Fathers of Athena Konstantinos (Completed)

Coward

Ares’ Pov

Her hold tightened on my hand the moment we entered the dining room. Dad was sitting at the head of the table regarding her with calmness. He saw it coming, she had given him hints and most importantly he approved of Tristan. So he was as composed as possible. 

Hades on the other hand was oblivious to Athena's feelings. He knew Tristan liked her —all of could see that— but he didn't know our daughter reciprocated those feelings. 

When Zephyr slammed the door open of our office, we knew something was wrong. And when Hades came to know of a bloody hickey on her supposed best friend, he lost it. 

He believed it was a misunderstanding. He wanted to go talk to her before trusting anyone —even if the news came directly from his own brother. 

I held him back and when I explained it was in fact true and that I knew of it, the look of betrayal they both gave me surely made me feel bad.  

The fact that two teenagers have started dating wasn't bad but what bothered us was that we all believed Athena wasn't ready for a relationship. 

It took all of my self control to not barge into the theater that day to stop them and simply turn off the camera. When my brothers asked if everything's going normal in there, I lied saying it's just two friends watching a movie.

Her eyes flicked between Hades and Zephyr, both of whom looked at her with blank faces. I know they're pissed but they're controlling their anger for her sake. 

I was quite proud of how Zephyr handled the situation. While I always stay calm, Hades always panics, Zephyr has the reputation of losing control. He gets rageful to the people who do him wrong, who break his trust. But he didn't try hurting Tristan which is truly impressive. 

His anger was then put into another form of output; his hour long boxing session in the basement. While Hades went full retirement home mode and sat in his chair the whole time without moving a single muscle, probably contemplating how we’re gonna deal with this situation. 

I squeezed her hand to assure her I was here for her. She's been worried about her relationship which is why she asked me if I'd support her and I promised I would. I won't back off from any commitments. 

“Athena come,” Dad called her with a smile on his face which visibly put her a little at ease. “I made caramel tart, it's a new recipe. Let's quickly eat dinner then we'll try it.” 

Athena nodded with an awkward smile on her face before walking up to the table and taking her usual seat beside Zephyr. Her eyes were strictly trained to her plate and she didn't dare look at anyone else. 

Zephyr leaned forward and placed a little bit of everything on her plate. She didn't stop him, it was now a habit of his to serve her. It's so cute how her eyes always lit up with these small gestures and she made sure to let him know how much she appreciates it. 

We ate dinner in silence and I kept stealing glances at her. It feels surreal how we actually have someone we care so much about. We never thought of ever having a family that would hold us down and restrict us from something. But having her feels right. 

She isn't any girl, she's our daughter. 

Our blood.
                                                  
“So Athena,” Dad started the conversation as our main course got replaced by dessert now. “Zephyr told me something…” 

She gulped and took over from there. “Tristan and I like each other-” 

Zephyr cuts her off. “We gathered as much.”