Fall From Grace

Chapter Twenty Five

Chapter Twenty Five

Hades didn't feel it was appropriate for him to stay the night, and had business in the Underworld he had to finish, so he leaves me to sleep off the crying headache I gave myself.

He kissed me.

I don't think I can quite wrap my head around it. When he moved away I thought... well never mind what I thought. He kissed me!

That night I had no dreams and woke up thinking of him.

Even though, he is in the Underworld, with no service. I still send him a good morning text. Then make myself breakfast, so that if I forget to eat later at least I have something in my stomach. I didn't get the chance to tell him about the good news with Dio, but hopefully I'll be able to see him later.

I really hope I see him later.

I can't help but smile at the memory of our kiss. All I want is for it to happen again.

'Hey Aza Grace, I was wondering if we had some time to talk? I don't know if I scared you off by telling Dio we were together or something but I'm sorry if I hurt you. I'm around all day today if you have any free time..."

Avery... I know I was going to ghost him but now I definitely have to end things with him now.

'You can come over, I'm not busy.'

I finish doing my morning routine, and actually get dressed for him this time.

In another timeline maybe Avery and I would've worked out. I'm sure he would be really good for me. But even if Hades and I aren't anything, he will always be on my mind. I can't subject him to that.

'I'll come over at 12'

Meanwhile, although I really don't want to, I do school work and finals prep. This time around I have more exams than papers, which is the worst. I prefer papers to exams. Papers are easy, spending time reviewing materials is tedious and boring.

This is the life of a student I suppose.

I spend the next few hours doing Aplia assignments and re-reading my notes from yesterday's class.

"Come on in." I open the door for Avery at 12 on the dot.

"Thanks."

This time he comes bearing no gifts.

"I'm sorry for leaving like that the other night." I start before Avery can say anything. "I just couldn't be there anymore and I left without telling you which is a total dick move."

"I heard about your fight with Vivian. She was telling Cami and I overheard while looking for you." He says back. "I assumed you did, I'm just dealing with a lot right now."

"I get that."

"Listen Avery... You are a really great guy and I really like hanging out with you. But I really can't be anymore than friends. I've got too much on my plate and it is not fair to subject you to that."

"I get it..." He looks really dejected. I feel like I just kicked a puppy.

"You did nothing wrong, and was really sweet that you stood up to Dio." I reassure him. "I didn't deserve it."

"Well for the record, I really liked hanging with you too." Avery says, then makes motions to leave.

Hit me with the past tense, damn.

"Are we okay though?" I ask, hopeful.

"Fine, just uh... I'll see you around."

When he closes the door, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. At least I got that dealt with.