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A/N: Yup, here is chapter 3 ^-^ After those encouraging words from Ehwaz, I thought I must get the next chapter in right away. I am liking how this story is going, and I do hope you do as well. And, after just remembering something, there are a few ways this story goes (or at least, the ones I have read) so if it all together doesn't end the way you remember reading/hearing about it, I'm sorry if it displeases you :/ But yes, for now, enjoy ^-^

The sun had started to rise itself up into the sky, driving away the night and all that followed it. Hyacinth, after what had happened in the meadow, rushed home. He was slightly afraid of what would happen if Apollo ended up showing and what he would think of a flustered Hyacinth. But then that brought thoughts of 'What if Apollo saw what had happened?' and 'What if he was watching?' The Spartan wasn't sure he wanted the answer of any of his questions and even though it wasn't in his nature to fear things, he certainly feared Apollo.

Having no sleep had taken a toll on Hyacinth, but he jus tried to shrug off his tired mindset and got to work; practicing and fighting. Around midday, however, it was getting worse. His reaction timing was slowing down and while sparing with his friend Profidius, he had let him knick his leg.

"What are you doing, Hyacinth? Your head is in the clouds!"

Hyacinth just shook his head. More like the sun, Brother, he thought. It felt like it was beating down harder than it should have been. It was late spring, but the strength of Apollo never showed itself before summer. He had the troubling thought that the God was sending a sign to him.

"I'm fine Profidius. Let's continue."

With that, they did and Hyacinth was doing a very well job at forgetting about the sun and the world around him for just a few minutes. He could feel the heat of the moment as he swirled in a circle, missing a strike from his friend and jabbing out his own spear, only to hear a clack of wood as his strike was blocked. He smiled challenging at his friend, who returned the smile. Just as he was about to perform another move, the familiar breeze tousled his hair ever so softly. However, it was enough to distract him completely and Hyacinth turned around quickly. Was Zephyrus here?

There wasn't any more time to think because Profidius swung his spear, letting wood meet skin and Hyacinth fell to the ground.

"I'm not going to spare with you Hyacinth until you get your mind straight. Even the Athenians could kill you right now!"

Grumbling, the young Spartan prince struggled to his feet, feeling the burn on his legs. Profidius laughed and walked away, spear twirling in his fingers. Was that true, he was so off guard today that the disorderly Athenians could even get a hit on him, let alone the strength to kill him? Sighing, he thought maybe it would be wise to take a bath in the river nearby. The cold water was bound to wake up his senses.

After getting permission from his father to travel to the edge of the city, Hyacinth brought his spear, armor, and shield along for the journey. This wasn't night time, and therefore you had the chance of meeting an enemy at any second. The faint clank of it as he walked was a comforting sound from the silence as the sun continued to show its wrath on the Spartan.

Travelling alone, despite the distance, allowed him to remain to his head, thinking to himself. Hyacinth was now certain that Apollo was giving him a heavy sign, but of what, he wasn't certainly sure of. He gave the sun a quick glance through his blonde curls and continued walking until he reached the light earth where ground met water.

Taking off everything, except for his short sword, Hyacinth placed his belongings under a bush and a patch of tall grass. He didn't want someone coming out of the no where and deciding to take his things and use it against him.

The liquid was cold on his toes as he just walking into the water without a second thought. There wasn't a thought to react to such things and it wasn't in his nature. Hyacinth continued to walk on the sandy ground under the water until he couldn't touch he bottom any longer. The frigid temperature hugged his large muscles for warmth as he dipped his head under the calm water.

It really was quite relaxing and it did do a well enough job at waking the blonde up from his sleepiness. When Hyacinth brought his head up, he began swimming toward the shore. The day suddenly didn't feel as bad as it did before he spent a few seconds underwater; the sun wasn't as hot, birds seemed to be singing their songs louder and he felt completely… healed…

Hyacinth stopped as he was waist deep in the clear water and looked around, first to see the sun then back at the shore. Suddenly, one of the most beautiful men stood before him on the shoreline. His muscular body was hidden by simple white linen toga that lightly touched the ground. With all of its magnificent ripples of cloth, the actual golden hair that never got in the way of his face, a face that held a chiseled jaw, faultless cheekbones, sharp eyes and a touchable mouth, it was enough to make any person, man or woman, to leave their love to even be allowed to caress his beauty. This was Apollo.

Hyacinth stared at his lover, always too much of a shock to speak first. Apollo stared right back at a naked Hyacinth, amusement not on his face today. Finally, after a few minutes of silence, he brought his feet forward to walk toward the Spartan. His sandals expertly touched the top of the water but he never sank in.

Hyacinth had to look straight up at the God that glowed before him, fear still not an option of an emotion to show. Apollo kneeled down, and even then, none of his clothes dared go under the water. A golden hand raised itself to touch Hyacinth's wet locks.

"I waited for you last night, but you did not show."

"I know, Lord Apollo."

Hyacinth's voice was quiet as he tore his eyes away from the glowing body. It was beginning to irritate his eyes to have to look at it for so long. The hand that was messing with his wet hair rose in temperature so suddenly that it burned his head slightly. There wasn't any other option but to tear his head away from the God's touch.

"I know you know! Where were you?"

Apollo stood up, glaring at the Spartan. He was known for many things, and jealousy was certainly big part that everyone knew. But then again, weren't most Gods jealous?

"It was too dangerous to go. I was caught sneaking and I had to lie to hide the truth of wanting to seek you, my Lord."

Hyacinth looked up once more as he sensed the heat from Apollo diminish slightly.

"I'm afraid you might be lying to me to hide the truth," Apollo crouched down once more and grabbed Hyacinth's chin with two fingers, making him stare into his eyes. "You wouldn't lie to the God of truth, would you? That would be a most foolish mistake a wise Spartan could do."

Hyacinth continued to stare into the deep golden eyes. Even those seemed to be glowing and it began to feel like he was staring into the sun. Closing his eyes tightly, the grip the God had on his face was too much to resist.

"No, Lord Apollo, I tell you the truth."

It took a moment of pause, but Apollo had let his grip loosen. Hyacinth opened his eyes as he felt a pressure on his arms. Apollo had allowed his armed to go into the water, picking the blonde out and holding all of him above the surface.

"Very well then. We will just have to meet a different way for now on." Apollo smiled, letting his white teeth just barely be seen before bringing his soft, yet tough lips on Hyacinth's own.

The blonde's heart was beating so fast, he thought that Apollo would be able to hear it. As they continued to kiss gently, he felt the God turn his lips into a smile. Maybe he could hear his heart.

Apollo pulled away from him.

"For another time, I guess Hyacinth."

His eyes went wide as he remembered Zephyrus saying those exact words but a call of his name in the distance brought him out of his thoughts. Apollo disappeared just as that yell was called and Hyacinth fell back into the cold water.

A/N: Dun dun dunnnnnnn! Will Apollo ever find out the truth? What is Zephyrus planning? What is Apollo planning? xD Just have to wait and find out [: Until next time people, thank you for reading ^_-