Apollon was normally a very deep sleeper. Granted, as a god, he didn't necessarily need sleep, but it was a nice thought. He could really get behind the well-rested feeling humans had after a good-night's sleep.
The door to his room creaked open slowly, and Apollon rolled over, eyes open, instantly awake, to see who was visiting him at an hour like this.
Yui was standing in the doorway, hair down, dressed in her pajamas, hand still raised as though she weren't finished knocking. The expression on her face was what worried Apollon. Yui looked as though she had been crying.
"Yousei-san," he said softly, sitting up in his bed, "what's wrong?" Looking terrified to approach him, Yui hesitated. Apollon sensed her distress and opened his arms. Given the invitation, Yui threw herself into his arms, looking like all the small children he had seen around his temple.
"I'm sorry, Apollon," she apologized, sniffling into his chest. "I'm so lonely. I miss my family. You and the other gods have each other, but I have no one." Yui's face was buried into Apollon's chest, her normally soft voice muffled, and when she finished speaking, fresh hot tears began to soak Apollon's shirt. Apollon hugged her close.
"It's alright," he said soothingly. "Do you want to sleep here tonight? Being with someone else will make you feel better, won't it? I promise I won't do anything bad. I'm not a bad person, Yousei-san!" Yui's tears stemmed, a watery giggle coming out after his last comment, and her arms tightened around his torso.
"I'm so lonely," she repeated. "Don't make me be alone." With one arm still around her, Apollon rearranged his pillows so Yui would have adequate sleeping space. Lifting her up with him, he rose out of the bed, going to the small closet in the corner of the room to get her an extra blanket. It was spring, yes, and relatively warm, but the nights still got a bit chilly. Coming back to the bed, Apollon laid Yui down, taking her hand so their contact didn't break. He lay beside her, and nestled her head on his chest. Her little hands found their way around his shoulders, and so they lay. Apollon stroked Yui's back, humming a Greek folk song he was sure would lull her to sleep.
"Thank you, Apollon," Yui whispered, leaning up to gently kiss his cheek. In the dark, she couldn't see the peaceful smile of elation spread over his face.
"Just rest, Yousei-san," he whispered back, and Yui cuddled him tighter.
When Apollon woke the next morning, and saw Yui curled up in a ball against him, a slight smile on her face, he felt the most peaceful he had felt in years.