Pieces

Chapter 6

Apollo

It was a soft kiss, only our lips connecting, yet it sent shivers down my spine. When I broke the contact and opened my eyes I saw his eyes snapping open suddenly. He was gasping for air, and he looked rather confused. I brushed his soft hair and leaned back. His eyes remained wide, and he couldn't say a word.
I chuckled and felt a haiku coming. I couldn't keep it in, even though I really tried. But why would she warn me to keep poetry and haikus most importantly at bay? But after all I'm the god of poetry, what can you expect.
"Percy's lips on mine
I will never forget this
Love is beautiful" I let it slip, then in horror, I looked at his face. His mouth fell open, blushed furiously and looked away.
"Umm, love?" He asked.
"Yes, darling?" I answered absolutely terrified, that somehow I offended him.
"I meant it as a question..." he mumbled then looked back at me." I mean you're talking about love, now?"
"Percy, have you paid ANY attention to what I've just clarified minutes ago?" I demanded in a mix of sad and offended tone. I didn't mean to be harsh though, so I softened my glance. He looked at me worried, but then soon relaxed, as I took his hand on the table and held it tight. " I wouldn't want this relationship without any feelings."
"Oh, thanks for telling me. I guess. " he started, his voice cracking, but soon he found confidence." I don't really know yet, what I'm feeling, but I sure like you so...yeah."
"It's alright I can wait. I'll court you like a real gentleman." I smiled at him like an idiot, and I felt like nothing could make me sad again.
"Oh my... did you just say court me?" He asked in disbelief. "What does that mean exactly? Like in the old times when you have to ask for the father's permisson or something?"
"Also giving your parents gifts and most importantly taking you out on dates, getting you flowers as frequently as possible and treating you like a god basically." I winked at him but he just kept staring at me.
"So you really gonna ask for dad's permission?" He asked finally and I felt rather happy that he could speak again.
"Yes, and I hope he will agree to it. It would save me a lot of trouble and pain." I clarified as I thought about how I could get my uncle in a good mood.
"Wait, so even if he says no, you'd try to date me?"

Percy

"Of course. But it would be really umfortunate, since I'd have to constantly run away from him. But it doesn't depend on him or me. It's all your decision. So what do you say? Will you let me court you?"

I thought for a moment. As I imagined what my life would look like with Apollo in it I saw a lot of laughter and adventure. It was a much brighter and more exciting life than what I was currently living. I looked into his eyes and saw uncertainty. That seemed quite odd to be in his  amazing skye blue eyes. However not only did I see his hope in them but also my hope. A chance to finally be able to lead a joyous life and forget my past with Annabeth and the drama.
It was really appealing to me. I had doubts and tons of questions of course, but it wasn't the final decision. It was just about the weird courting thingie. That doesn't mean I have to be his boyfriend when we arrive to that question, right?
"Alright, Apollo. I think I'll let you court me."

Aloha
I know I said these will be longer but it's still not tho. So sorry about that.
Anyway thanks for the love you sent me, it made me write this new chapter.
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