Star-Crossed Myth: The Divine Fate (Book One)

Scorpio, The Abrasive and Cool: Story 1

I stand before the god who makes the biggest impression on me. From the first-time moment I met him, I knew he was going to be a challenge. Which makes me question why I decided to choose him. Just to get it over with? Maybe to see a different side to him? Perhaps because I hate myself? Whatever it is I feel instant regret.

"Tch, you're kidding. What a pain the ass." Scorpio grumbles.

I clap my hands. "Welp...that's all I need to hear. I'll just choose someone else then." I turn away from him, deciding who I want to choose instead.

However, Scorpio grips my arm, pulling me back to him. "Wait."

I look at him. "What?"

"Where do you think you're running off too?"

I scan side to side then back at him with a puzzled expression. "Running off too?" I repeat his words then shake my head. "I'm choosing someone else, since choosing you is a mistake. Then I plan to leave!"

"You got a lot of nerve. Too bad. You chose me." He glares.

"Well could you be a little more enthusiastic? Or less grouchy?" I say, not allowing this guy to scare me.

"As stupid as you are you are to serve me for now on. So, you better start thinking about how you can make yourself useful." He releases me, crossing his arms and staring down at me with cold eyes.

"Scorpio!" Teorus yells. "You can't treat a girl that way."

"What do you mean? She's just a filthy human." He snaps.

"Insulting as ever I see." Huedhaut says with a smirk.

"You know what? Fine. I do choose you." I stand my ground, giving my best intimidating stare at Scorpio. "Best to get this over and done with. As soon as possible."

With that I go to leave, but once again I'm stopped by Scorpio. "I thought I told you not to go anywhere."

I sigh, and roll my eyes. "No, you ask where I was running off too, which in fact I'm not running I'm walking and I'm going back to work!" I tell angrily.

There's a rage burning in his eyes. "I told you to make yourself useful to me. To get rid of this mark."

"Well, how do you suppose I do that?" I ask, waiting for an answer.

Ichthys chirps. "Well...you know...like, give him your body, promise to faithfully devote yourself to him, that sort of thing."

I stand there, jaw-dropped. "Oh, hell no! That is so not happening."

"Stupid woman. What are you going to do then?" Scorpio glares.

"I have a name, just so you know, try using it for a change." I growl with irritation.

"There's no reason for me to call you by your name. Stupid woman"

I take a deep breath to control my anger, mumbling to myself. "Fine, then I'm going to start ignoring you, or call you names."

Scorpio throws daggers into me as his intense stare grows. It's enough for me to shut my mouth and feel almost threatened by him. It was a look that can kill.

"What the hell are you staring at me for?" Scorpio barks.

"What? Nothing, you're the one trying to kill me with that look on your face." I snap back. I stop myself again from saying anything further that could possibly anger him more. "Okay, so, I chose you. So now, can I leave? Because last time I checked, I vanished in the middle of chaos, which is going to be impossible to explain what happened..." I start to slowly freak out.