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It's been a month.

A month since their Cinderella production.

A month since Apollon kissed Yui up on that stage.

A month since Apollon confessed his undying love for her while escorting her back to her dorm.

A month since they happily announced their relationship to the class the next day.

A month since Yui's love broke Apollon's shackle.

The others were quite happy for them, surprisingly. Tsukito had the notion that they were all interested in Yui to some degree, but since the sun god had beat them to it, they willingly give up on those feelings without a problem. All Tsukito could do was join them and offer a simple "congratulations."

But then something changed.

The new couple wasn't exactly...subtle. It didn't take long before Tsukito found himself hating the way they flaunted all these affectionate gestures at every opportunity, the way they would sneak kisses in the halls when they thought no one was around to see.

He would cringe when he heard their shrill giggles from a distance. Tsukito actually used to like the sound of Apollon's laugh. But now combined with Yui's, it was the most annoying sound. Like nails on a chalkboard.

The occasional surprise hugs Tsukito would receive suddenly stopped happening. Instead, Yui would have Apollon's arms lovingly wrapped around her waist.

He hated the way those sparkling green eyes would gaze adoringly at Yui and Yui alone. In a short span of a month, Yui had the sun god wrapped around her little finger and she became his whole world.

And honestly...Tsukito was starting to miss the sun god's presence in his life a bit. He initially had no interest in getting involved with him, but in all that time Apollon desperately attempted to befriend him, he actually became quite fond of him. But now that most of Apollon's attention is centered solely on Yui, Tsukito was just now realizing that he was feeling a little neglected.

The indifference he felt towards Kusanagi Yui quickly turned into...something else. He couldn't quite pinpoint it at first. She wasn't a bad person and she's been nothing but kind to him. He knew he had absolutely no reason to feel this...animosity towards her. But he did and he didn't know why.

Tsukito later learned what this new emotion was: envy.

But there was something else too. Every time he saw them together, he found himself feeling a sort of longing...a yearning. He wonders what it would be like to be snugly wrapped up in the warmth of Apollon's embrace. He sometimes would imagine those green eyes looking upon him the same way as they did Yui.

The thought made his chest tighten. Like there was something gripping at his heart and refusing to let go. It ached to the point that it sometimes became unbearable with every passing day. But Tsukito wasn't one to complain, so all he could do about it is pretend for them. Pretend that their relationship didn't bother him. Pretend to be supportive of them. Pretend that he didn't feel anything when he saw them so happy together.

This new emotion...he'll need some time to figure it out. But for now, he could only continue to imagine and pretend.

It's the least he can do for them.

"Tsuki-Tsuki!"

Tsukito looked up from his desk to be met with the sun god's bright beaming smile. As much as he wanted to, he just couldn't get mad at that face. Tsukito stared up at Apollon for a moment, silently letting him know he was listening.

"I need your help with something. I really need your help."

"It depends on what it is but I'll try my best." Tsukito replied.

"I want to give a gift to Fairy for our one month anniversary, but I can't figure out what she'd like."

Tsukito let out a sigh. Of course he should've expected this. "...what makes you think I can help you with that?"

Apollon slapped his hands against Tsukito's desk with a loud bang, "Please? Pretty please? I tried asking the others, but they kept giving me weird ideas." He begged, "You're like, one of my best friends. I figured you'd at least suggest something sensible."

Tsukito thought for a moment, "You are the god of the arts, aren't you? You could make something for her. A song, perhaps?"

Apollon's eyes widened at the realization, "Of course! Why didn't I think of that?"

"You tend to let things go over your head, Apollon Agana Belea." Tsukito replied bluntly.

"Tsuki-Tsuki, that's mean. That's so mean!" Apollon whines with a pout.

"I don't necessarily mean that like it's a bad thing though."

Apollon laughs, "But it's great. At least you're honest. That's what I like about you, Tsuki-Tsuki."

Tsukito felt his heart flutter just a bit. He looks off to the side to avoid Apollon's gaze, "It's nothing, really..."

"But anyway, I would still need to figure out what to write for her...what if she doesn't like it?"

"I'm sure you can do it. I'd expect nothing less from the god of music."

Apollon's eyes sparkled at the compliment, "Oh Tsuki-Tsuki, thank you, thank you! You're the best!"

Tsukito was starting to think that the sun god's excitement was contagious, as he couldn't stop himself from cracking a small smile. Unfortunately, that was short lived as a high-pitched voice called out, "Apollon-san!"

Apollon immediately turned his attention away from Tsukito, "Ah, Fairy!"

Tsukito's body tensed up as Yui practically bounced over to Apollon, greeting him with a kiss on the cheek. His mind screamed at him to get up and leave right this instant. But somehow, he couldn't just will himself to do so.

"Huh? What are you two up to?" Yui asked.

Apollon places a finger over his lips, giving her a wink, "It's a surprise."

Yui responds with a small laugh, "Now that just makes me even more curious. Just a hint maybe?"

"Nope, not telling you. Not telling just yet." Apollon refuses in a teasing tone.

"Apollon-saaan~" Yui playfully smacks him on the shoulder, which made the sun god giggle in response.

"Never mind that; did you need anything?"

"Ah, yes!" Yui reached into her pockets, briefly digging through them, "I wanted to do something special for our one month anniversary, so I made you something." Her face flushes a faint pink as she presents Apollon with a small, carefully wrapped box, "I...I hope you'll accept it."

"Aww, thank you! Thank you so much, Fairy!" Apollon practically squealed in delight, bouncing about childishly. He wrapped his arms around Yui's waist and lifted her off the ground. In response, Yui pulled Apollon into a gentle, but loving kiss. They were in their own little world again and Tsukito was once again being ignored.

"Anii!" Takeru calls from the doorway. Tsukito sighs in relief and takes this as his cue to leave. He's decided he's had all he can handle of this couple for one day. He quickly packs his books in his bag before joining his brother in the hall.

"Those two seem to be really into each other." Takeru muttered, gesturing towards the couple.

Tsukito glances at the window as he walked through the hallway, letting out a wistful sigh, "Yes, I know."

"Anii, are you sure you want to go moon-gazing tonight?" Takeru asked as Tsukito made his way out of the dorms.

The moon god pauses in the doorway, "Why would you ask that? Of course I do."

"I don't know. You're looking a little pale. Maybe you should stay inside and get a proper night's sleep for once?"

"I assure you, Totsuka Takeru, I feel perfectly fine. I am going to do my duty."

"Okay, Anii, whatever you say." Takeru waves his hand to send his brother off, "Good night."

"Good night." Tsukito replied before making his way outside.

He sat in the school's courtyard with Usamaro curled up comfortably in his lap. His eyes were completely transfixed on the moon's pale glow as he tuned out his surroundings. Here, he could just forget everything, even if it was for a little while. He didn't have to think or feel anything.

Well, at the moment he was feeling something and it didn't feel too pleasant. Maybe he should've listened to Takeru and stayed inside. His chest suddenly hurt; suddenly everything hurts. His throat especially hurts. He could feel this insatiable burning sensation, like he'd been wandering a desert for years.

Tsukito suddenly burst into violent coughing fit. He struggled to breathe in between coughs but they came in such rapid successions, he was just gasping and wheezing desperately for air. Something lodged itself in his throat, further inhibiting his ability to breathe.

He quickly clasped his hands over his mouth, now realizing whatever was stuck in this throat was coming up. A rusty, metallic taste filled his mouth as the coughing racked his entire body.

The burning sensation had finally subsided after what seemed like an eternity. Tsukito steadied his breathing little by little, finally feeling the relief of a fresh breath of air. He pulled his hands away to check whatever damage had been done. His palms and fingers were covered in blood. He could only guess it was all over his face too, judging from the unpleasant sticky feeling around his mouth.

His eyes widened in astonishment when he saw that it was not only blood he has coughed up. There, cupped in his hands, were three tiny blossoms, a pale purple very reminiscent of Tsukito's own hair, but they were stained red with his blood.

Confusion made all kinds of thoughts run through Tsukito's mind. Why was this happening? Was he ill? Where did the flowers come from? Did he accidentally swallow flowers at some point?

He shakes his head, clearing it of those thoughts. He'll look into it later, but for now, his job comes first. He continues with his duty for the rest of the night as usual then returns to the dorm. He makes sure to clean himself up as he knew Takeru would immediately fuss over him at the sight of a single drop of blood. Then he quietly crept into his futon to try and catch whatever sleep he can before dawn.

The next morning he found those same tiny flowers scattered all over his pillow.

Lilac - First emotions of love

Tsukito spent the earliest hours of the morning in the library, researching everything he could about his new condition. Books piled up on his table, all about every human ailment ever recorded. But even after hours of skimming through books and taking notes, none of it matched up with any of his symptoms.

Deciding to give up for now, he puts the books back on the shelves where they belonged and began to pack his bag for class. Just as he was about to put his pen away, he hears giggling from the other side of the library. Yui was sitting at another one of the tables while Apollon was next to her, his head resting on her shoulder.

"Come on, Apollon-san, we have to get to class." Yui gently chides him, nudging Apollon off of her.

Apollon snakes his arms around Yui's waist, "Don't wanna. I'm sleepy."

"Well, that tends to happen when you sneak into my room late at night."

Tsukito's grip on his pen tightened as he watched Apollon shower Yui's face with kisses, eliciting a delighted squeal from the girl.

Tsukito quietly left the library without the couple noticing that he was even there. For some reason, it seemed like they were following him everywhere. This really shouldn't bother him, but yet there was something just so irritating about it. It felt like they were rubbing it in his face, tormenting him.

He briskly walked to class, trying to force himself to think about something else.

He stopped in his tracks and clutched his chest. That ache was back and soon after, his throat started burning again. He leaned against the wall has he started intensely coughing again. Blood and saliva dripped down his chin as delicate indigo flower petals came up from his throat and fell out of his mouth.

"Anii!" He heard Takeru's voice call out to him.

The sea god rushed to his brother's side, clutching his shoulders to support him. He watched in horror as Tsukito hacked up blood and flower petals, making a small puddle on the marble floor.

When the coughing finally subsided, Tsukito took a few moments to catch his breath, "Totsuka Takeru, release me. I need to get to class."

"Hell no, you're not going to class like this." Takeru drapes an arm around his brother's shoulders, "Come on, let's get you to the infirmary."

Tsukito let Takeru escort him without much protest. He began coughing again as soon as they entered the infirmary, much to Takeru's worry. Quickly, Takeru sat him down on one of the beds and grabbed the small waste bin in the corner. He held it under Tsukito's face as he rubbed his back. When Tsukito was finally done coughing up all he could, Takeru wiped up all the blood from his hands and mouth and then gave him some cough medicine for good measure.

"If you were sick, you could've told me, you know." Takeru said, "You really had me worried."

Tsukito bowed his head, "I apologize."

"Also, did this just...come out of you?" Takeru asked, gingerly picking up one of the flower petals, "What even is happening you?"

"I don't know. I've been like this since last night."

"Last night?! I told you you shouldn't have gone out moon-gazing. You really need to take care of yourself better, Anii."

"It's nothing serious. Please try not to worry about me too much, Totsuka Takeru."

"Uhh, you're coughing up blood and flowers, I think I have every right to be worried."

"Please, I do not want to cause any unnecessary panic. Do not tell the others. That's all I ask."

"I..." Takeru began to protest, but just seeing the pleading look in his brother's eyes, he just couldn't say no to him. In the end, he let out a sigh of defeat. "Fine."

Crane's bill - Envy

Student council meetings are the worst. Tsukito used to enjoy them quite a bit. He liked the feeling of being productive and getting work done.

But that was more than a month ago. But now he feels like he can't get anything done because of a certain couple deciding that this was an appropriate time to display their affection. Now it feels like the other two members have to pull twice their weight just to get everything done.

They were supposed to be discussing any future events before graduation, but...so far they hadn't come up with anything due to some...distractions. Apollon and Yui sat so alarmingly close to each other on the sofa, Yui might as well have sitting in Apollon's lap.

Balder let out a sigh, probably just as tired of these two as Tsukito is. "You two, I know you love each other very much, but can you please keep your hands off of each other for at least an hour and a half?"

Apollon wraps his arms around Yui, tightly snuggling her, "How can I? My love is so cute, I can't help myself!"

Finally, Tsukito decides he has had enough. Might as well take matters into his own hands. "If you're not going to contribute, then you can just leave." He said, "And don't bother coming back."

Apollon and Yui looked at him, both of them taken aback by Tsukito's sudden coldness. It was then Tsukito realized that his words came out more harsher than he intended. But it seemed to get the point across as they finally pried themselves off of each other and distanced themselves. In the end, it really didn't matter.

Balder spares Tsukito a glance, nodding his head in a silent thank you. "Now, where were we?"

Yui was quick to get back into the meeting, like Apollon wasn't just clinging to her just seconds ago. "Oh yes, we were thinking about what our next event should be."

Balder's hand shot up immediately, "I have an idea!"

"For that last time, Bal-Bal, we are not doing the meat festival." Apollon said.

Balder slowly lowered his hand, looking dejected as his suggestion as immediately shot down.

"Hmm, why don't we go on a beach trip?" Yui suggested.

"Didn't we already went?" Tsukito asked.

"Yeah, but then Zeus changed the season and ruined it. We might as well go while we can!" Apollon said, "Oh, we can have a bonfire or a barbecue and then we can have a slumber party in the cabin!"

Yui looks up at her boyfriend, eyes sparkling in pure adoration. It was subtle, but it didn't go unnoticed by the moon god. "Apollon-san, you were thinking the same thing?"

"Ahhh, it's like we were meant to be, Fairy!" Apollon once again pulled Yui into a tight embrace, nuzzling his face into her hair.

Now it was Balder's turn to get annoyed. He quietly got up from his seat and went over to the couple. He grabbed Apollon and roughly yanked him off of Yui, all with a gentle smile on his face. The tranquil fury coming off the god of light sent chills down their spines.

"Agana Belea, if Yui-san and you are that big of a distraction to each other, Totsuka-san and I will gladly fill both of your positions in the student council." Balder tightens his grip on Apollon's shoulder, making the sun god noticeably wince. "So I highly suggest you two behave yourselves if you want to keep your jobs as president and vice-president."

The couple behaved themselves for the rest of the meeting.

The meeting had ended without much problem. They decided to make the preparations all of tomorrow and they leave first thing in the morning the next day. Tsukito could trust Balder to do his part and of course he should expect himself to make the preparations more than perfect. He can't say the same for Apollon and Yui, though, so all he could do was hope that they weren't too caught up in each other to not hinder the trip.

Tsukito put away all the materials and meticulously dusted every inch of the room until it was practically spotless. Now all that's left is to sweep the floors and call it a day. Balder had been dragged away by Loki and Apollon and Yui left together, so it was Tsukito left to do the cleaning.

He was just beginning to sweep when a voice say, "Let me help."

Tsukito glances towards the doorway, seeing Yui had returned. He shook his head, "No need. I can handle this." he declined.

Yui smiled sweetly as she grabbed a broom from the closet, "It'll be much faster if we work together. Besides, I feel bad after Apollon-san and I disrupted the meeting."

Tsukito doesn't protest after that. They swept the room without exchanging a single word. Though, it kind of irritated him that Yui seemed to be treating this as a one time incident. They've been like this at every meeting every since they got together! Were they not aware that they were always doing this?

In the end, Tsukito boiled that thought to: they're too in love with each other to even care.

"Tsukito-san...what do you think of me?" Yui suddenly piped up.

"What do you mean?" Tsukito asked.

"I don't know...I feel like lately, it seems like you hate me."

Tsukito pauses his sweeping immediately. He stays silent for a moment, trying to come up with an answer. Finally, he responded, "...I have no such feelings."

An uneasy feeling settled in his gut. He wasn't sure if that was entirely the truth, but he did not want to cause any unnecessary conflict. If anything, that answer was to spare Yui's feelings in the end.

Yui let out a sigh of relief, "Oh good! I don't know why I was worrying so much." She said, "I will admit though, I know we're not exactly subtle with our displays of affection." She laughs softly at the thought, "Apollon-san can be a bit clingy, so you'll have to forgive him."

"Mmhmm." Tsukito simply nods in response.

Yui keeps on rambling, "I mean, I know you're one of Apollon-san's closest friends here, I really want us to get along. Especially because we'll be graduating together soon."

Suddenly, Yui took Tsukito by the hand. The moon god found himself staring back at her warm brown eyes, full of the same genuine kindness she's always shown ever since they first met. And yet, a small part of him wanted to pull away, reject her, curse her for taking his friend away and keeping him for herself. But he felt that it was best he held his tongue. This was not the time to express what he truly felt. Not unless he wanted to ruin his friendly relationship with Yui and by extension, his friendship with Apollon, who would no doubt come to his girlfriend's defense.

"Tsukito-san, let's work hard to make sure the beach trip is a success!"

"Yes." Tsukito agreed, hoping she would leave the conversation at that. If they had spoke any more, he would have found it increasingly difficult to suppress his real thoughts

The two of them were alerted by the sound of the door creaking open. "Ah, Fairy, so this is where you've been!"

"Sorry, I felt bad about leaving Tsukito-san to do all the work."

"Ah, do you need any more help? Do you?" Apollon asked.

Yui shook her head, "We're pretty much done."

"Oh great! That's great! That means we can spend some free time together now!" Apollon

"So what do you want to do today, Fairy? Maybe a picnic? Or maybe we can just have tea together!"

Yui smiled sweetly, idly rocking on her heels, "I don't know. I'll be happy with whatever it is. I just like being with you."

Apollon took Yui by the hands and pulled her closer, stroking her hair while whispering sweet nothings into her ears. The girl sighed in contentment, smiling softly.

Tsukito doesn't understand how they could be so shamelessly affectionate when he was in the same room as them. It was like they were taking every moment they could to announce their love to the whole world, which seemed useless at this point. They've made it very clear for the past month, everybody doesn't need another reminder. Tsukito certainly didn't need it.

Just thinking about it made his stomach lurch. A dull pain shot through Tsukito's head. He staggered on his weakening legs in an effort to stay standing. The burning fire in his chest began creeping up in his throat with every passing second.

"Excuse me." Tsukito rushed out of the room, shoving Apollon and Yui out of his way.

"Tsukito-san?"

He ignored her calls and kept going. He desperately tried to suppress the urge to cough until he made it outside to the back of the building, where he was sure no one would be around to see.

He bent over and coughed and coughed as small funnel-shaped flowers of various shades of pinks and purples fell soundlessly to the ground. He let out a choked sob as he spit up the last of the flowers. He found himself deprived of the energy to move, but his body couldn't stop trembling and he didn't know why. He didn't know why this was happening to him or why he was feeling this way.

Petunia - resentment, anger

Compared to the seaside school, this trip to the beach was much more pleasant this time around. Everyone was quite lively and looking forward to the trip. And also there was significantly less complaining. Even the scorching summer sun did not seem to faze anyone.

Tsukito tried to enjoy this trip. He really was, but he found himself constantly glancing over at Yui and Apollon's intertwined hands as they walked. Only Takeru's rambling kept him from losing his composure.

Once they finally reached the ocean, there was no hesitation in clothes getting off. It was like they at least wanted to get some time to swim before Zeus decided to mess with them again. But it seemed that he decided to leave them alone and let them have their fun this time around. As the day went on, it still was bright and sunny with not a single cloud in sight.

Tsukito sat quietly on the sand and watched the scene before him. Takeru had joined a game of volleyball with Hades and the Norse gods.

"Tsuki-Tsuki!" He heard the sun god call out to him.

"Yes?"

"Why don't you join Fairy and I for a swim?" Apollon asked, "Surely, you didn't come all the way here to do nothing, did you? Did you?"

Tsukito blankly stares up at Apollon, "The last time I swam with you, I nearly froze to death. I'd rather not have a repeat of that experience."

"Tsuki-Tsuki, you're really never gonna let that go, are you?" Apollon laughs, "As student council president, I order you to have as much fun as you can on this trip."

"Well, since it's a direct order, I suppose I can't refuse."

"That's more like it." Apollon offered his hand to the moon god. Tsukito hesitantly reached for it and as soon as he did, Apollon gripped his hand tight and pulled him up. That brief moment of contact made Tsukito's stomach flutter.

Just as Tsukito managed to stand up, he heard Takeru call out to him. He felt his brother pulling him by the arm.

"Come on, why don't you play volleyball with us? We need another player."

Tsukito glances at Takeru, then Apollon. He considered his options for a moment before deciding volleyball was much more preferable than eventually becoming the third wheel to Apollon and Yui.

"Very well, I will join you." Tsukito told Takeru.

"Oh well, you two have fun now. Have lots of fun, okay?" Apollon looks towards the ground, feeling dejected.

"Apollon-san!" Yui calls out from far away, frantically waving her hands.

"Coming!" The sun god perks up right away and wasted no time running towards his love.

Tsukito turns his attention to the game at hand, hoping to distract himself. He discovered he wasn't very good at it, to say the least. But still, he found himself enjoying it quite a bit.

A shriek piercing the air caught his attention. He pauses and looks over in the direction of the ocean. Apollon was waist-deep in the water, carrying Yui in his arms. Yui kept screaming and laughing as Apollon tipped her dangerously close to the water. All her begging was futile as Apollon playfully drops her into the water. Yui emerges not long after and began splashing water at her boyfriend in retaliation. Apollon then clung to her, jokingly begging her for forgiveness. Yui laughs and kisses him in response.

Tsukito's lips pressed together in a thin line as he watched them. He did not know what compelled him to do it but he hurled the volleyball as hard as his skinny arms would allow him to. He watched it soar over to the ocean straight towards the couple.

Yui was the first one to notice it. "Watch out!" She gasped.

Apollon turned around just in time to see the ball flying their way. Quickly, he shoved Yui aside before the volleyball hit him square in the face. The sun god stood there just stunned as the volleyball fell into the water with a weak splash.

"Oh, sorry. My hands slipped." Tsukito said cooly with no hint of apology in his voice. A feeling of satisfaction bubbled in his gut for some reason. Who knew being petty could feel this satisfying?

"Tsukito-san, please be careful next time!" Yui said, clearly not sensing Tsukito's insincerity.

After that, Tsukito found himself able to enjoy the rest of the day just a bit more.

The sun was beginning to set under the horizon. As Tsukito changed back into his school uniform, he could feel the all too familiar burn in his chest creep up on him. He felt his panic escalate. Now, out of all times, it chooses to some back. Tsukito tried to think of a way to sneak off without anyone noticing. That last thing he wanted was to ruin the trip by getting sick.

"Who's going to gather firewood for the bonfire?" Balder asked.

Tsukito immediately volunteered. "I'll do it."

"Do you need any help?" Apollon asked.

"I'll be fine." Tsukito brushed him off. He quickly disappeared into the woods, until he was sure no one would find him.

He fell to his knees, clutching his stomach as yellow petals burst out of his mouth with every cough. It was endless agony. The floral taste combined with blood was absolutely revolting. He breathes in heavy gulps of air as he coughed up the remaining petals, his lungs rejoicing at the moment of respite.

He wipes the blood from his mouth as he regulates his breathing again. Tsukito hears footsteps approaching and he just then remembers what he was supposed to be doing. Thinking quickly, he reaches for twigs lying on the ground nearby.

"Tsuki-Tsuki!"

Tsukito looks in the direction of the voice to see a head of golden blond hair. He stomps the petals under his boots and kicked the dirt to hide the evidence.

"What are you doing?"

"I was gathering firewood like I was asked."

Apollon eyed the bundle of twigs Tsukito held, "You only managed to get that much? Tsuki-Tsuki, we want to make a big bonfire. A huge bonfire!"

"What are you doing here, then?"

"You were taking a while so I got a little worried." Apollon said. He held a small axe in his hand, "Good thing I brought this."

Tsukito takes the axe from Apollon, "Thank you."

"Here, let me help. Let me help, okay?"

Apollon took Tsukito by the hand and led him through the forest. Tsukito could feel his face begin to flush slightly as the warmth radiating from Apollon's hand seemed to spread out through Tsukito's whole body. It felt like Tsukito's long, slender fingers fit the spaces between Apollon's so nicely. Tsukito impulsively tightened his grip on the sun god's hand, trying to relish in this feeling before it was over.

"Here! This one seems good!" Apollon said, pointing to a tall tree with a skinny trunk. "Should I cut it down or do you want to do it?"

"I'll do it." Tsukito approached the tree with the axe in hand. With all his might, he swung the axe into the trunk to the tree and kept repeating the action with the same effort and intensity. He was just so focused on the task at hand that he just sort of blanked out for a moment. He was out of breath by the time he had trunk hanging on by a sliver. Tsukito threw the axe on the ground and kicked the tree as hard as he could to tip it over.

Apollon couldn't help but stare, mouth wide open in astonishment. "Wow, Tsuki-Tsuki, I didn't think you'd be so strong."

"You'd be surprised." Tsukito said, breathing heavily.

"No, I think it's more like...you have a lot of pent-up rage. And you took it all out on that poor tree." Apollon laughs, "It's good, it's good, though. I suppose you would have to let all out to be as calm as you always are."

Tsukito just shrugs in response, "I guess."

He notices Apollon's eyes widened slightly, like something had caught his attention. "Tsuki-Tsuki, stay still. Stay still, please."

Apollon leaned in close so that their faces were almost touching. Tsukito could feel his heart pounding in his chest. He instinctively squeezed his eyes shut, hoping Apollon wouldn't notice anything. He then felt a slight movement in his hair.

"There was a flower petal in your hair." Apollon presents Tsukito with a flower petal that was the same pale yellow as the ones he had just coughed up.

In his panic, Tsukito quickly slapped the petal away from Apollon's hands.

The sun god stared at Tsukito, wide-eyed in shock, "Are...are you okay?"

"I'm fine...let's just hurry up with this." Tsukito turns his attention back for the fallen tree he had just cut down. After (rather brutally) chopping it up into manageable logs, they gathered up the firewood and headed back towards the beach.

Yellow Rose - Friendship, Jealousy

Soon they were all sitting around the crackling bonfire, chattering and laughing away. Marshmallows and crackers were passed around, while Dionysus provided the alcohol.

The gods all started sharing all kinds of stories about their lives back home. Tsukito tuned most of it out. Maybe he heard something about Loki getting impregnated by a horse a long time ago? He didn't know why the Norse god felt the need to share that, but he certainly didn't need that information.

Tsukito stared blankly at his marshmallow, which was reduced to looking like a charred meteor as he let it sit in the open flame. In the end, he just discarded it into the fire. He had no appetite to eat it anyway.

"Hey, who wants to hear a song? Who wants to hear?" Apollon suddenly piped up. "I read that humans sing songs while gathered around the fire like this."

"Are you sure you didn't want an excuse to show off?" Loki asked in a teasing tone.

"Loki-Loki, how mean!"

"Well, why not? I'd be happy to listen." Yui chimed in.

Loki rolled his eyes, "Of course you would be, he's your boyfriend."

Apollon reached into his bag and pulled out his beloved golden lyre.

"Seriously, I can't believe you managed to fit that thing in there." Dionysus said with amusement and disbelief.

"Honestly, me too. You made me pack ten bottles of wine, after all." Apollon shot back, which made everyone in close proximity laugh. "Anyway, any requests?"

"Anything is fine." Yui said. The others agreed.

"Alright, here it goes." Apollon took a deep breath and began plucking at the strings of his lyre. His fingers skillfully moved along the strings as a beautiful tune spilled from them. Apollon's voice soon accompanied the lyre, his voice smooth and silvery. Tsukito couldn't quite understand what he was singing, but he couldn't help but be completely enamored by every single note. His heart swelled in his chest the more he listened. Tsukito closed his eyes and let the velvety sound of Apollon's voice envelop him. He was completely lost in it and nothing else mattered.

Applause broke out as Apollon finished his performance, bringing Tsukito back from his reverie.

"Yui-san, you're so lucky...I bet Agana Belea serenades to you everyday." Balder said.

Yui laughs, a faint blush spreading across her face, "Well, not everyday."

"I could, if that's what you wanted, Fairy."

"Apollon-san, you're too much." Yui burst out into a fit of giggles, playfully hitting Apollon on the chest.

Just then, Tsukito abruptly stood up. The others immediately turned their attention to him.

"Tsuki-Tsuki, is here something wrong?"

"I'm just going to the bathroom." Tsukito turns in his heel and made his way towards the cabin nearby with a noticeable sense of urgency in his strides.

"Is he okay? He's been acting strange ever since this morning." Yui said, "I'm getting a little worried."

"Takeru, did something happen?" Hades asked.

Takeru looks off in the direction Tsukito went, concern painting his features. He knows there was something more to his brother than just coughing up flower petals...

"I don't know, he isn't telling me anything."

Tsukito was bent over the sink, rose petals continuously spilled from his mouth with cough after cough. The petals this time were a deep, vibrant red. He couldn't even tell what was blood and what was rose petals.

Relief washed over him as the burning sensation in his throat finally died down, but the ache in his chest remained. His body couldn't stop shaking so much, he had to grip the sink top to keep himself standing. He didn't dare look up at the mirror as his eyes were completely fixed on the flower petals his body had just expelled. He could feel his eyes begin to water and he was helpless to stop the tears from joining the blood and petals in the sink.

Tsukito has thought about it for a while, but now he understood. This feeling he felt towards the Greek sun god. The more he stared at these crimson petals in the sink, it became more clear to him. It was red and pulsing in his chest like a mighty drum.

And it was a crushing reminder of something he'll never have.

Red rose - Love

This originally was gonna be one long oneshot, but 15k words in I realized that might be a little too ambitious and also, who the fuck is gonna read all of this in one go?