Hercules:

Phil walked up to me slowly and commented, "Uh…I take it that didn't go so well?" I shrugged helplessly and felt numb…empty, "It did. Until…" I wasn't sure if I could tell Phil this, but right now I needed some consolation, "Until she told me she slept with Hades because she was forced to. She sold her soul to him." I cringed and Phil's jaw dropped in shock. He hadn't been expecting that either.
I nodded and Phil garbled, "I uh…Herc…I'm guessing you didn't react well?"

I shrugged my shoulders and felt like running around the neighborhood to get my mind to calm down. I sighed, "I basically said I couldn't believe she did that. But I was really just shocked." Phil sighed and shook his head, "This doesn't look good, Herc. I'm worried for you my friend. It probably took a lot of guts for her to tell you that. She could have easily just slept with you and not mentioned it. Imagine how much that would have hurt you."

I felt my brain throbbing because of all the emotions I was feeling. Phil was so right. I hadn't even stopped to think how hard it must have been for her to tell me that. I groaned and huffed out loud, "Phil! What do I?" Phil stared at me morbidly and he whispered, "There's only one thing you can do, go over and apologize." I nodded in agreement and then saw Pegasus flying towards me.

I was about to hop on when Phil shook his head and held up his hand, "Nu uh, Herc. Not now. She's in a state. Meg is not the type to cry for no reason, it seems. So I think just leave it for the morning and then give her a call." I sighed in irritation and grumbled, "Fine. I'm going to go for a bit of a jog to clear my head. I'll see you in a bit. There's left over pasta if you want some." Phil grinned, "Thanks Herc. Don't worry about it too much, ok?" I nodded and headed for the gates.

Meg:

I woke up the next morning early- red puffy eyes swelling up my face. I sighed mournfully at the prospect of Herc and I not being together. I only realized then I smelt his scent because I was still wearing his clothes from the night before. My clothes were all at his place. Damnit! That meant I had to go back there.

I groaned as I pulled myself out of my bed. I had to get a job now, there was no two ways about it. I phoned Hercules's villa from my small, quaint phone. Phil answered and said in a preoccupied tone, "Hello?" I sighed in relief when it was him who answered, "Phil! I left my clothes at you last night. Is there any way you could drop them off, please?" Phil paused for a minute and he then said carelessly, "Sure. I'll be around in ten." I nodded in gratefulness, "Great! Thank you so much!"

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Hercules:

I heard Phil calling my name, "Herc! Herc get up!" I groaned at the yelling. He came and stood next to me and shouted, "WAKE UP!" before clobbering me on the head. I sat up quickly then and glared at him, "What do you think you're doing!?" Phil grinned at me and said, "Come on, Herc! Meg was on the phone. She wants her clothes back. I said I was going to come by and drop them off in then minutes!"

I gaped at him, "So why did you have to wake me up? I'm lost." Phil groaned, "Because, dimwit, you're going to be dropping her clothes off! Just tell her I forgot an appointment I had."

I grinned and hugged him quickly without trying to choke him, "Thanks Phil! You're the best!" He chuckled, "I know, I know! Go and get your girl!" I hurried to get ready, having a quick shower, changing my clothes and then I was on my way.

Meg:

I was still in his bathrobe because it was just so warm and comfortable. I got some cereal out of my fridge and felt peck-ish. I was busy eating when there was a thud and a knock on the door. This had to be Phil. I went to the door and found Hercules standing outside, with a bunch of red roses in his hands. I gaped and said stunned, "Wha…what are you doing here?" Hercules smiled at me and said confidently, "Phil forgot a last minute appointment he had."
That line seemed so revised and made up. I raised my eyebrows skeptically and wished I had some warning. I probably looked like shit with my smudged mascara from all of my crying. He handed me the clothes and flowers and I whispered, "Thanks…" It was so awkward and he rubbed the back of his head, "You're welcome. I'm really sorry for last night." I snapped my head up and looked at him.

He was being serious. His eyes met mine and I felt my heart leap in my chest. Damnit! Why did he have such an effect on me? I glanced away and whispered, "You can come in. Just let me go and clean my face." I swallowed hard and murmured, "I um…I…"

I didn't know what to say. This guy made me lose my cool time and time again. I swallowed and said truthfully, "Why are you sorry? I've never told any other guy that before. I didn't feel like they deserved to know. I didn't care enough." Hercules paled and he whispered, "I was wrong. I was an idiot for judging you. I realise that it must have taken a lot of nerve for you to tell me that. I…"
I nodded slightly and whispered, "Come on inside, Hercules…before all the fan girls find you." He smiled attentively and walked in. I started brewing some hot water over the stove for some tea and then went to go and wash my face, to try and normalize my face a little again. When I felt I looked decent enough, I returned to the kitchen and made us tea.

I handed him a mug and we sat in silence for a minute. I just stared at the tea in my hands and Herc whispered, "I'm disgust with Hades Meg, not with you." I raised an eyebrow, still staring into my tea, "Really? Because that's not how you made it seem." I glanced up and saw his jaw tightened in tension. He groaned, "I know. That's why I was an idiot. If I could take it back, I would."
He looked into my eyes then and I could tell he was being genuinely remorseful. He truly did feel guilty for what he had said, and it looked like he had lost sleep over it too. I sighed, "I don't know, Hercules. You seem remorseful now, but now I just wonder how you think of me. Do you think I'm…I dunno… a slut or something?" He gasped and shook his head, "Hell no! I would never think that Meg!"

I bit my lip and persisted with the questioning, "But most guys would, which is why I never told anyone." I could see he was struggling with this, struggling to answer it. I waited fairly impatiently for him to answer, "I don't care, Meg. I really don't. Hades is dead and he can never, ever do that again. That's all I care about." I wanted to believe him, I really did. I sipped my tea and said thoughtfully, "Alright then. That's how it should be."
He waited nervously to see if I was going to say anymore. I didn't so he whispered cautiously, "What does this mean for us?" I smiled teasingly, "We'll see." We were plunged into silence again and Herc said, "I'm sorry Meg. I think I need to get going. I'm sure Phil has the day booked with appointments." I smiled and shrugged, "Sure."

There was an awkward silence because I didn't make to get up. He looked at me confusedly and asked, "So I'm just going to head now." I nodded and then stood up and walked towards the door to let him out. Pegasus stood outside and trotted up to me. He stared at me in the eyes and I forced a smile, "Hey big guy. I'll see you around." He neighed softly as Hercules hopped on his back. I stepped backwards and he said softly, "Goodbye, Meg."

My heart felt like it was breaking all over again. When he said goodbye, it felt like forever. My heart and my head were in two different places over this. My heart was yearning for him to stay, but my head was telling me 'NO! Don't let him!' I gave a faint wave and whispered, "Goodbye, wonderboy." He stared at me for a moment too long and then he lifted into the air.