Persephone

Chapter 7

Hades and I had been spending a lot of time together. We were in the gardens talking for hours or we were eating dinner together. I liked the library the most. It was a quiet affair. I went to the library and read for hours and he would come in sometimes to read or just sit with me. It was nice comforting. 

I rarely thought about Coes. Curiosity was still burning in me, yet I was too nervous to ask. Hades seemed to notice it too. He kept asking me what was wrong and I denied it at every turn. I was still angry at the words Hades had said. I had forgiven him for it, but I hadn't forgotten how demeaned and degraded I felt afterward. My own thoughts were the only rift between Hades and I.  A month was almost up and Hades would have to let me go per promise at the beginning of this little endeavor. I had decided I had wanted to go home. 

Hades had been trying his hardest to convince me to stay and I wasn't sure if I could. It was lonely here. I was alone just about all the time and I spent my time to myself more often than not. Being here was as much as a prison as my home. I was switching between prisons and I was beginning to wonder if that was going to be the rest of my life. 

Hades hadn't tried to push me lately. We hadn't kissed or done anything. Hell, we never even touched.  Days were passing fast and I found myself missing my mom and my friends but I knew better. The day came soon enough and I woke steadfast decision in my mind. I whipped out of bed grabbing a dark blue chiton. I met Hades in the breakfast room where he stood nervously fiddling with his shirt. His eyes were downcast and I could tell how tense he was. He was incredibly gorgeous. 

"Hades" I called him. He whipped around. His eyes were searching my face for answers. I swore I saw a bead of sweat drip down his forehead. 

"Have you made your choice?" There was no emotion in his voice. He was tensely waiting for the answer. From his tone, it was like he didn't want me there at all. 

"Hades-" I paused between my words. "I've loved all the moments that we've had-" 

He stopped me by putting his hand up. 

"I don't want to listen. " He snapped at me angrily. He waved his hands and his chariot pulled up from the ground. I glared at him. 

"Could you just let me explain-" I started just as angry. 

"No. I don't want you here. Go back home." He snapped at me. 

"HADES!" I yelled at him. His dark eyes snapped to mine. They were running wild with emotions. 

"What." He snarled at me. I hesitated. The shadows around him seemed to jump towards me. I gulped nervously. 

"You got my attention. Is that what you wanted?" He growled at me. The shadows around him were definitely NOT normal. They jumped at me pulling at my chiton. 

"I want to stay with you Hades" I stated simply. "Hades, I want to be with you"

He turned around.  His back faced mine. He was too tense. I realized that wasn't the answer he wanted. He whipped around to me glaring down at me angrily. I stared up at him as his chest laid close to my face. No words needed to be exchanged. Tears pricked at my eyes. 

"You don't want me here" I stated. He stared at me before gritting his teeth. 

"I don't want you here," He said. 

I paused slightly speechless. I had no response. I thought he wanted me. My feelings were running around. I was hurt, angry, sad, and confused. 

"Fine." I gritted out. There was nothing for me to pack. No memories I wanted to keep. I got onto the chariot and sat down. I knew he wasn't coming from the way he stood.