those âyoungâ days to also be one of your best apart from getting married to the man god who you had given your heart for and will continue to love and cherish for the rest of your life. Since you became Poseidonâs wife, you had not had much time to do leisure outside the palace, and correspondingly after heralding the title of âqueen of the seas,â you had taken it upon yourself to help your husband in matters concerning his own kingdom and the vast seas themselves.
âMaster Zeusââ Zeus threw you a knowing look. âMy apologies, Zeus, itâs such a pleasure to see you again!â
âSame here, little lady! Judging by the frequent calmness of the Atlantic Ocean, I trust you and my brother are faring along quite well?â The father of all gods chuckled, then wiggled his gray eyebrows. âWhy, I must say, me and most of the other Olympians have been waiting for some new gods and goddesses to rule alongside us, if you know what I mean! Ehe he~â
Characteristic of your husband, Poseidon simply scoffed before muttering how gods such as themselves need not gossip. Blue eyes never left the Hindu god however, and unbeknownst to his wife, he lingered closer to you than usual whenever the both of you were in public.
This time, Shiva had had enough. He was sure he only looked at the direction of Poseidonâs wife only once, and admired you only once as well, yet he was being skewered by the godâs gaze for longer than what he had intentionally allowed. As if he had openly claimed you as his! He was the god of destruction for heavenâs sake, and would not allow this sacrilegious act, regardless of whoever he had to settle the score with. If it was with another prominent deity, then it would be a lot more fun. Golden eyes narrowed daringly, an equally challenging aura oozing from his form and startling the nearby gods.
âLord Shiva, are you okayââ
â(Name). How many times do I have to repeat myself? You have no need to refer to other gods with honorifics.â Your attention whipped to your husband, who to your surprise, held a familiar, challenging stance. Unbeknownst to you but the other gods especially Aphrodite, Poseidon simply matched the challenge of the Hindu god. âYou are the wife of the seas. All the other gods are beneath you, as they are beneath me as well.â
Upon hearing this, Shiva gripped his concrete armrests too greatly and it crumbled to dust under his strength. Pumped at where this interaction seemed to be headingâthe thought of fighting, he stood up, arms on the ready to cause destruction. Despite being in the middle of the crowd and quite far away from the center of the stadium where the couple stood, he caught glimpse of the famous trident he would never be caught dead wielding. Now this was getting interesting!
âMy rules are simple: you disrespect me, you die,â He pointed at Poseidon, which the latter found disgusting enough to scrunch up his nose.
âShould we put a stop to this, Lord Zeus?â Hermes asked behind a white gloved hand. Not exceeding any expectations, Zeus laughed after a stroke of his beard and clapped. He always was one to find entertainment in alike situations, especially after the fact that this was the only time, he and all the other gods had really felt Poseidon riled up. The expression on the god of the seasâ face remained calm but it was betrayed by the suffocating, dominating presence he emitted from where he stood.
âAnd after you die, your wife would become firsthand witness of realizing how your title betrays your strength,â Shiva stretched, but halfway through noticed Poseidonâs quick work of his trident. He took a stance and prepared for the parrying move.
Amidst the unexpected battle that was soon to happen, to everyoneâs surprise, a whistling sound echoed along the tension-filled stadium. It was a tune most foreign to the gods, all except one. From your lips, a beautiful melody poured out as a soft gentle breeze seemed to have begun to blow. It was an old tune you had learned from one of your many lifetimes in the mortal world,
And the very same one you had sung to Poseidon that had sustained him in trying moments.
Poseidon came to a full stop, his muscles unmoving as he listened and slowly, put his trident down. What was he thinking? He should not have been swayed by a foolish taunt committed by a foolish god. He was perfection incarnate. His wife would never fall for a foolish antic, so why did he? Now he was both angry and confused with himself. How could he have allowed himself for even a moment, for others to see him angry over this? What even was this?
Without the need to look at you, relishing in your fine tunes reminded him of the initial catalyst to his reaction and an answer to his question. Whenever matters concerned his wife, his emotions, which he learned were out of his control, seemed to defy all rational logic, which, even at the very beginning of your courtship, bypassed his ego. Of course, despite these strong feelings, the one thing Poseidon had control over were his actions. Therefore, he had always had a grip on how he presented himself. Although it was still a slow progress to figuring out this foreign feeling with his wife, the only other being he deemed truly worthy to allow into his life, anyone else will never have a chance of being privy to this side of himâa sentiment that thankfully, his wife shared. Though he never admitted it, he was confused and left mulling over for some time when you had also told him before that you had meant a different thing.
ââŠFoolish. Gods have no need for wars, we are perfect beings ourselves. You are not the reason for my presence here and are not worthy of my time and attention.â Another long silence fell, finally broken by Poseidon, ignoring the mix of surprised and fearful stares. His legs started carrying him towards the direction of one of the high stage boxes in the stadium. âCome, (Name).â
Shiva, who had his fists out and ready to fight, blinked twice in confusion before grunting, scratching the back of his ear violently in frustration. âYou Greek gods have always been boring! And here I thought Iâd finally be able to cause some destruction again, this time in ValhallaâŠâ
Other than the Hindu god himself, none would ever understand if he had riled up the Greek god on purpose for the sake of his own entertainment or, perhaps, for something more personal. Zeus, meanwhile, followed the sight of his older brother walking quietly alongside his wife. Aphrodite nodded her head in his direction, affirming his suspicions. He would never fully understand the concept of love, but hey, he did get the message that all would be damned if so much as a single hair went missing on (Name)âs hair. And it seems he was not alone in this thought, as despite Shivaâs aggressive taunting, he also managed to peak into the gravity of the god of seasâ feelings towards his wife.
After Shiva had been calmed down and more gods piled in along with the Valkyries, Zeus set his meeting in motion. From the stands, Poseidon and his wife occupied the two seats that closely resembled their thrones. Eagerly sitting beside the god, (Name) grinned. Every day she had to sit close to her husband or even at times on his lap, she always felt like her body fit snugly against his.
Blue eyes stared uninterested at the spectacle.
âDearest?â Poseidon turned his head and met your gaze. Any dark smudges had disappeared beneath his eyes, and his mouth that was carved into a seemingly permanent frown softened. His lips went from a thin line to a gentle curve.
âThank you.â
No more words needed to be said. Poseidon knew what you were thanking him for, and he responded by closing his eyes as though he was swallowing every ounce of serenity that emitted from you. And the taste was sweetâŠ
Above the angry retaliation of the gods regarding the verdict of Ragnarok, Poseidon enjoyed an elusive peace. Even if it was just a simple moment like this, he set his features in calm lines and his shoulders sankâa truly rare sight, a special secret between himself and his wife.
âI donât care about this. I am eager to go home.â Poseidon whispered under his breath.
A chuckle left his wifeâs lips. âWeâre going home soon, donât fret.â
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To Our Eonsă
Ë àŒâĄ âïœĄË featuring Poseidon, implied NSFW.
YOUR FONDNESS, LORD POSEIDON ; masterlist
(.n) An oath that she makes, which declares the unvoiced love and to what Poseidon cherishes even eons passed.
The crashing sound of the waves decorating the air, the sheer scent of sea salt coming from the sea itself and its ruler. Not so far from the shore, a glorious buildingâ no, palace of the sea god stands. Looking deeper, in the main chamber with dim light coming from the moon only lay the two bodies mingled with each other, coming down from the ease that pulled the cloudy fog to their minds hour prior, they were lost in paradise of sinful pleasure. Silk and sheet hugged the frames like it was made to be kissed with their fair skin, spreading its warmth alongside the temperature from her smaller figure to the cold god of the sea.
âRest.â
Monotonous voice snaps the train of thought inside her head, strands of hair fall delicately from the tuck of her ear to frame her lovely countenance as she bobs her head up to meet those sapphires. The lady rests her chin upon his sculpted chest, fingers tracing the muscle beneath it with a tender touch that brings peculiar comfort for the god. Those ocean eyes of his trail his darling who is within his embrace, her small body fits perfectly above his, as if she was made for him. The thought itself pulls a slight proud taste to his heart, She is made in heaven, and for a god such as I am. He takes a note within his notion as her pupils are dilated upon the sight before herâ it is Poseidon himself. The god lets out a heavy sigh as his eyelids flutter close, thinking that he might do as well, recalling the soft blue irises are much a contrast to the black pupils.
âSay, will you not hold my hand for evermore from now?â
Her calm voice sounds more like the light rain hitting the surface of the sea during the summer. It is soft, bringing its calmness to tame the sea. Poseidon feels so in ease, the tranquility she offers puts him in a serene state which is countably rare for the apathetic god. His palm caresses the skin of her lower back, yet he never admits the action is a mere thing to cease the soreness that she feels, him as the cause.
âUnder what reason for I do that?â
The answer that left his lips manages to pull a soft chuckle, rosy cheeks gleaming in bliss as her fingers find themselves between his fair hair. The minimum lighting that illuminates her visage is enough for Poseidon to witness the beatitude. âI am all yours for the fault that we did. I am no longer a pure maiden as I was and my honorable pride is now yours.â
The god does not find any skepticism as those ruddy lips of her flowed gracefully to say the lines. The sincerity that glows within her eyes makes Poseidon shut his lips as he intended to let out another guff. His pointer finger softly draws a circle upon her skin, âAnd what a silly thought you have.â
âIndeed, dearest. That is what I wanted to say. I would not be happy if it were not your arms.â
A shiver runs down his spine as she rests her head, his heart serenading her with its sound of life. Poseidon finds his hand caresses even to the higher place, keeping her in place and as much as close to him. Never once in his centuries did Poseidon feel so hypocritical with the words that left his mouth and the act that his body did. Just, the god admits the reason why that body of hers has not shattered in red is because of the fondness he holds, which he also dismisses. Gods donât need companions, they are the perfect beings from the very start. That was what Poseidon said. Yet, him, the embodiment of perfection, melts within a lower creatureâs touch?
As Poseidon feels something is off, he tilts his head to have a glance of her conflicted countenance. He just left her in silence for minutes, yet the natural behavior of hersâ thinking too much for unnecessary matters, which he noticed since hundred of years ago, is hardly shown right now. âSpit it out.â Said he, with the usual demanding tone.
âFor what excuse is adultery outside a sacred matrimony? Is itâ to mark oneself as theirs? A pledge to mingle their love?â It does not take much time for her to let out what is inside her head. Shaky breath leaves her swollen lips, as she hangs head lower so her darling can only catch a glimpse of his eyelashes within his range of sight.
Sapphires in disguise, eyelids flutter close as an inglorious rumbling happens within himself. treason, huh? Gods are perfect beings. Yet the said action that gods did are sometimes countably sinful. Poseidon himself knows, better than anyone. He watches too many things, from the heaven splits, godâs war, to even the disgraceful quarrel between his younger brotherâ Zeus, with his only wife.
âYou are wavering.â Said he, drowning in distaste.
Her body relaxed, tense muscles slightly loosen as a familiar calming scent of his reaches her nostrils, wind brushes their visage ever so delicately. âNo. Do I sound like one?â
âMoron, you really are having such a naive head. If what you had said was true, there would be no lowly act such as cheating or collecting mistresses.â
Plain smile engraved her lovely face, âWill you, my lord?â
Oh, so thatâs it. The god of the sea lets out a frustrated sigh as he shifts on his positionâ which makes her move away in silence, pulling the sheet to cover the exposed skin yet flinches as soon as her dearest yanks her tiny arm to get in hold again. Poseidon pushes her head down to his collar, a big arm wraps her waist above his. Both relaxing within each other's warmth, as his head is occupied with something. He knows, without even a word explaining it nor her effort to do so, he knows her weariness upon the lost sanctity, as for the betrayal that most goddesses feel to have happened to her.
Unlike his younger brother or other gods who have uncontrollable lust, he, with his apathetic demeanor, does look like one? To think he will have his heart rests upon hers is already something new and odd both for him and other deities. Yet he still feels belittled for being accused to do soâ it should not go this way. Poseidon hates the feeling that embeds him to this very moment, as if he is being someone else. His sturdiness, his solid facade, are all tumbling upon the tender touch of hers. Who is he to betray his own tenet, of perfection, and betray his love of his life?
âTreason is not worth doing, idiot.â
He can feel a soft yet lingering touch from her lips upon his collarbone, the motion of those lips brushing his skin is enough for him to know that there is a giddy smile etched. âTake my words as a joke, you should have done so. I chose to follow you, either in the end it remains as a pure attachment nor a betrayal besmirches us. It is my persistence that needs no agreement from you to do so.â
A scoff comes from his mouth, eyes wander to the open balcony that shows natural painting of the night sky. âIs being in my bed enough to make you forget your place?â
Poseidon knows it. Those train of insults he gave to her mean nothing but his temptation to expose more resolve of hers. Does it remain unchanged? Does the lower, an even half human deity that he allows to stand equally beside him remain loyal even eons passed?
Despite the words from him being sharp and intimidating, she shows a flurry mixed with dejected expression as her way of jest before reaching her hands up to his porcelain cheeks. The action itself makes those sapphires of his glued to her darker ones, sharing the intimacy that a gaze can share. âDoes that tenet of yours, the embodiment of perfection that you hold, is far more important than the solitude that may corrupt you?â
As if her delicate voice enchants his mind, Poseidon does not feel belittled nor his ideal being insulted. He feels so in ease, from the very start their skin mingled with others, ah, he recalls it is not only in this very night. Poseidon could not bring himself to shove her companion away. The godâs hand finds itself above her smaller one, pulling it to his lips with a silent, chaste kiss along the imperceptible veins of her wrist. âGods are the robust pedestal of the universe. I pay with my eons for that.â
Soft graze from her thumb upon the end of his lips makes the most fearsome god unconsciously leaning for more touch. âThen, let me be in your eons. Allow me to adhere you from your golden throne to your depths of despair, allow me to bestow the clarity within my love.â
As if the time has stopped for seconds, he stops peppering kisses to her skin, staring in astonishment. Not leaving any space for Poseidon to let out his thoughts, his darling is already reciting something that he knows for once where it comes from. âShould you find a companion upon whose soul you can rest yours, then across all manner of adversity, brimming with joyâ walk with him.â
âSo, letâs walk together?â
Poseidon has not ceased to be astonished, his ocean eyes stare into her soul, devouring all sincerity she holds dearly for him. As he takes strands of her silky hair to his touch, he feels delightment, immeasurably bliss that is spreading within his chest, It is disgusting, annoying. Yet the god himself does not give any attempt to dispose of those peculiar feelings. The fondness he has, that he buries deep down for he is the perfect being that needs no companion, is slowly coming to the surface. He keeps her body to his as close as he can, skin to skin, breast to breast. He savours all the amenities that she provides ever since the last piece of fabric slipped off her body, as he enjoys the sweet voice and expression of her to the very time of this moment that they share. Intimacy that he thought merely as a filthy act for fooling around or to pleasuring the sinful lust, yet he finds the kind of intimacy is also the one that brings her closer, more intimate, to him. Intimacy with that feeling which he hardly admits, love.
âHmph, I did not know you are hanging around Buddha lately.â
A soft laugh from her effortlessly pulls a thin, almost unnoticed curve upon his lips. He does not care for what she says next, as what he wants is for those lips of his to meet with her forehead, tracing the skin of her upper face with chaste kisses whilst his hand is rubbing her back as a form of his unvoiced answer. He loves her giggles as she looks so happy with the small affection he gives, how she squirms under his touch because he brushes her ticklish spot, to how she tries to stop his peck since she wants to return the kiss. Just, Poseidon feels his glorious, fearsome facade has been snatched away by her.
For her, his ladylove. Who knows the fondness he holds for herself though that voice of his, that tongue of his never said so. Is it a foolish act if oneself does not notice the demeanor of The Poseidon whenever she nears. She knows. And Poseidon knows what he does. He promises the same oath silently inside his heart, to be in their eons, to escort each other through the sky to the darkest abyss.
At the end of the day, a disgraceful idea that he tried to shove the most is filling his head. Letting a little fish to be on his side will not hurt him, no?
[] nesi's note ; damn i dont know if i made him ooc or what here but i love soft poseidon, his side that he only shows to the person he fond of :(
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Moi Je Joue
Summary: A nighttime picnic date forces young Spencer out of his comfort zone.
A/N:Â This is a sort of request for a season 1/2 Spencer with glasses fic. Itâs not explicitly sub!spence but those are most definitely the vibes
Pairing: Spencer Reid x Fem!Reader
Category: Mostly smut, and a lil fluff
Warnings/Includes: smut, graphic descriptions of sexual acts, unprotected sex, penetrative sex, public sex (well semi-public), please let me know if thereâs anything Iâve missed!
Word count:Â 2.1k
Request: âOoh, maybe reader borrows his glasses and he gets all flustered because she looks adorable in them?â + âheavy petting in a public place and he gets all nervousâ
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Heâs been trying to ask her out for so long. So pathetically long. But the words would always get stuck in his throat whenever he thought heâd built up the courage to say them.
This time though, this time he managed to blurt them out, and she was as excited as him for their date. It shocked him really. Most of why he was afraid to ask was because he was so afraid sheâd say no. Or just never talk to him again. But sheâs said yes. And then a different kind of panic set in.
He had to take her on a date now, and it had to be a nice one, and it had to go well. She deserved nothing more than the most romantic date that Spencer could think of.
So he went with a clichĂ©, a picnic. A picnic underneath the stars in this little secluded part of the park that he loved so much. He went there alone quite a lot, bringing books to read and a blanket to lay on. It was a spot he loved and he really, really hoped sheâd like it too. Maybe it could be their spot? He was getting ahead of himself already.
He planned it for a clear night, so that when they were lying down on his blanket, by the light of the little lamp heâd brought, he could point up at the stars.
âSee that one there, the one that looks like a âWâ?â Spencer points up, and she focuses her attention towards the stars glittering above her.
âI think soâ she squints a little, even if she had no idea which one he was talking about the view was still breathtaking.
âThatâs Cassiopeia, first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Greek mythology says that Poseidon banished Cassiopeia to the sky, to suffer upside down on her throne forever because of her vanityâ
âWas she beautiful?â She turns to Spencer and asks but she doesnât wait for an answer, âI want to take a closer lookâ she says, sitting up on her elbows to pluck the glasses off his face.
It takes him a second to register whatâs going on before sheâs putting them on, lying back down on the blanket so that she can look back up at the stars through his frames. She canât see much of anything with them on really, but sheâd wanted to do that forever. Spencer was so easy to tease, he got nervous so easily but in a way that was so completely endearing.
Itâs not like he was totally blind without his glasses, but when he propped himself up to look at her he wished he had perfect vision so he could commit it to memory. The way her hair was fanned out around her, his glasses perched on the bridge of her nose, all lit up by the moon and the stars. She was the most perfect thing heâd ever seen, blurry or in focus.
But he takes the glasses back off of her then, so that he can put them back on and see the clearer picture. When he does sheâs gazing back up at him, her bottom lip tucked gently between her teeth.
He leans down slowly, he knows itâs the right move, but heâs still nervous. And she can tell so she brings a hand up to the back of his neck, cradling it gently so that she can pull him down towards her just a little and bring their lips together.
His lips are soft, and heâs too shy to apply anything more than the lightest pressure, so she tugs him just a little closer, giving him permission to relax into it. And so he does, teasing along her bottom lip with his tongue, prompting her to open her mouth just enough so that his tongue can slide inside and taste her properly.
When he pulls back eventually sheâs looking up at him expectantly, âWhat was that for?â She asks with a smile, and his lips pull up in a matching one immediately.
âYou just looked so prettyâ he breathes out, and itâs so genuine, and so unbearably sweet that sheâs on him again instantly. Pushing against his side just a little so that she can have a little more control this time. Until sheâs on top of him on the blanket, his hands resting gently on her lower back as her legs rest either side of him, her torso laying almost flat on top of his.
They stay like that for a while, tongues tangling together, his hands never roaming any father than the small area between her waist and her lower back. Nervous and terrified to do anything more.
Until sheâs sitting up, looking down at him as she sits perched on top of his hips. The skirt of her dress is all fanned out around them, and heâs painfully aware that her panties are the only piece of fabric thats covering her under that skirt. He wishes he didnât think about that because the second he did he was absolutely done for.
She grinds down on him just a little and she can feel it immediately, his cock beginning to grow hard right beneath her. And she knows she has to play her cards right here.
So she leans back down along his torso, bringing her lips to his ears this time. Her hands reaching down to find his and place them on her thighs, just under the hem of her dress.
âI want you to touch me Spencer, please?â She moans it against his ear and she can feel his cock move against her leg.
His fingertips dig into her thighs eagerly and she tucks her face right into he crook of his neck. Her lips connecting with the delicate pale skin there, sucking and biting it just a little so that thereâd at least be a small mark there when she was done.
When she starts to grind down on him a little harsher though he starts to freeze up, she can feel the way he tenses under her so she pulls back gently and he looks so nervous.
She lets him sit up a little, âWhatâs wrong, do you want me to stop?â she asks him and itâs so sweet and genuine.
âNo! No. I justâ weâre in the park? In public?â he rushes out, looking around them quickly. She takes his pretty face in her hands, cradling it softly.
âWhen was the last time you saw anyone walk past Spence?â she asks and he nods, âThereâs no one aroundâ she reassures.
He looks up at her through his glasses, his eyes so round and sweet, âAre you sure?â
âOf course babyâ she tells him and something in him snaps, baby. Heâs her baby.
He lunges at her then, kissing her with a newfound intensity as he pulls her back down on top of him. Placing his hands on either side of her head so that he can keep her face pressed close to his while she lays above him.
It doesnât take long before things are picking up where they left off, she has to put Spencerâs hands back where she wants them, taking them off of her face and directing them back to her thighs. He learns fast, he knows that she moans a little louder when he digs his nails in rather than just his fingertips. He can feel the extra heat in her kiss as his hands creep slowly closer to her ass.
âTouch me Spencer, Iâm yoursâ she moans out and thatâs all the reassurance he needs before his hands are gripping her ass over her panties and theyâre both moaning now.
She starts to grind down on him again, now that she knows just how excited he is. Every time her hips push down against his he seems to let out a little whimper. When sheâd had enough of teasing him like that she snakes her hand down between then tugging at his belt until its undone, and then sheâs pulling down his zipper so she can get her hand inside.
When she touches him for the first time over his briefs she can feel the wet patch from where heâd been leaking against the cotton. His cock twitches against her fingers, and even thought itâs dark sheâs fairly certain she can see his face has flushed completely pink.
âAre we gonnaâŠâ Spencer trails off in a little gasp as her hand grips his cock now, squeezing it just a little.
âOnly if you want to babyâ she assures him, and heâs nervous, but heâs also more turned on than heâs ever been, so he nods his head.
âPleaseâ it comes out like a little desperate whimper, and how could she say no to that.
She moves a little so that sheâs hovering above his lap, moving the skirt of her dress out of the way so that she can pull his cock out of his trousers. It looks painfully hard and itâs leaking at the tip from anticipation. He whimpers as soon as sheâs touching it skin to skin, heâd been desperate for this for so much longer than he'd realized.
âUh, Y/Nâ he whines, covering his face with his arm, biting into it in an effort to stifle his pathetic little noises.
âThatâs it babyâ she comforts him, pumping along his length a few times with one hand, the other coming up to pull his arm away from his face. âI wanna hear those pretty little noisesâ
She lets go and moves back to her position hovering over him, lining up against his cock before slowly sinking down on it. Sheâs gathered her dress up so that he can see himself disappear into her as she moves down his length, taking him inch by inch. He almost cums from the sight alone.
She gives both of them time to get used to the feeling. Spencer already looked like he was about to burst. She was so tight and wet and warm around him. When she started to move it was almost too much.
The noises Spencer made as she rocked up and down on him were so desperate, almost pained. He wanted to watch but he just had to let his head fall back against the blanket beneath him, squeeing his eyes shut because he could focus on nothing but the feeling of her on top of him.
His hands stayed firmly on her hips, not guiding her or anything, he wouldnât even trust himself to do that. More just trying to hold on, to ground himself. Sheâs almost taking more pleasure in the faces he makes and the little wanton moans that escape him than the feeling of him inside of her. If there had been people around theyâd have most certainly been caught by now
She takes a little pity on him though and leans down to capture his lips in a soft warm kiss, letting him moan all he likes into her mouth so that if she canât hear his noises she can at least feel them.
When she pulls back she whispers right into his ear, âYouâre doing so good for me baby, you feel perfectâ he can only whimper in response and his head falls back down against the blanket.
She takes the opportunity to litter kisses all along the column of his pretty little throat. Sucking especially hard right below his ear, leaving a delicate bruise right where he wouldnât be able to cover it up tomorrow.
It didnât take much longer before she could feel him tensing beneath her, his hips squirming just a little, his grip on her hips growing more frantic. He was close and she knew it.
âCum for me baby, I want it inside meâ she gives him permission, and the sound of her voice alone is turning him on at this point. Right on cue he spills inside of her, his hands losing their grip on her hips as she continues to move up and down on top of him only a few times more.
And then sheâs finishing too, before sheâs collapsing down onto him. Their chests pressed right up against each other as they tried to steady out their breathing.
âWhat were you saying about Cassiopeia?â she giggles.
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Show Me Your True Colors
Pairing: Marcus Pike x Fem!Reader
Words: 14092 (I swear this was supposed to be a short oneshot but it got out of hand. I'm so so sorry.)
Warnings: 28% smut, 72% plot. Penetrative, unprotected sex (wrap the shlong before you king kong my dudes). Oral (male and female receiving). Fingering and Squirting due to overstimulation. Some dom/sub elements but not full-on. Creampie. Rough handling (e.g. hair-pulling, spanking, hand-binding, some more hair-pulling). I think that's all?!
Inspired by these posts [x] [x] and by this lovely artist. Thanks @danniburgh for humoring me with my thots.
A/N: I came back from my temporary hiatus to post this because I couldn't wait. And now I shall return to my little corner again. Sorry guys these school/administrative issues are taking longer to deal with so I'm for the most part still away. This is not beta'd. Let me know how I'm doing in the comments please and reblogs are always appreciated. Enjoy. And you can add yourself to the taglist here.
Itâs such a different atmosphere, from what he remembers at least. Itâs been so long since he stepped foot on a university campus, and he canât help but smile at the spectrum of personalities all around him. While some students lounge underneath the trees and on the grass, others ran hastily to their courses. Those were probably freshmen.
As he makes his way through the campus, he has to look at his phone numerous times to figure out where exactly he was going. Thatâs definitely one thing he didnât miss about being in school, the fact that he was shit in directions and how he almost always got lost during the beginning of each semester.
When he does finally find the art history department, he silences his phone and heads to the first office he can find.
âGood afternoon, my name is Nicola. How can I help you?â
âHi Nicola, Iâm here to see Dr. Y/N Y/L/N. I was wondering if you could direct me to her office please?â Marcus smiles as he unbuttons his suit jacket, not realizing that his FBI tag was now visible to the world.
âSheâs currently in one of her lectures, you could-â Marcus follows Nicolaâs line of sight when she grows quiet and groans when he sees that she noticed his FBI tag.
âPlease, sheâs not in trouble. I am part of the FBI Art Crime Team, and Iâm actually coming to ask if we could get her professional opinion on an artifact. Just need her to consult on something.â He smiles at Nicola and waits for her expression to relax before he continues.
âDo you mind telling me which lecture hall sheâs in?â
âY-yes, sheâs in H140. Make a right at the door and itâs the hall all the way at the end.â
âThank you Nicola, have a good day.â Marcus nods at her before he buttons his jacket again to avoid any suspicious, terrified looks as he makes his way to the lecture hall. He walks quietly, avoiding the students walking past him as they exit the rooms. When he reaches the door, he turns the knob slowly to not make any noise, hoping that he wasnât being too disruptive once he walks in. As he shuts it behind him and looks around, his eyes almost fall out of their sockets.
There are at least 250, maybe 300 students filling the seats of the room. He awkwardly smiles when some students look to the side and see him standing at the foot of the door. He quickly takes a seat and says nothing as the students return their attention to the large projected screen. Marcus hears what he assumes is your voice through the large speakers but he canât place your position. As he looks at the projected images, he finally catches you through his peripheral vision as you step off the railing near the exit doors at the front of the room.
âBecause of this association with the gods, many amulets used to ward off the evil eye include depictions of mythological figures and deities who are almost, if not always, female. To the Greeks and Romans, the most common fascinations with an evil eye were women in any shape or form. They were thought to have the most powerful and harmful gaze that might kill if eye contact was established. Thatâs basically me telling you to never look me in the eye or else I will curse the cow of your second cousin twice removed.â Laughter reverberates off the walls at your joke and only grows louder when you whisper, âjust kidding...or am I?â Marcus canât help but smile at your jokes, watching with fascination as you move up and down the stairs of one side of the lecture hall once you continue to speak.
âNow, I know what some of you are thinking...isnât that a bit sexist? Well, to the ancients, no. And to us, itâs kind of a meh thing. I know that doesnât sound very feminist of me but it all comes down to the culture and the ancient practices that carried over. Just remember that it wasnât because they were women, it was because they were thought to be powerful...a glass half-full kinda thing.â Marcus watches you closely as you maintain your focus on the students before you switch the slide and stand in the middle of the stairway with your back towards the projector.
âSo, we find goddesses such as Erinnyes or the Furies associated with the evil eye because of their avenging nature. Their heads were covered in serpents and their eyes were always bloodshot and one of the Furies by the name of Megaera was considered in late antiquity as the personification of envy and whose eyes were the most envious and deadly of all the Furies. She was described by poets as baskanon omma pherousa...bearing the evil eye. Naturally, many children in late antiquity constantly wore amulets of stone galactite to protect them from the eyes of Megaera, and sometimes even wore necklaces with her face on it to counteract the evil eye of someone else and have her curse the ones who tried to harm them. Basically, the ancients were playing a game of tag with the evil eye.â You descend the stairs and walk to the other side of the hall, and Marcus feels his chest tighten with how much confidence you exude, not just through your words but with how you carry yourself as well.
âPerhaps the most famous of these dangerous women is Medusa who was one of the Gorgones in Greek mythology. The Gorgones were one of many female beings such as the Harpies, the Erinnyes, the Graiae, and the Keres, who were said to be grim-faced, and who held horrible looks. Briefly, the story tells of how she was one of the most beautiful women to ever walk the earth and later became hateful-looking by Athena as punishment for being raped by Poseidon in the middle of the huntressâ temple. Her hair became serpents and she was so furious that anyone who would look at her would turn into stone...at least that is the version you will hear from the âall-knowingâ male scholars within this field. But, and I know Iâm going on a rant here, if youâre like me, youâre more likely to argue that Athena pretended to hate Medusa. The serpents were no punishment! The goddess looked at the poor woman and gave her a weapon to use against men because unfortunately, she couldnât do anything to avenge her...not only because she didnât get along with Poseidon but also because he was a god as well. Anyway, back to Medusaâs amazing power which I would love to have so I could use it whenever Iâm talking to some professors in this department...donât quote me on that.â Again, Marcus chuckles at your side commentary and notices how calm and enjoyable the atmosphere of the lecture is. If only he had professors like you when he was in university.
âEven after she was decapitated by Perseus, her powers were very much alive and it is said that Athena placed Medusaâs image on her shield, once Perseus returned it, in order to use it when she hunted. This suggests that depictions of her severed head held apotropaic power and like earlier, one could use a creature who held the power of the evil eye against another being who is said to use the evil eye. Following this principle of similia similibus, it is not surprising that most of the amulets found in Greece and Rome contained illustrations of Medusaâs decapitated head on them. What was once the possessor of the evil eye became a protective symbol against the very same thing.â Just as you are about to continue with the next image, an alarm goes off and Marcus frowns in shock at how inconsiderate it was that phones werenât silenced. But his surprise only heightens when he sees you running down the steps to your desk and picking up the phone sitting in the middle of the table.
âAhhhh man, we were just about to get to the cavalier. Thatâs okay. Remember, the second response is due first thing on Friday. If you canât turn it in during class, shoot me an email and we can work something out with my TAs. Go forth my clever spawns!â Marcus stands up and glues himself to the wall when he sees students emptying the lecture hall, his eyes on your form at the front of the class. He hopes you donât leave out of the front exit and begins to make his way to you through the multitude of undergrads leaving. When he reaches your desk, he stands to the side until you finish chatting with one of the students and begins to collect your work.
âDr. Y/L/N?â
âPlease, itâs just Y/N. Who are you and how can I help you today?â You almost do a double take when you look up from your bag and see the man standing in front of you. To say that you were starstruck by the man in front of you would have been the understatement of the century.
âIâm Special Agent Marcus Pike,â he holds out his FBI tag for you and watches as you raise an eyebrow at him before you swing your bag across your shoulders and motion for him to follow you out of the hall.
âI would like to put it on record that I do not, in fact, wish to turn any of my colleagues to stone.â You joke, and Marcus senses that you are perhaps nervous at seeing his tag.
âBelieve me, I would like to do that to some of mine as well...but no, not why Iâm here.â Marcus clips the tag below his jacket as he walks with you.
âMay I ask what I have done that caught the FBIâs attention?â You walk ahead of him, and ask him if it was okay for him to head over to your office with you.
âIâm with the FBI Art Crime Team and Iâm here on a request. We would like to consult you on an open investigation and I came here to ask what your availability is.â Marcus follows you up the stairs, barely forcing his eyes to remain on your feet instead of elsewhere.
âOh, me? Thatâs...wow. Of all the things I thought I would accomplish in my life, thatâs definitely not one of them. May I ask what it is you need my opinion on?â You push open the doorway of the staircase and point at your office across the quiet hall.
âUnfortunately, there is a lot of paperwork you need to fill out before we get to work so I canât disclose anything about the case until you sign in.â Marcus steps into the office behind you and watches as you set your things down before you move to your desk. He canât help but feel his muscles loosen at the sight of the bookshelves across your room.
âThis is probably the most exciting thing to happen to me all year long so yes, hundred percent. Iâm available for the rest of the day today as well as tomorrow and Friday after lecture which ends at the same time as todayâs.â You beam up at him as you take two books out of your bag and replace them with a folder that was sitting in the middle of your desk. Marcus looks at you quizzically, marveling at how much easier this was going. He genuinely thought he was going to meet with someone who was probably a bit proud and perhaps as much of an asshole as his previous professors but you were so much different than anyone heâs ever met within this field.
âAre you sure? I understand if you need to take a week or two-â
âNo please, youâll be saving me from faculty lunches and two seminars by colleagues that I genuinely cannot fucking stand- oh, sorry. Sorry, didnât mean to-â You swing your leather bag around your shoulder again and shut the blinds of the windows before you walk to the door.
âPlease, you donât have to worry about that with me.â Marcus chuckles at the excitement rolling off of you and bites his lower lip when he watches you quickly fix your hair.
âI might need to have lunch on the way to your office though if thatâs okay?â You take a plastic container out of your bag and smile sheepishly at him as you lock your door.
âWow...is your bag bigger on the inside or something? And, yeah fine by me.â He pushes his hands into his pockets again and walks next to you, a little corner in his heart gradually filling with hope letting him know that he should be cautious. He didnât want a repeat of last time.
You both chat briefly on your way to headquarters and Marcus apologizes every time he looks over and sees you struggling with your food. By the time you make it to the building, Marcus can tell you are a bit nervous and he assures you once more that this was merely a consultation.
âWait how did you even find me?â You take your jacket off along with everything in your pockets, laying them down near your bag as they go through the scanner. Marcus passes through with his badge and waits for you on the other side, picking up your things as you put your jacket back on.
âI made some calls and a friend suggested to get in touch with you because of your expertise.â
âOh now weâre getting somewhere. You have a Greek artifact donât you?â Marcus halts in his steps and looks over to you as he shuts his eyes in irritation. He should have watched what he said.
âS-sorry I couldnât help it. Iâll stop until I fill out whatever paperwork you have for me.â You take your things from him and walk quietly as he leads you to the elevators.
âI didnât mean to be rude. Itâs not personal, itâs just-â
âBusiness I know. I know. Iâm so used to watching this kind of stuff in movies that I tend to forget itâs all fake and youâre...the real deal.â You hope he doesnât see the way your eyes trail over his taller form, silently cursing yourself when you meet his eyes and notice how heâs already staring at you with a smile.
âSorry.â You apologize again and look straight ahead, hands tightening around the leather strap when you realize that heâs still looking at you.
Marcus fists the hands in his pockets to prevent himself from saying anything else that might make you uncomfortable, and he looks at the increasing numbers as they reach his floor. A loud ring signals your arrival and Marcus stretches out his hand so you could walk ahead of him. You wait until he tells you where to go and say nothing when he stops for a second and whispers something to another agent.
When you arrive at his office, you stand to the side and wait for him to tell you what to do.
âWhatâre you doing all the way over there? Come here.â Marcus calls you over to his desk and smiles, hoping to put you a little at ease. You step towards him and set your stuff on the floor as you sit opposite him on one of the two chairs. He pulls out a couple of files and sets them in front of you in four different piles.
âThatâs a lot of paperwork.â You chuckle nervously as you take out a pen from your bag.
âI know, Iâm sorry. But thatâs why Iâm here. These are the building rules and your signature is basically you telling us youâll abide by all of them.â
âI donât know any of them.â You respond immediately, and rub harshly at the pen between your fingers.
âIâll be with you at all times so you donât have to worry about that.â His smile throws you off guard and you nod before you sign the highlighted areas.
âAnd these are you swearing that you will tell no one of whatever you see, hear, do, etc. within the building.â You nod and sign through the stapled paperwork before sliding them his way.
âWeâre almost done. These two are like the second pile but they have to do with this case specifically. And they extend to outside the premises, meaning that if I or another agent on the case tells you anything that has to do with your work here today while weâre grabbing coffee from across the street, you canât say it to a living soul.â Marcus points at the four highlighted boxes and tells you to sign the date next to them as well.
âSo I can say it to my dead cousin?â You ask as you sign the two papers and hand them to him, unable to hold your laughter when he shakes his head as he pushes the last pile towards you.
âI had a feeling you were going to say that.â
âCanât help it.â
âAnd finally, these are you swearing that whatever you tell us today, be it an opinion, a fact, or anything else, is the absolute truth. Basically, youâre not fucking with us.â You raise an eyebrow at his choice in words and he shrugs his shoulders as he motions for the empty spaces again. When youâre done, Marcus collects all the files and places them in a folder before he unlocks his desk and pushes them inside.
âI donât ever want to see my signature again.â You whisper as he leads you out of the office towards a conference room. He holds the door for you and nods ahead, waiting for you to step in before he shuts the door behind him and turns around. You try to ignore the hand pushing on your lower back as you walk in and spot three gentlemen and one woman standing towards the end of the long table.
âWow, that was quick.â The female agent is first to speak and you say nothing as Marcus introduces you to them.
âThank you for coming on such a short notice.â
âOf course. This is very exciting for me so Iâm happy to help in any way.â You shake her hand and stand to the side as Marcus motions for you to sit down.
âThis is Lydia, Ethan, Henry, and Noah.â Marcus points to each member of his team as he pulls out a chair next to you and sits down.
âItâs nice to meet you.â You nod towards them and look at the folder that Lydia hands to you. Marcus says something as you flip open the folder but you canât respond, eyes almost falling out of their sockets as you take in the large image on the page. You look up at Marcus and everyone else before you return your attention to the picture.
âYou recognize what this is then?â Ethan breaks the silence and watches as you move through the pages quickly.
âUmm, that seems like an oversimplification but yes.â You continue to study the images in front of you for another few minutes before you set them down and look up at Marcus.
âSome explanation would really help me out right now.â You tap softly on the papers, and your mind conjures up the wildest possible stories behind the images currently displayed in front of you.
âOh right yes. We received a tip from the Smithsonianâs acquisitions department about a man trying to sell them this artifact for three million dollars,â Marcus notices your eyes widen but he continues, âbut theyâre not sure if itâs stolen or not. And he refuses to cooperate.â
âWhich is where you come in. Have you seen anything like this before and if so, where?â Lydia stares at you as you return your attention to the pictures again.
âAnd the Smithsonian canât confirm this?â
âFar from it. Marcus here is just afraid theyâll eventually get greedy and do anything to get their hands on it.â You look next to you and watch a faint blush take over the agentâs handsome features.
âI mean I donât blame you. There are a bunch of real assholes in this field.â You laugh when he gives Lydia a âtold youâ look.
âIâm sorry, but I donât think Iâll be able to help you if I donât see the actual pendant.â You shut the folder and push it away from you.
âThat might be a problem.â Henry takes his glasses off and proceeds to clean them as he looks at his co-workers.
âWhy? Do you not have it anymore?â Your heart skips a beat at the prospect of the FBI losing such an object.
âOh no we have it. Our guy is afraid weâll switch it out with a fake so he refuses to hand it to us unless heâs in the same room.â
âThatâs funny. Is there a rule that says I canât look at it while this man is in the room?â You ask Marcus and he canât help but notice how giddy youâre being all of a sudden. Your excitement is almost palpable and he wills himself to focus on the question and not how you bite your lower lip as you wait for him.
âI meanâŠâ
âYouâre all going to be in the room arenât you?â You cut him off before he says anything and when they all nod, you turn to Marcus once more and wait for his response.
âI guess itâs fine.â Marcus reluctantly answers before he asks Ethan and Noah to bring the man from the interrogation room heâs been in for the past couple of hours. Lydia and Henry let you in on more details and Marcus watches as you furrow your eyebrows in focus, occasionally cutting them off to ask them a question.
Fifteen minutes later and a knock on the door breaks you out of your haze. You look up just as Ethan and Noah walk in with a man in front of them. You say nothing as they bring him to your side of the room and set him down across from you.
âHow many times do I have to tell you, I didnât steal it. I found it!â Your ears perk at his comment but you say nothing as he crosses his arms and narrows his eyes at you.
âMay I see it?â You ask before anyone else says anything and the man continues to stare at you before he ignores your question.
âPlease, Iâm just here to confirm your story. I know for a fact there isnât a museum out there that has this.â You notice the hardened expression on Henryâs face but he says nothing. A few long moments pass by and the man shifts to take something out of the inside his jacket. You inhale deeply and watch as he unwraps the cloth before he places the small pendant on the table in front of you.
âMay I?â You ask again and if Marcus didnât know any better, heâd think that youâre just trying to put the man at ease. If you were nervous around five FBI agents and you did nothing wrong, then his little thief must have been scared shitless.
When the man nods, you bring out a pair of gloves from your handbag and put them on, forcing yourself to remain calm as you pick up the pendant.
âWhat a beautiful work of art you are baby. Red jasper, my favorite!â Your excited words break the silence and you look up at the man in front of you with a smile, feeling your hands sweat when he slowly returns the expression.
Got you.
âGreek is marvelous...crystal clear, grammatically correct, unique placement.â Itâs as silent as a cemetery and Marcus watches you closely as you narrow your eyes and adjust the stone under the light. If he wasnât dealing with a criminal and a potentially stolen artifact, he would have told you how beautiful you looked when you were deep in the middle of a task.
âHmm, what is this 6th century-ish spell? Oh my bad, no no no, I tend to mix them up sometimes. Itâs definitely a 7th century formula.â You make an awkward face and watch as Lydia shakes her head at your little mix up.
âNow, letâs see what you got on the other side sweetheart.â You carefully turn the amulet around in the palm of your hand and barely hold back from gasping dramatically.
âMy god...what a goddamn sight...oh oops sorry, that was probably blasphemous. A perfectly etched crucifixion...cross with 4 sides, with a plaque at the top...and of course, canât forget the clothed Christ. The detail on this is truly unlike anything Iâve ever seen, down to the âIesous Xristos Theou Yios Sotareâ around the figure. Where did you say you found it again?â You casually ask as you continue to inspect the stone, almost laughing when the man responds immediately to your question.
âMount Athos.â Marcus turns to his team in shock. Youâd managed to get the information out of him so easily while they spent an entire day trying to get him to say anything. It was a little funny how at ease the man seemed now, leaning forward towards you as you flipped the stone around.
âOhh the hub of Eastern monasteries. Boy is this the most valuable artifact Iâve ever had the pleasure of looking at then.â You set it down on the cloth and wrap it up before taking your gloves off and leaning back on the chair.
âSee, told you its one of a kind. No oneâs ever found anything like it before.â The man beams at you before he takes the object and puts it back in his jacket.
âOh yeah itâs one of a kind alright...because itâs the most fake amulet Iâve ever had the misfortune of examining. I honestly donât think Iâve ever been this disappointed in my life. And here I thought another one of these was out there. Did you even bother to do any research on this?â You frown at him and cross your arms in irritation, completely missing Marcusâ reaction and how he turns to Lydia to confirm that yes, you just said that it was a fake artifact.
âW-what?â
âIâd love to know where you got the red jasper because you could have fooled me with that. Letâs break this down shall we? The Greek is perfect, too perfect if Iâm being honest. You never have grammatically correct syntax etched on a magical amulet, let alone proper diction. Oh and you should have probably used Classical Greek instead of modern Greek, like were you even trying? Really bad move to use a 7th century formula with a non-altered 6th century spell. The formula didnât even exist yet!â You tilt your head to the side and watch as the man in front of you begins to fidget. His smile is replaced with a shocked expression and you watch as it slowly becomes angry.
Marcus was speechless. He never saw this coming and was looking at you with a mixture of awe and surprise at the turn of events. He could only stare at you as he took in your energy, the same confidence and intelligence he saw earlier in the day when he walked into your lecture.
âAs for the back, you never get 4-sided crosses with these, only three, and the head of Christ makes up the fourth which you donât actually see because of his head. No plaque, too detailed and non-existent in protection spells. Christ is always nude on magical amulets by the way...yes itâs weird, but itâs a fucking amulet and he was just some extra deity. And finally, never, ever, write out âIesous Xristos Theou Yios Sotare.â You write the acronym IXOYE.â You flip open the folder that was in front of you and grab a sharpie from Marcusâ file, circling the first letter of each Greek word and holding it up as if he was one of your students and you were trying to lecture him.
âDonât even get me started on your provenance. Mount Athos? I mean for fuckâs sake, Constanza would have been a better option. At least we actually found amulets out there. How much was he asking for this?â You turn to Marcus and completely miss the starstruck eyes heâs giving you. When you raise an eyebrow at him, he finally realizes that you asked him a question.
âUhhh 3 mil.â
âOh boy...yeah, this is worth jack shit. Wouldnât even do itâs intended job if you actually wore it as a protection pendant.â You watch as the manâs expression changes from anger to outrage and you barely have any time to push away your chair and hide behind Marcus before the man tries to jump on top of the table towards you. It takes Ethan and Noah approximately five seconds to tackle him down before they take him out of the room. You watch as they reach for the amulet in his pocket and give it to Henry just as they push him out.
Youâre still coming down from the adrenaline rush when Marcus turns around and asks you if you are alright. As soon as you see the gun in his hands, your hold on his jacket tightens and you gulp nervously when you meet his eyes. He apologizes quickly once he sees where youâre looking and quickly puts the gun back in its holster.
âYou okay?â Marcus holds your wrist and rubs his thumb over your pulse point until you begin to relax. You fix your jacket and take a deep breath before you meet his eyes, almost gasping when you see how dark and oddly calming they are.
âDidnât think a consultation would get this exciting but uhh, yeah Iâm good. I think.â You try to laugh it off but looking at the object in Henryâs hand makes you realize that the last five minutes did really happen and you actually managed to piss off someone to the point where he tried to attack you.
âAnd we were worried it was stolenâŠâ Lydia shakes her head when she takes the amulet and swirls it around in her hand.
âI might be wrong but I think you should try to find out who made it, especially because of the red jasper. This came real close to a fake. And you should also try to date it as well...there might be more of these out there.â You smile when Lydia agrees and collects the folders on the table, thanking you on her way out.
âMy pleasure...apart from that last bit.â You laugh it off and watch as she exits the conference room with Henry.
âSoâŠâ You turn to Marcus and whisper a quick thank you when he hands you your bag.
âSo, this definitely wasnât what I had in mind when I asked you to consult on this case. I- I canât begin to tell you how sorry I am that this happened. Itâs not always like this, I promise. The exciting stuff usually happens when we find guys like him in abandoned warehouses.â Marcus continues to word vomit as he leads you back to his office.
âItâs okay really. My advisor always warned me about this.â
âAbout working with the FBI?â
âNo no, about rambling so much that I piss off someone to the point where they try to kill me.â Youâre taken aback by Marcusâ laugh and canât help but giggle along with him as he leans back in his chair and continues to laugh.
âI hope that doesnât mean you wonât work with us again?â Thereâs something in his voice that doesnât ease the butterflies in your stomach and you place your hand on your chest dramatically as you bat your eyes at him.
âWhy Agent Pike, are you trying to recruit me to the FBI?â You ask sarcastically and watch as he shrugs his shoulders before shutting off his computer and standing up.
âJust a consult here and there, should we meet another Greco-Roman artifact? Or...a fake one I guess.â You swallow the lump in your throat when you see the way heâs looking at you and hope that youâre not misreading any signs.
âCan I take you out to dinner? As a thank you and an apology for putting your life in danger?â Marcus is reluctant to ask but he takes the leap of faith and hopes that you wouldnât reject him.
âI- actually...in all honesty, I donât think Iâll do well in public after that whole thing.â You gesture towards the outside offices, and Marcus nods in disappointment and contemplates on whether he should ask you to dinner some other time. You never give him a chance to follow-up though.
âHow about take-out at my place?â You stand up and smile when you see his eyes beam with excitement as he fixes his tie and motions towards the door.
âLead the way doctor.â You flush under the title and walk ahead so he doesnât notice the obvious effect heâs having on you. You glance at Marcus every now and then as you make your way out of the building and towards his car.
You chat about random things as he drives through the busy streets, and you feel your heart skip a beat when he says something scandalous about your favorite Impressionist artwork, not because of the comment but because of the way he winks at you as he slides his hand to your thighs and nudges them to let you know he was just joking. You hope that Marcus asks for your number by the end of the night, maybe even invite you to dinner again, because if youâre being honest, itâs been a while since you met a decent guy and heâs been checking all of your boxes all day long.
Kind. Intelligent. Hard-working. Funny. And of course, attractive. There was something about the way he smiles and you kept on replaying the moment he hid you behind him and continued to ask if you were alright.
âWhat do you mean you donât like Bal du moulin de la Galette? Itâs one of the most magnificent paintings out there. Best of Renoirâs if you ask me.â You unlock the door and switch on the lights, throwing your coat and bag on the wall before telling Marcus to make himself at him. He takes his jacket off and hangs it as well, turning around to continue his argument.
âListen, Iâm just not a crowd kind of guy. Iâm more of a Paris Street, Rainy Day man okay so-â
âWhy am I not surprised by that?â You laugh as you bring him a cup of water, hoping you were being subtle as you continued to check out the gun resting in his holster. Shaking your head, you take your phone out again and tell him that itâll take you a few minutes to order pizza since neither of you can make up your mind.
Marcus looks around when you walk away to place the order, his eyes taking in the three bookshelves behind your couch. Itâs almost as if the office space wasnât enough so you had to make more room for all of your textbooks and novels. Maybe it was the other way aroundâŠ
He takes a sip of water and glances to the side, instantly choking on the liquid when his eyes zero in on the three watercolor paintings hanging above your television. Marcus blinks rapidly and rubs his eyes to make sure that he wasnât seeing things. He approaches the wall and looks between the three artworks, unable to tear his gaze away. He notices new details every time he focuses on a different corner of each painting, and his pants suddenly feel uncomfortable when he shifts closer.
âPizza will be here in thirty-ish minutes and-â You almost drop the phone when Marcus jumps back and almost trips over his own feet. âSorry I didnât mean to scare you.â When you walk closer and see the blush creeping down his neck, you canât help but giggle and glance at your paintings, almost as if you were taunting him into commenting on your choice in decoration.
âThese are...interesting.â Marcus avoids looking at them when you stand next to him, merely pointing to the side as he looks at you.
âOh no...here we go. I know what that means. You donât like them?â You tilt your head to the side and hold back from smiling when he takes a long sip of water before he sets down the glass.
âN-no no, thatâs not...I didnât mean- I just...itâs a bold choice.â His stutter makes you laugh even harder and you apologize when his blush deepens. âIâm sorry, I donât mean to laugh. Itâs always really funny when people come over because I get all kinds of reactions but youâre definitely the first guy that doesnât call me a slut because I have pornographic paintings hanging in my living room.â
âWhy not? The Dutch lords and the Italian merchants did it, why canât you?â Marcus is almost offended by the remark and he forgets all about the awkwardness of the paintings when he sees you nod aggressively in agreement.
âExactly!? Why is a guy allowed to hang an Odalisque in his home but I canât hang some BDSM scenes?â You take the glass from the table and ask him if he wants more. Marcus shakes his head and quickly attempts to fix himself through his pants before you return.
âSo you like them then?â You lounge on one chair and wait for Marcus to sit on the couch before you ask him.
âItâs a different aesthetic I think, and it somehow goes well with your bookshelves. Something about textbooks and nude paintings depicting sex just goes together...canât explain how. And kudos to the artist too! The brushstrokes, the layering, the complementary colors...the scenes and positions are so natural. Theyâre perfect combinations. Did you pick them or did you commission them?â
âOh I commissioned two of them. The third was just too good to not order. Iâll ask you this then, which ones do you think I commissioned?â Marcus glances to the canvases again and grows quiet for a few moments, his eyes switching from one painting to another before he meets your gaze.
âI think you commissioned the two on the left.â
âWhy?â You try to hide how impressed you are by how he correctly figured you out, almost cringing when the question leaves your mouth before you could stop yourself. As much as you enjoy where this conversation was going, you really hope this wouldnât lead to some misogynistic response on his part. Just as Marcus is about to respond, the doorbell rings and you tell him youâll be right back.
Marcus thanks the heavens that the pizza arrives because he isnât sure how he could respond to that question without accidentally giving his train of thoughts away. When you come back with plates and napkins, Marcus thanks you and proceeds to separate the pizza slices.
âIt was the closest I could get to owning something that resembled the area I study.â You say through chewing and Marcus furrows his eyebrows, silently asking you to elaborate on your comment.
âNudity I mean. I canât afford sculptures so I settled with these.â
âThey are beautiful. And the positions are-â Marcus stops abruptly when he realizes that his inner monologue just rolled off of his tongue.
âGo on, what were you going to say?â
âI- uh, I just think that the positions are intimate. And they become more intimate the longer you look at them.â He chews faster when you nod and take another slice of pizza.
âYou have a favorite?â You ask and pretend you arenât paying attention to every single word he says. You get the sense that he has a lot to say about the paintings but is choosing to hold back so you donât get the wrong idea about why he is having dinner with you in your apartment after only knowing you for a few hours.
âDefinitely the middle one.â His answer surprises you, especially because the one on the right has handcuffs and you genuinely thought heâd be into that because of his line of work.
âReally? Why?â
âOh...I- this might sound weird but I think the scene is intense and- and close? Private? Iâm not sure what it is Iâm trying to say but the fact that sheâs completely nude except for the panties around her thighs while heâs fully clothed and is focusing on her pleasure is- itâs intimate. And the hand on her back is a mixture of dominance and care, like heâs letting her know that she has his undivided attention but she has to behave for him.â Youâre not sure when exactly you stopped eating and you clear your throat when you realize that Marcus was looking at you to gauge your reaction.
âY-yeah that...ahuh.â Something about the way he says the word âbehaveâ twists your insides and you immediately stand up and head to the kitchen, whispering something about needing to wash down the food with something. Marcus eats quietly and hopes he hasnât just made things even more awkward. When you come back and hand him a glass of red wine, Marcus relaxes and continues to eat.
âHave you ever drawn something like this?â You shake your head as you take a sip of the wine, laying against the back of the couch and crossing your legs.
âI wish. Human anatomy is so fascinating I think. I sometimes get this adrenaline rush when I look at the far right one and I tell myself that Iâll sketch all the risque and open positions I can think of but then I remember how long it would take me to finish one piece and I- I donât have time for that sadly.â
âYou can always start out with simpler ones? Maybe solo pieces, and move up from there.â Marcus mirrors you and sits back with the wine glass in his hand.
âYeah, but I just love this kind of genre so much. It needs to be passionate, and sexy and out there you know.â Marcus smiles at the energetic response, feeling much more relaxed now that heâs had a cup of wine and found chatting about your choice in decoration less awkward.
âI get you. Itâs why that lifestyle is interesting to so many people. The whole dynamic, whether weâre talking about the figures in the scene or actual partners, is based on that trust. You- you have to create that sense of trust and comfort for the scene to be enjoyable...pleasurable. Itâs not as easy as some think it to be. As a Dom, you have to be aware of your partner at all times and the effect you have on them. And the same goes for a Sub too. You need to ensure that your Dom knows how much trust you put in them and the level of dedication thatâs going into the scene. Both parties are depending on each other and itâs- itâs amazing.â Marcus smiles when he notices the intensity swimming in your eyes and he gives you a few seconds to collect your bearings before he asks his next question.
âWould you draw something as intimate as that?â He breaks the silence and watches your train of thought come and go.
âWould you?â You throw the question right back at him, holding in a breath when you see him lean forward with a dangerous glint in his eyes.
âI would...but only if I have the right model.â Marcus doesnât know where all of this is coming from but he canât find it in himself to break whatever bubble the two of you found yourselves in. Youâre silent for a few moments, long enough for Marcus to think that maybe, just maybe, heâs crossed the line.
But then youâre smiling at him mischievously, chugging down the rest of the wine before standing up and heading towards the hallway.
âI have an easel and some 16x20 papers lying around...I hope you donât mind working with chalk.â You throw back at him before you walk down the hallway and Marcus has to give himself a quick pep talk before he follows you. He slowly makes his way into your bedroom and stands at the doorstep until you allow him to come in.
âI think the lighting is best in this corner but youâll be the one working so sit wherever you prefer.â You bring over a chair and set it in front of the easel before you grab the large box of supplies and pull out all the chalk sticks that you have. Marcus nods in silence as he pushes the easel closer to your bed and begins to choose which of the chalk sticks he wants. There is a variety of shapes and sizes, and heâs not sure if he should start out bold or if he should ease himself into this. Itâs been a while since heâs drawn a model and he really doesnât want to screw up, especially because it is you.
Marcus is so busy preparing his workstation that he doesnât notice you stripping off your clothes. You keep your eyes on him and find the little scrunch he does with his eyebrows when he focuses on something endearing. Taking a deep breath, you take off your bra and panties before laying on the bed and getting in a comfortable position. Your movements are minimal, and you stretch out your legs in wait for him. You fight the part of you thatâs yelling at you to cover yourself and keep your focus on him to gauge his reaction.
âPose however you want and we can work on the postures once we-â The words die in his throat as soon as he looks up from the easel and sees your state of dress, or lack thereof. The thick chalk stick heâs holding between his fingers snaps in half and breaks the blanket of silence that fell on the room. He visibly gulps and doesnât try to hide the way his eyes trail down your form slowly before they return to look into your dilated ones. Marcus knows for a fact that the image of your heaving chest and hardened nipples will forever be etched in his mind.
âI- uhh, are you...c-comfortable?â He hates how much heâs stuttering and you smile at him when you notice how he is focusing on the wall behind you and not you.
You look around for a few moments, grabbing a couple of pillows and placing them behind your back before you stretch out one leg and bend the other one to your chest. Marcus almost chokes on his breath when he sees how open you are being with him but he says nothing and turns his attention to the blank piece of paper underneath his hand.
âIâm ready.â Your voice brings him out of his stupor and he nods briefly as he tries to reason with himself. He cannot draw you unless he looks at you. But he is well aware of the hardening predicament heâs currently suffering from and heâs sure you probably noticed by now the effect you were having on him.
âI wonât tell you how to do your job Agent, but artists usually have to look at the models theyâre drawing to...you know, draw them.â Marcus rolls his eyes at the teasing remark, briefly glancing at you with a raised eyebrow before he begins to softly outline the shape of your shoulders. His cock twitches in his pants and he tries his hardest to not squirm too much in his seat. But every time his eyes move towards your nude form laying not five feet away from him, he silently curses himself and pretends heâs fine and that he isnât imagining pushing you down and shoving his tongue deep into your wet cunt.
âAre you usually this quiet when youâre sketching, Agent Pike?â Something about the way youâre addressing him makes him clench his jaw tightly and he unintentionally whispers a little louder than he intends in response.
âJesus fucking Christ.â
Your giggles let him know that you heard his remark and he is sure his face is growing a deeper shade of red but he shrugs his shoulders and ignores your obvious amusement. Marcus swallows the lump in his throat as he shifts his focus below your neck, parting his lips when he notices the tilt of your head from his peripheral vision as he ceases all movement and continues to stare at your chest.
âOh sorry, is my arm in the way,â you lower your arms and move them behind you to support your weight, never breaking eye contact with him as you rock your bent leg back and forth and give him a full view of your most intimate parts.
Marcus is almost shaking in his seat at the sight of your breasts, unaware that heâs harshly rubbing the chalk stick with his thumb the more your leg sways to the side and reveals the outer folds of your pussy.
âP-perfect, thank you.â He whispers and returns to the sheet in front of him, biting into his lower lip as he rolls the chalk across and sketches the curves of your breasts. For a moment, he forgets what he is doing and narrows his eyes at the shapes in front of him before he smudges the black material across to shade in the skin. He looks back and forth for a couple of minutes until heâs happy with the shading of your body.
You marvel at how heâs managing to keep it together for this long when all you can think about is begging for him to fuck you into the mattress. You thought it would be easy for him to break but ever the gentleman, he takes the task seriously and tries his hardest to not dwell on your skin for longer than necessary.
A thought comes through your mind and you smile to yourself as you shift your bent leg to the side and move the other one until it falls from the side of the bed. You stare at him and hope this is what finally does the trick. And you donât have to wait for too long because the next time Marcus looks at you, he takes a double-take and doesnât bother to hide how heâs only focusing on the skin between your thighs.
âI thought it would be easier for you, you know. Easier access and everything.â Youâre not sure what youâre going on about but you can tell that itâs taking every ounce of control in his body to not pounce on you. You hold your breath when Marcus stands up and meets your eyes, and you think this is it. This is the moment youâve been waiting for.
But then heâs freeing the paper from the easel and moving towards you, his expression never once giving his plan away. You gulp when he kneels at the foot of your bed and sets the paper between your thighs.
âYouâre right, easier access,â Marcus says as he brings the chalk down on the paper and sketches your thighs, not bothering for propriety as his eyes zero in on your slit. You know youâre wet and you can feel slick easing down your folds but you donât move a muscle, watching him as he expertly outlines your skin before he rubs the chalk with his thumb to shade the area again.
âItâs not quite how I want itâŠâ His remark makes you shiver and youâre about to beg him to forgo the sketch when he leans forward and nudges your legs apart, perhaps a little carelessly, before he collects your arousal with his middle finger and swipes it across your folds. Youâre shocked by the turn of events and barely hold back from moaning as he dips the clean finger into your pussy and rubs your walls for a few more seconds, his soft brown eyes turning dangerous as pushes his finger a little deeper and bites his lower lip when he feels you clenching around him. Marcus turns his attention back to you, his jaw tensing when he sees sheer bliss etched on your expression. Your little gasps are music to his ears and just as he feels your hips moving against him, he pulls his hand away.
You watch him like a hawk as he inspects his finger, gasping when he smudges at the chalk on the sketch to create darker shades around your center.
âHmm, thatâs more like it.â Marcus turns to you and smirks when he sees your parted lips turn into a frown.
âDo you not like it?â He feigns ignorance and raises an eyebrow when your frown deepens as you move back into your pillows. You lean back but continue to hold his gaze as you part your thighs and lazily stroke your cunt. Marcus slowly puts down the paper and chalk onto the floor and stands up just as you begin to pinch your nipples.
âPleaseâŠâ Your whispered plea shoots straight to his cock and he laughs when it turns into a whine once he makes his way to the bathroom in your room. He says nothing as he quickly washes his hands and dries them before moving back and standing next to your bed.
You donât stop touching yourself, hoping the needy sight of you is all the push he needs to take what he wants.
âWhatâs your safeword doctor?â Marcus keeps his hands in his pockets as he trails his eyes down your shivering body. Heâs itching to touch you but he remains still and waits for confirmation that you do, in fact, want this as much as him. A part of him knows that the two of you should probably slow down and perhaps discuss whatever this is before you go any further. But it feels right being here with you. And he doesnât want to give it up just yet.
âJ-Jasper.â Your voice breaks when you see the hunger swimming in his eyes and you shift to the center of your bed as Marcus kicks off his shoes before taking off his socks.
âHmm.â Marcus hums as he takes off the holster from his belt and quietly places the gun on your nightstand. When he turns back and sees you watching the gun and increasing your movements, he groans down at you before walking around the bed.
âMaybe another time baby...when you and I are a little more acquainted with each other.â You flush at the implications behind his words and nod at him. You watch as he begins to roll up his sleeves and your anticipation grows with each inch of skin he reveals.
âYou look so pretty sweetheart, all needy and desperate for my touch. Do you want to cum baby?â Marcus asks teasingly and you nod frantically as you begin to push two fingers into your cunt.
âNuh uh, use your words. Iâll let it go this time but from now on, you use your words if you want something from me.â His tone is less gentle and your inner walls spasm at the thought of hearing that same commanding voice telling you to get on your knees for him.
âS-sorry yes...yes please. I- I want to cum, please.â Marcus smiles in amusement as he steps closer to the bed until his knees touch the mattress.
âGood girl. Now, if you really want to cum, then you better come here and suck me off. Be a good girl for me and show me what that sweet fucking mouth of yours can do.â His chest puffs out proudly when he sees how quickly youâre moving to please him. You lay on your stomach and palm him through his pants, moaning along with him when you find him hard and ready for you.
âMay I undress you?â
âGo on sweetheart, take what you want.â Marcus caresses your cheek as you excitedly unbuckle his belt and unzip his pants. He doesnât dare look away as you shove his pants down his thighs before leaning forward and nuzzling your nose into the bulge of his boxer briefs.
âFuck baby, are you trying to kill me?â You giggle and shake your head in response, purposely rubbing his length with your nose just before you feel his fingers combing through your hair and tugging on it.
âRemember sweetheart...bad girls donât get to cum. Stop your teasing before I shove my cock down your throat.â Marcus pulls on your hair harshly and groans when he sees you smiling up at him.
âIs that a promise Agent Pike?â You know youâre pushing his buttons and donât hold back from gasping his name as he rolls you onto your back and aggressively pushes his boxer briefs down far enough to free his cock. Heâs not really a vain man but seeing you lick your lips and inch closer to him as you stare at his hard dick makes him just a little cocky.
âGo on baby, open your mouth. Part those pretty fucking lips for me.â Marcus pats your lips softly and shivers when you respond to him right before you shut your eyes and wait for him to give you his cock.
âYes sir.â
His knees buckle for a second the moment you take his tip into your mouth and suck on it. Marcus is torn between throwing his head back to enjoy the softness of your mouth and keeping his eyes on you as you suck on his cock. He leans forward and bites his cheek when you relax your throat and take more of his cock down your throat.
âP-part your legs for me baby please. Let me- oh fuck, your mouth is made of magic sweetheart. Let me- let me see how wet that pretty cunt is.â Marcus is already breathing heavily and he furrows his eyebrows in focus, not wanting to end this night early. You swallow around him a few times and hum when you feel his hand cupping your breasts while the other rests around your throat.
Taking a deep breath through your nose, you try to take him down as deep as possible just as you part your thighs and begin to play with your pussy. Marcus groans and swears above you as you work him expertly and he canât hold back from pushing the palm of his hand a little harder on your throat. He can feel his cock passing across your pharynx and moans your name over and over again when he looks down and sees drool rolling down your cheeks.
âAhh fuck oh god, s-sweetheart youâre a fucking dream. W-where have you been all my life?â Marcus continues to kneed at your tits, but when he gets a little irritated when he sees your fingers rubbing your clit. Without warning, he leans forward as far as he can and slaps your hand away, replacing it with his own and biting his cheek when he finds you soaking.
âShit baby, youâre so wet. Is this all for me?â You hum around him and twitch in surprise when you feel two of his thick fingers pushing past your wet folds and into your cunt. Youâre already so close to coming from his teasing and you whimper when he nudges your thighs apart aggressively.
âKeep those legs open for me baby. Shit, the smell of you is fucking intoxicating. Fuck, that itâs, get on your hands and knees for me.â Marcus moves away and silences you with one look when you start to whine and reach for his cock.
âUnless you want to call it a night, youâll get on your fucking hands and knees for me. Shit baby Iâve wanted to shove my tongue in that pussy as soon as you stripped for me.â He never breaks eye contact as he kicks away his pants and briefs before he makes quick work of his shirt. You quickly turn around and bite into your wrist as you get on all fours and try to look at him through your elbow. You reach down and ease two fingers into your cunt as you take in his broad shoulders and lean form. You swear his muscles flex the longer you stare at him and when you finally look at him, youâre a little embarrassed at being caught openly ogling him.
âLook at you, like a bitch in heat.â Regret rolls off of him as soon as he registers what he just said. An apology is on the tip of his tongue but then youâre arching your back and shifting closer to him, giving him a show as you curve your knuckles to try and hit that sweet spot inside of you.
âOh arenât you the prettiest sweetheart in the world.â You moan his name when he caresses your back and kneels behind you, laying soft kisses across your back as he palms and lightly smacks your ass. Marcus removes your hand away slowly but not before licking your fingers and humming around them as the taste of you fills his mouth.
âMarcus please...I- I need you inside me.â
âWhat do you need from me? You want my tongue and fingers? Or do you think this cunt is ready to take my cock?â Marcus nips at your skin and pushes a hand on your lower back when you try and move away from him.
âW-whatever you want...just- need to feel you inside me. I donât care, please. Oh fuck...please.â You squeal when Marcus spreads your cheeks apart and spits on your slit right before licking across your cunt. You fist your hands into the sheets and bite down on your wrist when you feel his nose nudge at your entrance as his tongue flicks your engorged clit.
âGood answer sweetheart,â you hear him whisper just as he kisses across your folds and dips his tongue into your core. Youâre already shaking with need and rock back against him, hoping heâd end your agony and give you his fingers as well. Marcus is losing his mind and he tries his hardest to focus on pleasuring you. But itâs so hard to hold back when youâre whimpering at his touch and shoving your pussy in his face to get more friction.
âStop moving,â Marcus growls against you, and you cry out his name when his palms land on your ass cheeks three consecutive times before he rubs the reddening skin.
âOh god, your tongue feels so good Marcus. D-donât stop, please. I want to cum, l-let me cum. Youâre so fucking- ahh s-shit.â You think you feel him smile against you as he pushes two fingers into your pussy but you canât be sure because you suddenly feel full. Fuck, and itâs only his fingers.
âJesus Christ sweetheart, youâre so fucking tight. Canât wait to feel you around my cock.â He slowly parts you with his fingers and groans when he feels you squeezing his fingers. When you try to move against him again, Marcus slithers his hand across your back and grabs your neck, pushing your face into the bed as he leans over to whisper in your ears.
âYouâre being such a bad girl tonight. I wonât give you another warning baby. Move again and I wonât fuck you.â You shiver when you hear his hoarse voice on your ears, grasping the pillows as hard as you can when he pushes his fingers as deep as possible and curls his knuckles.
âN-no please...Iâm s-sorry- ahh gahd Iâll stop. Iâll stop.â Marcus is pleased with the effect heâs clearly having on you and almost gives in. But he wants you to cum before he takes you. From the looks of it, you arenât looking for anything gentle, and with how hard he is, has been for the entire day, he doesnât have the self-control to be anything but rough.
âGood girl...sweet fucking girl.â You force yourself to remain immobile as you feel him reaching deeper and applying more pressure on your spongy walls. The hand on your neck moves to your back and massages your heated skin. It takes you a while to realize that heâs reenacting the paintings in your living room and the thought shakes you to your core. Before you can even warn him, you feel a familiar pressure growing in the depths of your stomach and your heart hammers in your chest as you lose yourself to the sudden swelling sensation. You gasp his name over and over again as you cum around his fingers, and Marcus fists his hand in your hair when he feels you shuddering beneath him.
Heâs shocked at how quickly you unravel at his ministrations and he doesnât look away as he brushes his thumb against your clit and watches your body fight to not move away from him.
âM-Marcus wait- I...too much.â You can barely form a coherent sentence, let alone a thought, and you bite into the sheets when you feel his scruff scratch your skin deliciously as he licks off your juices.
âUse your safeword sweetheart and Iâll stop. But you came without asking so now I have to punish you...fuck, you taste as good as you smell baby, shit, maybe even better.â Marcus slows down but continues to move his digits across your tightening walls and when you say nothing, he sits up and twists his hand, waiting for your breathing to slow down before he begins to fuck you with his fingers.
âOh oh f-fuck I- Marcus M-Marcus oh god...yes please fuck ahh I- IâmâŠâ You try to warn him but he doesnât slow down once, continuing his assault on your abused cunt until he feels you tightening around him again.
âBeg!â
âCan I- oh god, can I cum? Please fuck, I- I canât s-stah ahh fuck.â You reach around and dig your nails into the hand fisting in your hair. You try to warn him again of whatâs about to happen but he doesnât give you a chance, picking up the pace just as he curves his digits and rubs at your sensitive spot.
âDrench me baby.â Itâs all you need to fall over the edge again and your vision whites out as you convulse around him. Marcus smiles proudly when you listen to his command but his expression changes to one of awe when he feels you gush around his hand and wet his arm and thighs. He doesnât stop once, completely captivated by the sight of your juices flowing around him so easily. When you try to move up the bed, Marcus lets go of your neck and pushes down on your lower back to keep you still. The damp spot beneath you is growing and something primal takes over Marcus. He wants nothing more than to soak the entire bed.
But he snaps out of his haze when you cry out his name and beg him to slow down. He looks at you as he gradually comes to a halt but keeps his fingers in your pussy. Marcus massages your muscles as he eases his wet fingers out of you and carefully maneuvers you until youâre laying on your back. You hiss at the sudden feeling of emptiness and almost jump away when you feel his tongue passing across the skin of your thighs. When you finally have enough mind to look at him, youâre taken aback by the sheer bliss written on his face as he closes his eyes and cleans you up. Your eyes widen in horror and embarrassment when you look at his glistening skin and you call for him shyly to grab his attention.
âI-Iâm so sorry...I- Iâve never-â
âDonât you dare apologize. That was the prettiest thing Iâve ever seen and the fact that Iâm the first to make you squirt...best feedback Iâve ever gotten.â Marcus cuts you off as he licks at his forearm and fingers before he sits up behind you. You find his gaze much more intense than before and you hide behind your arm to avoid it.
âMarcus, stop.â He laughs at your sudden shyness and leans over to pull your arms away from your face.
âPlease baby, donât hide from me. Please.â You feel exposed underneath him and itâs a stupid thought considering what the two of you have been doing so far. But something about the way heâs staring at you with those deep, brown, soulful eyes makes you want to hide under the sheets. But instead, you take his hand and pull him close until heâs flush against you.
âK-kiss me.â You watch as his expression intensifies just as he leans forward and molds his lips with yours. You expected him to be rough but the way he parts his lips and allows you access to his mouth leaves you breathless. His scruff and mustache heighten the sensation and you instantly shove your tongue in his mouth when he melts against you. You hum when you finally taste yourself on his tongue and Marcus growls as the kiss grows more desperate. Just as you run out of breath, Marcus pulls away and holds back from smiling when you chase after him.
âSweetheart, c-can I have you?â Youâre amazed by how heâs still asking you if you want to do this even after the events of the past hour or so.
âYes, please.â You respond as you push him off to resume your previous position again. Marcus feels his cock harden at the sight of you on your knees for him. But the moment shatters into a million pieces when he looks down and realizes that he doesnât have any condoms.
âFuck.â He hisses and begins to move away when he feels your hands reach for his thighs to stop him.
âWhat? What is it?â
âI- I didnât think this would...I donât have any condoms baby.â You stare at him for a few seconds before you break the silence and hope he doesnât think any less of you. âI was tested after the last time and Iâm clear. A-are you?â Marcus pins you with his eyes as he nods along. âIâm clean too...and, itâs been a while.â He hates to admit that last bit but he wants you to know that this, whatever it is, is serious.
âSame.â Your answer surprises him and heâs about to ask how thatâs possible but forgets the question when you shift closer to him and dig your nails into his thighs to grab his attention.
âFuck me.â The vulgar request sounds so pure rolling off of your tongue and Marcus pushes your knees wide open and settles between them. You continue to stare at him with hunger in your eyes as he strokes his cock a few times before he slides it across your wet slit. Youâre already so sensitive from earlier but you canât care less because youâve only wanted to feel him inside you for the better half of the day. Marcus bites his lower lip and grasps your hips with one hand as he positions himself against your entrance and slowly pushes past your wet folds. He feels your walls already clenching around him and he hesitates for a moment as he moves his hands across your back to try and get you to loosen up.
âF-fuck...relax sweetheart. Relax for me please. I- I donât- oh god, h-how are you this tight?â Your walls flutter around him when his hoarse, almost pained voice sounds through the room. âYouâre doing so good baby, taking my cock in that pretty little cunt. Fuck, thatâs it. Let me in sweetheart...could make you feel so good. Shit, thatâs it.â Marcus cooes above you as he feels you slowly sucking him in. You sigh heavily when he finally sheathes himself completely inside you and itâs not until a few moments later that you realize he hasnât moved a muscle.
âMarcus, m-move. Fuck, just- move.â Your impatient groans make him twitch inside you and the two of you hiss when his hips jut forward at your gasped requests. His hands hold onto you a little harshly, squeezing the skin of your hips and making you giddy at the thought of seeing those bruises the following day.
âJust wait...please baby I- I donât want to hurt you. You feel so fucking good around me and- and I...oh fuck, f-fuck...squeezing the shit out of me. Please I-â
âFuck. Me.â You turn your head around enough to look at him and find the sight of his sweaty forehead and furrowed eyebrows intoxicating. He can sense your eyes on him and reluctantly looks down at you when you pronounce those two words, watching as you pierce him with a harsh gaze as you roll your hips against him.
âI- are youâŠâ
âFucking please...take what you want.â The desperate tone of your voice breaks him and he pulls away until the tip of his cock is nudged in between your folds before he snaps his hips forward aggressively.
You shut your eyes and cry into your pillows as Marcus lets go and pounds into you. Heâs no longer trying to hold back and you feel proud of the effect you have on him. Thinking back to the past hour, you realize that Marcus was going out of his way to control himself and not hurt you. But with every brush of his cock against your inner walls, with every groaned swear word and whispered affirmation, you canât help but beg for him to fuck you harder. To take you like a crazed man. Because now that youâve had a taste of what heâs capable of, you donât want him to ease up on you.
âShit baby, youâre perfect. Fucking perfect. Your cunt is begging for my cock sweetheart. Can you feel how deep I am? How deep this tight pussy is sucking me in?â Marcus nudges your knees a little farther apart as he plunges into you over and over again. Youâre a moaning mess beneath him and as you try to reach back to hold onto his hands, Marcus lets go of your hips and grabs your wrists, using them as leverage to fuck you deeper.
You scream his name as his thrusts become relentless, the resonating sound of skin against skin reminding you of how sore you were going to feel for the rest of the week. You canât really pay attention to what heâs saying anymore, choosing to focus on the way his dick fills you up completely and hits your special spot with precision. The thought of knowing that youâre at this manâs mercy and that heâs using you like he owns you makes you shudder and Marcus doesnât realize youâre coming around him until he feels a pressure push out of you. He looks down and watches your cunt gushes on his cock and thighs again, the sight somehow even prettier the second time than the first.
He waits until youâre no longer convulsing in his arms before he thrusts his cock back into your pussy. Marcus leans down and wraps his arms around your front to bring you flush against his chest. Marcus brushes your hair aside and nuzzles into your neck as he begins to roll his hips against your ass, trying to drive his cock into you even further without hurting you. You reach around and pull on his hair when he bites on the juncture of your neck.
âYouâre amazing, sweetheart.â The confession feels more intimate than anything heâs said to you thus far and you throw your head back and smile when his hands roam your front and settle on your navel.
âMarcus...please.â
âWhat do you need, baby? Iâll give you anything. Tell me...oh god, I- Iâm so close.â Marcus kisses across your shoulder as one hand cups your breasts while the other descends to your clit. He feels you convulse around him but he doesnât move his hand away, wanting to feel you cum one last time around his cock.
âI- I need you to cum for me...cum inside me. Fill me up baby...wanna feel you so deep inside me. Make a mess of my cunt. Please.â
âC-can you give me another?â Heâs breathless, his pace faltering when he feels your walls squeeze around him tightly with every pass of his cock against your heated core.
âI- I donât think I can...too much baby.â
âPlease, for me. Cum for me o-one last time...oh god, Iâm close sweetheart. B-but I wanna cum with you. Please oh fuck- oh god, I- Iâm fucking coming.â He growls into the crook of your neck as he rubs at your clit harshly, crying your name like a prayer as he feels you milk him dry. His thrusts are desperate and you pull on his hair harder than you intend when you feel his cum fill you up. Marcus can barely breathe as he shoots his seed deep in your pussy and feels you pulse around him. He continues to buck against you, the caveman mindset telling him to breed you and fill you up until you canât take it anymore.
He stays motionless for a few minutes before he finally registers that you probably need to rest. As carefully as possible, Marcus pulls out and cradles your body against him as he lays you on your back. He looks down at you and smiles when he sees the mess heâs made between your thighs. He tries to get off the bed to bring you a cup of water and grab a wet towel when you reach out and pull him by his wrist.
âI need to clean you up sweetheart.â He tries to reason with you but you shake your head and pull harder on his hand so he could sit next to you.
âNo just- come here. I need you. Please.â Marcus doesnât have to be told twice. He lays down next to you and kisses your forehead when you cuddle into his arms. He draws circles on your shoulder and back when he feels your fingers play with his chest hair.
âAre you alright baby?â Marcus asks and pulls his head back when you hum a soft âyes.â He searches your expression for any sign of discomfort, and when he finds none, he rests his head back again and lets you explore his skin.
âHmm...did you know that hair was used in some ancient spells to ensure that the desired outcome occurred?â You break the silence after a while and Marcus furrows his eyebrows at you when you look up from his chest and meet his face.
âUhh should I be worried Y/N?â He asks almost immediately and laughs when you panic and try to retract what you just said.
âOh god sorry that- I didnât mean...Jesus, I still need to work on my bedside manner.â
âI was kidding sweetheart. I actually enjoy listening to people talking about their interests, itâs a little calming. And no, I didnât know that. What kind of spells are we talking about here?â Youâre surprised by his response but say nothing and continue to follow the soft trail of hairs down his chest.
âWell, there are lots of curses that didnât need hair but it was better if they were added...for efficacy and such. But the most common spells that required little curls like these were love spells, which technically are also curses but it sounds better when you say that itâs just a spell.â
âAre you trying to tell me something doctor?â Marcus canât help but tease you again and he snorts when you sit up on your elbow and try to justify what you just said. He pulls you back into his arms and brushes your hair aside to take a better look at you.
âOh no no, I just- I tend to think about this stuff at random times. Sorry. I swear Iâm too much of a wimp to actually try anything. You never know if the desired outcome has any side effects...â
âNo need to apologize baby. Besides, I donât think youâll ever need love magic with me.â The admission is out before he can stop himself and he cringes at himself, hoping that you donât misunderstand him.
âOh yeah, and why is that Agent Pike?â The hint of amusement in your tone lets him know that you didnât mind teasing him back and he blinks a few times at the ceiling before he turns to gaze into your eyes.
âWell, youâre doing fine on your own being this amazing human being. Youâre mesmerizing when youâre lecturing, youâre confident in your skills and knowledge, your intelligence is- Iâm sure Iâve only scratched the surface with the case today. And youâre the prettiest little thing Iâve ever seen...we could work a bit on your art choices but-â
âHey!â You slap his shoulder and try to slither away from him but heâs too quick and wraps his arms around you before you can get off the bed.
âIâm kidding, I'm kidding...your art choices are the cherry on top.â Marcus nudges your nose with his and leans down to kiss you. He smiles when you moan beneath him. But the kiss is cut short when you push him away suddenly and narrow your eyes at him.
âYou never told me how you knew which ones I commissioned.â
âUgh no please, youâre going to think Iâm a pervert.â Marcus falls back on the bed and tries to hide behind his arms.
âOh yeah?â You slowly trail your hand down his stomach and wrap it around his cock. Itâs all Marcus needs to lower his arm and look down to where youâre touching him. He shuts his eyes and lets his head fall back when you lean forward and nip at his jaw.
âB-baby fuck...oh god, please. I- I need a few more minutes and-â
âTell me, please.â You cut him off with a bite to the shoulder, giggling when he thrusts up into your loose hold to get more friction.
âI- I was picturing the two of us...fuck, re-reenacting those scenes and those two jumped out more...more than the third.â He can barely speak through the haze youâve put him in, and moans your name when you reach down and fondle his balls just as you whisper in his ears.
âHow scandalous of you Agent Pike!â
âSweetheart, please.â Marcus whines for you, the arm around your back pulling you flush to him and giving him perfect access to your breasts. He wraps his lips around one nipple and softly sucks on it as you continue to stroke his cock.
âHmm, I like the sound of you begging...baby. Tell me, do you by any chance have your handcuffs on you?â The question catches him off guard, and he pulls away to look at you, finding a different kind of fire dancing behind your eyes.
âFuckâŠI- uhh, theyâre in the car. W-wait where are you going?â Marcus regrets his answer as soon as you let go of him and jump off of the bed. He watches as you run to the bathroom without answering him, only to return a few seconds later with bright red handcuffs clanking between your fingers.
âTo get my own set Agent. Like you said, you and I need to get acquainted.â You unlock them as you walk back to the bed and straddle his thighs. Marcus looks at you with adoration and softly nods at you when you silently ask him if you could cuff him to the headboard of your bed.
âIâm yours sweetheart, take what you want.â
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A Real Hero
Pairing: Daniela Dimitrescu x (Fem!Daughter of Ares)Reader
Summary: You were lost. You needed to fend for yourself. You were the runt of Aresâ kids. Yes, the god of war himself had told you that you were the runt of the pack, making you fall behind everyone else. However, meeting a certain red-head has you making other plans.
Warnings: Fighting, Small amount of Blood, Supposed Death
A/n: So, Iâm Poseidonâs kid... But, I may or may not have a idea for a daughter of Poseidon to be paired with one of the other two daughters.Â
âSupermassive Black Holeâ - Muse [Play this when Joan splits off with Daniela to go hunting]
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You had nowhere to go. You were shunned out by your brothers and sisters. Even your own father. You were the runt of the children of Ares. Meaning, you were the weakest link. Your own father had dropped you off at the same very forest. Havenât heard from him, your mother or your siblings since.
Come on Joan... You got this...
You were exhausted. The glistening sweat rolled off your now toned arms as you were practicing your sword play skills. The tree however, wasn't so lucky. All of its peeled bark, all of its scars. Came from you. It looked like it was on the brink of death.
âNot so tough now are you?â You try to stupidly intimidate the nearly dead tree
God you sound stupid right now...
You take one heavy slash to the tree; it begins tumbling down. However, just as you about to chop it further, you hear a scream. Panic sets in as you immediately grab hold of the tree stump. You initially struggle to keep the other end of the treeâs weight. However, You shove it to the side, groaning in pain, clutching at your shoulder.
âAre you okay?â You ask, running over to the woman who screamed
Just barely grazing her shoulder with your finger, you wince in pain.
âAm I okay?!â She asks, turning to look at you, âAre you okay?! Youâre the one who- oh my god...â
The other woman was in shock, but also intrigued.Â
She looks down at your finger; blood... But, it wasnât the crimson shade kind of blood. What was seeping out of your finger was a thick and Silver colored.
âHow is your blood like that?â She asks, observing your finger like a gentle specimen
âItâs always been like this,â You chuckle
âDoes it actually taste like blood?!â She asks
You look at her; her eyes dilated with curiosity. You look down at your feet, trying to come up with the best answer for her.
âHow am I supposed to know?â You ask her, âIâve never been one to taste my own blood.â
âThen let me be the first one,â She says, her tone dropping to a low, seductive tone
âHey! What are you-â You protest
But it was too late. The tip of her tongue had ran right over the small prick in your finger. Your eyes widen as she begins gagging.
âOh that was vile!â She wretches
âI tried warning you to not do that,â You chuckle, âBut, did you listen?â
She punches your shoulder as she continues to gag out the contents of your blood.
âBut for real though, how did you do that?â She asks
âDo.. What?â You ask her
âThe... The.. You picked up a whole damn tree!â She exclaims, âNo mortal could do that!âÂ
âThatâs because Iâm.. Not fully mortal...â Your voice trails off
âYouâre... Not?â She asks, her eyes widening once more
âDemigod.. To be precise..â You begin explaining, âItâs when an immortal falls in love with a mortal... And they have kids... Kids like me.â
The woman doesnât answer you...
Great... Sheâs freaked out...
âSo... Let me get this straight... Youâre... Half immortal?â She asks
Girlâs clueless...
âTechnically.. Yes,â You answer her
âWait until mother and my sisters hear when I bring you home,â She wickedly smiles
Wait.. What?...
When you opened your eyes you no longer found yourself basking in the sunshine.
âJust check her blood! She really is half immortal!â The familiar voiceÂ
âDaniela, quit your games,â Another feminine voice calls to the sole familiar voice
âWhat is the meaning of this?â An older, robust yet soothing feminine voice walks in
âDaniela claims that sheâs found a half immortal,â Another feminine voice says, but more hungrier than the other three
âBut mother itâs true!â Daniela claims, âLook at her blood!âÂ
âEnough... Daniela,â The older woman sighs
By the time the arguing had died down, your fingers held your temples as you groaned in pain.
âHalf-immortal,â The older woman calls to you
âOw... What?â You look up
You had to adjust your neck in a slightly uncomfortable position as you stare straight up into the most giantess woman you have ever encountered.
âTell me child...â She starts, âWhat is your name?â
âJoan...â You answer, âJoan Arc...â
âAre you truly half immortal?â She asks
âI am...â You say without a second thought
âThen prove it,â The blonde demands
âNow now Bela,â The older woman calms her blonde daughter, âBut that you shall do for us.â
âWhat happens if I refuse?â You ask, standing on your two feet
âWeâll feed your scraps to the pigs,â The brunette growlsÂ
âCassandra enough!â Daniela demands, grabbing her sistersâ wrist
Cassandra turns to the red head and begins growling at her like a primal animal. You were about to step in before you see the older woman beginning to raise her hand.
âCassandra... Daniela,â She sighs, âOn this eveningâs hunt she will accompany the three of you. Cassandra...â
The brunette straightens herself out when the woman called her name.Â
âDo show her the armory for this evening,â She gently commands
âOf course mother,â She answers, âHalf and half.â
Cassandra turns to you.
Great... A nickname already...
âYou coming or not?â She asks
You walk towards her as you felt claw-like fingernails dig into your skin as you are bragged out of what looked to be the bedchambers. You catch a glimpse of Daniela; the woman you had saved from earlier in the day. You give her a small smile before Cassandra rounds the corner, knocking you into the doorframe.
âCome on,â Cassandra growls
âSo... Half and half,â Cassandra teases at your nickname, taking a gaze at the weapons in the armory room
âItâs Joan,â You correct her coldly
âWhat brought you to our castle grounds anyway?â She asks, completely ignoring your correction
âActually your sister... Daniela brought me here against my will so...â You joke, but also tell the truth
âShe doesnât know when to stop bringing toys into the castle,â Cassandra sighs
Toys?... Is she for real?...
âI was cast off, unwanted by my own father,â You explain, âI was the weakest of his kids... All of my siblings had their backs turned to me when I was casted out of the cabin...â
âThatâs rough...â Cassandra sighs
You werenât sure if Cassandra was continuing to mock you or she actually felt bad about your situation.
âAnyway though, Iâm kind of happy that Iâm out of there,â You add, âMy siblings were a bunch of assholes anyway.â
âI could say the same for my sisters... Weâre always trying to out-best each other to please mother... Itâs getting tiring honestly.â She sighs
âThen donât do it to please your mother,â You say, grabbing a sword off of the weapons rack, âDo it so it makes you happy.â
With your back turned to Cassandra, you begin putting your hair up to a ponytail.
âWhatâs that?â She asks
âWhatâs what?â You ask
âThe thing on the back of your neck,â Cassandra helps, âWhat is it?â
My birthmark... Well, just a mark...
âThe Mark of Ares,â You answer, âAll the children of Ares have this specific mark.â
[A/n: Not much but I tried lol]
You nod, âNot the glamorous life as a god though.â
âSo you really are half and half huh?â Cassandra continues asking
After grabbing a couple of armor plates, you arm yourself with a sword and a spear. You follow Cassandra back to the main hall where the other three women were waiting for the both of you.Â
âAll set?â The tall woman asks
âYes mother,â Cassandra says
You simply nod as you follow them out to what looked like horse stables. However, you only see enough for the four of them.
Great... Will I have to be the one running on foot?
âJoan,â Daniela calls, horse already galloped in front of you
She simply holds out her hand for you to grab. You let out a smile as you take her hand. You were astonished by the amount of strength Daniela had when she pulled you up onto the back of her horse.Â
âStrong,â You smile, resting your palms on her curved hipline
âYou better hold on tight,â Daniela flirts
As soon as the stable doors opened fully, Daniela slams the reigns on her horse and the horse bolts past the other three. You let out a startled yelp as Danielaâs horse bursts out of the stables and out into the familiar warmth. You hold onto Daniela for dear life; your head against the back of her neck as you hear her giggling.
âThe half immortal is scared of a horse ride?â Daniela teases you
âCaught me off guard is all,â You gently chuckle
Daniela continues to giggle as you ease your grip on her slightly. You look over your shoulder and see the other three horses following behind, slowly gaining to where you and Daniela were. You looked along the tree line to see the sunset beginning to dwindle down below the horizon.
âWhy hunt at night?â You ask
âItâs too stuffy during the day,â Daniela explains to you, âItâs tolerable... For a certain amount of time.â
You stop at a river that was relatively near the castle for the horses to rest and hydrate as the four of you begin to tread through the woods to go hunting.Â
âWhy donât the both of you go hunt on your own, go teach Daniela some hunting techniques would you?â Bela suggests
âHey!â Daniela yelps, âI can hunt well on my own thank you very much.â
âIâd certainly could ask Artemis to give Daniela some hunting lessons but who the hell knows where she is,â You explain, âCome on Dani.â
Daniela takes you by the wrist and yanks you close to her as the both of you begin walking along the forest trees in hopes to get any kills before dawn arrives.
âHave you.. Actually hunted before?â Daniela asks
âAfter months of fending for my own,â You say, âMostly spear-fishing... Spear is normally my main weapon but if I want to go more rough n tough, a sword.â
âShouldnât the half immortals be expertise in various weapons?â Daniela teases you
âA lot of Demigods would have their specified weapons,â You say, âWatch and learn baby.â
You roll up your pant legs and your sleeves. You strip off your shoes and slowly begin stepping into the ice-cold riverbank. further to your right was a giant waterfall. You could hear the loud running water go over the edge of the drop.
âIf I only had Night vision,â You sighÂ
âOn your right,â Daniela calls out to you
You immediately spear to your right. Once you had lifted the spear, you had sworn the spear had gained more top end weight.
âHow did you?...â You turn to Daniela
âI mostly go hunting at night,â Daniela smiles, âSo my eyesight works best during the night.â
âThatâs good to have,â You smile
You and Daniela continue spear-fishing as the night progresses through.Â
âHave you caught a bear before?â Daniela asks
âNo,â You say
âWhy donât we go and catch one?â Daniela suggests
âWell, how would you do it Daniela?â You ask her
âWhy are you asking me?â Daniela asks
âBecause one, youâre the one suggesting it and two, why donât you lead a hunt for once,â You smile
Daniela looks at you as you emerge from the riverbank and begin making a makeshift basket to place all of the fish in.Â
âYou sure know how to craft,â Daniela just simply watches you make
âA lot of things were learned while living on my own out here,â You smile as you look up at her
You stop weaving the basket when Daniela is just kneeling in front of you.Â
âYou okay Daniela?â You ask her, clearing your throat
âIâm okay,â She answers, inching her way closer to you, âYou?â
âIâm fine,â You answer, a bubble caught in your throat, âWhat-what are you doing right now?âÂ
âI... Like you..â Daniela says
âDaniela!â You yell
You coil an arm around her waist line as you try to get up but you tumble forward. You look up and see a bear letting out a roar. With your spear crushed under the bearsâ foot, you draw your sword and begin swinging, in hopes of it being scared and runs off. However, you stop once it began growling.Â
âJoan!â Daniela yells
You felt your body land onto the ground as the sword is knocked from your grip. You immediately prop yourself on your elbows and turn your head.
âDaniela!â You yell to her
Like Hell Iâm about to lose her....
Your legs suddenly spring upward, pivoting as fast as they could. You break into a run as the bear begins to stand on its hind legs. You didnât even think to take your weapon back into your hand as you use your body to slam yourself into the bear.
âHey!â You call to Daniela
She looks at you.
âI... Like you too,â You smile
âJoan... Joan!!â Daniela screams
As quick as Daniela could, she scampers up to her feet and dives after you, only to come a hare too late. You and the bear had plummeted towards the sharp-rocked bottom of the waterfall.
âJOAN!!!!â Daniela banshee screams as she watches you both and the bear disappear into the misty waters below
âDaniela?!â Alcina calls out
Alcina, Cassandra and Bela emerge from the tree line, beelining it to her. Alcina pulls her youngest daughter into her arms as Daniela lets out wailing sobs.
âWe were trying to hunt a bear and- and- I almost got killed but-â Daniela chokes on her sobs, âJoan went over the edge protecting me.. With- with the bear...âÂ
âIâm sorry my daughter,â Alcina sighs, âThe hunt is over. Back to the castle. Now.â
âBut-But Joan is still down there!â Daniela begs her mother
âNo one survives that drop,â Alcina states, âNot even a half immortal like Joan. We have to go now.â
Daniela doesnât argue with her mother. She follows her mother and sisters back to their horses to take back to the castle stables.Â
Iâm sorry Joan...
Night was slowly dissipating as Daniela lay across her bed, crying to herself. She didnât care about how bad she smelled from the outside world. She was upset at herself for not catching you in time just before you plummeted to your death.
âDaniela?â Bela calls out
âWhat Bela?...â Daniela wipes away her tearsÂ
âSomeoneâs in the main hall with Cassandra,â Bela says, less enthusiastic
Daniela dissipates into flies as well as Bela. Daniela follows her sister and as soon as Bela busts the doors open, Daniela felt her heart throb.
âJoan?...â Daniela calls out, materializing into her human form
âFinally,â Cassandra sighs as she pushes your batters and bloodied body towards Daniela
Daniela catches your almost limp body. But, you manage with all of your strength you had left, you wrap your arms around Daniela's neck as she struggles to keep you on your feet.
"I thought you were..." Daniela says
"Dead?" You finish her sentence
Daniela takes you to her bedchambers and begins stripping away whatever was left of the armor and your ripped clothing.
"Ow..." You groan
"Do you... Remember what happened after you plummeted down the waterfall?" Daniela asks
"Well, what I do remember is that the bear wasn't anywhere to be found by the time I had come to. I was bleeding a lot. But, obviously being a Demigod, my slow regeneration process began. But. Took me forever though. Everything still hurts like hell..." You sigh
You lowly gasp as you felt Daniela's long, cold fingers caress your body as she applies the bandages.
"I'm sorry," She whimpers
"It's okay. You're just really cold..." You sigh, smiling
You could feel Daniela's eyes on you as she moved directly behind you. You could feel the tension between the both of you.
"I meant what I said too," You say
You feel her fingers begin coiling around your ribcage and her head resting on your shoulder.
"I know," She whispers into your ear
You sweep your arm underneath Daniela and pull her into your lap.
"Joan!..." Daniela gasps
It doesn't take Daniela long to settle herself in your lap as her wicked smile sweeps across her face.
"Awwww you're blushing," Daniela coos
"Shut up..." You growl playfully
"Well then maybe you should make me," She smirks, her wicked giggle coming out
[A/n: Here is a character board for Joan Arc]
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GODS AND HOW THEY AFFECT PEOPLE PT 2
PLEASE REBLOG IF YOU ENJOYED IM SO TIRED
Okay, so we established this is a possibility that they associate and gift their talents and eyes to people living. If you haven't seen that post it's on my master list/pinned post.
Gotta thank @i-would-marry-thunderhead though they didn't try they helped me find a missing piece on what I was looking for.
More thanks to @medusa12346 and @tulatodivine for helping me find the click to read more thing, I'm new sođ¶
It's not random. As planets rule zodiacs, it's know some gods rule them, and it's not just planets as not all mythology and religion is based on planetary stuff. For example, if Ares rules mars and Mars rules Aries. People with Aries in their chart are gifted some of the small things Ares has.
So here are the planets and what they rule along with some things the gods may gift you Greek and Roman style. If you would like other gods please ask I'm not well versed in many others it's been a while since I've researched.
Links (minor searching sorry it's late I also may have to finish readings tommorow though I do have to go somewhere so sorry): Wikipedia gods and planets ruling with this link there is also more religions and gods with planets so if you're interested look into it.
More on the planets and gods in longer versions
What zodiacs the planets rule
Let me clarify Wikipedia is not always trustworthy but my research will be short tonight.
Preferably they will be within the big 3 but there are also minor things to look into I can't remember all of a sudden I REMEMBER
Basically depending on if it's the sun, moon, or ascendant. These emotions could come out at certain times or moments
SUN:
Apollo seems to be talked about with the sun but it also looked like Helios was the main with Apollo helping out at times or more often so they'll both be here ig: like said they rule the sun and the sun rules Leo (guessed it lol ily guys) some gist given to you Leo charted people you may be gifted with the ability to partially know if something is a 'yes or no' you may get deja Vu at times as signs from Apollo. You are also of course gifted with the ability to look good in gold. Other things could be his beauty, tanned skin, gut senses, nice legs, running and etc I can't remember
From Helios you may be gifted with good sight and vision, strong feet I feel idk?, And so far strong connection to growing things (will maybe add more if found)
OKAY this is gonna be a while.
MOON:
Artemis and Selene (of course her) rule over the moon which rules over Cancer. Possible talents and gifts are animal connections, animal eyes watching over you as companions, medical knowledge, natural medicines also, Excellence in athletics Kirk archery and stuff to do with jumping.
Selene gifts you oohhh it's possible you could slide some Helios gifts here to because they're siblings apparently. I see youth, strong arms, strength (not overboard remember), elegant style in clothing, and the moons watch during the night.
To clarify, there also things to think of like planet aspects and fuck the numbers the tilt or some shit uhyy yeah that will tell how strong these abilities may be.
MERCURY: all this got deleted guys ughhh
Hermes rules mercury which is both surprising and not. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo (who is also associated with Chiron). Possible gifts include running, determination, medium abilities (determined by what I stayed above also on strength), probably funny ass jokes. Fly, you're just gonna be fly af. Hermes was a very important god to me, he also signifies glory, domination, and success full filled to me so yeah. The ability to soother the people around you with either your voice or your touch, clear or nice voice.
VENUS: WHY ARE THERE 3 HERE?!!??!? I wanted to include the goddess Venus but we'll seeđ
Aphrodite rules Venus understandably, Venus rules Taurus and Libra I believe. Possible talents and gifts are of course beauty, loved eyes, this so kind weird but musical talent, telepathy (little), birds as helpers (as in messengers to the clouds or many realms), possible skill for design.
I saw a name called cypris but I'm not sure that's true I looked into it just a bit and found someone named Cypress I don't know if they're related but I believe it's possible? Other names are Cyparissus or Kyparissos. They were liked or loved by Apollo. It's not big but what I read was interesting.
There was also a Cytherea, this was probably an alias or second name given or that of Aphrodite, knowing this there was also a place called Cyprus which leads me to believe Cypris was another alias or typo.
MARS:
As talked about before. Most of us know they rules over Mars, mars rules over Aries. Possible gifts could include determination (he may have been a little cowardly which makes sense as an Aries sun with my shyness), strength, talent in art or drawing idk why I just feel that, piano (also applies to Sagittarius ppl honestly), understanding languages also possibly? Crafty with tools and objects, tactic smart in small ways.
JUPITER:
I saw the name Dias which I wasn't sure on, Dias I believe is another alias and modern name for Zeus. Zeus rules Jupiter and Jupiter rules Sagittarius so thats also no surprise. Gifts and talents may be swimming, science, young literature and old, an eye for good things, blessings through touch (more on a topic I'll bring up later not strong here), dancing, hunting, generosity, a promise of children. I feel many people with Zeus or Ares in their chart may have been accused as witches in those centuries. (Random) that'd all I get right now
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SATURN:
It said Cronus, I knew him as chronos (hit chronological order) which may have been wrong. He can go by that cronos, or kronos. He rules Saturn and Saturn rules Capricorn which also is understandable with relations between them. Talents and gifts may include: I feel like y'all may have thought you were telekinetic when you were youngerđ, I see ginger hair here also, sticky fingers (stealth), time control (as in good with keeping time on track), perception of lies (the man was fooled right? True but I feel it's still smth small), faithfulness (also crazy uh), a gift of great smell, good taste in food choices, I feel like he raised a bunch of hand holders đđ idk why I just do. That's all here
URANUS:
It says Ouranos which makes me think of Ouran highschool host club for some reason, I really would like a season 2. But it's funny cause I didn't know him and he seems pretty interesting though it seems like a minor role if he's the heavens personified that's some big stuff. He rules Uranus which rules Aquarius, possible talents and gifts could be (BLINDING LIGHTS IS PLAYING THIS IS GOOD UGHH I LOVE THIS SONG) alright back to it. Talents like, singing, clairaudience, intuitiveness, a love for curiosity and knowledge, liked skin and proportions, natural attraction, believable, natural leader when younger though maybe not as grown idk.
NEPTUNE:
Of course ruled by Poseidon. Idk why I still add the planets it's the thing aboveđ€Šđœââïž I just make this harder on myself. Neptune rules Pisces. Gifts and talents could be creativity, building, imagination, pull towards earth, swimming, attraction to people also (in a way that your looks capture people as Pisces is beautifully soft), strong senses of the eyes and ears, technology, either quiet or loud voice.
PLUTO:
The official one for Greeks is Hades, there was a name before called Plouton or PloĂștĆn another name for Hades. Pluto rules Scorpio, also guessed. Gifts and talents may be excelling in curricular concepts like philosophy, leadership (you guys can lead double lives but you're good rulers ngl kinda manipulative at them tho), you guys could probably background check me through connections with ppl lol, people confide in you often this is good cause I feel you feel loved by this, risk takers (Hades is kinda 'out of the circle' which leads to thoughts that Scorpios like to explore and be chaotic because of this at times they're finally free on earth), down to earth or way up high one way or another no in-between, natural ideas that people can't help but fall for, the ability to be unnoticed when wanted, stealthy, quick under pressure. you guys make this world more enjoyable over all there's not much ik you guys are just amazing to me for some reason.
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that's all there but more to add on are things like blood line theory, if you are a natural descendant of a god (not by literal blood just chosen exactly by them) then there's a chance your abilities will be stronger and you will make a more greater imprint on the world. Not all of these were used for good. They cna be used to any advantage.
I believe asteroids also have something to do with the gods so if you would like to hear something on that please ask!
All in all this post took about 2 hours and 30 mins or close which isn't bad. Sorry if anything was missed and please share your ideas on this I love hearing them!
Coming back to say I'm surprised Hera wasn't here I was looking forward to her
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buddie + "it's a texas thing" please!!
a map of your stars | buddie + stargazing | 1.3k words | ao3
I just wanted to write a dorky, space nerd Eddie because both Eddie and space are my weaknesses.
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"Hey, Buck?"
Eddie grins, bumping his shoulder into Buck's as he leans against the side of the car next to him. The smile he gets in response is soft and maybe a bit tired but so full of love that Eddie's able to see it even in the almost-dark that surrounds them.
"You see all this white stuff above us?" Eddie continues, grinning even more when he sees Buck rolling his eyes. "They're called stars. It's a Texas thing."
"Youâre such an idiot," Buck laughs, quietly. "You canât just claim stars like that.â
âI can and I just did. See that one?â Eddie points at a random part of the sky. âThat one is mine.â
Buck only shakes his head and wraps an arm around Eddieâs shoulders. With something that sounds like a muffled âit sure isâ he pulls Eddie closer for a kiss.
âI gotta admit, though. Itâs really beautiful here, nothing like that meteor shower in LA we took Christopher to last year. I lived in a few places with clear enough skies but this is impressive,â Buck says.
Eddie hums in agreement, remembering some of the stories heâd heard from Buck over the years. "Did a lot of stargazing on the beaches of Peru?"
"I did a lot of things on the beaches of Peru," Buck admits with a chuckle. "Stargazing was one of them."
Staring up at the sky, Eddie takes a step away from Buck and turns around until he finds what heâs looking for. Squeezing Buckâs hand to get his attention he points up with his free arm.
âSee that wonky W near the Little Dipper?â Eddie asks. âThatâs Cassiopeia.â
âIâm not sure you can still be believed about those things,â Buck says.
Despite his words, he moves to stand behind Eddie, his arms automatically wrapping around Eddieâs waist as he moves his head close to make sure heâs following Eddieâs line of sight.
âThereâs a whole story about a Greek queen Cassiopeia, who was bragging that she was the most beautiful, even more than the sea nymphs and it pissed off Poseidon. Then there was something about a monster and Cassiopeia's daughter being a bribe and a Greek hero, who saved the day but the point is that Cassiopeia ended up in heavens with them all but she was tied to a chair, disgraced because of her vanity that lead to all this mess," Eddie says, then turns his head slightly to look at Buck with a grin. "You should be careful so you won't end up like her."
"Oh, so what I'm hearing is that I'll get stars named after me?" Buck answers with a raised eyebrow and a pleased smile on his face.
Laughing, Eddie fully turns in Buck's arms. His hand comes to rest at the nape of Buck's neck, playing with his hair as he leans in for a kiss.
"If it was up to me, you would," Eddie says.
Buck's smile softens and he lowers his gaze, just like every time he gets a compliment and he's not sure what to do about it. It's one of the reasons Eddie tries to be more open about his feelings in both his words and actions. Seeing Buck smile like that always feels like the best reward and it's worth the struggle of trying to express himself properly.
âMaybe you should take me stargazing sometime, tell me about the constellations and all the stories behind them,â Buck says and then his smile turns back into a smirk. "And I could show you what else I did on the beaches of Peru."
Eddie just chuckles and shakes his head at that. He let's Buck maneuver them so Eddie's being pulled into his warm, broad chest again. He rests his head on Eddie's shoulder as they both gaze up at the sky together.
A small, happy sigh escapes Eddie's lips. He feels as if the whole world has stopped for a moment, just letting them be. Christopher is asleep in the car, exhausted by all the little entertainments that Buck and Eddie had planned for the second day of their road trip to El Paso. About an hour ago Buck suggested that, since he was driving, Eddie should read for them to pass the time. Christopher made it through the first two pages before he was out like a light, even though he insisted he'll stay awake all the way to Adri's place. Soon after that, Eddie suggested that he and Buck should take a little break and switch places, since Buck's been driving for most of the day. They should get to his sister's place soon enough anyway, and Eddie knew the way better than Buck.
After a few quiet minutes, Buck says, his voice quiet as if he doesn't want to disturb the peace. "You seem to know quite a lot about space, stars and Greek queens."
"I learned a lot from my Abuelo, when I was a kid. He used to take this really old telescope and take me to the backyard in their old place, before they moved to LA. I still find it all really interesting," Eddie admits. "Besides, Christopher is really into it as well, so I have the excuse to brush up on the things I've learned back then.â
Buck just hums in agreement, hugging Eddie tighter and letting them fall into the comforting silence for a few moments longer.
Coming home has always felt a bit bittersweet for Eddie. It reminded him of all the good things that happened but also about some of the worst. And dealing with his parents and their constant meddling with his life is something that he can accept just in small doses. As much as he loves his parents â and his sisters, who he misses a whole lot, living on the other side of the country â coming to El Paso sometimes feels like a chore he has to get done sooner or later.
But it feels different now. Having Buck by his side, being able to take this trip with him, seeing him play silly car games with Christopher to keep him occupied â it all makes this so much better. It lets Eddie relax, focus on the joys of the road trip and all the things in his hometown he could show Buck, instead of the anxiety of what will be said about the way he lives his life this time. Because it doest matter. Not when he has a life, a family, a partner in all of it by his side. The way he lives his life must finally be the right one. It gave him Buck, after all.
And standing here, in the middle of nowhere, Eddie feels at home. It doesn't matter that his family home is still miles away and his new home is even further away. Because his home is right here with him, asleep in the car and holding him tight, staring at the night sky with him. And it will be there with him wherever he goes.
"We should probably get going," Buck says, squeezing Eddie a little tighter for a moment before he lets go. "Adriana texted me that she won't let you in if we arrive too late and wake her up."
"First of all, she hasn't replied to any of my texts but she's talking to you?" Eddie raises an eyebrow, turning to face Buck. "And secondly, why wouldn't she let me in, what about you?"
"To answer both of your questions â she likes me better than you because I'm amazing," Buck answers with a grin.
He leans down to press a kiss to Eddie's lips and then goes back to the car, not waiting for Eddie's response.
"Remember what happened to Cassiopeia, Buck," Eddie quietly calls after him as he follows.
He feels a smile tugging at his lips as he gets into the driver's seat and he's pretty sure it won't disappear anytime soon.
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Enemies-to-lovers!(demigod)Hyunjin
request: Hey :) I just really want to read something about Hyunjin if that's fine with you. I'm kind of a sucker for this whole enemies to lovers thing too lol but it would also be super cool if it could be something with fantasy. I don't really know đ
I think if you're going to write it it would be good anyway.
genre: enemies-to-lovers!au (kind of, i feel like it wasnt that extreme but more of a dislike-to-lovers lol), demigod!au (fluff, slight angst? its rly not much, a lot of confusion on readerâs part)
pairing/s: Hyunjin / Reader (fem) (ft some skz, nct and got7 members!)
word count: 18k+
tw: mentions of blood and (sword)fighting
a/n: thank you to anon for being so patient again...its really taken me really long to think of something for this haha i kind of wanted to tap on Hyunjinâs like personality a little more for this like the side of him thatâs very like in tune with his emotions or whatnot but idk if i emphasised that a lot but thats just a fun fact lol anyway there was a whole lot of thought exposition in this but this was very much a mix of information based off my existing knowledge of greek gods and the percy jackson series but i hope i explained it clearly enough so even if youâre not familiar with it you wonât be too confused while reading!Â
You wondered if you shouldâve been scared when youâd awoken to the sound of your friend Jeongin waltzing into your cabin, the echo of ââlove is a many splendored thingââ coming from his lips as he meandered his way around the much more intimidating daughters of âAresâ in your room.
âDidnât know they still allowed you in here,â you huffed, rolling your eyes but not without the small smile playing at your lips as you rolled over, sighing into your pillow and making space for Jeongin to flop belly-down onto your bed.
Ignoring your comment (not without sticking his tongue out at you for good measure), Jeonginâs smile had only grown as he supported his head with his hands.
You huffed, bringing a hand up to rub at your eyes, not being able to find it in you to be annoyed that heâd interrupted your sleep, âare you just gonna smile at me or are you gonna âactuallyâ tell me what happened?â
Jeongin wrinkled his nose slightly, âguess,â he whispered.
âYou...â you frowned, rolling over onto your back, hugging your pillow closer to your head, your eyebrows knitting into a thoughtful frown, âfinished your painting?â
Shaking his head, Jeongin hummed, ââbetterâ.â
âBetter?â you echoed, âdid you get elected for something... or something?â you yawned, trying your luck at this point, having close to no idea what he was so smiley about.
Jeongin rolled his eyes, though his grin remained, a small giggle leaving him, âgive up?â
You nodded, âyeah, give up.â
ââSomeoneâââsâ back in the âPoseidonâ cabin for the summer.â
You figured you might as well milk it while you could, pretending to not know who Jeongin was referring to as you pouted, âWho? Chan?â
Jeongin rolled his eyes, âagainâ, âdonât play dumb, you know who iâm talking about.â
You sighed, stretching your arms out above your head, dumping your act of ignorance (acting was never your strong suit anyway), âand what do you expect me to do about that?â
ââYouâ donât have to do anything, technically,â Jeongin shrugged, âheâll probably approach you first.â
You made a face, not liking Jeonginâs implication at all.
Jaehyunâ was just a friend youâd made from a few years before. Sure, he was friendly, and Jeongin did always point out the fact that heâd always somehow end up in the same area as the both of you, but you never read into it, having never felt anything romantic towards him at all in your time knowing him. After all, even if you wanted to, the last you heard (if the Aphrodite sisters were to be trusted for gossip) was that he had a girlfriend back home.
âNot funny, Jeongin.â
Jeongin scoffed, âwho said I was trying to be funny?â he tried, failing to hold his expression of feigned offence as a bout of giggles escaped him, âokay, fine, maybe I was, but still, you have to admit that you know itâs gonna happen at one point.â
âWhatâs gonna happen?â you said with a scoff, sitting up in your bed as you let out another yawn.
Jeongin narrowed his eyes at you, âyou know what iâm talking about,â he shrugged, making you groan. Trust him to be âspecific.â
Getting out of bed, you brought a hand up to rub your shoulder, rolling your shoulders back with a wince, âI didnât think he was gonna come back, honestly.â
Jeongin shook his head insistently, âthink about it, if he already graduated... heâs probably only back because...â Jeongin gestured towards you, his eyes wide and full of implication.
âShut up, Jeongin,â you couldnât help the laugh that escaped you in spite of the part of you that was very much averse to his implication.
âAnyway, what are your plans later?â you asked him, eager to divert his attention elsewhere, earning a long hum from him.
You turned to see him fiddling with the corner of your bed sheet, frowning at the faint sound of rock music he could hear coming from the other rooms.
âHavenât decided,â he sighed deeply, âmight go back and finish up my painting... you?â Youâd walked around your bed, âprobably go and train or something,â you shrugged.
Jeongin made it a point to yawn loudly, âshouldnât have expected anything else. Why donât you join me one of these days after the gameâs over?â
âYeah, of course I will, I just wanna get... used to it before the game. Itâs been âagesâ since I touched my sword,â you made to pick up your things to freshen up, Jeongin deciding that would be his cue to leave, bidding you goodbye (but not without a smothering hug).
Donât get you wrong, you were âthankfulâ for Jeongin. A son of Hebe, heâd been at the camp longer than you had, and heâd taken the liberty of befriending you after a particularly amusing run-in during a game the previous summer where youâd accidentally torn a hole in his pants with your sword at a pretty unfavourable area.
Not to mention how the boy was one of the few that dared to tread within âAresâ grounds. Being the son of the goddess ofâ youth,â you shouldâve figured it was natural for him to be so personable to others (not to mention the fascinating way he looked so âyouthfulâ), but you were thankful for it nonetheless. Not many people considered it a âwantâ to look past the barbed wire and screaming red motifs that seemed to surround the children of the god of âwar.â
Though a part of you wished you couldâve joined Jeongin for a peaceful morning doing art while overlooking the lake, you were a little glad you didnât, because as you sparred, you remembered just what felt so freeing about being in the field, a sense of anticipation building within you as you thought about the first capture-the-flag game of the summer coming up in a few days.
âDid you hear?â Yuta, another son of Ares, had asked you while the both of you practiced your archery.
You sighed, rolling your neck back before narrowing your eyes at the target again, âhear what?â
âWait, look, look there, the new âAphroditeâ kid. Heard he was claimed a few days ago,â Yuta nodding his head towards the direction of the mess hall, and you spotted a small group of boys and girls making their way towards the mess hall.
It wasnât hard to tell they were Aphroditeâs children, from the way they dressed so elegantly, to the way they carried themselves, as if nothing in the world could shake them or put a single hair out of place.
Something about the effortless nature of it all seemed so âunrealâ to you, especially since you were stood there with your flyaway hair sticking out no matter how much you tried to keep it in place.
âCanât say I didnât see it coming, something about him was always more... âmesmerisingâ,â Yuta continued, with yourself busy observing the group of them.
âThat one? Wasnât he already here for a while already?â you gestured to one of them who was walking in the middle, rolling the sleeves of their shirt to their elbows with a sheer grace you couldnât understand, his hair slightly longer than youâd remembered seeing it the previous summer.
Hyunjin was his name, if you remembered what Jeongin said correctly. Who were you kidding, âof course you rememberedâ.
The daughters of Ares in your bunk talked about him all the time, even if they didnât show it. Almost every day youâd hear new things about him, as if it was your daily dose of the ânewsâ. Something about him being a dancer, or something about a song he was listening to, even what movie he watched recently, none of which you bothered to actually commit to memory like they did.
Widely admired,â was the term to describe it. You guessed you could understand why, his looks were pleasing to the eye, but there wasnât much else you could draw from his personality, so you figured that was it for you. After seeing his sisters, and how... âlovelyâ they could be at times, you didnât think there was much else to figure out.
âNo, âidiot,â the other one walking at the front, heâs basically âglowingâ,â Yuta clicked his tongue in annoyance, and your eyes had landed on the boy, shorter and definitely younger than Hyunjin, but no less beautiful. Looking even closer, you realised he âwasâ glowing, unmistakably a very Aphroditeâ way of claiming him as her son.
You frowned, turning back to Yuta, âthatâs a lot prettier than how Ares claimed us, isnât it?â you laughed, âwhy are you so interested anyway? Itâs not the first time youâre seeing someone get claimed,â you dismissed him, drawing another arrow and firing it at the target, a small smile of satisfaction on your face when it hit the center.
Yuta shrugged, his hand coming up to flick his hair away from his eyes, âdunno, just thought it was cool. Since that means heâll be on our side for the games too,â he explained, clearly having abandoned his archery practice with the way heâd let his bow hang loose next to his side, swinging it as he stood next to you with a hand on his hip.
âI donât have very high hopes for that,â you murmured, shooting another arrow at the target, Yuta letting out an impressed low whistle at the thud, âthey donât strike me as the... fighting type.â
Yuta rolled his eyes, âare you done soon? Iâm hungry,â he frowned, âand by the way, I'd be careful what I say about Aphroditeâs kids.â
You flashed him a tight-lipped smile, sceptical about his insistence, âwhat are they gonna do, smolderâ me to death?â
Yuta rolled his eyes, a scoff leaving him, âwell they probably âcould.â Look, if anything, I'm more afraid of their powers than âPoseidonâsâ kids.â
You couldnât help yourself from the face you made at the mention of the water-wielding demigods, earning a small grunt of amusement from Yuta, only then realising what he couldâve gotten from your expression.
About to interject, Yuta had continued, âIâm guessing you heard Jaehyunâs back?â
You sighed deeply, recalling your conversation with Jeongin that morning, nodding as you made your way back to the Ares cabins with Yuta strolling calmly next to you. Keeping your footsteps brisk, you dumped your armour onto the floor next to your bunk while Yuta did so with his as well, meeting him back at the door and leaving the cabin just as quickly as you came, still having not found an answer to Yutaâs question.
Though as you were busy forming a response to him, you felt yourself getting annoyed, or heavilyâ annoyed for that matter, turning to Yuta with a scowl.
âStop doing that,â you scolded him, making him raise his hands in a shrug, feigning nonchalance.
âWhat? You didnât answer my question,â he defended, making you narrow your eyes at him, relieved when the feelings of anger and annoyance had diffused out of you within a matter of seconds.
âThank you,â you sighed.
If you had to choose, that was one of your least favourite amongst Aresâ âgifts.â Sure, being skilled at fighting and the strength you had was a pro, of course. But being able to manipulate someoneâs feelings of rage and fear was ânotâ something you found very necessary.
Unless you were Yuta, of course, and used it for the sake of getting someoneâs attention.
âWhy does everyone keep telling me about Jaehyun?â you blurted eventually, making Yuta shoot you a pointed look.
âHeâs a âlegend,â itâs basically our âdutyâ to talk about him,â Yuta snickered, grabbing your hand to pull you towards the mess hall as if deciding that your speed wasnât fast enough for him.
âWhatâs so exciting about him?â you scoffed, letting Yuta lead you to a table where you saw your friends already seated, not missing the way Yuta had shoved you aside with his hip in his attempt to be seated closer to Ten, one of the sons of Aphrodite.
Seeming to have forgotten about Jaehyun, Yuta had focused on his conversation with Ten, leaving you to eat in peace.
âHey, just came from practice?â you heard Seungmin ask you, taking a seat facing you while you tried to ignore the way Hyunjin had taken a seat next to Ten at the same time, his proximity making it harder for you ânotâ to look at him.
Turning to the said son of Athena, you nodded (albeit distractedly), earning a soft smile from him, âsame here. Are you excited?â
Assuming he was referring to the games, you offered him a small shrug, âI guess, kind of curious to see how the new Ares kids handle it,â you tried your best to remain nonchalant even though you could hear Yuta asking the newer Aphrodite kid what he liked about being one of Aphroditeâs sons.
Seungmin nodded thoughtfully, âyeah, I saw some of them just now at the arena, but I doubt youâd have to worry, you could take half the Hermes kids on your own,â Seungmin laughed, making you wave him off.
Seungmin had seemed to find Ten and Yutaâs discussion interesting as well, turning his head to listen in as you brought your cup to your lips, frowning as you tried to pick up on what they were talking about.
You couldnât help yourself from letting your gaze flicker between Ten and Hyunjin, hearing Ten cut in and explain something about acting cute and effortlessly getting people to do what you want them to do, all while you saw Hyunjin turning to ask one of Apolloâs daughters next to him if she had a tissue, the girl seeming almost âcompelledâ as she stood up and made her way to the far end of the table to grab a small packet of tissues for Hyunjin.
You had to refrain from scoffing, turning back to Ten with a sweet smile, your tone as lighthearted as it could be, âguess people just do things for you if youâre âpretty,â right?â
Ten seemed to have no qualms in agreeing with you, nodding at you with a smirk, âexactly.â
Hyunjin heard you of course, not knowing if that was a hint of spitefulness he detected in your tone, and you didnât miss the way heâd looked up to meet your eyes, something about his gaze almost making it hard for you to look away, but you did. Scanning your attire, Hyunjin couldnât help the small huff that left his lips.
Daughter of Aresâ, he shouldâve figured âabrasiveâ words wouldâve come with the package.
Deciding to dismiss it, Hyunjin turned back to Chan who was seated in front of him, rejoining whatever conversation they were having about swimming in the lake with ease. He would just forget about it, it wasnât like picking a fight with the âwarâ godâs child was part of his agenda for the day.
Well, of course, that was until the time came to play capture-the-flag and Hyunjin found himself so âunfortunatelyâ partnered with you to guard the flag. âHe shouldâve just stayed with his sisters to cheer on the players.
You didnât try to hide the fact that you were displeased, shooting a wide-eyed look at your Head Counselor Jaebum, who had simply dismissed you with a wave when youâd pulled him aside with a very annoyed glare on your face.
âWhy canât I guard with Yuta? I thought Aphrodite wasnât playing,â you murmured harshly, fixing your armour roughly as you gripped the handle of your sword tightly, your heart sinking when you saw the way Jaebum had simply smiled, reaching his hand out to shove your helmet onto your head, flicking the red hairs that stuck out from the top with a laugh.
âThereâs no time for you to complain, trust me, Hyunjinâs good,â he dismissed your hesitance, waving you off as he began to head elsewhere with the rest, âyouâd better guard it properly,â he warned before leaving with the rest, the clinking of their shields against their armour growing softer the further they went.
Grabbing the flag from the floor with a huff, youâd started heading towards the lake, shoving the flag harshly through the pebbles to secure it in the ground, a small huff of annoyance leaving you as you squinted up at the sky, the summer heat annoying you even more.
Not being able to find it in you to relax, especially with the knowledge that Hyunjin was here, you paced around the flag, your hand placed protectively above your scabbard, the other hand on your hip as you eyed your surroundings.
Hyunjin on the other hand, seemed unaffected, and you heard the rustling of the pebbles as he sat down, his sword next to him and his hands behind him supporting his weight. To anyone else, he wouldâve looked completely at ease, his head lifted to face the sky, his eyes closed as he enjoyed the warmth.Â
Though his ease didnât last for long, the constant crunching of the pebbles and the annoyed scoffs that left your lips every now and then drawing his attention back to you.
Hyunjin never really liked âAresâ, he momentarily wondered if you were similar in the aspects he disliked as well, since the behaviour you were displaying right now was very...ânotâ typical of an Ares.
âAre all Ares demigods as high-strung as you?â Hyunjin furrowed his eyebrows in annoyance, âyour pacingâs gonna give us away.â
Your head whipped around quickly, scoffing at him, âyeah, well, excuse me for feeling responsible for the flag,â you huffed.
Hyunjin didnât understand why you took the games so seriously, (frankly you didnât either), but you both figured it was the streak of Ares in you that made you feel competitive, but nonetheless, Hyunjin wasnât amused.
âItâs not just âyour responsibility, you know. Jaebum literally asked me to guard it with you.â
You let out a half-hearted laugh, your words coming out in choppy bursts as if there were a million other things in your head that were fighting to be said, âyeah, well, I guess you could say thatâs why iâm even more on edge.â
Hyunjin narrowed his eyes at you, wanting you to look in his direction but you didnât seem to be giving him the time of day, your eyes still searching the woods in front of you for any sign of someone else.
âLook,â Hyunjin felt himself growing annoyed, âI donât know what you have against me but nowâs not exactly the time to be angry at âmeâ.â
You hadnât realised, but your agitated state had been unconsciously manipulating Hyunjinâs feelings, making him more annoyed the more he saw you pace.
âJaebumâs being stupid. He shouldnât have put you here with me,â you sighed, more to yourself than to Hyunjin.
âYou donât trust me,â Hyunjin murmured, his tone giving away his surprise (or lack thereof), already moving to stand up, dusting the dirt off of his pants as he kept his gaze fixed on you.
You turned to face him, unaffected by his presence unlike the other day, now, Hyunjin noticed your gaze was much firmer.
âYes, I donât,â you told him, âforgive me for saying this but, you and your siblings don't necessarily have a very good track record when it comes to combat.â
Hyunjin rolled his eyes, folding his arms over his chest, ââyeah, well,â â he mimicked your tone from before, ââbrute forceâ isnât the only way you can win, you know.â
You narrowed your eyes at him, wondering for a moment what exactly were the gifts that aphrodite had bestowed on her children to warrant such confidence from Hyunjin. You figured he was just trying to divert your attention from the fact that they really werenât one to fight.
âSo, iâm right? You donât fight?â
You wouldnât usually have been so... âannoying,â maybe it was your annoyance at Jaebum making itself known to Hyunjin, and in turn making Hyunjin annoyed at you as well.
Hyunjin took a small step closer to you, holding himself at arms length as he got a good look at your eyes.
Pretty, you thought, but probably not what you shouldâve been focusing on at the moment.
And you really shouldnât have, because you surely hadnât expected Hyunjin to pull his sword from where it was on the ground abruptly, pointing it right at your throat, the slightest of smiles on his face, almost as if he was curious to see if youâd really lived up to what people said about you.
âI donât know who you heard that from,â Hyunjin had an amused smirk on his face, something about him wanting to prove himself to you for some reason. The idea of protecting the flag already pushed to the âfar backâ of his mind.
You glanced down at the blade before you, pulling it ever so slowly out from its scabbard as you met his gaze again, something about it hardening when you could practically feel him challenging you.
There wasnât a single sound between the both of you other than the sound of the wind blowing the trees and the lake flowing beside you. Clenching your jaw, youâd brought your sword up to push him out of the way with a grunt, seeing him dodge deftly when you swung it at his arm.
As if you werenât already angered enough, you were shocked at how well he had been going against you, not paying much attention to what you were doing at this point, casting mindless swings and driving your elbow down on his shoulder, a small grunt leaving Hyunjin.
Swinging his sword at your back, youâd caught it with your sword, pushing back against him with as much force as you could muster, your swords coming in between the both of you, stuck there with the sheer force you were both applying.
Hyunjin had to admit that you were definitely stronger than him, almost giving up but too stubborn to do so, his other hand coming up to grab at your forearm, pushing your sword out of the way before his hand with his sword came up towards you.
Grabbing his hand quick enough, youâd shoved him away from you, bending to avoid another swing before turning, roughly bringing your sword to swing at him, hitting his chest and causing him to stumble back slightly, though what surprised you was how determined he was.
Regaining his stance quickly, as you dropped your shield angrily, heâd swung his sword just as you did, your swords colliding loudly as he brought his other hand to your hand, ripping your sword from your hand quicker than you could process and tossing it aside, his own sword coming to your throat once again, his other grand gripping onto your free hand firmly.
With how focused you were on fighting each other, the both of you hadnât even realised Jaebumâs presence there, the said head counselor quietly observing you as Hyunjin tried to use his âcharmspeakâ on you. Being one of the (very few) children of Aphrodite that had this ability, Jaebum couldnât help but be curious as to how this would play out.
You contemplated trying to summon your sword back, but as you were about to, heâd spoken up, distracting you.
âPick up the flag,â he told you, in what you assumed was the most âenchantingâ tone youâd heard from him, moreso with the way he was looking at you.
Hyunjinâs face was mere inches away from you, gripping your wrist even despite the gash youâd made on his palm, too absorbed in his motive to pay any attention to the pain. Something about his gaze had unsettled you, the pleasant smell of his perfume almost seeming out of place with the strong demeanour he was showing you now, making you curious as to what else there was about him that you were getting wrong in your head.
And he waited, he waited for your eyes to glaze over and for you to obediently walk over to the flag and pick it up without a single bit of defiance like how everyone else did. âExcept you didnât.
His request had caught you off guard, making you furrow your eyebrows as your lips parted in confusion, âwhy the hell would I do that?â
Shoving his hand holding his sword away from you, you huffed, turning to see Jaebum and a few of the newer Ares and Athena kids standing there in shock. Well, at least âmostâ of them were in shock, Jaebumâs expression was all-too-amused.
Hyunjin stood, dumbfounded at the fact that his power hadnât worked on you, turning to face Jaebum with his lips in a pout as Jaebum cleared his throat.
Ignoring the annoyed furrow to your brow, Jaebum brought a hand up to rub his exposed arm over his tattoo, âwe... won...â he stopped to let a small laugh escape him, âyou guys can bring the flag back.â
You huffed, moving to pick up your sword, shoving it into your scabbard, still confused at the fact that Hyunjin had just asked you to pick up the flag for no reason after what he did.
Turning back to Hyunjin, you saw him about to open his mouth, wanting to ask if you were going to take the flag with how he gestured to it.
Shaking your head as you were already making your way back, you said, âtake the stupid flag, I donât want it.â
It was only when you were with the rest in the amphitheatre did you realise Hyunjin had made an impression on you in more ways than just through surprising you.
You were making your way through the crowd to find Jeongin when youâd spotted Jaehyun, his hair messy and slightly damp with perspiration, giving you a friendly smile as he lifted his glass to you.
You saw him making his way over to you, his armour long discarded as he stood in his long sleeved t-shirt and cargo pants, pushing his hair back only to make it even messier.
âHey, it was a good game just now, where were you?â he asked.Â
âOh, I was just guarding the flag.â
Jaehyun nodded, a hum of understanding leaving him. Bringing his cup up to his lips, his gaze darted to your arm, his eyes widening as a sharp hiss left him, âhey, thatâs a pretty bad cut, howâd you get that?â
You frowned, your eyebrows raising, a hum of confusion leaving you. Only realising when Jaehyun had reached a hand out to grasp your elbow gently, lifting your arm gently to draw your attention to the gash on your arm, the blood having gotten onto your shirt without you realising.
âOh,â you hummed, shaking your head in dismissal at Jaehyun, âno itâs fine, it doesnât hurt. Iâll just get Jeongin to help me patch it up later.â
Jaehyunâs forehead creased slightly as his eyebrows lifted, âreally? I can help you with it now, if you want,â he offered, a soft smile on his face.
Turning to look over at where Jeongin and Yuta were seated at one of the steps of the ampitheatre, you tried not to let their knowing smiles fluster you, turning back to Jaehyun with a shake of the head.
âItâs fine, donât wanna trouble you, but thanks for offering,â you assured him.
âWhat brings you back?â you asked, your curiosity getting the better of you, seeing his smile widen, giving you a shrug.
âFor fun, honestly. Iâm on break at university anyway, so I figured I might as well.â
Your lips parted in realisation, nodding slowly, âyour girlfriend didnât mind you leaving?â
He shook his head, âyeah, she was going back home to visit her family anyway,â you nodded, sighing in relief with the knowledge that he still had a girlfriend so whatever Jeongin said was baseless.
Jaehyun glanced behind you, spotting Yuta and Jeongin sitting at the steps, pressing his lips together so his dimples showed, âshouldnât keep you any longer, your friends are waiting. See you later,â he had a hand gently on your shoulder, pulling it back to give you a small wave before youâd left to join Yuta and Jeongin at the steps.
ââOuch,â Yuta hissed, eyeing your arm, âwho did that?â he nodded his head towards your arm, drawing Jeonginâs attention to the wound.
You huffed, gesturing towards the group of Aphroditeâs children gathered closer to the fire, âHyunjin,â you offered half-heartedly.
Jeonginâs eyes widened, âHyunjin? But why? Wasnât he on your side?â
Yutaâs attention was still searching the group of them, observing the way Hyunjin had a little bit of bandage peeking out from the arm of his sleeveless shirt, a small scratch on his cheek and his palm wrapped with a bandage as well.
âAre you sure it wasnât someone trying to get the flag?â Jeongin prompted, as if trying to wrack his brain to recall anybody from his side to making it that far over to your side.
âNo,â you shook your head, leaning back in your seat with a sigh as you brought your cup to your lips, âjust him.â
âWhat? Why would he do that, though?â Jeongin hummed. You knew he was friends with Hyunjin, so his confusion was catching you even more off guard.
You shook your head, âIâd rather... not talk about it right now,â you sighed, âcan you help me with this?â you turned to Jeongin, gesturing to your arm.
You missed the look Jeongin cast Hyunjinâs way, nodding at you as he stood up, probably going to get the first-aid box he kept in his cabin. Yuta cast a brief glance in your direction before letting out a snort.
âI can âfeelâ how annoyed you are,â Yuta drawled, jokingly, of course.
You drew your gaze away from Hyunjin, turning to look at Yuta, âIâm not âannoyed,â â you murmured, âjust... surprised.â
Yuta quirked an eyebrow at you, âpleasantly surprised?â You waved him off, âdonât get too carried away.â
Daring yourself to look back at Hyunjin, youâd surprised yourself when you noticed he was looking in your direction as well, drawing his gaze away with a certain calmness to his gesture that made you almost unable to look away. Something about it still felt so... âunsettlingâ to you.
From what you knew, Aphrodite was the goddess of love, of beauty, but what you saw from Hyunjin was a whole other side of that, beauty âwithâ a certain kind of strength you werenât used to witnessing. An almost unassuming kind of strength, something about it only making you more curious about him.Â
But after your interaction with him today, you werenât so sure that you wanted to cause more problems for yourself. You figured if you just stayed out of his way, you would probably still be able to ensure yourself a peaceful summer. That was the âplanâ, at least.
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What you didnât realise was that camp half-blood was a âlotâ smaller than you thought it was, especially with how often you were running into Hyunjin after that day.
You were on your way to The Forge, since youâd come up with a plan to forge a sword this week, feeling in need of something that suited your own tastes more. In other words, âyou were bored out of your mind.
However, on your way to the place, youâd bumped into Hyunjin as you were making your way past the mess hall, unconsciously frowning at the sight of him, making him scoff, walking beside you with that same air of elegance he always carried himself with (a contrary to you who was trying to walk faster than him in your own unspoken âpettyâ competition).
Hyunjin wasnât sure why he was entertaining your competition, also trying to walk quicker than you, his hair bouncing lightly atop his head as he walked briskly, making you realise halfway how stupid the both of you probably looked, halting your footsteps halfway to turn to him with narrowed eyes.
âStop,â you told him firmly, making his eyes widen, his hand raising to point a finger at himself.Â
ââMeâ?â Hyunjin scoffed, âyou started it first.â
You opened your mouth to speak, closing it quickly, curious to why he was heading in the same direction as you, âstop following me.â
Though your question came out in a rather roundabout way, you figured that was the extent your pride allowed you to go to for now.
Hyunjin folded his arms, unsure why you were so proficient at bringing out the petty side of him, ââyouâ stop following âme,â â he shot back, his height making him look more intimidating despite his expression showing nothing but child-like stubbornness (similarly to yours).
âIâm not, Iâm going to The Forge!â
âIâm going to the Stables!â He shot back at the same time as you, as if it were even a competition to answer first.
Hyunjin hummed,â so you were going to The Forge.âÂ
The information made Hyunjin curious as to what you were planning on making or fixing there, though he didnât want to pursue it, still upset that the wound you inflicted on his hand made it hard for him to ride the pegasi.
Whereas you had to stop yourself from thinking about what an âelegantâ thing riding âpegasiâ would be, especially if it was Hyunjin doing it.Â
Pushing the thought to the back of your head, you huffed, leaving him to continue on your way to the Forge, his footsteps behind you barely audible until youâd both parted ways.
And so it continued. You would alternate between joining Jeongin to do some painting or sculpting and working on your sword, yet somehow you would always manage to run into Hyunjin one way or another.
For a moment, you thought this was some sort of punishment from your father for calling him a whiny bitchâ, warranting Hyunjinâs presence wherever you went.
It was either on your way to the Forge, or even when you would turn while painting to stare at the lake only to spot Hyunjin sitting at the corner of the area sculpting something with clay, it seemed as though wherever you went, misfortune in the form of a certain Aphrodite-born boy would follow.
What irked you the most wasnât the way he would make even âspilling paint âlook graceful, or the way his contagious laugh would echo loudly around the area, or how his silver ring would clink against the glass water jar distractingly to the beat of whatever song he was listening to as he worked. Instead, it was his âresponseâ (or lack thereof) whenever you would meet eyes, how he didnât have the same reaction everyone else did. How instead of looking away he would keep his gaze firm, yet âgentle.â How he didnât seem... âscared.â
Hyunjin knew this too, how everyone tended to stay away from Ares demigods in general due to their tendency to make people feel angry or upset and result in fights between campers, but Hyunjin was curious. âHe couldnât help himself.â Heâd tried his powers on other Ares children before and they worked, so why were âyouâ the exception?
He was down at the Lake, his usual spot he would go to whenever he wanted to relax or clear his mind, since no one else really came here in the night, trying to clear his mind of thoughts of you, having been âtormented âby them for the whole day as he tried his âcharmspeakâ on different people just to make sure he wasnât âbrokenâ or anything.
Though it seemed even the lake was no exception to you, something in him feeling as though he wasnât the only one there, and being proven right when heâd lifted his head from looking at his journal, turning to see you sitting not too far from where he was. Except this time you looked a little... âdifferentâ.
Hyunjin wasnât sure if it was the softness of the moonlight, but something about the way you looked now with your hands supporting your weight behind you as you looked at the water sloshing around in the lake, moving your foot right and left lazily with your hair flowing freely with the wind and a serene expression on your face. Something about it was very different from the picture of a daughter of Ares that heâd painted in his head. If he didnât know who you were, he would never have guessed your father was the angry, aggressive, battle-driven god among the olympians, finding something about it awfully refreshing.
Hyunjin had averted his gaze quickly, his hand coming up to grasp at his neck, wincing at the pain from turning his head too quickly.
Drumming his fingers on his journal lightly, Hyunjin slid it into the pocket of his jacket, not knowing youâd already seen him when you came here. Heâd contemplated on starting a conversation with you, wondering if it was worth the energy since itâd probably just end up in another petty fight between the both of you.
Deciding against it in the end, Hyunjin stood up with a small sigh, his hand coming up to run his fingers through his hair as he trudged through the sandy ground before he shoved his hands into the pockets of his jacket, walking past you when youâd spoken up.
âDidnât they tell you?â you murmured, a slight teasing lilt to your tone, though it was sleepier than Hyunjin was used to hearing it.
Hyunjin turned his head to face you, his eyebrows raised in question, and a part of you just sighed at how unlucky you were that you had run into Hyunjin here too of all places.
âTell me what?â he asked.
Hyunjin had a feeling you were about to crack a joke, with the way you tried (and failed) to contain your smile as you turned to look at him, a certain softness to your smile that came with sheer relaxation.
âYou can see your reflection in the lake better in the daytime,â you grinned, making Hyunjin scoff, though he couldnât help his amusement.
He shook his head at you, a forced laugh leaving him, âvery funny, but iâm not âNarcissus.ââ
There was a small pause that fell between the both of you, your arms coming up over your head in a stretch, a small yawn leaving you. Hyunjin hadnât left yet, making you wonder if it was because he was surprised to see you here.
âI didnât follow you here,â you added, âif thatâs what youâre wondering.â You know, âjust for good measure.
Trust you to be straightforward,â he thought.
Hyunjin figured heâd might as well take the opportunity to tease you as well, hoping it would help him regain whatever upper hand he thought he had in the exchange.
âYeah, âsure,ââ he drawled, turning and walking away before you could see his satisfied smile at your yelp of protest.
===
You were a little more excited than usual today, itâd been two weeks since youâd started forging your sword and today would be when you would be able to take it back and use it, the summer sun having started to set by the time you were done.
You were proud of it, frankly. It may have looked like any other sword, but the way it felt was different, it was less prone to wear during rough use as compared to your previous sword, the blade made to be sharper and sturdier. Not to mention how the handle was a perfect fit for your hand. Though you wished youâd had the power of conjuring up a weapon like some of the other children of Ares did, your powers were rather limited to just summoning your weapons and manipulating their material.
It was as if Ares knew you werenât the âmost câareful with your things.
Youâd spotted one of the sons of Hermes, Minho, making their way into the armory as you were leaving, not bothering to greet him as you crossed paths. You knew who he was very well, and what a reputation he had for pranks in the camp, though youâd fortunately never been at the brunt of any.
But that didnât change the fact that you were feeling just the slightest bit hesitant, at first, something almost prompting you to bring it back to the Cabin first before you went for dinner but eventually you figured it was fine. It was only for a short period of time anyway. You doubted people would want to steal swords in a place like âthisâ.
Meeting your friends at the mess hall for dinner, Jeongin eyed you suspiciously when heâd caught you smiling at your soup for the fifth time that meal.
âSomething good happen?â he asked, making you nod eagerly.
ïżœïżœGuess,â you told him, seeing his lower lip jut out in a thoughtful pout, his hand coming up to touch his chin before his eyes had widened, his smile growing.
âJaehyunââ
âNo,â you narrowed your eyes at him in warning, making him burst into giggles, his hand raising in surrender.
âOkay, fine, fine...â he hummed, âoh! You finished your sword?â he asked, earning a nod from you.
âJust finished it this afternoon, itâs in the workshop now but iâm gonna go get it later,â you told him, biting into your food with a satisfied sigh.
Jeongin made a sound of awe, his excitement written all over his features, âcan I go with you? I wanna see it.â
You nodded, âyeah sure.â
âIs Yuta coming too?â he asked, earning a shake of the head from you.
âNope,â you told him, âheâs going over to the Aphrodite cabin for some party,â a small giggle leaving you as you recalled how excited Yuta was to hang out with Ten.
âAphrodite cabin, huh,â Jeongin snickered, making you nod knowingly.
âI know,â you sighed, bringing your cup to your lips to finish the rest of your drink.
Jeongin tossed his used tissue onto his now-empty tray, âwell Iâm ready to go, you?â he asked, glancing at you for confirmation.
Giving him a nod, youâd both cleared your trays and made your way out of the mess hall, though as you were on your way out, you couldnât help but notice the stares you were getting from the other campers as you made your way past the cabins. Youâd dismissed their stares quickly, thinking nothing of it until Jeongin had let out a small hum of discomfort.
âIs it just me, or...â he grimaced, clearing his throat, âare they staring?â he asked you, twisting his ring around his index finger.
You nodded, giving him a small shrug as you brushed your flyaway hairs away from your face, the wind blowing it haphazardly around.
âThought so, but itâs alright, I mean. As far as I know weâre fine âcause âJaebumâ hasnât summoned us anywhere yet,â you huffed, already nearing the workshop when youâd seen a small group of people gathered there, one being Minho, who was currently crouched over something you couldnât quite see.
âWhatâs that?â Jeongin murmured, more to himself than anything.
You watched as Minho had slowly emerged from his crouching position, looking at you with pleading eyes and his hands waving in front of him almost as if in reassurance, a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach.
âY/N, I can explain, Iâm really sorry I donât know what happened I was just doing my own thing and I didnât know that I was actuallyââ
âWhat happened?â you cut him off, his rambling only making your anxiousness grow. Looking at him with confusion written all over your features, you hoped dearly that your suspicions would be proved wrong.
Jeongin watched with horror in his wide eyes as Minho had pulled out what looked like your (now cut up) sword.
Furrowing your eyebrows, you looked back at Minho You were sure your sword wasnât as hard or brittle enough to have broken like this, you wouldâve known, youâd consulted the many sons and daughters of âHephaestusâ that had come and gone from The Forge while you worked and researched on what would be best for your sword. You were sure âthey, tâhe sons of a blacksmith of all people, extremely skilled at crafting, wouldnât have allowed you to make a sword that could get damaged so easily.
âHow... did this happen?â you asked him, oblivious to the way the people there were looking on curiously, eager to see if you would live up to the typical Ares tendencies and go into a fit of blind rage.
âI thought this was my sword and I was gonna melt it down to cut it but then I realised too late that it wasnât mine,â he admitted, his tone sounding too remorseful for you to be more angry at him.
Now âthat,â you could believe.
You looked back at the sword and back at him, not wanting to look at your sword any longer as you inhaled deeply, hearing someone murmur that you looked as though you could âkillâ Minho.
Jeongin heard it too, âfelt iât even, the sheer anticipation from the crowd that you would prove them right that the âapple doesnât fall far from the tree.â They didnât believe you were capable of controlling your temper, not when all your other siblings couldnât. And you were glad you realised it, that if you acted on your anger right now, you wouldnât be doing anything other than perpetuating their image of you as someone that so predictably âcraved war.â
A silence fell between you and Minho, aside from the hushed whispers and murmuring that could be heard from the other campers around you, feeling Jeonginâs hand touch your shoulder gently.
You shook your head, hoping you came across as more reassuring than wanting to kill Minho, a small murmur of an âokayâ leaving you before youâd turned away from him, leaving with Jeongin without another word.
Of course, your reaction came to the other campers as a shock, none of them having seen you display such an eerie calmness before. They were sure if the same thing had been done to Yuta, he wouldnât have held back on showing just how upset he was, but youâd reacted in the least typically Ares way imaginable.
And Hyunjin thought so too.
He had been bored out of his mind waiting for the sons of âDionysusâ to show up with the drinks, sitting leisurely on the plush sofa in the big living room as he fiddled with his hair, glancing at the door every now and then as he pretended to be interested in whatever gossip his sisters were divulging amongst themselves.
âDid you hear?â one of them tapped on Hyunjinâs arm incessantly, making him turn to them with a bored expression, his fingers touching his ear absently as he prompted them to continue.
âMinho just had a run-in with Y/N,â she told him, her eyes beaming with excitement as though the information she shared was life-or-death, in a very âentertainment channelâ kind of way.
Hyunjin frowned at the mention of your name, already trying to picture how that wouldâve gone down, wondering if youâd pummeled Minho and had been the reason behind his absence at the party.
Well, that was until Minho had walked into the Aphrodite cabin looking absolutely unscathed, and Hyunjin decided that maybe he âdidâ want to know what happened.
âWhat happened?â he shifted in his seat, trying to appear nonchalant with his hand supporting the side of his head even despite his bubbling curiosity.
His sister had wasted no time in telling the story, âMinho broke Y/Nâs sword because he thought it was his sword, and then when she was going to go get it he told her about it and she looked really angryâ,â she told him, nodding gravely.
âYou were there?â Hyunjin asked, his frown deepening, wondering for a moment what he was doing during that time.â Probably lazing on his bed,â he figured.
His sisterâs mouth had shut quickly, her gaze darting to the ceiling, âwell... no, I wasnât, but thatâs what I heard from Ten, who heard it from- okay, nevermind, the important part was that she looked angry, okay?â
Hyunjin knew about Minhoâs... âpenchantâ for pranks, usually not bothering about them since they were pretty minor. But even âheâ thought this went a little too far. âYouâd been working on that sword for what... a little more than two weeks?â If Hyunjin were in your position, he was sure he wouldâve been upset too.
âSo... did she like... fight him or something?â he asked his sister, earning a shake of the head from her, which had only surprised him even more.
Hyunjinâs eyebrows raised, âreally,â he mustered distractedly, glancing over at Minho who had looked absolutely unaffected, laughing at something Ten had just said.
âShe just... left?â Hyunjin asked for confirmation again, not being able to wrap his head around the unpredictability of your reaction. âNothing about you seemed predictable to him, so far.
Maybe your offhand comments, or your skill with weaponry, âsure,â that was predictable, but even from that day playing capture-the-flag, Hyunjin knew there was something in you that was very much âAresâ, and very much ânot.â
He wouldnât have expected such a reaction from someone as strong-willed as you, but then again, as he thought more about it on his way to where Minho was, he thought that maybe he should have expected it. There was something akin to a quiet strength about your reaction, to him.
âOh, hey,â Minho greeted Hyunjin with a nod in the kitchen as he poured himself another drink, Hyunjin letting out a deep breath he hadnât even known he was holding.
âWhyâd you do that to Y/Nâs sword?â heâd asked abruptly, shocking himself with the imperative nature of his tone, and Minho didnât mask his shock either, the boy looking at Hyunjin as if heâd grown another head.
âLook, I donât usually give a shit about your pranks but... donât you have to admit that was a little too much?â his tone had calmed down considerably, maintaining his calm exterior as he gave Minho a small shrug.
Minho let out a snort, nodding slowly, âdude... you know I didnât âactuallyâ destroy it, right?â
Hyunjinâs lips parted in surprise, his tongue peeking out to wet his lips as he ran his fingers through his hair again, the whole situation proving to be âveryâ unnecessary to him. It seemed, whenever it came to you Hyunjin always found himself feeling emotions he wasnât used to feeling, things like defensiveness, annoyance, though nothing about it was unwelcome to him, strangely. That part, he had yet to figure out fully.
âThen whyâd you do it?â Hyunjin wondered out loud.
Minho shrugged, âwanted to see if she was as temperamental as the rest of them. Think about it, sheâs never really...âlostâ her temper like the rest of them.â
âWhy do you care anyway?â Minho continued, âI didnât recall anything about you two being friends,â Hyunjin was caught off guard by the implication.
Looking elsewhere, Hyunjin let out a small scoff, âI âdonât,â okay? I just... felt bad for her,â he tried to reason, âshe worked hard on that sword.â
Shrugging, Hyunjin let out another huff of disbelief, removing his jacket with how stuffy it started to feel in the house.
âWhatever, why am I even explaining this to you,â he muttered, âwhereâd you put the actual sword?â
Minho eyed Hyunjin curiously, shaking his head with a small smile on his face as he gestured outside the house, âitâs still in the workshop.â
Sighing deeply, Hyunjin rolled his eyes at his own expense, giving Minho a firm pat on the shoulder before he left, his mind a swarm of reasons why he âshouldnâtâ have been doing this, even stopping himself in front of The Forge to just be âabsolutelyâ sure he was going to go out of his way to deliver a sword to someone he wasnât on the best terms with.
But he did anyway, and that was what ended Hyunjin up holding your sword in its sheath and grimacing non-stop along with his annoyed mumbles on his very hesitant path towards the lake where he figured you would be.
Sure enough, Hyunjin had sighed in relief when heâd spotted you sitting at your usual spot, your knees propped up closer to your chest and your arms folded and resting upon them, your back facing him.
Shaking whatever hesitance there was left in him, Hyunjin cleared his throat, sighing when you hadnât turned around.
You werenât in the mood to have another bickering session with Hyunjin, as a matter of fact, already upset enough at the fact that you not only had to make another sword for yourself, but that the other campers probably just viewed you as some sort of ticking time bomb that they couldnât wait to set off.
About to take another step towards you, youâd sighed, one of your hands going to pick at the hem of your pants, âshouldnât you be busy shooting âlove arrowsâ or something?â you huffed.
Hyunjinâs eyes widened, freezing in place behind you, âhowâd you know it was me?â
You shrugged, not wanting to admit that it was the same pleasant floral scent that brought back your memory of that day playing capture-the-flag that had let you know it was him, the scent being somehow unmistakably âHyunjinâ that your mind seemed to have automatically associated the two together.
âAnd again,â he huffed, âjust because Aphroditeâs my mom doesnât mean iâm âcupid.ââÂ
You hummed patronisingly, âwhat do you want?â
Hyunjin sighed, making his way in front of you, holding your sword out in front of you, your eyes narrowing at him as you took the sword from him slowly.
âItâs yours,â he murmured, âit wasnât actually destroyed.â
If Hyunjin had expected to receive an appreciative expression of thanks, maybe he shouldâve gone to someone else.Â
You stood up abruptly, a small gasp leaving you.
âWere âyouâ the one behind all of this?â your brows furrowed in annoyance, pointing your sword at him with its sheath still on, making Hyunjin step back slightly.
Hyunjinâs eyes widened in shock, a scoff leaving him despite his hands finding their way beside his head in a gesture of surrender, âwhy are you getting mad at me? I didnât do anything, I was just returning this to you,â he defended himself.
Maybe Hyunjin was just unlucky,â he thought, if only you would have reacted this way to Minho instead of him.
âHow do I know you werenât the one that planned all of this?â youâd almost moved to jab your sword towards him, Hyunjin having anticipated your move and grabbed your sword by itâs sheath, his other hand coming to your wrist and pushing it away from him, ripping the sword from your grip and holding it over his head.
âExcuse you, I left a party just to go and get this hunk of metal and return it to you,â he narrowed his eyes at you, âand âthisâ is how you thank me?â
You frowned, confusion prominent in your features as you dropped your hands to your sides limply, âwhy would âyouâ do that?â
Frankly not knowing the reason either, Hyunjin opened and closed his mouth as he fumbled for an answer, tilting his chin up in defiance when he scoffed eventually.
âFine, if you donât want this I can just go throw it in the lake or somethingââ
You stopped him quickly, a yelp of protest leaving you as your hand found its way around his wrist.
Hyunjin hadnât missed the pleading look in your eyes that flashed for just a second, his grip around your sword loosening as he let you take it back, slightly amused at the way youâd let out an annoyed huff, holding your sword protectively next to you.
âYouâre so annoying,â you mumbled grumpily, âdidnât know someone that came from the goddess of love could be such a âpain in the ass.â â
Hyunjin raised an eyebrow at you, something about him finding your expression akin to that of a child as you sulked, not being able to help himself from prodding you further in retaliation.Â
Taking a step closer to you, Hyunjin licked his lips as he tried to think of a response, taking his lower lip between his teeth and letting it go with a slowness that had only served to heighten the tension of the silence.
âWhat about you, then? Iâm âsure yâou live up to what they say about Ares children âcravingâ fights and anger, right?â You couldnât help but feel as though he were challenging you, as if he wanted you to prove him wrong, a feeling in his gut telling him that you would. He was confident in that, (also because he kind of hoped you would).
Youâd met Hyunjinâs gaze, his words seeming to have struck a chord with you, a small pause ensuing before youâd shook your head slowly, averting your gaze from him, your gaze unconsciously flickering to the sky as a brief thought had crossed your mind on whether Ares would be angry at you for saying what you were about to say.
But you didnât think you really cared.
âI donât... fight without reason, okay?â you cursed yourself mentally for the way your words came out as a mumble, missing the small hint of a smile playing at Hyunjinâs lips, something making you want to look up at him.
Hyunjin nodded at you, liking the answer you gave him for the first time, âgood. Me too.â
Youâd met his gaze, finally, the sloshing of the lake behind you and the coolness of the summer night almost drowning out your next words.
âGood,â you murmured, âletâs... not give each other a reason, then.â
Shocking you with his reaction, Hyunjin had nodded, turning away as he tried to stifle his smile, his hand coming up to run his fingers through his hair again, only to have it fall softly back against his head.
âGo,â you murmured, not being able to tolerate the tension any longer, âjoin back your party.â
Hyunjin quirked an eyebrow at you, though he nodded nonetheless, a strange feeling within him after the interaction youâd just shared.
Leaving without another word, you turned your sword around in your hands, thankful to Hyunjin for doing something like that for you even though youâd been nothing but unfriendly to him recently, figuring that this could have been a âpeace offeringâ of some sort.
And just for a moment, you thought, maybe he wasnât as bad as you thought he was.
===
And maybe you were right about the whole âpeace offering tâhing, since after that day, it was safe to say that Hyunjin and you hadnât bickered like you did before, tolerating each otherâs presence whenever you would both be at the lake at the same time in the night, greeting each other with curt nods when you would walk past each other.
You were having dinner at the mess hall before another game of capture-the-flag that would start at 6 oâclock. Jaehyun had found his way to your table and seated himself next to you, so you were seated in between him and Jeongin, with Chan, Yuta and another son of Ares sitting in front of you.
Hyunjin was seated next to the newer Ares kid, minding his own business as he ate his food, his sisters on his other side talking about the pegasi riding lessons as Hyunjin tried his best to pay attention to the conversation you were having.
Youâd been talking about some sort of event the camp was holding in the amphitheatre soon, something like a movie night. In other words, simply an excuse for the older kids to ask for dates to watch a movie with them.
âAre you gonna ask anyone?â Chan had asked Jaehyun, making Jeongin give you a look that was a little too obvious for your liking.Â
You werenât able to see Jaehyunâs reaction, since you were seated next to him, not that you cared much about it anyway since you knew it wouldnât have meant anything.
Choosing to keep your gaze fixed on your food, you prodded at it with your fork as you waited for Jaehyunâs response, almost sighing when heâd cleared his throat, shrugging, âdunno, I guess.â
You missed the way Hyunjinâs gaze wandered from Jaehyun to Jeongin, to you, his mind running wild with possible reasons why Jeongin looked like Jaehyun had just told a joke instead of the response he just gave.
He recalled hearing from his sister the other day that Jaehyun had broken up with his girlfriend from back home, something stirring in him when heâd considered the thought that maybe Jaehyun had his eyes set on you. Not that Hyunjin was in any position to have a problem about it, of course, Jaehyun was free to like whoever he wanted, but something in Hyunjin almost wished for a moment that the feeling in his gut would be wrong for once.
Dismissing the thought quickly, heâd averted his gaze from Jaehyun, focusing on finishing his drink instead.
You looked up briefly to cast a glare at Jeongin, thankful to Yuta who had spoken up, uninterested in the topic of who Jaehyunâs choice of date was.
âWho says we have to bring dates? Why donât we just go as a group of friends?â Yuta shrugged, Chan letting out a small giggle in response.
âThat would be cute, I donât mind that,â he agreed, Hyunjin nodding in agreement.
âCan I join? Iâd rather not let my sisters try to matchmake me again this time,â Hyunjin grimaced, making you unintentionally perk up at the mention of matchmaking, wondering who they had in mind that would be a good fit for him, running through your mental list as you continued to prod at your food.
âOh yeah, cause you guys are like children of âcupidâ or something, right?â the boy snickered, something about his tone striking a nerve with you.
Did he really think a god as âunpredictableâ and destructive as âAresâ was any better?
You had to refrain from rolling your eyes, ââAphrodite,â you quipped sternly, âitâs not that hard to remember.â
Jeongin had to stifle his laughter, and you continued to prod at your food, missing the small smile on Hyunjinâs face when you went back to eating as if you didnât just say what you said.
The boy had immediately quietened down, afraid that he would warrant another chiding from you if he made another mistake, Jaehyun nudging you with an amused smile on his face.
âGo easy on the kid, heâs not familiar with how it works here yet.â
You huffed, unsure why you had felt so defensive over it as well. It wasnât as if you hadnât teased Hyunjin about it before. But maybe that was what irked you about the boyâs statement, how his tone sounded âmockingâ almost, as if it wasnât something to be proud of to be born from Aphrodite.
Sighing, youâd stood up, ready to get ready for the capture-the-flag game, turning to Jaehyun and scrunching your nose in distaste, âheâs gotta learn at some point.â
The sun was already beginning to set when youâd started the game, the sky growing darker the more the both of you made your way through the forest, keeping your footsteps as quiet as you could as Hyunjin walked with you.
Hyunjin and yourself had been on a separate path to find the other teamâs flag, the both of you having been split up from the rest after being bombarded with a group of Hermesâ children.
âShould we go that way?â Hyunjin asked, pointing in the direction of the lake, making you shake your head.
âNo, they probably have a bunch of Poseidonâs kids standing by there, and I donât know about you, but I really âdonâtâ wanna end up fighting Chan.â
Hyunjin let out a small huff, halfway to a giggle, a small pause ensuing as you stepped over a branch, turning to gesture to the branch as a warning to Hyunjin, hearing him murmur a small thanks to you. Something between the both of you felt more comfortable now, less hostile definitely, but something about it still felt tense, you just couldnât exactly place the cause of the tension.
âCan I ask you a question?â Hyunjin asked, pulling you from your thoughts, his voice soft but loud enough for you to hear.
You nodded, âwhat?â you prompted, turning when youâd felt a movement, relaxing when you realised it was just a dove.
âYouâre not very fond of your dad, are you?â he asked, making you inhale deeply, huffing through your nose.
You turned to him with a sceptical look on your face, âare âyou?â â you scoffed.
âSo, iâll take that as a no?â
You paused, giving him a small nod.
Hyunjin hummed softly, reaching a hand up to push the overhanging leaf out of the way before it could hit your head without you realising.
âCan I ask why?â he hummed, his footsteps delicately treading on the ground softly in contrast with you who were simply walking normally.
You shrugged, âguess it never really felt like I âfitâ into the ideals he wants in his children? You know? Like all that... âdestructionâ and âaggressionâ without reason, it just didnât feel right to me,â you shrugged.
Hyunjin hummed, as if prompting you to continue, slightly distracted when he contemplated if he should offer his helmet to you since you didnât have one.
âIt felt kind of weird, to be honest, when he claimed me,â you shared, thankful that Hyunjin made you feel as though you could share these things with him without being attacked for not respecting your father. âIt kind of felt like it was wrong.â
Hyunjin let out a small giggle at that, a small sound of disagreement leaving him, âI wouldnât say totallyâ wrong,â he offered, making your eyebrows raise in question, curious to hear what he had to say.
âYou know, youâre strong-willed, passionate about what you want, good at combat,â he told you, making you huff in your attempt to suppress the strange feeling within you at Hyunjinâs words. Hyunjin himself felt as though such words were foreign to him, or maybe it was the intention behind the words. He wasnât sure.
âThanks,â you murmured softly, the way your voice had come out as a mere squeak making you scrunch your nose up in distaste.
âWhat about you?â you asked, hearing a confused hum leave him.
âAm I fond of my mom?â
You turned to nod at him, seeing him shrug, âyeah, I guess. I guess the only downside I can think of is how weâre not the most... âskilledâ at combat.â
You didnât see it, but Hyunjin had to stop himself from letting his smile grow too big, especially because he knew his words had struck a chord with you.
Your breath hitched, feeling almost guilty hearing his words, not being able to help yourself from turning to him, stopping in your tracks in the middle of the path you were on.
âSorry,â you told him, seeing him tilt his head at you, an expectant smirk on his face.Â
âFor what?â
You shrugged, averting your gaze as you knocked your shield against his gently, embarrassment taking over you at the awkward gesture, âyou know, for... underestimating you.â
Daring yourself to meet his gaze, you were surprised to say the least, when heâd simply smiled at you, his tongue moving to graze over his canine, âapology accepted.â
About to move forward, Hyunjin had stopped you abruptly, his hand on your wrist with urgency in the gesture, his voice dropping to a whisper, âJaehyun.â
You wrinkled your nose in dismay, shaking your head, âprobably means weâre near.â
You heard footsteps growing louder, not having expected Jaehyun to be alone, but you shouldâve known he wasnât, especially when youâd heard footsteps behind you, spotting Chan with Jaehyun, and the flag not far behind them.
âIâll take Chan,â Hyunjin told you quicker than you could react, already wielding his sword as he proceeded to duel with Chan, while Jaehyun made his way slowly over to you, gripping his trident (a gift from Poseidon himself, he was very proud to inform whoever ) and using it to smack against the ground with small thuds as he grew closer.
âFancy meeting you here,â he gave you a grin, his dimples showing cutely.
You rolled your eyes, not being able to stop yourself from smiling.
âYeah, Jaebum didnât put me on flag duty today, but I see you didnât get so lucky?â you murmured, already pulling your sword out, the sound of Hyunjin and Chan fighting behind you making you wonder just where everyone else was, having expected them to reach the flag before you and Hyunjin could.
Jaehyun scoffed, âhey, I âloveâ flag duty.â
Already going into your ready stance, you wanted to laugh when Jaehyun had done so as well, not being able to take him very seriously from knowing him for so long.
And so you swung your sword, managing to nick him on the arm before your sword collided with his trident, though you tried to ignore the intimidating sharpness of its prongs as you continued to try your best, to dodge his swings and use your difference in size to your advantage. It was a blur to you, the whole process, like it usually was.
You figured it was a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing, where you would get lost in the fighting that you wouldnât even have time to think before you acted, your body seeming to move naturally with its one goal of getting your opponent out of the way.
Maybe youâd thank Ares for âthatâ detail.
After you realised Hyunjin had stopped fighting Chan, youâd let yourself get distracted by wondering how heâd managed to get Chan to give up so easily, giving Jaehyun the opportunity to deliver a particularly strong blow to your shoulder.
Stumbling back, your back hitting the tree behind you as Jaehyun brought his trident up, your hand grasping the spear tightly as you tried to pull it away from your neck, though Jaehyun had an advantage with his stance, holding it against your neck and caging you in place, the tip of one of the pointed ends nicking you just below your jaw when youâd moved particularly abruptly.
Hyunjin had noticed of course, but after heâd managed to get Chan to leave with his Charmspeakâ, you realised he was free to go get the flag.
So when you saw him coming behind Jaehyun, you used your hand to gesture to the flag, Hyunjin thankfully having gotten the hint and making a break towards the flag, more people having gathered as Jaehyun had let go of you finally, watching with a smile as Hyunjin had claimed the flag, looking at you with a dazed smile on his face.
Jaehyun helped you up from where you leaned against the tree, âheâs pretty good, isnât he?â you heard him say.
âWho?â you frowned.
Jaehyun nodded his head towards Hyunjin, who was gracefully accepting the praise from the other campers as he made his way towards where you were.
You huffed, nodding, âyeah,â you murmured, âsure is.â
You were too tired to join for the celebration after the game, finding your way back to the Lake. (With how much you went there, people would have thought you were a daughter of Poseidon if not for the red motifs on your attire).
Having asked Jeongin if you could meet him later on after you showered for him to help you clean up your cuts like you would both usually do, you heard soft footsteps behind you, sighing in relief that Jeongin was finally here.
Only when the smell of that distinct flowery scent had grown stronger did you realise that was definitely not Jeongin, your suspicions proven when you saw Hyunjin seat himself down next to you, his hair wet and in a new change of clothes, having freshened up as well, glancing down to see a first-aid box in his hands.
But not any first-aid box, you realised, when you spotted the little stickers on the side of the opening, âJeonginâsâ first-aid box.
âHope you donât mind, Jeongin said he had to get something done,â Hyunjinâs hands came up to pull the neck of his white shirt higher, his bracelet sliding down on his arm, âmay I?â he asked, your mouth still sealed shut in your uncertainty on how to respond.
You nodded belatedly, seeing him already taking out some antiseptic cream from the box with a small cotton bud, âoh, uh, no yeah, thatâs fine.â
You took the liberty of taking an ice pack from Jeonginâs box, pressing it against the area where your neck met your shoulder, sighing softly, and maybe even cursing Jaehyun in your head for practically ramming your back into that tree just now.
âI didnât know you were still injured,â Hyunjin murmured, looking at your neck and then back down at his hands, âthought you wouldâve just asked Jaehyun to heal you or something.â His voice came out in mumbles as he concentrated on getting the tube open.
Hyunjin figured with how comfortable you looked around Jaehyun that you wouldnât have hesitated to accept his help, especially since no one liked to live with their injuries if they could help it, but Hyunjin had to dismiss the thought quickly when he started to think about how closeby the Lake was to the Poseidon cabin, wondering if that was the reason behind your constant presence here.
Pursing your lips, you shook your head, a small laugh escaping you, âI donât really wanna do that unless itâs super serious,â you began.
Hyunjin hummed, âsorry can you like, look there a little?â he gestured to your right, making you turn to your right, side-eyeing Hyunjin at the little giggle that left him.
âNo, like,â youâd tensed up when you felt his hand reach forward to tilt your chin up gently, exposing your cut better to him, wincing slightly when the cotton bud had touched your cut.
âYou were saying?â Hyunjin prompted you, making you hum in confusion before realising he was referring to the whole healing thing.
You shrugged, âI donât know, I guess when youâre a demigod and even things like healing can be done just like that, everything can become really... âinstantaneousâ,â you explained, âguess itâs nice to have slow moments like these that kind of feel more like, normal and stuff,â your laughter came out in a small burst, feeling strangely embarrassed to be telling Hyunjin something that felt so stupid when it came out of your mouth.
âScarring?â Hyunjin laughed, making you shoot him a pointed look, âI'm kidding. I get it.â he smiled, not knowing what came over him to decide to continue, âbesides, if Jaehyun healed you, I wouldnât get to be here right now,â he huffed.
You turned to him, trying to decipher what he meant by that yet at the same time feeling as if you knew, Hyunjinâs gaze fixed on your neck as he placed a small bandage over your cut there, his fingers grazing over the skin there in a way that made you freeze in place, something about his movements and gestures feeling as though they were balancing on the line between intentional and unintentional.
Hyunjinâs gaze shifted to your eyes, offering you a small (and slightly belated smile) before his gaze fell to your forearm, sucking in a sharp breath when he saw the wound, grimacing.
âIâm starting to think I shouldâve let you fight Chan instead of Jaehyun,â he laughed, beginning to apply the cream with gentle touches to your arm, his neck craned over your arm, his hair falling over his eyes in a way that made you want to reach your hand out and run your hands through it to push it back, shocking yourself at your thought.
âItâs fine, it doesnât hurt,â you assured him, making him shake his head.
âKind of think it wouldâve been more for myself than for you,â he huffed, once again confusing you with the implication behind his words.
Pulling out a medium-sized dressing for your wound, heâd pressed it against your wound, securing it before his hands returned to his lap, Hyunjin almost forgetting himself for a moment with the tension he was feeling.
âAll done,â he gave you a small smile, his shoulders relaxing as a barely-audible sigh left his lips, about to put the supplies back into the first-aid box when youâd stopped him, not knowing why your body seemed to be moving against your rational thought.
Your other hand came up to take the box from his hands slowly, shaking your head at him, âyouâre injured too,â you pointed out, seeing his eyes widen and his lips part, a small scoff leaving him.
âItâs nothing,â he assured you, though his tone didnât sound very convincing, a part of him simply refusing for the sake of refusing, âyou donât have to,â he tried again, knowing once again that his charmspeak didnât work when youâd shook your head insistently.
âItâs âsomething,ââ you dismissed him, though a small smile found its way onto your face as Hyunjin had wordlessly tugged the sleeve of his shirt up to expose the cut on his arm to you.
Hyunjin had to admit being in such close proximity to you was definitely making him more tense than he was used to being, especially more so now that he knew he couldnât depend on his abilitiesâ to make himself seem more likeable to you. Though Hyunjin would argue that it was refreshing, since sometimes he found that he would say things offhandedly and end up using his abilities on accident, but he couldnât lie that it made him very, âveryâ nervous.
âYou came out pretty unharmed,â you murmured with an impressed hint to your tone, âconsidering you went against Chan.â
Hyunjin shrugged, flushing slightly, masking his shyness with an exaggerated yelp when youâd touched the cotton bud to his wound, flinching back and making you laugh.
âDonât be dramatic, you were fine when I did it the first time,â you scoffed, seeing him calm down from his act but the smile had lingered on his face nonetheless.
âYeah, well... I was just lucky he didnât have a trident too.â
Hyunjin pressed his lips together in a firm line, not having noticed whatever you were doing to his arm because he was too busy looking at your face.
You couldnât pay too much attention to it, continuing to ramble to take your mind off of how much Hyunjinâs presence made you nervous, especially with the way you could feel him looking at you.
âHow did you do that, by the way?â you asked, remembering how youâd seen Chan walk away from Hyunjin halfway when they were fighting, something about the image having popped into your head when you were treating his cut.
Hyunjin raised an eyebrow, âdo what?â
You touched the skin above his cut on accident, seeing him flinch back slightly, âsorry,â you gave him a sheepish smile, âI mean, you know, he just suddenly... âleftâ halfway, like he just stopped fighting you.â
Hyunjinâs lips parted in realisation, a hum of understanding leaving him, âit was uh... my charmspeak.â
The frown on your face mustâve adequately expressed your confusion, since Hyunjin continued.
âI guess you could say itâs one of the gifts from Aphrodite? That I can sort of like... hypnotize someone into doing what I want them to do.â
Your eyes widened, not having realised Hyunjin was capable of such a thing, starting to understand why Yuta had mentioned fearing their powers more than those of Poseidonâs children.
âThatâs... cool,â you hummed, âI was surprised you even used it, you know, considering you were already taking him on pretty well even without the uh... hypno powers,â you waved your hands in front of your eyes for emphasis, making him wrinkle his nose, not seeming to be very convinced.
You scoffed at how modest he was being, shaking your head, âno, seriously. Jaehyun said so too,â you told him, âyouâre a good fighter.â
Hyunjin pursed his lips, hoping the moonlight wouldnât give away the heat creeping up on his cheeks, unsure why he was so flattered by your comment, especially since it wasnât the first time he was hearing it. Maybe since it was his first time hearing âyou,â of all people, saying it.
âThanks,â he murmured, a small smile playing at his lips.
âYou know, since Aphrodite doesnât usually play in the war games,â you continued, âI have to admit it was kind of... nice,â you glanced at him briefly for a reaction, the slight quirk in his eyebrow making you rush to continue, âyou know, not saying it was nice to fight you but like....nice to fight âwithâ you.â
âThanks,â he murmured finally, making your shoulders relax unconsciously in your relief, âI uh, thought it was nice too.â
You pressed your lips into a firm line, taking a bandage from the first aid box and scooting closer to Hyunjin just slightly, wrapping the bandage around his arm carefully, Hyunjinâs other hand on his lap as he observed your movements carefully.
You thought about how you wouldâve never expected yourself to be so comfortable with Hyunjin, figuring one thing that helped you get to this point was since youâd been spending majority of the summer around each other, thinking back to how you felt like your dislike towards him had started to dissipate after that day heâd returned you his sword. A part of you did still feel bad for not thanking him properly for that.
âThanks, by the way,â you mumbled, âfor that day, when you helped me get back my sword.â
You werenât sure why you were feeling so drawn to him. You were supposed to be âstrongâ for crying out loud. Everything about your interactions with him had just felt so ânew tâ o you, and they did to him too (though he was better at hiding it than you were). You couldnât understand why all Hyunjin had to do was just sit there and that was all it took to make you anxious and too nervous to look him in the eyes.
But finally, youâd mustered whatever courage you had within you to do just that, after you were done wrapping his wound up, watching silently as he brought his sleeve back down, refraining from reaching over to grasp your hand before you could withdraw it. Though once youâd met his gaze, youâd felt trapped, almost, something in you not being able to look away.
âYouâre welcome,â he told you, his tone gentle and melodic, something so âhimâ that you couldnât find a better response but to nod.
You saw his gaze flicker to your lips just briefly before looking back at your eyes, making you unknowingly do so as well, the silence between the both of you feeling almost suffocating and making you tap-out first.
Turning away quickly, youâd picked the first-aid box off of the floor, pretending to be interested in closing it as Hyunjin regained his composure, standing up and dusting off the dirt on his pants.
Hyunjin debated on helping you up, wondering if you would accept his hand if he were to offer it, his mental back-and-forth making him lose the opportunity quickly when youâd simply stood up on your own, dusting the dirt from your pants. Hyunjin pressing his lips together in a firm line to hide his disappointment at himself.
âIâll uh... walk you back to your cabin?â he asked, earning a small nod from you.
You could still hear people nearby in the amphitheatre celebrating, thankful that they were either too drunk or too caught up in their conversations to notice you and Hyunjin walking towards the Ares cabins.
Once youâd reached, you turned to Hyunjin, giving him a small smile, and he wondered how you could look so out of place standing in front of the deep red cabin in front of him with its barbed wire perimeter and the intimidating Ares brothers that were eyeing Hyunjin suspiciously from the window, yet somehow managing to look right at home. And he was growing to like that.
âWhat?â you asked, a slight furrow in your brow when Hyunjin had let his gaze linger a little too long without saying anything.
Hyunjin gave you a soft smile, shaking his head as he tucked his hands into his pockets, ânothing. Bye.â
You narrowed your eyes at him, though you couldnât help the smile from your face as well, nodding slowly, âbye.â
===
Things between you and Hyunjin after that day were... âdifferentâ to say the least. Itâd almost been an unspoken thing for the both of you to meet at the Lake in the evening and talk about whatever it was that was in your minds before he would walk you back to the cabin.
Jaebum âlovedâ to situate himself at the front porch to âreadâ whenever it would be time for you to come back, his knowing smile always serving to unnerve you.
Hyunjin was a good friend, you came to realise. Talking to him was different, different from talking to your Ares brothers who were so insistent on putting up a tough front all the time, (aside from those days Yuta would show up in your room wanting to watch a sad movie), or talking to Jeongin because your conversations would usually revolve around mindless things or become all too philosophical to be discussed while sober.
But Hyunjin, talking to him felt âbalanced,â in a sense. Something about how his personality brought out a side of you that you never really paid much attention to, the part that freely loved things and appreciated the ânownessâ of things without always anticipating what was about to happen next or what you had to prepare for. How just being at the lake with him had made your nights feel longer and allowed you to relish in it, not having to be caught up with the activities of the day when you were there with him.
You figured another reason could be because talking with him didnât feel like he was just waiting for his turn to speak or give his opinion, it was very clear to you whenever he had those days where heâd simply wanted to listen to what was weighing on your mind and help you through that, without you having to ask him first.
And maybe it was that which warmed your heart, because as the days passed, you felt yourself starting to see Hyunjin differently. How you would find yourself looking out for him without even realising, getting the feeling of wanting to make him happy, or observing little details about him that you wouldnât have bothered to notice about Yuta or Jeongin.
It was one particular day at the mess hall that made you realise just how in trouble you were.
You were all back on that dreaded conversation topic of the movie night, hearing that someone had tried asking Jaehyun to go with them but getting turned down instead, the information seeming to stir childish scandal amongst your friends as they all tried to tease information out of Jaehyun as to why this was so.
âCâmon, whyâd you say no? Itâs not as if you were gonna ask someone else, right?â Chan laughed, Hyunjin perking up when Jaehyun had laughed, rolling his eyes.
âYeah? Says who? What if I wanted to ask Y/N?â Jaehyun gestured to you, bringing his drink to his lips nonchalantly.
You knew he was just using you as an example, but Hyunjin didnât.
Looking at you with his eyes wide in surprise, his gaze flickered between you and Jaehyun as he tried to make sense of what was happening, something in him almost deflating at the thought that Jaehyun could have been interested in you.
You couldnât help but glance at Hyunjin in a small panic, hoping he wouldnât misread what Jaehyun saidâ. Why were you even worried about what he would think?
As calmly as you could, you let out a small scoff, âforget it, I wouldnât go with you even if you asked,â you stuck your tongue out at Jaehyun, Hyunjin not knowing whether to take it as a joke or not, but he didnât have much time to think about it before Chan had turned to him.
âDidnât someone ask you too?â Chan asked, having recalled seeing one of the daughters of Poseidon approaching Hyunjin the day before when he was conducting a pegasi riding lesson at the stables.
You looked at Hyunjin with evident surprise in your features, since heâd definitely excluded that little detail when he told you about his day the previous evening, surprising yourself even further when youâd pictured the scene in your head, wondering how he wouldâve reacted.
Hyunjin cast you a brief glance, meeting your eyes and averting his gaze just as quickly to fixate it on Chan, nodding with as casual a shrug as he could muster, âyeah,â he answered simply.
You couldnât help yourself, âand?â you blurted before you could stop yourself, catching Hyunjin off guard with the expectancy of your tone.
Jeongin eyed you suspiciously, though it went ignored by you as you focused on waiting for Hyunjinâs answer, watching as he let go of the tissue he was holding in his hands, bringing his drink up to his lips, almost raising his hands in surrender (but thankfully not doing so).
âSaid no,â he shrugged, taking a long sip of his drink, eyeing you for a reaction over the rim of his cup.
You nodded slowly, a short hum of understanding leaving you as you turned back to Jeongin, making eye contact with the boy who was looking at you with a look that said he definitely was going to ask you about this later.
And he did, soon enough.
Lying on your bed on his back, Jeongin was busy pulling his knee to his chest in his attempt to do some ââyoga in bedââ that heâd come across online.Â
âWhatâs up with you and Hyunjin?â
âWhat do you mean, âwhats up with me and Hyunjinâ?â you huffed, hoping he wouldnât read into your flustered expression as you turned away from him, concentrating on folding your freshly done laundry.
Jeongin rolled his eyes, letting go of his leg before pulling the other one towards his chest with a small grunt, âI âmeanâ, whatâs going on with you and Hyunjin?â he said again, making sure to enunciate his words pointedly.
You shrugged, ânothing, weâre friends,â you told him plainly (though not plain enough to please Jeongin), âthatâs whatâs going on.â
Straightening his leg, Jeongin lowered it down, stretching his hands over his head with a yawn, âthen what was with your face when Chan said someone asked him out?â
You let out a high-pitched hum, making a wrong fold on your shirt, âwell arenât you an observant little thing,â you cooed, re-doing the fold.
âDonât avoid the question,â Jeongin laughed, straightening up in his seat and looking at you with wide eyes, âwhy are you being so weird about it?â
You sighed, bunching up your shirt in your hands as you looked at him, âI donât know what it is, okay? Itâs just that... these days whenever iâm with him I keep thinking about how nice he looks or how good his stupid flower perfume smells or how he just, I donât know, chooses his words so well,â you frowned.
âItâs weird, like, even âIâ think itâs weird, because I donât usually pay attention to things like that, but suddenly when it comes to himââ you inhaled deeply, stopping yourself short as you looked at Jeongin in desperation. âIf itâs not some kind of magic, I donât know what to make of it.â
Jeongin snorted, giving you a shrug.
âIâd âloveâ to just say youâre losing it, but I heard Aphrodite kids have a reputation for that, you know?â
You frowned, standing up to make your way towards where he was, âfor what?â You slumped down on your bed next to him with your arms stretched out above you, rolling over until your shoulder was against his hip, a tired sigh leaving you.
âYou know, the whole like... âlove voodooâ shit,â Jeongin prompted, your confused expression making him groan, âitâs like what you guys can do with anger and fear but they do it with pleasantâ feelings instead.â
Your frown deepened, not having realised Hyunjin was capable of doing something like that.
âI thought it was only the charmspeak?â you frowned, seeing Jeongin roll his eyes.
âYou say it as if Ares only gave you guys one ability.â
You snorted, âwouldnât have put it past him,â you shifted your body to support your head with your hand, âhas it happened before?â
Jeongin hummed, nodding matter-of-factly, âyeah, âduh.â â
âThen, do you think thatâs whatâs happening to me?â you wondered out loud, bringing your legs up to hug your knees to your chest with a sigh, trying to wrack your brain for reasons why Hyunjin would manipulate your feelings like that. âDid he not trust you?
Giving you a shrug, Jeongin laid back on his back, âdunno, maybe you can test it out or something. See if what youâre feeling is heightened when youâre talking to him, you know?â
You hummed, nodding slowly. You still didnât know what would compel Hyunjin to do something like that, wondering if you werenât on as good terms as you thought you were, deciding that for now, observing him was your best bet to figuring out just exactly what he wanted from you.
Hyunjin was stressing himself out too, but not quite over the same reasons that you were.
While you were trying to come to terms with the fact that you were finding him a little âtoo pleasant to be normal, Hyunjin had been trying to come to terms with the fact that Jaehyun probably found you as pleasant as he did (or something along those lines).
Heâd already passed the point of figuring out whether or not he liked you.â He knew that for sure.
Whether it was because he was more in tune with his feelings of love or just him tending to trust his feelings more, he didnât really pinpoint a specific cause. All he knew was that he had found himself completely enamoured with you, drawn to you in ways that made him question if âhis motherâ had a hand in this.
What he was more concerned with now, was coming to terms with the fact that you may not have felt the same way.
It was in the small things, like how he would let himself read into the looks or the inside jokes that Jaehyun shared, or how he couldnât help but feel as though you would feel more comfortable with Jaehyun judging from your conversations and how naturally they flowed. Not that his conversations with you didnât feel natural as well, Hyunjin just couldnât help but âworryâ.
And this was new to him, these feelings of heightened worry or anxiousness that somehow you managed to bring out in him, though Hyunjin had to say that it wasnât that bad, because with the anxiousness, he realised just how much he liked you. But nonetheless, as previously said, he really couldnât help but worry.
Even now (or âespeciallyâ now), as Hyunjin was seated behind you in the amphitheater during the movie night, watching some sort of pirated romantic movie that, if anything, only made him more anxious about you, he couldnât help the glances he would steal at Jaehyun every now and then. As if by some unlucky stroke of fate, he would always seem to turn to look at you at a part where Jaehyun would be whispering something that would elicit a laugh from you, something about the feeling of helplessness mixed with just a âtingeâ of jealousy making Hyunjinâs stomach churn.
But what Hyunjin didnât know was that you werenât actually as amused as he thought you were.
What he didnât see, past the giggling and inside jokes, was that your leg was bouncing incessantly in your seat, how your eyes were dead fixed on the movie playing but not being able to focus on anything other than the fact that even the way the male lead dressed had reminded you of Hyunjin.
You were trying your âbest,â to ignore the sounds of agreement or giggles that would leave Hyunjin whenever Yuta would hum about the beauty of the leads, or the way Hyunjin would lean forward every so often to ask for another handful of popcorn. And he wouldnât just ask, he would make sure his lips were barely centimeters away from your ear and that his voice was as enchanting as it was in the forest during your first encounter with him.
And then the scent of his perfume would flood your senses and your mind would be practically yelling at you that all you had to do was just turn âever so slightlyâ and your face would be right in front of his.
But the keyword was âtryingâ.
You âcouldnâtâ ignore it, with every instance, you were growing increasingly convinced that this was just Hyunjinâs way of messing with you and manipulating your feelings for reasons unbeknownst to you.
And as time passed, you were getting âtiredâ of feeling so strongly towards him when you frankly couldnât do anything about it (it wasnât as if you could just turn around and kiss him ânow,â that would be too much implication and too little reasonable explanation on your part).
But your tipping point was a particularly tense scene in the movie when the lead couple had shared a moment, looking into each other's eyes and the male lead saying something stupid that you couldnât bring yourself to remember, before sharing a deep kiss.
And of all moments, Hyunjin had chosen âthatâ moment to lean forward for what you felt was the thousandth time, âY/N,â he whispered, âcan I have theââ
You shoved the popcorn box behind you into his hands, a deep sigh leaving you, âhere. Take it.â
Jeongin shared a look with Hyunjin, the younger boyâs hand coming up to stifle his smile when you stood up abruptly, deciding that what would do you good right now is some fresh air, or just... air where you could focus on anything âotherâ than Hyunjin.
Your sudden decision had caught Hyunjin off guard, frowning at you in confusion when you declared that you âneeded some airâ, stalking off in what Hyunjin assumed was the direction of the lake.
Turning to Jeongin, Hyunjin was about to speak when Jeongin had beat him to it, a definitive âyesâ leaving him.
Yuta let out a chuckle when Hyunjin had only looked more confused.Â
ââYesâ what?â
Jaehyun turned to cast a knowing smile towards Hyunjin, making him even more confused to begin to process it.
âIâm guessing you wanted to ask where Y/N was going, but then I think you already know the answer to that,â Yuta pressed his lips together in a poor attempt to contain his smile.
âSo, the next question would be whether to go after her, and my answer is yes,â Jeongin finished simply, Hyunjinâs lips parting and closing.
Scoffing, Hyunjin shook his head, âwho said I was gonna ask about her?â he folded his arms, even though he had already begun to stand up, making Jeongin giggle.
Jeongin brought his hand up to shove Hyunjin out of the way, âdude, just go. Youâre gonna make me miss the rest of this movie.â
===
You were sitting down closer to the water, thankful for the sound of the rushing water that managed to soothe you, running your fingers through your hair in a half-hearted attempt to tame it from being blown about by the breeze, giving up at one point and simply huffing, staring at the rocks as though it would give you an answer to why you were so riled up.
But what irked you even more was that even here, you seemed to be so wrapped up in your thoughts of Hyunjin that you swore you could smell that same flowery scent even here. Cursing him mentally that whatever love voodoo he was doing was strong enough to make you think of him even when you were trying everything in your power ânot to.
Well, that was until you heard someone clear their throat gently behind you, a soft, âhey,â leaving them.
So the flowery scent was real.
You huffed in annoyance, âwhatever youâre doing, you have to stop it now.â
Hyunjin frowned, making his way closer to you, âIâm not âdoingâ anything,â he told you, standing in front of you now, crouching into a squat so he could be at eye-level with you.
âDonât play dumb, just âundoâ it,â you tried again, not understanding how even when you wanted to be annoyed at him now, you couldnât help but find the confusion on his face more than just a little endearing, your gaze softening for just a brief moment when you caught a good look at his face.
Hyunjin shook his head, his hands coming up beside his head in surrender, âI really donât know what youâre talking about,â he insisted, making you groan.
âJeongin told me, okay? That you and the other Aphrodite children can manipulate feelings of love, I need you to stop making me feel like this,â you told him plainly, your eyes searching his face in desperation hoping that he would at least take pity on you and stop playing dumb.
Hyunjinâs eyes widened, his forehead creasing slightly when he frowned, âthatâs... not possible.âÂ
You scoffed, seeing him rest one of his knees on the ground to balance himself, âwhat do you mean itâs âânot possibleââ? Of course itâs possible, if you can do it, you can undo it, right?â
Hyunjin wanted to laugh, a small exasperated scoff leaving him, unsure what to make of this entire situation, ââI mean,â âhe struggled to contain his amusement, having passed the point of exasperation, âitâs not possible because it âdoesnât workâ on you.â
Your frown had deepened, your lower lip unknowingly forming a pout as your eyes searched his expression for any sign that he may have been joking.
âDoesnât work?â you panicked, unsure what to make of his words, âThat doesnât make sense, what do you mean it âdoesnât workâ? How can it nâot wâork?â your lips parted in confusion, Hyunjin getting tired of squatting and sitting before you instead.
Hyunjin couldnât help but smile, shaking his head, âIâm just as confused as you, okay? I really donât know, maybe Ares gave you a thick skull too,â he raised his hands in defence, a small bout of laughter leaving him, seemingly satisfied with his own joke.
Scoffing, you folded your arms, a small silence ensuing, somehow not being able to wrap your head around your newfound information, âexplain.â
Hyunjin tilted his head at you, his elbow on his knee to support his head as he looked at you with an expression you couldnât place, âdo you remember? That first day we played capture-the-flag and I told you to pick up the flag?â
You nodded, remembering that moment very well, how firm his gaze was, how sweet his tone sounded, how his proximity made you feel as though you couldnât move, âI remember.â
âThat was me trying to use my âcharmspeakâ on you, and âfailingâ.â
You remembered the confusion you felt when heâd asked you to pick up the flag, your annoyance overpowering you and possibly being the reason why his abilities hadnât worked.
âEver since then, I realised it was âneverâ going to work on you,â he murmured, âand believe me, I wouldâve known if it did. Which is why iâm telling you now,â he told you, his pace slowing down as his gaze stayed intent, enunciating his words clearly for you to hear.
Hyunjin leaned closer to you, taking his lower lip between his teeth with a small pause before letting it go, his lips curving into a small smile, âthat whatever you want me to undo, I âcanâtâ undo it.â
Only then did you realise the gravity of the situation, that whatever you were feeling towards Hyunjin was all coming from you, and that as much as you shouldâve known, you still couldnât help the wave of relief that washed over you at the knowledge that it was âreal.
Hyunjin had taken in a deep breath before you, patiently giving you the time you needed to process whatever heâd told you, amused at the fact that you looked as though you wanted to hide.
âI donât really... know how to explain this to you,â you admitted, seeing Hyunjin bring his hand up to cover his mouth, stifling his smile while trying to maintain a serious expression.
Hyunjin shook his head, âyou can explain it however you want, you can ânotâ explain it too, if you want.â
You frowned, figuring heâd probably felt embarrassed for you, standing up and pressing your lips tightly into a firm line, a silent way of telling him that youâd wanted to leave, Hyunjin giving you an understanding nod.
Deciding that you just needed to regain your composure, you nodded, giving him an apologetic smile before you left.
===
Youâd obviously consulted Jeongin in the time between that and your next meeting, the said boy claiming that he would never have seen it coming if youâd asked him a month before. Though he was no less supportive, the other daughters of Ares seemed to agree with him as well, all of them singing praises to you about Hyunjin and why you shouldnât âmiss this opportunityâ.
Which was what ended you up at the Lake again that night, hugging your jacket closer to yourself to protect yourself against the cold breeze.
Staring at Hyunjinâs back, you took a deep breath as you made your way towards where he was seated at your usual spot, dressed in a simple shirt and sweatpants, not looking bothered at all by the cold.
âHey,â he murmured, hearing the soft crunching of the pebbles under your shoes growing louder, a small smile on his face as you took a seat next to him, something about him not feeling as nervous as heâd expected himself to be.
Mustering a small hum in reply, you gulped, taking in a deep breath as you thought of where to start.
âHad a good day today?â you started, missing the way Hyunjin had quirked an eyebrow at you in his amusement.
He nodded, âaverage. Didnât see you at dinner,â he mentioned, turning his head to look at you, silently questioning your sudden politeness.
âYeah... wasnât hungry. Was with Jaehyun and Jeongin at the arena.â
At the mention of Jaehyun, Hyunjin pursed his lips, his smile slowly disappearing as he nodded slowly in understanding.
âDoes he like you?â he blurted abruptly, his words making your eyes widen. Once again, Hyunjin found himself âwishingâ that Aphrodite would give him more confidence for once, especially in a time like this.
You shook your head, his words having shocked you into laughter, âoh, no, he doesnât. Heâs dating someone back home.â
âReally? But I heard from one of my sisters thatââÂ
You couldnât help the laugh that escaped you, âyour sisters? I heard it from Jaehyun himself. Trust me. Heâs not interested.âÂ
Hyunjin had visibly relaxed, âoh...â his tongue peeked out to wet his lips, âgood.âÂ
Turning to him, youâd raised an eyebrow at him, âgood?â
He nodded, a small huff of laughter escaping him, âyeah, good. Honestly, I donât think I'd stand a chance if he was involved.â
âWhat makes you say that?â you couldnât help but laugh, in disbelief that he sounded almost threatenedâ by Jaehyun.
Shrugging, Hyunjin shifted in his seat, bringing his hands behind him to support his weight, âyou know, âeverybodyâ loves him.â
You had to refrain from scoffing, âI think everyone loves âyou âtoo.â
Hyunjin didnât bother stopping himself, saying the first thing that had come to mind.Â
âIncluding you?â âMaybe Aphrodite heard him.
Your head whipped around to look at him, lips parting in shock as you met his gaze again, something about it exuding a kind of certainty that you werenât used to being on the receiving end of, something about the fact that it was coming from Hyunjin making a warmth spread through your chest, once again reminding you that as delicate as the thought of Aphrodite was, Hyunjin never failed to show you that where there was beauty, there also came a lot of âstrengthâ.
You gave him a firm nod.
âIncluding me.â
A smile played at Hyunjinâs lips, âIâm glad you decided to meet me here.â
You huffed, âI had to,â you told him, âI had so many things I wanted to say to you, but now that iâm here itâs like... nothings coming to my head.â
Hyunjinâs smile grew, and it was such a âHyunjinâ thing to see. How he didnât bother to contain his happiness, especially now, âwhat about you say the first thing that comes to your mind right now?â
You didnât hesitate.
âI would say Iâm thankful that whatever iâm feeling isnât just because of magic,â you averted your gaze briefly, daring yourself to hold his gaze no matter how foreign your words felt as they left your lips, âbecause itâs the first time itâs ever felt so... you know, âreal.â â
Hyunjin nodded, âI know iâm supposed to be like... âfamiliarâ with love and everything but,â Hyunjin paused, finding his gaze lingering on your lips a little too long.
âMe too,â he finished.
You knew you werenât hallucinating when youâd seen Hyunjin leaning closer to you, his hand behind him supporting his weight as he drew closer to you, your eyes slowly closing as Hyunjinâs lips were barely next to yours, being able to feel his breath just ghosting over your lips, something about it almost sending shivers down your spine.
Your heart wasnât beating fast, your chest didnât feel tight, this wasnât like anything you were used to reading about it novels or witnessing in movies, or even hearing from your friends, no. Something about this moment had felt so âcomfortingâ, that with each second it had only managed to draw you in even more.
âMay I?â his voice came out as barely above a whisper, your breath hitching at the way youâd felt as though you were hanging from a string, the anxiety from not having done this before but the urge to just go ahead with it because it had felt so ânaturalâ.
And soon enough, youâd felt his lips press gently against yours, sighing a breath you hadnât realised you were holding as you let yourself follow his lead, feeling his hand move to touch the side of your head gently, the warmth from his hand flooding into your cheeks as you felt his hair brushing against your forehead with a featherlike pressure. It was as if every tiny detail was making itself known to you with the sole purpose of making you feel as if you were in some sort of perfect situation.
Almost deepening the kiss, Hyunjin stopped himself, pulling away almost reluctantly as his thumb grazed over your lower lip gently, his eyes looking dazed and unlike anything youâd seen before.
Feeling breathless and hazy, Hyunjin had let out a small huff, a smile making itself known on his face as he caressed your cheek softly, pressing another soft kiss to your lips, standing up as if nothing had happened, though you didnât miss the way how this time heâd held a hand out for you to take.
Accepting his hand, he helped you up, but he hadnât let go. Instead, heâd stepped just slightly closer to you, interlocking his fingers with yours as he turned to give you a smile, his eyes forming cute crescents and exuding pure relaxed happiness, something you were glad to have grown so accustomed to seeing âandâ experiencing with him.
âWhat?â you asked, not being able to help yourself from feeling shy under his gaze.Â
âWalk you back to your cabin?â
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sirius x reader
warning:smut, language.
not sure what it is, I wanna say friends, to lovers, but really I just got carried away. I hope you love it, I had fun writing it.
I was laying on the grass, near the black lake. The sun shined on the water, the warm breeze lifting the pages of my book, my mother had gotten me about medicine since she worked at st. Mungos, but I always preferred the greek mythology books my dad had left me. I saw him from a distance, sitting down on the grass, sheltered by the shade of a tree, his back relaxed against the bark. Two other girls near him were giggling at each other, stealing glances of him every now and then, their cheeks flushed with anticipation for his attention. Even from a distance, I could make out his face, unbothered by the girls, his dark, smooth hair dancing in front of his face every now and then. His eyes remained closed, his mouth carved into that faint grin he wore so much. James was next to him, his mouth moving, grasping the snitch before it got too close to freedom, and letting it go once more. Seeing how James ran a hand through his jet black hair, careful enough to leave it perfectly messy. Remus crouched down on the floor, eyes hungrily reading every word of the paper in front of him. A strand of his sandy brown hair on his face gone ignored, his hands grasping his quill, focused. Peter was watching James, as his hands clasp around the snitch for the 100th time.
I couldnât help catching a glimpse of the boy, feeling like the other girls whose eyes also felt what I could only describe as a magnetic pull toward him. To me, he felt like a flame, you could appreciate it, and regard it as precious, but you know better than to get too close. I try to peel my eyes off him, staring back at the book in my lap. When my eyes tired of the words on the page that no longer meant anything, I looked up again only to find those piercing eyes staring back. The corner of his mouth lifting, flashing his teeth, his calculating eyes refusing to let me go. I tear away from him, refusing to give in. I stand up, picking up my things, and make my way back to the Gryffindor tower, rushing up the stairs to my dormitory. I laid in bed, refusing to acknowledge the way he made me feel. The butterflies that swarmed through my body, the warm feeling in my chest, because no one can have this much control over me. Falling asleep that night, his eyes being the last thought before I fall asleep, and my first thought when I wake up.
Waking up slowly, getting out of bed, taking the morning air deeply, letting it feel my lungs, and hoping it could erase that feeling he made me feel. The great hall filled with the first light of the day, my lids heavy as I sit down at the Gryffindor table. The table slowly filling up with students fueling up for the days' classes. I ate my breakfast in silence, lightly listening to the words the other girls were gossiping to me. When I felt those piercing eyes on me again, not wanting to believe my own senses, I ignored them. Lessons that day went by blandly and slowly, I plopped down on my chair in the astronomy tower at midnight. Opening my book to get ready for the lesson, I felt someone sit down next to me, I glanced quickly to see who it was.
âI hope this seat wasnât being saved for someone else,â he says, clearly noticing the confusion on my face.
âUm, no, it's okâ I sputter out, he flashed another smile in response, in turn making those damn butterflies return, I fight the slight heat in my cheeks.
Before anything else can happen, the professor calls things into order, starting the lesson for the day. Any of the tiredness that I felt, fluttered away. the professor assigned us to fill a star chart of the different constellations with a partner.
âWell, what do you say, partner?â He said turning his body to my attention, certainty in his voice.
I had known him enough to know the charade he performed with other girls, making them stutter slightly, making their cheeks hurt with the smile he would cause. I was certainly not one to judge, for who could blame them? The way that he moved in a way that felt effortlessly yet still carried some precision, the way his words came out of his mouth like honey. The most frustrating thing that made it difficult to forgive him for the effect he had, was that he knew he was goddamn gorgeous, and he liked to see the effect he could have.
âI say, I'm tired, and I wanna get this over with,â I said, surprising myself.
His eyes flickered with something, his shitfaced grin refusing to leave. He turned to his telescope and started to get to work. His hand fidgeting with his quill, his other hand gracing the telescope. I turned my head back to my telescope, observing Perseus, Studying the made-up lines I imagined connecting the stars, picturing Perseus âthe heroâ with his sword and shield. I started plotting the dots on the chart, his hand hovering on the paper before getting to work on another part of the sky. I then saw Canis Major, which wasnât that hard to find due to the brightest star âSiriusâ. Remembering the books I read on the stories and mythology of the stars. Picturing Laelaps the dog that always caught whatever it hunted. sent to hunt the Teumessian fox, a fox that could never be caught. Realizing that they were doomed to be the hunter and the hunted for eternity, Zeus turned them both to stone then placed them in the sky as the constellations Canis Major (Laelaps) and Canis Minor (the Teumessian fox). The irony, of course, is that they continue the chase in an eternal hunt, with Canis Minor rising in the winter skies about an hour before Canis Major, I couldnât help but smile.
âDid you find a man on the moon or something?â Siriusâs voice pulling me back to the astronomy tower.
âHmm?â
âYouâre smiling at the starsâ he pointed out, his eyes full of intrigue.
âOh, it's nothing, I just like the constellations and the myths and stories they carry,â I explain focusing once more and filling out the star chart we were almost finished with.
âLike what?â He asked leaning closer as if it were a deep secret only he was to hear.
âWell⊠I like the pegasus,â I said drawing it on the star chart âThe winged horse, in Greek mythology, used by Zeus to carry thunder and lightning,â I said not being able to hide an amused smile.
â the stories become a bit tangled though, there are different stories about each of themâŠâ I continued âlike the birth of Orion, one story tells how his father was a poor shepherd called Hyrieus. Once, Zeus, Hermes, and Poseidon stopped by Hyrieusâ house. Hyrieus was so generous with his guests that he killed the only animal he had - an ox. Hyrieus was not aware that his guests were gods. The gods wanted to reward Hyrieusâ generosity by granting him a wish. Hyrieusâ biggest desire was to have a child. The gods told him to bury the hide of the bull he had sacrificed to them and to pee on it. After nine months, a boy was born in that place. The child became a very handsome and strong man. He became a very good hunter and threatened to kill all of the wild animals of the world, however, Gaia the mother of all animals was not pleased with his intention. Gaia set a giant scorpion on Orion, who soon realized thatâs strength and sword were useless against the mighty Scorpio. Orion tried to escape, but was stung and placed in the stars along with the Scorpio set to chase him forever as a reminder from Gaia to protect the environment.â I stopped talking, realizing that who I had been ranting to. Instead of looking up to see a look of boredom, and annoyance that I was expecting to see, I was met with those eyes, laser-focused on me, his body slightly leaned in my direction.
âI told you, it's nothing, just random shit I think aboutâ I dismiss it trying to not get sucked into his gaze.
âIs that we read so often outside near the lake?â He asked, not looking away from me.
âAmong other thingsâ I respond, before can think about it, I say âwhy do you care?â
He looked at me for a moment, âI don'tâ he said, and leaned back in his chair for a few minutes staring at the sky. Our star sheet laid out completed, and minutes to spare.
âBut let's say I do,â he said leaning back toward me swiftly, his scent gracing my nose, my lungs filling lightly with cologne, leather, and cigarettes.
âOk, humor me.â I say âwhat could Mr. popularity possibly have to care about? Apart from his hairâ, I say, this time keeping eye contact.
âWhat do you have against my hair?â He said in the mocked offense.
âNothingâ I answer with slight sarcasm, slightly holding my hands up in defense.
I don't know what made me feel the need to not let him get to me. Hogwarts, although a big castle, I would always see how the girls would spoil him with love, and attention. Iâve read enough books, I don't want to be the âI'm not like other girlsâ bullshit, but I'm not gonna let him play his little game of cat and mouse.
He paused for a moment before speaking again, âwell I just think that any book that can keep you from stealing glances at me, must be one hell of a bookâ
âWell, you think mighty big of yourselfâ I choke out a laugh, âyou know, for a second there you had me,â I say without missing a beat.
âIs that so?â He countered.
Before I can say more, the lesson ends, I grab my things not trusting myself to say more. Getting to my dorm room, my head infected with him. His grin plastered on his face, with those eyes that see right through anyone. I'm not angry with what he said, it's what he made me feel that terrified me.
The next day, I sat at the Gryffindor table having breakfast, when I felt someone sit next to me. I turned and saw him sitting there, a bit further from his groupie.
âWhat are you doing over here,â I asked out of pure reflex.
âIt is a free countryâ he responded as he served his breakfast.
âYeah⊠sorryâ he hadnât done anything wrong, and it wasnât my business, even if it was weird to see his hip separated from James. We ate in silence and headed to our first class, transfiguration, the moment I took my seat, he plopped down next to me.
âOk, whatâs your game here?â I ask him, frustrated that I even have to fight back a grin playing at the corner of my mouth. If he noticed, he didnât say so.
âNothing,â he said innocently. The class began, and we were assigned to transform bunnies into slippers. I managed to make some hoping slippers, with a tail at the back, Sirius chuckled at them.
âDon't judge themâ I said, not even realizing I was smiling.
âI'm sorry,â he says, poorly hiding his amusement.
âWhy don't you try it thenâ I challenge looking at his bunny.
âOk, fineâ he shrugged, with a swish of his wand, his bunny turned into a pair of slippers you would probably only find at a high-end store. âI could give you a lesson if you wantâ he teased.
âYou know, one day youâre going to need slippers that jump,â I said catching my slippers, and transforming them back into the fluffy bunny.
The classes after that, he sat next to me, at first I thought he would come back to his senses and go back to his group, but after 2 weeks of laughing at his jokes in class, how he would pull a little prank, how he would know how to get me to start ranting about something, I didnât think twice about it. He then started to sit with me in the library, and distract me from doing work. Later on, he and I would go out near the black lake where I once sat alone, I read to him the stories I held so deep to my heart. He would grasp every word of it.
It was inevitable, but after a while, I started to hang out with the others too. Remus and I would revise together, James would pull me into small pranks, and I would help Peter understand some of the charms he couldnât do.
I tried not to think about the things I would feel when I saw Sirius. How I wanted to mess up his hair just a little bit because it was too perfect. How his laughter gave me a feeling of happiness that spread to my mouth that made me smile and laugh like an idiot. How I would think about the way that his muscles moved when he practiced quidditch with James, how his face looked chiseled by the gods.
I was back in the Gryffindor common room, trying to finish as much work as I could before I realized that the common room was empty, looking up at the clock to see the hands read 3:30 in the morning. I was about to gather my things to head to my dorm and call it a night when I heard the door to the common room open. Turning around, I didnât see anyone there, yet the door started to close on its own, the fat lady fast asleep. Before I can even process it, I hear a thump near the fireplace, and all of the sudden see Sirius on the floor, a cloak next to him. Before I can even question it, I see the scarlet red that trails on his white shirt, I felt my eyes open wide as I rush to him, my legs forming a mind of their own.
âSirius?â
He looks up at me, ây/n.. I-â he's cut off with a hiss of pain escaping his mouth as the blood trails down.
âTake off your shirt so I can seeâ
âIsnât that a bold requestâ he forces a teasing smile.
âYour a wankerâ I say trying not to laugh, my heart still racing. âYou know what I meanâ
He lifts the white shirt, if it werenât for the gash on his torso, I could have been easily distracted by the way that his muscles moved. The way that the low light of the fireplace reflected off his skin, the way that his skin glowed from a slight sheen of sweat.
âStay here, ill be right back,â I say getting up, he grabbed my hand before I could move.
âYou can't get any help,â he said, his voice laced with panic.
âIt's ok, I have some bandages in my dorm,â I said. I rushed up to my trunk and grabbed what I needed, my mother always made sure I was prepared and was eager to teach me everything she could about her work. I rushed back to the common room, kneeling next to him. My fingers slightly shaking from the initial shock. The scratch was deep, so I started to work on some charms that my mother had taught me. Sirius was laying down on his elbows. After healing the wound as much as I could, I grabbed a small towel, drowning it in water, and brushing it lightly on his dark red blood now rusting slightly on him.
âHow do you know all that?â He asked, I hadnât noticed him looking at me.
âMy mumâ I answered wrapping him up in bandages. âHow does it feel?â I asked
âLoads betterâ he answered.
âYou better get some rest, take the bandage off tomorrow in the morning, if it hasnât healed completely tell me,â I said, âdid you lose a lot of blood?â I asked starting to examine him to see if he was paler than usualâ
âI'm ok y/n, thank you,â he said, âarenât you gonna ask me why I was butchered, or why I'm out at 3 in the morning?â He asked.
âIf you want to tell me, id be glad to hear it, but it's non of my businessâ I answered honestly, he looked at me relieved, âthank you, it's not really my secret to tellâ. He was sitting up a lot straighter.
âI get it,â I said sincerely.
âWhy are you up so late?â He asked.
âI was just working a bit, got carried away. I was on my way to my dorm when you stumbled inâ I smiled.
âYeah, sorry bout thatâ
âIt's nothing, my mum would probably thank you for giving some medical practiceâ I joke.
âGlad to help. It's hypnotizing seeing you so focused.â He said
I laid in my bed that night, feeling guilt for knowing that I got so close to the flame I promised myself I wouldnât touch, yet also feeling a sense of relief that he was ok.
The next morning I sat in the morning, not being able to help myself, wanting to know how he was. He came downstairs, the look of surprise evident in his eyes at seeing me waiting for him.
âY/n,â he said.
âHey, sorry, I just wanted to know if you were okâ
âYeah, It's healedâ he answered making sure only I could hear him.
âThatâs good⊠well I just⊠I just wanted to make sureâ
âThank you again,â he said, taking a step closer.
His eyes were piercing right through me, his hand hovering slightly over mine. I leaned up and kissed him, my hand over his jaw, my lips on his, my tongue tasting him like a drug I never knew I was sober from. His lips welcoming me, I snapped back into reality and pulled away, his eyes still close leaning in my direction.
âI'm sorry⊠I ⊠sorryâ was all I could spit out, I made my way back to my dorm feeling like a fool for thinking that a guy like Sirius would like me, that he regarded me any more different than the other girls that touched those same lips. I had been stupid, I had burned my house I worked so hard to protect, on that flame yet what scared me was that I would do it again. His hand grabbed my wrist. before I knew it, those lips met mine again, but this time they were prepared. He pulled apart just enough to speak.
âI want you y/nâ
âYou already have meâ
I couldnât even think about how stupid I was being, how cheesy this all was, because when his hands lingered on my waist as his lips enraptured me all thoughts and common sense went out the window. Up in his dormitory he closed the door, we both knew everyone would be in lessons. My hands tangled in his hair finally getting a chance to mess it up. His hands sliding my shirt off as he unclipped my bra, and I took his shirt off, and he pulled down my skirt, I slipped out of my shoes. For a moment he looked at me, revealed for him, exposed.
âMy merlin youâre even more gorgeous than I thought,â he said breathlessly. I could feel myself blush, he started to massage my breasts, and I let out a moan. I unbuckled his belt and felt him hard for me. All this time I thought he was in control, yet he felt the same things I felt. I slipped a hand removing his trousers enough to relieve him a bit, he let out a low growl and I throbbed. He moved my panties, starting to draw circles on my clit making me unravel. I laid on his bed, pinned down beneath him, he stretched me out, and I let out a gasp of pleasure. His mouth began to play with my nipples, placing hickeys everywhere because I was his. I bit down a moan.
âDon't hold it back love, I wanna hear you screamâ he said in my ear. His movements making the pleasure in my abdomen build-up, but I knew he would tell me when I could cum for him.
âSiriusâ his name coming out of my lips like water.
âCum for me darlingâ
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Coming Out: Nico di Angelo Oneshot
Summary: Nico summons Bianca to talk to her, and ends up spilling a lot more than he intended to.
Characters: Nico and Bianca di Angelo, Hades
Slightly angsty
(I apologize in advance if I get any Italian wrong, or put the words in the wrong place. I only used two words, but Google Translate was used for both of them.)Â
There also might be some italics missing, since I copy pasted from Google Docs, so apologies and if you think an italic is needed, reply to the post or smthn and Iâll add it.Â
Without further ado, here it is!
12-year-old Nico sat on his bed, head in his hands. The Labyrinth was gone, and the battle was over, gone and over like all the praise he received.Â
For once, Nico had been a part of the camp; heâd sat around the campfire, eaten and laughed, having fun.Â
But all it took was a week for the excitement to die down, and the other campers became wary of him.
He was only 12, for Godsâ sake! Why were they so scared? Sure, he was a son of Hades, but Percy was a son of Poseidon (and older than himself, Nico might add), yet they all gushed over him.
This annoyed Nico to no end, so eventually, he found his way to his fatherâs palace, back to his old room. The one Hades had offered him after he ran away from Camp Half-Blood.Â
The room was hardly touched. Nico had only spent a few days here before running off, trying to find a way to bring his sister back.Â
Of course heâd been convinced to let her rest at peace. But that didnât mean he wasnât going to talk to her.
âBianca,â he greeted softly, reaching out to touch her before drawing his hand back, reminding himself he couldnât.Â
âNico,â Bianca smiled, brushing ghostly lips over his forehead. âMio fratello.â
Nico closed his eyes and leaned into the touch, trying to imagine that Bianca was really here with him, in a physical body instead of a ghostly one.
Sighing, he sat back down on the bed. Bianca was here, able to talk to him at least. He couldnât resurrect her, so speaking to her was the next best option.Â
His mind subconsciously piece things together and he had a horrible thought. Panic shot through him as he jumped up and tried to grab Bianca by her shoulders, hands falling right through her image.
Gritting his teeth, Nico crammed his hands into his pockets and instead fixed Bianca with the most serious gaze he could muster.
âAre you going to reincarnate?â Though they were hidden from sight, deep in his jean pockets, Nicoâs hands were clenched tightly into fists, knuckles white. In his head, he said a prayer to the Gods who screwed up his life so badly, hoping with all his might that his sister would say no.Â
âOh Nico,â Bianca began, looking at him regretfully, eyes filled with sadness.Â
That was all the answer he needed. Trying to control his panic and the tears threatening to form, Nico clenched his hands even tighter. Nails cut into skin, and the son of Hades could feel blood seeping out from underneath his fingers. Even worse than that was the fact that even Nico himself could feel the absolute fear radiating off him.Â
If Bianca reincarnated, then he would fully, truly, lose her. She was his only family, and Nico felt tears pricking his eyes at the thought of being completely alone.
âDonât.â It was all he said, biting his lip to try and keep the tears from escaping.
Bianca stared at him in surprise, and Nico realized what he just said probably sounded like to his sister.Â
Reminding himself that no matter what he wanted, it was his sisterâs (regretfully ended, now ghost) life, and he couldnât guilt her into staying in Elysium forever, just so he could be happy.
âDonât answer my question,â Nico whispered, voice cracking.Â
It was what he meant, when he said âDonâtâ but certainly not what he wanted. âDonât tell me, Bianca. Not now, and not before you go.âÂ
Breathing sharply, his nails were now digging even deeper into the wounds they had inflicted. The pain was the tipping point for the tears that had been gathering in his eyes, and he began to cry, biting his tongue in a fruitless attempt to hold them back.
Gasping as he unclenched his fists, Nico drew his hands out of his pockets. There were four cuts on his right palm, each around the size of a fingernail. Identical wounds were on his left hand, and Nico bit his lip, watching as blood slowly seeped out, crimson red against his pale skin.
âNico!â Bianca frowned, biting her lip in concern as she reached out for his injuries before realizing she couldnât help.
That gesture hurt even more than his palms, and Nico clenched his teeth to keep his silent tears at that volume.
Trying to still his desperately shaking hands, Nico pulled open the nightstand drawer. Inside were squares of ambrosia and bottles of nectar that Hades had put for him, and Nico silently thanked his father.Â
Pouring the golden liquid over his hands, Nico could feel cuts slowly closing, and the physical pain was soon gone with the injuries.Â
Emotional hurt was harder to fix, and usually couldnât be resolved with Godsâ food. That didnât mean Nico wouldnât try though, so he lifted the bottle to his mouth and took careful sips of the golden liquid.Â
Pulling some ambrosia out as well, he slowly ate it, restricting himself so he didnât accidentally burn up from consuming too much of the Godsâ food.
By the time Nico was done, the yellow square was gone, as was about half the bottle of nectar. Wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, he looked back at his sister, who had patiently waited while her brother silently sobbed while taking swigs of nectar and bites of ambrosia.Â
She was sitting on the bed next to him, handout of pure spite and anger, he cursed that Bianca was able to touch the bed but not him.
Using the (now) healed palm of his hand to brush away stray tears, Nico cleared his throat.Â
âBianca, since um, youâre not, uh, not,â his voice cracked and he stumbled over his words, but Nico forged on. âSince youâre not going to be here much longer, I figured I might as well make the most out of this time.âÂ
Before Bianca could say something to comfort him, Nico blurted it out. âIâm gay.âÂ
A ghost of a smile appeared on his sisterâs face, and she reached out as if to touch his face, cup it with her hands like she used to.
âItâs okay, mio fratello.â She moved closer to him, and Nico could swear he felt her breath by his ear. âI am too,â Bianca breathed.Â
Nico managed to somehow choke on nothing, beginning to gasp and wheeze as he clawed at his throat. Vigorously coughing, he stared at his sister in shock as he pounded his chest, trying to get air in.
Bianca nearly burst out in raucous laughter, but with a lot of struggling, she managed to keep it to a few quiet giggles.Â
When he was finally able to speak, Nico simply choked out, âYou are?â before blushing so hard he looked like he was still choking.Â
âYes, Nico, I am.â Binaca smiled, though looked slightly concerned at his reddening face and so pointed to the bottle of nectar on the drawer.Â
Nico took a sip of the drink, letting the cool liquid run down his tortured throat, which hurt like hell from his (concerningly long) coughing fit.
Bianca snarkily pointed to the closet while her brother drank, smirking. âDo you want to try this the proper way?â she asked, batting her eyelashes innocently.
Nico rolled his eyes but complied, chuckling as he slipped into the closet. He stayed there for a good minute before bursting out, wearing a colourful pride shirt with many accessories.
âIâm gay, Gods dammit!â he screeched, looking like a rainbow in the cemetery, with his messy black hair and pale skin.Â
Bianca burst out laughing at the thought, proudly watching her brother as ghostly tears (Ghosts can cry. Who knew?) threatened to trickle down her cheeks.
âIâm not going to ask where you got those things,â she smiled, pretending to brush an unruly curl from his forehead. The two of them ignored the fact that the hair stayed right where it was when her hand passed straight through it.
âNico, go show Hades. Tell him.â Nicoâs eyes widened and his mouth hung open like a fishâs. Bianca smiled again, her brotherâs facial features hilarious. âNico, Iâm serious though. Come on, before your courage wanes.âÂ
âWhy should I tell him?â Nico asked, scoffing as he turned away. The two had been chatting for a few minutes about all the troubles of being gay when Bianca ruined the mood by demanding he tell their father.
âNico.â His sisterâs voice forced him to look at her, straight into translucent eyes. âIâm not your only family. When Iâm gone, you still have Hades.â She chose not to add the part about how Camp Half-Blood could be his family too, if he let them get closer. One step at a time.
âHades,â Nico snarled, putting as much venom as he could in the name, âkilled our mother. Hades put us in this situation.â
He knew that neither of those were true, but said them anyway; truthfully, he was just scared, finding excuses so he wouldnât have to tell his father.
âNico,â Bianca sighed quietly. Eyebrows raising for a second as she began to fade, Bianca quickly understood what was happening.âYouâve summoned me for far too long already, I have to go.â Nico let out a strangled sound, restraining himself from reaching out to try and keep her here with him, because he knew it would be useless.Â
âIt was lovely talking to you again, and Iâm sure that Father will say the same when you tell him.â Nicoâs lips thinned and he frowned, and Bianca knew that look well. âPlease, for me, mio fratello?â She asked, voice barely audible as she faded away, back in Elysium.
Nico could never resist it when his sister spoke in Italian. It would only be used when she was expressing extreme admiration or happiness, which was why he absolutely melted when Bianca called him âmio fratello.âÂ
That was also why he was tugging on a jacket to cover his pride shirt, buttons, pins, and bracelets as he went to find Hades.
Besides, what kind of brother would he be if he didnât grant his sisterâs last, true, dying wish? Nico felt like Bianca had been waiting for him to summon her one last time before choosing to be reborn. To let them have one more conversation before she was truly gone.
Pushing that thought away, Nico wandered the halls of Hadesâ vast palace, looking in every room for the God himself.
âFather?â Nico finally picked the right room, opening the door to find Hades in a chair, reading a book.
âYes?â He didnât even bother to look up from whatever he was reading, and that slightly deflated Nicoâs already waning confidence.Â
âI have something to tell you.â Anxiously shifting from foot to foot in the doorway, Nico awaited his fatherâs response.Â
Eyebrows raising by a fraction, Hades raised a hand, beckoning his son into the room. Nervously shuffling in, Nico stood a good meter away from the God of the Underworld, afraid.Â
Not that the distance would do much since, well, Hades was the God of the Underworld.
âDo continue,â his father drawled, idly flipping a page as he spoke.Â
âItâs kind of a serious confession,â Nico mumbled, almost visibly shaking from having to restrain himself from turning tail and running, as well as the feeling of absolute terror bubbling in his stomach.
Still not bothering to look up, Hades rolled two fingers, gesturing for him to continue.
âIâm...g-ga-â Nico stuttered, already feeling his face heat up. It took him a good minute to compose himself and finish his short sentence, during which Hades hardly blinked an eye at the awkwardness. âIâm gay,â he finally managed to choked out, voice barely above a whisper.
Immediately, Nico began to panic. His dad was the literal God of the Underworld, so even if he died, then he could still be sent to the Fields of Punishment. Afterall, who cared about the small Italian boy enough to argue with a God?
Bianca cares, he reminded himself. But sheâs dead, you idiot! Sheâs a ghost, and going to be reborn soon. If you go to the Field of Punishment, what will she be able to do?
Panic overwhelmed him, and Nico was on the verge of hyperventilating. Until his father spoke and somehow calmed every nerve in his body.
âOkay.â That was it. One syllable to assure Nico that everything was alright. His breathing slowed, but he wasnât so easily convinced that Hades was okay with him being gay.
âFather, I donât think you heard me properly. Perhaps you were distracted with reading? I said I was gay.â Unzipping his jacket, Nico let it fall to the floor and made wild gestures at his clothes and accessories.Â
âNico, I heard you fine. Whatâs your confession?â Hadesâ eyes flicked up but he hardly seemed surprised at the rainbow wear, going back to read his book right after looking.
âIâŠâ Nico stared in disbelief. Was Hades just dismissing his coming out as if it were a regular occurrence? Dismissing the fact that he was gay as though it hadnât been something that Nico had fought tooth and nail to keep secret?
âNico?â The God prompted, flipping another page.
âThatâs it. That was the confession,â Nico whispered. âIâm gay. Thatâs the confession.â For the first time in their (admittedly short) conversation, Hades properly looked up from his book, frowning at Nico.Â
âThatâs your confession?â
The boy silently nodded, looking at his feet. âWell, I...I thought youâd be mad or something.âÂ
âMad at the fact youâre gay.â Hades (somehow) looked Nico in the eyes (even though he was staring at the floor as though it were the most interesting thing in the world) for confirmation, and he nodded again.
Sighing, Hades closed his book and stood, gently placing a hand on his sonâs shoulder. âItâs okay. Iâm not and wonât be mad.âÂ
âReally?â NIco gasped, looking up at him with shining eyes.
âOf course,â Hades scoffed. âThereâs no way you can be more gay than Apollo, and heâs been my nephew for thousands of years.â He paused for a second before summoning a chair. âThat reminds me. You are long overdue for a Greek Mythology review if you think that I, a Greek God, would have a problem with a gay son.â
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A Greek Tragedy
Spencer Reid x Gender Neutral Reader (Masc. Coded Reader- Read A/N)
Gif made for me by the amazing @zhuzhubii
Summary: Spencer and Readerâs lives now resemble a Greek tragedy after Spencer returns from his kidnapping.
A/N: So- this wasnât originally supposed to hurt this much. But- I kinda ran with it and now itâs way more angst then fluff. Iâm not really a big angst person myself but I still think this is one of my best pieces by far.This is day 4 of 7 of my 500 follower celebration- Thanks for all the love!Thank you @ontheoddoccasioniwritestuff who requested that I write something with the dialogue prompt and also thanks to @zhuzhubii whoâs angst pieces also fuel my own (they also might have possessed me to write this lmao) The Reader is written with no pronouns BUT Phylades and Orestes were two male characters so it is masc. coded.
â ïž Warnings: Drug use, Drug withdrawals, Mild Allusions to Suicide, Throw up, Wishing Death on Others, Hurt Comfort with Heavy Angst, Sorta a happy ending (thereâs a light at the end of the tunnel)
Masterlist Word count: 1.2k
Greek plays were often marred with tragedy- they did happen to have a whole genre of plays based solely on that fact. I felt like my life had become one recently, as it was only filled with sadness, regret and anger.
After Spencer had come back from being kidnapped from Hankel everyone knew he had come back a changed man. He was more snippy and aggressive to the point that he was sometimes hostile with the team.
I got the brunt of the repercussions from the kidnapping, with living and working together l saw almost every swing in Spencerâs mood. I never minded being there when he was low, taking care of my partner in his time of strife was a job that I took seriously. It still pained me every time I saw him sneak off to go to the bathroom, trying to avoid any prying eyes of his concerned team. I knew exactly what he was doing, I had had my suspicions during the month when he was forced to stay home right after the tragedy, though I had not wanted to push him to reveal it until he was ready. My suspicions were confirmed the night when I had enough of his 1 hour long stint in the bathroom, kicking in the door to make sure my poor boy hadnât gone too far.
After that he had been more open with me seeing as there was no hiding from his problem from me. Even though I told him I would sit through every moment of him getting clean, he still looked at me in disbelief almost like he thought I was going to leave him. It hurt me to see my boy so broken down to the point that he no longer believed in my love for him. He need not worry I would never leave him, I loved him too much.
A tragedy indeed.
In the back of my head I resented the team for not offering help, for not being here through the worst  moments or even through the easiest of times. As soon as they saw a floundering fish they swam to the bottom with the rest, if only to protect themselves. Even JJ and Derek who he considered his brother and sister even though they were not related by blood had swam to the bottom. I selfishly wished to myself in the moments I was helping Spencer that they slept with instead of swam with them, I didnât really care if that made me a bad person. Maybe they left to find their Atlantis down there, after all it was Platoâs concept of an âideal stateâ. It didnât matter how perfect it was if it was without my Spencer I did not want to swim with them, I would flounder with him .
I would stay.
For better or for worse.
In sickness and in health.
It did not matter that we were not married yet, I had already taken that vow. There had been no witnesses when I had made it in front of our bathroom mirror, but it was as important to me as any legal document. Maybe even more important.
I stayed through everything.
Even as he hurled insults at me, tried to escape my grasp to rummage through my drawers to find his fix, and kicked and screamed loud enough that he was no doubt bothering our neighbors.
I still stayed
That wasnât the part that broke my heart the most. The worst tragedy I went through was after he had lost all of his energy, was all out of fight and wanted it all to end. It usually hit after he had gotten ill again, throwing up whatever was left in his stomach until it was only painful dry heaving. I helped all that I could, though the only thing I really could do in those moments was whisper soothing words and hold his hair back to prevent it from getting messy.
It was easy to feel hopeless when awash with tragedy, to feel like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. But, the thought of abandoning the one that I loved so much seemed far worse.
So I stayed.
I stayed no matter how tragic it got.
The symptoms were particularly bad today, this was his first day completely without his drug of choice after helping wean off. He had fought me harder than I expected today, all in an attempt to find drugs that the two of us had already dumped down the sink together. And, when he had remembered where they had gone his fight had renewed to a strength not unlike the vengeful Poseidon, an angry force of water whipped up into a violent storm. Though, in Spencerâs case the water had been tears falling down his cheeks while pleading for me to let him get in contact with his dealer.
After the worst of it had passed, the tears had mostly dried with only the shakes remaining; I sat next to my darling boy trying to comfort him. I was holding his hand as tight as I could as some reassurance to him that I was real, not some hallucination cooked up by his brain.
âIâll take care of you.â It felt as if I had said those words too many times to count, it always seemed like he forgot them as soon as they fell past my lips or he chose to ignore them believing I was a figment of his imagination. I pulled him onto my lap so his head rested in the perfect spot for me to run my fingers through his hair, wanting to hold him close. Even though it was slightly drenched in sweat and his skin was clammy I still continued my actions in an attempt to alleviate the withdrawal shaking through his body. However, my minimal discomfort far outweighed Spencerâs, I would take on every single one of his burdens if only to see him smile.
âItâs rotten work.â I wasnât sure if Spencerâs mumbled quote of the Greek tragedy Orestes was intentional or something he had pulled from his genius brain on accident while still slightly out of it. I hadnât read the play by Euripides before like he had, but I did know the rest of the quote. Though, I also did know that the two characters who said it were murderers, but the appeal of vengeance on another was now becoming a normal thought for me so perhaps I understood them. Regardless of my thoughts I still finished the quote to him if only to bring him a small form of comfort would soothe my soul and hopefully his.
âNot to me. Not if itâs you.â I meant my words with all my heart, mind, and soul. It may be a tragedy, but it was ours to bear together. I was his Pylades and he was my Orestes- lovers but most importantly best friends.
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Forbidden to Kill
âą Fandom: Percy Jackson
âą Pairing: Luke Castellan x reader
âą Word count: 1.9K
âą Summary: when you and your adoptive brother Percy arrived at Camp Half Blood, you did not expect yourself to fall for the friendly son of Hermes
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â this was requested by @actyourownfandom-23 I loved this idea, and it turned to be quite longer than I expected it to. I really liked this piece so let me know what your thoughts are. Hope you like it, love, I did my best đ
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âAre you ready for the game tonight?â Percyâs tone was incisive, thoughtful. You could see in his face that he, didnât seem ready at all.
You understood his nervousness. This would be both of your first times in a game of capture the flag. First time carrying around swords, shields and fighting other students instead of answering a task in class. It had been almost a week ever since you and Percy had arrived at Camp Half Blood. Since Grover had revealed himself to be a satyr and his mother and your adoptive mother, Sally, had died.
You still perfectly picture the look in Quiron's face when he explained to the both of you (already having revealed himself as a centaur) that Sally had for accident or not, decided to adopt a demigod, that being you. It was obvious that he did not believe at all that it had been a coincidence. What were the changes? In his mind, whomever was Percyâs father had known about you and after unknown events, had asked Sally to take care of you. Perhaps he could even be your father, but from another relationship. You wished it wasnât true, that he hadnât ask Sally Jackson to raise the child of another woman with the man she loved. You really hoped he didnât. Or, you could have a mother. You never knew any family expect Sally and Percy. So, yeah, it could be pretty much anyone.
After all those days, exactly nothing had changed since your arrival. You both still felt like outsiders, sleeping in Hermes's Cabin and trying to get used to the Campâs activities while not being claimed for any of the Gods. Luckily for the both of you, you guys had Grover and Luke to look after you.
Luke. The thought of him made you sight as you suddenly remembered to nod your head in answer to Percyâs question. The son of Hermes had been nothing but attentive and a friend ever since Quiron had asked him to help you both get settled. He had given you both a place to sleep, invited you to sit by his side at dinner and even helped you both to train a bit, to get ready for the game. He was a nice person and you did not fail to notice, that he was also beautiful.
âGood for youâ Percy said, elbows on his knees as you both sat together in the grass close to the strawberry fields. âI feel like my head in going to blow up every time I think about someone attacking me with a swordâ
âThink about the bright side of this, Percyâ you turned your head to him and raised your eyebrows as you smiled. âThere is no permission to killâ
âOh, thanks, (Y/N), thatâs incredibly comfortingâ Percy rolled his eyes at you as you laughed hard because of the annoyed expression on his face.
âIt should beâ the sound of that voice made both you and Percy turn to look at behind you both, from where Luke came. You thought that he looked beautiful as usual, with his bright hair and that curious scar running along his features. It wasnât ugly at all, it made him Luke even more interesting. âIt makes a great difference, to know that the sons of Ares are forbidden to kill youâ
âSee? I told youâ you said to Percy and for a brief moment, he seemed calmer. Then you turned to Luke, eyes meeting in a way that almost took your breath away. His eyes were intense, filled with life. There was something in them⊠so attractive. âWe will fight with you, right?â
âOf course, darlingâ Luke smiled, in that mischievous way you had noticed that all the sons of Hermesâs had. âThought I would not protect you?â
âAnd whoâs going to protect me?â Percy asked, frowning as he watched the exchange of glances between you both. He knew you better than anyone in the world. He was your brother. Maybe not in blood, but in absolutely everything else. You knew there would be just a short amount of time before he realized how you felt about Luke.
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Whomever was your divine mother or father, you cursed them in that moment. They had abandoned you and apparently, left you with a scent that would attract monsters towards you every time they were near. Amazing. And as if that wasnât enough, because of that scent you had to drop high school and live in that violent Camp of demigods and learn how to fight for your life. Super cool, right? Wrong.
Within fifteen minutes into the game of capture the flag you had lost sight of Percy and Luke, after a vicious attack of some of the sonâs of Ares. Two of them had attacked you at the same time, even though Luke screamed for them to give you a break because you were knew.
You had even managed to take a few right swings with your sword like Luke had thought you, but they were too good. One of them cut your leg deeply and you only managed to run away unstably because Percy suddenly burst on top of them, probably encouraged by your wound.
You had ran and ran, and ran. Only stopped when you could no longer hear the sounds of battle anywhere near you. With pain irradiating from your leg in sharp stings, you sat yourself down with your back against a big tree. Looking down, vision clouded because of the pain and the darkness of the night, you managed to see that your jeans had been torn apart and your leg was exposed. Blood ran down it, in an amount that you thought that for certain meant something really not good.
You tried to get up, but quickly realized you couldnât because as soon as you put pressure on that leg, you lost balance and fell right back with your back hitting the tree and making you gasp in pain. You could feel yourself getting weaker and weaker, as blood continued to leave the wound. Taking a deep breath, you tore a piece of your shirt apart and wrapped it around the wound, trying to stop the blood flow. It held, surprisingly.
You just stayed there, trying to normalize your breathing and remain calm even though you failed at it.
â(Y/N)!â you heard your name being called out of the sudden, echoing through the woods of the Camp. â(Y/N)!â
âI-Iâm here!â you said as loud as you could, eyes closed and head laid back into the tree for saving energy. Honestly, you didnât even if they, whomever that was, had heard you until footsteps approached you in a rush.
âHi, darlingâ you recognized his voice in the same instant and opened your eyes. Luke. He smiled at you, probably trying to give you some comfort as he lowered himself inti the grass to be right in front of you. He inspected your face, hand going up to caress your cheek before his eyes went down towards your leg and he saw the poor bandage you had made. It made him smile even brighter. âGood call, loveâ the pet names would have made you blush you werenât so weak.
âPercyâ you mumbled, worried about him as Luke raised you in his arms, one hand below your legs and the other supporting your back, like you weighted nothing at all.
âHe is fine, donât worry. I left him with two of my sisters. Theyâre good fighters, so heâll be safe. Now, letâs get you to the infirmary. You have to be taken care ofâ
With the slow swing of your body being carried by his as he walked, you felt good. In Lukeâs arms, all thoughts escaped your mind and you blacked out.
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âHow are you feeling?â Percy squeezed your hand in his. You had just awakened and found him sitting by your bed, smiling tenderly. He looked fine, certainly not hurt like you and it relieved you Although, there was something else behind his smile. Something you failed to identify as displeasure or satisfaction. From the corner of your eye, you could the sunlight coming into the infirmary and indicating that it was already morning.
âI could be betterâ you shrugged a bit and pulled yourself up just enough to sit on the bed. You frowned at him. âWhat is it youâre not telling me?â
âI got claimed last night, close to the end of the gameâ he said, and the tone on his voice still not helped you understand how he felt about that. âMy father is Poseidonâ
âPercy, thatâs incredible!â you said, trying to encourage him to be happy. You knew what was going on his mind. Why did you abandon me and mom? Why did you not stay or showed up to tell me this yourself? âI am happy for you. I really amâ
âI have to go, Quiron made promise I would let him know when you woke up. Iâll come back later, ok?â you nodded and then he leaned down to kiss your forehead. âLove you, sisterâ he winked playfully and then walked out of the infirmary.
âYouâre right, you know. You could definitely be betterâ Luke approached your bed, coming from one of the corners of the room. He probably had been expecting Percy to leave to speak alone with you. Why, you had no idea, but you liked it. He sat at your bed like Percy had before, close enough for you to be able to that he had a purple mark on his cheek that you were pretty sure wasnât there before you blacked out.
âWhat happened to your face?â you raised your hand and touched it with your fingertips gently. He got your hand in his, taking it away from the mark.
âLetâs just say those sons of Ares got what they deservedâ he said, expression incredibly calm, like he hadnât just admitted to get into a fight because of you.
âLuke, you shouldnât have!â you told him, even though you could feel your body a little bit warmer by the thought of him defending you like that.
âOf course I did, those idiots shouldnât have attacked you. They have been training for three years already and you have for just a week. Was unfair, even Quiron said soâ he squeezed your hand in his and sighted heavily, eyes going to the floor for a moment. âThey only did it because of what you mean to meâ
âW-what?â you couldnât help but stutter. What had he meant with that?
âDid Percy tell you he got claimed?â Luke asked, completely changing the subject. You thought about insisting, but after having being saved by him, you came to the conclusion that give him some space was more than fair.
âIâm happy for himâ you said, honestly. âBut now⊠I feel like Iâm the only outsider hereâ
âYour mother or father will claim you soonâ he squeezed your hand again, making you look him in the eye. âTrust me, donât worry about itâ you nodded, smiling. You knew he was just trying to comfort but still, it felt good. âAnd also, as long as you donât get claimed, youâll be able to sleep close to me in my fatherâs cabin. Isnât that great?â
You laughed at that, and he also did. Looking into Lukeâs eyes in that moment, you realized that after last night, your feelings had just gotten greater and stronger. You liked Luke, really did.
And for whatever reason, the sons of Ares thought that Luke liked you too.
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the unseen one - 02
Pairing: Hades!Bucky Barnes x Reader
Warnings: None
A/N:Â thank you so so much for the feedback, guys. youâre all so nice and lovely, iâm so happy you found it interesting. hope you enjoy this one, lemme know xx
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The Underworld wasnât something special and James didnât understand why people would risk their lives to come here. It was a bleak, watery, boring place full of dead souls. He himself had not been to every single corner of the underworld as it was divided into four regions: Tartarus, Elysian Fields, Fields of Mourning and Asphodel Meadows. His job was almost as boring and bleak as what he ruled over. It wasnât like he could decide who died or what faith did their soul had, he just ruled over them, trying to ensure no one left and returned to the mortal lands.
Most days he just walked around the various riverâs shores, ignoring the wails, screams and cries of the new souls travelling to their judgement. Heâd grown tired of his place, tired of hearing the three judges, just completely tired. Most gods got to bask into all the pleasures of the world but James had the disappointing job, the one of seeing pure good souls forget their lives and feel no happiness and no sorrow. However, despite ruling the underworld, it wasnât up to him to decide what the dead felt.
   - You stink of mortals. - he turned his head ever to slightly to see one of the only goddesses that roamed the underworld. Hecate. Hecate, like Thanatos, had also freely given away the memories of her past life and had been there during the time the original Hades ruled. She was a particular odd person to James, being the one of only goddesses capable of good and evil with three faces which she normally hid when dealing with normal deities. Personally, she shared hatred towards mortal with some rumours that her only tears had been shed during the witch hunt and consequential trials. Hecate was also honoured by Zeus, constantly receiving gifts from him. - Why would you go up there?
  - Bored. - James had been used to ignore Hecate, fully knowing she cared for nothing connected to the mortal world. She also despised how James refused to show off the only thing left from his past life, the metal arm. Heâd normally hide it under his clothes, wearing a glove and long sleeve whenever he visited the world. - Donât you have some witches to make company to?
  - You know I love to make you some company, besides Zeus is here to see you.Â
  - Fuck. - James mumbled, wishing to throw himself in one of the soul rivers instead of dealing with the biggest egotistical person heâd ever met. He knew what Tartarus looked like, heck heâd even designed a few punishments whenever people rubbed him the wrong way, and heâd still rather be there, surrounded by a pit of fire and all the titans than having to ever speak with Zeus.Â
  - Have fun. - she gave him a smirk as she turned around to return to her place of being, the fabrics of her red gown almost floating. The ruler of the underworld groaned as he walked back to his place of living. Once he walked in he was drowned by gods and other underworld dwellers trying to ask for his help and opinion, however, like per usual, he just ignored them, closing the doors of his office behind him. Sadly, today Zeus was here, probably to annoy his head off.
  - Hades. - he spoke in a cheer tone as if he didnât constantly had workers keep an eye on him.
  - James. - he corrected, walking over to the little silver cart where he kept the ambrosia needed to deal with the annoyance that was Zeus. - Thought our meetings were on Mondays.Â
  - Hera said we needed to spend more time together. Weâre siblings.
  - Weâre not siblings. - James downed his first glass of ambrosia. - And Hera doesnât care about what you do, so what do you want?Â
  - I know youâre new to these sort of things but we follow rules here. Those rules include not leaving the underworld unless required and following what was done before you arrived. - he sat on his desk, right on top of his papers. In the beginning, this disregard for the fact that he ruled over the underworld wouldâve made James insane but after centuries of doing this, he had become used to receiving no respect in his own domain. - You need a wife.
  - Iâll remember to kidnap one on my way out. Thank you. - James didnât want a wife and luckily, no one had reincarnated as Persephone due to Demeter refusing to place the title upon anyone other than his daughter. This meant he could rule by himself, however both Zeus and Poseidon would constantly bring in their bastard daughters, honourable daughters and even countless water nymphs. All constantly turned away by James.
 - This is not a joke. The underworld needs a queen and youâll have to find one.Â
 - Once I found the most beautiful maiden thatâll make me commit kidnapping, Iâll let you know. - James opened the door, ignoring the ramblings of Zeus as he left.
The rest of the day wasnât too exciting. Heâd mostly keep souls in tract and if some decision needed making or the court of judgment tied, he would come in to give his opinion. He rarely had festivals or cities named after him as most humans who still believed in gods disliked his existence that meaning he had little to no excuse to leave during daylight.Â
James longed for nighttime which always gave him a chance to return to the mortal world. It was bleak but it had once been his home so every time the sun settled the earth would open and heâd exit the underworld. This night was a particular cold one which meant he could roam around freely. He walked the streets of the neighbourhood he once used to live in. They were different, no longer scared by war, everyone was calm in their homes with their loved ones. Maybe if the fates had spared him the pain of dying the way he did he probably would have a nice family too.
  - Hey, itâs you. - he looked off the ground to see the girl from last night, hair pushed to the side as she held a brown paper bag with a baguette sticking out from it. - I see you took to using the sidewalk, now.Â
  - Y/N, right? - he asked and she nodded, the sunniest smile heâd ever seen forming on her face. - Iâm James, I realise I was a bit rude last time we saw each other.Â
  - Nice to meet you. Did you just move in? Iâve never seen you in the neighbourhood.
 - Uhm yeah, just a bit down the block. - he knew he was lying through his teeth but there wasnât anyway he could explain to her that he lived way down down below.
 - You should come to the block party, tonight. - she placed her bag of groceries on the other arm. - Itâs a bit boring but thereâs free food besides itâs a way to meet the neighbours. Besides, Iâm part of the committee and Iâve gotten absolutely no one to come, so youâd be making me a favour.Â
 - I donât know how you managed to get no one to come with that invitation of free food.Â
 - The cookie dough truck comes along and nothing is better than warm cookie dough with a pint of ice cream.Â
 - Alright, Y/N, Iâll come along.Â
 - Thank you so much. Iâll see you tomorrow, James.
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