Kidnapped

Chapter 15

We chatted for a bit before Hades and I went to eat. There was a huge buffet set up in the side of the room, filled with delicious looking food. I got two buffalo chicken wings, a few slices of steak, stuffed mushrooms, caesar salad, and lastly a mini wrap. I'll go back for dessert. I took a seat, with Hades following beside me. A woman sat at the table next to us, eating silently while her eyes glued on the book in her hand, that's me when I'm bored at parties.

I began eating my food quickly so that I could meet other people. When I finished the majority of it, I patiently waited for Hades to finish, I really wanted to meet everyone. But he had other plan because he put his palm out  and asked "May I have this dance?" I nodded slowly and took he's hand. We both raised up, and he guided me to the dance floor. Couples like Poseidon and Amphitrite made their way to the dance floor too.The upbeat song changed to a mellow song.

Swaying room as the music starts.

Strangers making the most of the dark.

Two by two their bodies become one.....

The muses sang the start of one of my favorite love songs. I raised my hands on Hades' shoulders, while he slid his to the small of my back. My breath hitched as I felt little sparks on my skin where he touched me.

I see you through the smoky air.

Can't you feel the weight of my stare.

You're so close but still a world away.

What I'm dying to say, is that.

We swayed back and forth, while my body was still tense," "Relax, it's just me," he softly whispered in my ear.

I'm crazy for you.

Touch me once and you'll know it's true.

I never wanted anyone like this.

It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss.

I'm crazy for you, crazy for you.

The stiffness in my muscles went away, and we swiftly swayed around the dance floor. He spun me out then spun me back, with my back on his broad chest, both of us breathing heavily. The song ended and we were still in the same position, then we turned to each other and bowed.

"Well aren't you two just the cutest," said an irritated Aphrodite.

"Yeah, you guys got some good dance moves," a man with a vaguely deformed face, complimented. Hephaestus, I think.

"Thank you, I'm Persephone," I shook his hand.

"Hephaestus, it's a pleasure to meet you," he kissed my hand.

Aphrodite growled angrily and pulled her husband away. That sucks, that he has to stay with her for the rest of eternity.

"You're doing great, just a few more people to meet," Hades whispered.

"Aye Hermes, Hestia, come and meet my fiancé," yelled Hades to a man and woman across the room, who hastily walked towards us.

"Finally, I get to meet the guest of honor. How have you been?" Hermes asked.

"Great, thanks for asking," I nodded. I turned to Hestia, "Hello, it's nice to meet you," I slightly bowed, because she's the oldest out of everyone.

"Likewise," she smiled. Throughout the hours, I meet a few more people like Hebe, Hercules, Hecate, The Muses, and Eros or in other words, Cupid. And man was he attractive, Hades immediately steered me away from him when we just began talking. There was still people to meet but there were too many so I couldn't talk to them all, sadly. Then the clock struck 11:58 and I had to race back home before my stepmother and stepsisters got home.

Just kidding, this is not another Cinderella story. Father announced that in just one minute, I would begin drinking from the cup so everyone gathered in front of the podium where the cup sat. I made my way to the podium and got ready to drink it. I felt all eyes on me and I shifted uncomfortably. Hades came besides me and rubbed my hand with his thumb, which melted me right there.

It seemed as if time slowed down, damn you Cronus. Finally, it turned 11:59 and I took the golden cup in my hands and began gulping it down. It didn't really have a flavor but the texture was thick and was the same color as the cup. The drink seemed endless, until I finally saw the bottom of the cup and finished the drink. That took me about 30 seconds since it was thick. I came back to reality and heard loud cheering and whistling. Then it died down quickly and they all just stared at me expectantly.

I turned to Hades, "Am I expected to do a magic trick or something, cause they are looking at me like I'm suppose to do something," I whispered to Hades.

"No, they are waiting for," he looked me up and down, smiling," that."

My skin suddenly was glowing a golden color, the color stared throbbing. I felt warmth flowing through my blood, giving me tingles in the tips of my fingers and toes. The warmth began to get hot until it was just about to become painful, that's when my skin glowed till it was blinding, everyone closed their eyes. The warmth and glowing dispersed and I felt, more alive. I can't really describe it, like I felt powerful and lively, yeah that's kinda how I feel right now.

The clapping and whistling commenced, I got so excited I tackled Hades with a hug. He seemed surprised but almost immediately wrapped his arms around me. We stayed like that for ten  second (yes, I counted) before we awkwardly let go.