Author's note: Man, i have been on a roll with my writing lately. My work hours are finally back to normal for the most part and it's freed up my schedule to do things I actually enjoy. Such as writing these stories and playing Undertale, which I just bought.

In this chapter, we finally get to what you've all been waiting for. Some lovable Justicykes fluff! I enjoy writing these two so much, because they play so well off each other. Apollo and Juniper? Well... I guess I like Juniper more than Iris. But that's not saying much since I find Iris about as interesting as a paper clip on a rice cake. BUT, back to Apollo and Athena. These are definitely one of my favorite pairings. It's like an 'opposite's attract' thing. They remind me alot of Phoenix and Maya, who are my OTP.

Honest;y, I'm not sure how many more chapters there will be of this story. But I DO know I'll be leaving two things up in the air at the end of this story. I won't tell you what, put I will tell you why; I'm going to cover those two things in an upcoming drabble series!

JordanPhoenix and Feraligreater328's collab drabble series, Little Legalities has inspired me to try my own hand at it. So if you want everything that stays unresolved at the end of this tory to BE resolved, be sure to keep an eye out for it!

Now, this notew has gone on long enough, enjoy chapter 7, you magnificent readers!

Athena continued to cling to the man as their confessions hung in the air.

I'm Athena Cykes… And I like you too.

Apollo was stunned. He'd expected her to let him down gently. He figured that just because she found him physically attractive (which he couldn't believe, given every other person in the world's constant mocking of his forehead) didn't necessarily mean she liked him in that way.

But there she was. Clinging to him as she buried her face in his chest, having just admitted to returning his feelings.

"Are… Are you serious, Athena?" He finally managed to ask.

Athena pulled back just enough to look him in the eyes. "Of course, Apollo. I… I've liked you for a while now, honestly."

"H-how long?" He asked, looking straight into her beautiful blue eyes.

"Uh… Well… Probably since… The Themis case." Athena replied.

"Wait… You mean to tell me you've had feelings for me since our SECOND case together?" Apollo asked, shocked about this.

Athena blushed and looked at the cave floor. "Y-yeah. I… I was way too nervous to say anything back then." She then returned her gaze to Apollo. "What about you?"

Apollo blushed, almost afraid of telling her the truth. Mostly because it would make something he did seem even worse. But he knew he shouldn't lie to Athena. He took a deep breath. "Well, in all honesty… It was also the Themis trial for me."

Athena's mouth was agape as she heard this. "You mean to tell me I was holding these feelings back for nothing!?"

Apollo couldn't help but chuckle at this. "Hey, I could say the same-"

Athena interrupted. "Wait, you said the Themis trial? But that means…"

Apollo cast his gaze downward at the cave floor, unable to look the girl in the eyes. She'd put two and two together. "Yeah. It means I had feelings for you when I accused you of murder." What a way to kill the moment. Wonder how she feels about me now.

Suddenly, Apollo felt Athena's bare hand on his face. She shifted his face upwards to meet her gaze. Before he knew what was going on, Athena leaned in and pressed her lips softly against his.

Apollo was too stunned to react. His eyes were wide as Athena softly moved her lips against his own. Several seconds passed before he slowly closed his eyes and began to return the kiss. Her lips were soft, warm. The two weren't sure how long the sat there lip locked, but they didn't care. All that mattered was the two of them and this glorious moment. Finally, as all things must, the kiss ended.

Athena pulled back first, practically gasping for air. Apollo's breathing was also rough as the two sucked in the much needed oxygen.

Athena looked directly at Apollo, staring deeply into his eyes. She smiled that beautiful smile Apollo loved so much. "Apollo, I already forgave you for that." She said, referring to his accusation of her several months prior. "It must have been even harder than I believed for you to do that. Accusing me while having to fight against not only your beliefs but also your own feelings. I can't even imagine the pain you must have felt."

Apollo grabbed hold of her hand and held it to his heart. "It was hard, Athena. And afterwards, I felt horrible. Before you forgave me, I thought I'd destroyed any sort of trust you could have had in me. And the idea of you returning my feelings? Heh, that felt like a fever dream."

"But I do return your feelings, Apollo." Athena said, interlocking her fingers with his. "Honestly, I felt like there was no way you'd feel the same for me. I mean, I honestly thought you liked Junie."

Apollo shook his head, unsure if he'd heard the woman coreectly. "I'm sorry, Junie? As in Juniper Woods? Your friend?"

Athena nodded. "She has a huge crush on you, and I was so certain you felt the same."

Apollo couldn't help but laugh at this. "She has a crush on me? You're kidding."

"No, I'm completely serious! She told me herself, and the way she always acts when she talks about you…"

"You mean that whole knitting thing? I honestly thought that was just a strange habit." Apollo was still working to wrap his mind around this. "Why on Earth would you think I'd feel the same?"

Athena looked at the cave floor. "Well… When you saved her in the courtroom bombing…"

"Athena, I would have done that for anyone. Do you think I was really going to just stand by and let someone get crushed by rubble?"

Athena blushed, thinking about if it had been her in Junie's place. Apollo using his own body to shield her. She quickly shook these thoughts away. "So, you really don't feel for her that way?"

"How could I? I barely know the girl. Not to sound mean, but every conversation I've had with her was mostly filled with her coughing fits. Don't get me wrong, she's a nice enough girl, she's just… Not my type, I guess."

Athena giggled. "And what exactly IS your type?"

"Hmmm," Apollo put his hand to his chin, making to look as if he was thinking hard on something. "Well, I'd have to say redheads with a knack for being a little impulsive. Not to mention have a contagious smile and a love for technology."

Athena giggled as she blushed at this.

"What about you?" Apollo asked. "What's your type?"

"JHmmm," Athena pulled her hand from Apollo's and put it to her chin. "Well, guys who love the color red are a definite turn-on. Oh and a guy who uses a lot of hair-gel. Oh, and I'd love a guy who has a voice who can shatter glass."

Apollo laughed out loud and pulled the girl closer to him. "I'm not sure whether to be flattered or insulted."

Athena giggled as she leaned up and rubbed their noses together in an Eskimo kiss. "Just take it as a compliment."

"As long as it's from you." He said as he softly pressed his lips to hers.

Athena happily returned the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. (Which she found difficult considering they were both wearing half of his coat)

Apollo responded by wrapping his arms around her tiny waist.

The two shared the sweet kiss for what felt like an eternity as all meaning of time melted away. Their lips moved against each other's in perfect sync. Electricity shot through their bodies.

Finally they broke apart for air. As they both breathed heavily, Apollo finally asked the question he was certain he knew the answer to. "So, Athena, does this mean we're…"

"Apollo, I swear, if you have to ask if we're dating after that, I'll smack you."

Apollo chuckled nervously. "Calm down there, Tiger. I just wanted to make sure."

Athena smiled and hugged the man tightly, burying her face in the crook of the man's neck.

Apollo returned the hug. "This is one weird first date, though."

Athena giggled. "Please. You're taking me to dinner when we geet out of here.