First and foremost, I have to say thank you to everyone that read Dining with Divinity. I honestly didn't expect to receive the feedback I got back, and couldn't have imagined the support and love everyone has shown.

Since we're close to Christmas, I wanted to show you all my thanks and write a follow-up chapter to satisfy your appetite. I hope you all enjoy.

Naruto/Percy Jackson Crossover

Dining With Divinity

Part ll

"Athena, come on! We need to hurry!" Artemis called out, her patience wearing thin as she paced around Athena's library.

"I'll be a moment more. Just wait one more minute, Artemis."

"You said that five minutes ago! Don't you understand time is of the essence!"

The response the Goddess of the Moon received back was a delicate laugh from her sister, accompanied by the sound of one of Athena's many rolling ladders connected to the hundreds, possibly thousands of bookcases that housed Athena's books. If one was to imagine what the personal library belonging to the Goddess of Wisdom looked like, all one had to do was imagine the New York Public Library, and then magnify it many times over. Only then would someone begin to imagine how endless and ever-growing it appeared to those who were not the Goddess herself. Even Artemis, after thousands of years of visiting her sister in her temple on Mount Olympus, still required the aid of Glaucus, Athena's companion, to navigate her way through.

If it were any other occasion, then Artemis would be in a more patient mood. However, it had been three weeks since their last outing together, and Artemis had been counting down the minutes for their next trip to her new favourite spot in the city. Their plan to spend sisterly time together once a week hit a pair of road bumps called Zeus and Hera, with the two elder gods pulling them away the moment they returned from their last outing weeks ago. Neither Athena nor Artemis had much time to spare after that.

When they weren't fulfiling their duties to their godly domains, they were on Olympus, aiding their Aunts in playing peacekeeper between the King and Queen. It was frustrating to no end, but neither could find the right opportunity to slip away without being noticed. Now, three weeks on, some form of normalcy was beginning to return. Although Zeus was still forbidden from entering Hera's temple, the Queen had finally ceased in stirring up a shouting match with her husband.

In everyone's minds, the month of June couldn't come quick enough.

Pacing within Athena's temple, the Goddess of the Moon knew why Athena was stalling. Her embarrassment from their first visit was still fresh in their mind, and Artemis was well aware her sister did not do well with embarrassing situations, especially, when she was at the centre of it. For what must have been the first time in her immortal life, Artemis was looking forward to delicious food that was made by a member of the opposite sex.

Who knew miracles could happen.

"I swear to Hades, Athena, if you don't hurry up I'm leaving without you! Don't you understand she could appear at any moment!? She's done it before!"

"Fine! Fine! I'm coming."

True to her words, the sounds of Athena's rolling ladder grew louder, and the Goddess of Wisdom appeared on Artemis's right field of vision. She was stood on the mid-step, carrying half a dozen books tucked between her arms. To Artemis's relief, Athena was already dressed for their outing to the mortal world, her dark hair neatly tied up in a high ponytail. Though it only took a click of their fingers to change their attire, the younger of the two Goddesses wasn't willing to waste another second.

"I can finish these later. Let's go before you wear down my floor with your constant pacing."

Athena had barely stepped off the ladder and discarded her books when she felt her sister grab ahold of her wrist and proceed to drag her out of her temple.

"Honestly, Artemis. I'm more than capable of walking by myself." Athena didn't get a response back. She quickened her pace, bringing her level with her younger sister and noticed her silver eyes darting between bookcases. "You don't remember the way out, do you?"

"You keep changing the layout! Just stick to one design and keep to it!"

A laugh escaped Athena, before gently escaping Artemis's grip and taking the lead between the two sisters. "Follow me." Having designed the latest layout of her library, she could understand why other members of her family found themselves lost within her temple. An underlying rule on Olympus was that Gods and Goddess don't teleport directly into each other's temples. Their temples were like their own personal and private space. A place they could escape from the world, and from the crazier members of their family. However, despite the no teleporting rule, it didn't stop the more annoying members from waltzing through the front doors like they owned the place. Artemis was one of the few Athena gave express permission to enter her temple, knowing her sister would not exploit or betray her trust.

"You need to make a map of this place. It would make life a lot easier." Artemis muttered though she perked up when she saw the exit.

"What? And run the risk of Apollo or Hermes getting their hands on it? Not a chance." Their younger brothers, Hermes in particular, could be notorious pranksters if the chance arose. The two male gods were arguably each other's best friend despite their rough start when the God of Messengers stole Apollo's cattle. Since then, the two were as thick as thieves, and two of Olympus's biggest playboys. The idea of them getting ahold of her library's layout sent shivers down her spine.

Her spear would run with godly ichor if the pair ever tried anything.

As soon as they were out, Artemis's pace quickened as they headed for the golden doors to Athena's temple. "Come on!" She ushered, trying to get her sister to walk faster, "I don't know where that damn Aphrodite is, but I don't want her catching us. I don't know how she does it, but she's sneakier then some of the deadliest creatures I hunt. She has this habit of appearing at the most inconvenient moment."

"Alright, alright." Athena replied, her heels clicking against her temple floor, "I don't think I've seen you this excited in a long time. That mortal has certainly left an impression on you."

"Don't read too much into it." Artemis insisted, her eyes never leaving the set of golden doors as they got closer, "His establishment provides a warm and comforting aura, and it's nice to be in the presence of a male that didn't spend the entire time leering at us. It's a refreshing feeling." A dusting of golden ichor washed over her cheeks, "His food and hot chocolate were nice too."

A bark of laughter escaped Athena, "I think we both know you liked it more than that. What were the words you used after we left?" Athena tapped her chin, "Oh, that's right. It feels like someone poured ambrosia and nectar all over our tastebuds, and covered us in a warm blanket."

"I-I don't remember saying anything like that!"

"Funny, because I do."

"Y-Yes well," Artemis stuttered, as she pressed her hand on the doors and pushed it open, "A-At least I didn't let out a loud and sexual moan after a single bite of lemon curd!"

This time it was Athena's turn to splutter in surprise. "I-It was not a sexual moan!"

"Yes, it was!"

"No, it wasn't! Besides, how would you know!"

"Don't turn this around on me!"

The two sisters narrowed their eyes at one another. Though close, the sisters did have the odd tiff, as rare as it was. As Artemis prepared to throw another barb her sister's way and Athena was trying to come up with an excuse for her past action, the rich smell of perfume hit the pair of Goddesses like a tonne of bricks. Their bodies froze and slowly turned their heads in the direction of the door where a haze of pink smoke enveloped the doorway to Athena's temple. Neither could say a word as the very person they were trying to avoid being caught by appeared in all her stunning glory. Currently possessing baby blue eyes that shined as bright as sapphires, with bouncy dark chocolate curls that hung down to the middle of her back, the Goddess of Love was midway through knocking on the door when she noticed Athena and Artemis standing in her way.

Aphrodite blinked in surprise, but soon became a bundle of joy as she clapped her hands together, seemingly oblivious to the frozen stares she was getting, "Oh, how wonderful! I was about to come and find you both, but you've saved me the trouble!" She said. Reaching forward, neither Athena, nor Artemis could do anything as Aphrodite looped an arm through each of their arms, and marched them out onto the streets of Olympus. "Let's have a girls day! Just the three of us! Won't that be terrific!"

The Goddess of love wasn't giving either of her fellow Goddesses a chance to back out. This was happening whether they wanted it or not.

As their senses returned to them, Artemis shot Athena a look of betrayal as she realised the predicament she was now stuck in.

'I told you this would happen!'

All Athena could do was sigh, and thank the fates that Aphrodite hadn't appeared seconds earlier.

Stretching his arms out in front of him, the blonde owner of The Fox's Den found himself leaning against the counter as he stared out the window and across the street.

Trying to repress a yawn from breaking out, he turned and looked across the inside of the Den, taking in the people that were visiting. It had been a slow day compared to the last couple of weeks, but with Christmas over and children returning to school and adults returning to work, a routine was beginning to form through his weekdays. Saturday was always going to busy, while Sunday he was only open for half a day. Even he needed a break and time to rest.

'Boy, the last hour is dragging.'

Right now, he was in the middle of the slow period. The afternoon rush during lunch had proven to be one of his business periods of the day, some opting to stay in while others chose to take their food away with them and find a quiet spot to eat in solitude away from the bustling streets. It was a few minutes past two, and the people slowly filtered out until the room was only a third of the way full. It wasn't that he wasn't enjoying the peace, but there was something about the pressure from the swarm of people all coming in at once that got his blood going.

In the backroom, he knew his clones were hard at work. At least, that's what he was hoping anyway. Even after all this time, his clones still had a habit of doing things their way when they got antsy, but those moments had become few and far between. These days, they did as they were told, and he was thankful for it.

Noticing a hand waving at him from one of the tables next to the window, he smiled and walked over with his notepad and pen in his apron pocket.

"Another black coffee for you, Mam?" He asked, watching as the young blonde woman stared down at the papers spread out on the table. From what he gathered, the young woman was in the middle of her training to become a teacher. Math, if he remembered right. She'd come in two hours ago, during the lunchtime rush and had yet to leave. Every time he looked her way, he found the woman biting down on her pencil, leaving tiny grooves in the wood. It looked like she was preparing for an exam if the papers were anything to go by, with notes and scribbles covering the blank spaces.

"Yes, please." She picked the mug up and held in his direction, her eyes never leaving the paper.

"How are you getting on? I can't say Math was ever one of my forte's.

"It's going fine. I'd be better with another cup of coffee though."

One of his eyebrows went up, but he said nothing. Instead, he took the mug and went through with her next order. Despite professional curtesy, a small part of him was tempted to add a dash of chilli sauce to the drink.

'Rude.'

As he fulfilled the order, little did he know, at that same moment a street over from the Fox's Den, the three Goddesses of Olympus converged on its location.

"No! No! Macy's is that way!" Aphrodite pointed in the direction opposite to the way they were walking, "I saw the most beautiful pair of Gucci heels that would look great on you Artemis! Every woman needs a pair of knockout heels!" Why couldn't Artemis understand everything she was trying to do was ultimately for the betterment of the Moon Goddess? "Let me help you!"

Biting back a curse, Artemis pulled the struggling Love Goddess along the pavement, "And I told you, I don't need a stupid pair of heels! I'll take a pair of sandals or combat boots at any time of the week! Besides, Athena and I already made plans before you stuck your nose in."

"But we co-"

"No."

"Then, how ab-"

"No!"

Sighing, Athena turned and looked at the annoyed expressions on both Goddesses faces, though each for different reasons, "Aphrodite, you don't have to stay. You can go, and Artemis and I will continue our day without you."

Huffing in annoyance, Aphrodite yanked her arms out of Artemis's grip and crossed them against her chest. A pout appeared on her face, but she knew there was nothing she could do to change her fellow Olympians minds. "Fine, but this place had better be as good as you're making it out to be."

"It will be."

"It better!"

Aphrodite watched as Athena's and Artemis both suddenly stopped and stared up, coercing her to do the same. When she did, she found herself looking at the most sickly shade of orange she could imagine, with a name written across it, "The Fox's Den?" She turned her attention back to the two goddesses, "This is where you wanted to go? If you want to go to a cafe, I know a great little place in Paris. It's a terrace cafe at the western end of the Île de la Cité."

"No, this will do fine." Athena retorted, not allowing Aphrodite to usurp their day off. Before Aphrodite could reply, Athena cut her off, "Aphrodite, trust me when I say you're going to like it here." Opening the door, Athena eagerly walked inside, the bell ringing off and followed closely by Artemis, who's tongue was poking between her lips when she spied the cakes through the window.

Realising it wasn't going her way no matter what, Aphrodite relented and followed after them. "Fine then."

She hoped it would be worth it.

The second she stepped through the doors, her negative thoughts melted away as a wave of warmth covered her body like a warm comforter, and the rich smell of chocolate and coffee enveloped her senses. The delightful aroma forced Aphrodite to stop in her tracks, and take a moment to bask in the glow she was feeling. Her eyes hovered across the room, taking everything in from the shade of the walls to the fixtures hanging from the ceiling.

"Oh, how quaint!" She clapped her hands together, eliciting an eye roll from Artemis, though Athena seemed pleased at the reaction. "It smells divine in here! I can see why you wanted to come here!" Skipping forward, she mimicked Artemis's actions from the first visit and pressed her dainty hands against the glass cabinet, "These look delicious!" Proving her point, she licked her lips and tapped her fingers on the glass. As Olympus's leading authority on anything relating to chocolate and sweets, she was enjoying what she saw and smelled. "Those eclairs look to die for!"

"Welcome back!" The three heard. Looking over the counter, Aphrodite found herself locking eyes with another pair of bright blue eyes as Naruto reappeared after returning from the backroom. He wiped his brow, and smiled at the three women, and nodded his head towards Aphrodite, "And you brought a friend? It's nice to meet you."

'Hello, Handsome!' Athena and Artemis's decision didn't seem like a bad one any more. She understood why they were so eager. She would be too if he was the one serving them. 'Blonde hair and blue eyes. Tall and lean. Nice complexion and works in a cute cafe. Hmm, Mama likes!'

The Goddess of Wisdom smiled at the blonde, ignoring the looks Aphrodite was giving the owner and watched as he gathered three menus from behind the counter. To Aphrodite's surprise, even Artemis wore the tiniest smile on her face! Gone was the usual cold, or indifferent mask she'd seen her fellow goddess wear when in the presence of a male mortal.

'What in the world!'

"It's nice to see you again, Naruto," Athena said, accepting one of the menu's as he held them out to the three goddesses. Not wanting Aphrodite to be aware of her nerves on returning to the establishment, Athena buried those feelings away and behaved as she typically would, "We hoped to come again sooner, but responsibilities tend to get in the way. You know how it goes."

"I sure do, and don't worry about it." He waved it off, "Your table from before is free if you want it. Or would you like to sit elsewhere?"

Scanning the room, it was Artemis that spoke, "May we take a booth?" She pointed to the back of the room, where all the booths were currently available.

"Sure, make yourselves at home. I'll be over in a couple of minutes."

"Thank you." Heading towards the table, the trio of goddesses weaved their way through the interior, ignoring the stares they were receiving from the other patrons. Aphrodite couldn't help but give a wink to a cute looking man sitting on his own close to the restroom and giggled when he nearly choked on his drink. Slipping into one of the available booths, Artemis claimed one side, while Athena and Aphrodite shared the other.

"I think I'm beginning to see why you girls like it here," Aphrodite said, making herself comfortable and slipping off her jacket, revealing a snow-white cardigan that showed off her perfect form and curves, "The owner is a bit of a hunk, don't you think?" Neither Athena nor Artemis replied, and soon, Aphrodite found herself holding back a giggle, amused at how serious they looked as they read the menu.

"What are you thinking, Artemis? Carrot cake again?"

Artemis shook her head, "I'm not sure. It was heavenly last time, but I feel like I should try one of the others. Red Velvet, maybe?" There was too many to choose!

"That's a good one. Though, it would be hard to beat Aunt Hestia's Red Velvet cake from seven years ago during the Summer Solstice."

"That's what I was thinking but I'm tempted. I think I'll pick a hot chocolate again, though." Artemis looked up from her menu, her silver eyes staring into Athena's grey ones, "Are you going with the lemon curd again?"

Aphrodite noticed the thick gulp by the Goddess of Wisdom and watched her bring the menu up close to her face, "N-No, not this time. Besides, that was a special of the day. I doubt he will have it again. I might go for something a little different."

Watching the back and forth, Aphrodite's lips formed a tiny O shape, listening to her fellow goddesses converse. She wanted to know what the fuss was all about. 'They talk as if it's the best thing in the world.' Like many of Olympus's goddesses, Aphrodite had wined and dined in the finest establishments humanity had to offer. Whether it was the high society life of the rich and famous in Hollywood, New York, Paris, or London, and being catered too by the best chef's that ever lived, Aphrodite couldn't understand why Athena and Artemis were getting lost in the menu the way they were. Surely it wasn't that good? It was just a cafe diner in the middle of West Village. They weren't even on the Upper East Side! Not to mention no one in the world could compete with the delicious delicacies that Hestia, Hera and Mother Rhea were known to create.

It just wasn't possible.

Opening up her menu, she scanned through the first page before her eyes widened, 'Wow! Look at that menu!' There was so much to choose! Her favourite cafe in Paris didn't have a menu anything close to this!

Oh! Today was going to be a good day!

The table fell silent, each Goddess finding themselves as wrapped up in what to choose as the other. Beneath the table, all three tapped their shoes against the hardwood floor as the choices ran through their minds. None of the three Olympians looked at each other, their eyes glued to the options. Athena had her eyes narrowed, Artemis was eagerly licking her lips, and Aphrodite was busy biting a nail.

'What to choose!'

As expected, after a couple of minutes passed, all three felt Naruto appear by their table, his notebook and pen in hand and giving them all his trademark smile, "Thanks for waiting. Are the three of you ready to order?"

Looking around the table, the blonde owner turned to Athena, deciding to start with her. Straightening her back, Athena cleared her voice, "I believe so." She looked at the pair and saw them nod, though Artemis still looked a tad unsure, "I'll take a latte please, though instead of vanilla, may I have a dash of cinnamon this time?" She watched him nod his head and write the order down, "And I remember seeing someone with Eggs Benedict the last time I was here. I'll have one of those, please."

"Absolutely. Those are all great choices."

When he turned to Artemis, the goddess appeared to have finally made her mind up, "I'll take a hot chocolate, and this time, I'll get a slice of the Chocolate Coconut cake."

"Sure. What kind of hot chocolate would you like?"

..

..

"..I'm sorry?"

Artemis looked at the man in surprise and watched him scratch the back of his head, "Oh, right. Sorry. I forgot you haven't visited in a few weeks. I've added a couple of different types of hot chocolate, besides the standard type you'd expect and I'm waiting on the new menu's to arrive. Would you like to hear them?"

Artemis said nothing and nodded. New types of hot chocolate? She hadn't prepared for this.

"Well, right now I have six types, but I'm planning on bringing in more over time," Naruto held out his fingers, "We've got regular, rocky road, mint chocolate, white chocolate, salted caramel and orange chocolate."

Each flavour made her eyes gleam, though one, in particular, stood out, "I'll take the salted caramel."

"You got it."

"And don't forget the whipped cream and sprinkles!"

"I would never be so cruel," He joked. Across from Artemis, Athena smiled at her sister's eagerness. No matter how cold, or intense Artemis could become when crossed, the Moon Goddess would always be a child at heart. Even Aphrodite, who so desperately wanted to tease the younger goddess, couldn't bring herself to do so. She looked so cute and not at all like the huntress that struck fear into monsters everywhere!

When he turned to Aphrodite, the Love Goddess batted her eyelashes at him, "I'll take strawberry milkshake please," She lifted a delicate finger and pointed to something that caught her eye, "I couldn't help but notice you have a section of entremets on the menu."

"I do, yes."

Her smile widened, and leaned forward on the table, "It's rare to find that type of dish outside of France done well. Most people tend to overpower one layer too much, causing the rest to suffer. You've sparked my curiosity." Her hand came up and rested in her palm, purposely posing in a way that enticed most men she met. Next to her, Athena and Artemis frowned, "I'm no connoisseur, but I've spent a great deal of time in Paris and around France, learning the language. So, I know how a good entremet should taste."

The blonde owner listened and smiled, "If it helps you in making a decision, then you should know I learnt how to make entremets during my time in Paris." Aphrodite's eyes shined at that piece of information, "Take your pick, and I'll make it my duty to knock your heels off. "

"Very well, challenge accepted." Winking up at him, she briefly looked across the selection before making up her mind, "That one. The Apple Spice one, please."

"Good choice." After he finished noting the orders down, he bowed his head to the three ladies, though kept his eyes on the Love Goddess, "Je reviendrai avec vos commandes sous peu." (I will return with your orders shortly.)

A short gasp escaped from Aphrodite's lips as she watched him walk away. Before long, it was replaced by a smirk and gleam in her eyes that her fellow Olympians had seen one too many times. "You didn't say he spoke French!?" This mortal got better and better by the second!

Athena looked equally as surprised, "I didn't know. Though he does speak greek, and he did say he'd travelled around the world. Perhaps I should have foreseen the possibility that he could speak numerous languages by that information alone." Athena leaned back against her seat, ignoring Aprhodite's surprise, and watching him from the corner of her eye, "He's a very surprising mortal." It had been some time since a mortal had piqued her interest in such away. That was one more thing she could say that she liked about the blonde.

"He's might be the only male mortal I can tolerate." Artemis added, before narrowing her eyes at the Love Goddess, "Which is why I forbid you from trying to take him to your bed."

"What! Hey, you can't do that!" Aphrodite whined, leaning forward and stared directly at the younger goddess, "Besides, who's to say I would!?"

Next to her, Athena scoffed, "Don't think we don't recognise that gleam in your eyes, Aphrodite. We know how you operate." She warned, steeling her grey eyes, "And I concur with Artemis. Don't get any funny ideas!"

"Who I bring to my bed is my business! Not yours!"

"Well, I like coming here, so I'm making it my business."

"Why don't you stick to your girl scouts, Arty!"

"Why don't you stop corrupting every tolerable male out there!"

"Maybe you'll notice more of them if you spoke first, and shot an arrow later!"

"How about you close your legs for once, instead of acting like a 24/7 Seven-Eleven!"

Kick!

Artemis's eyes widened, before levelling the love Goddess with a glare, "Did you just kick me!"

In response, Aphrodite did the grown-up thing and stuck her tongue out at the Moon Goddess. "Alright! That's it!" Kicking the Love Goddess back in return, the two women spent the next couple of minutes kicking and stamping each other's legs, with each swing getting harder and more creative than the last. It would have been a comical sight watching the two beautiful goddess squabbling if Athena hadn't manipulated the mist around them. To the eyes of the mortals around them, all they were seeing was the three women conversing casually.

'I should have known,' Athena thought, observing the two squabble like children, both amused and annoyed at the same time. She could feel a headache coming on. The two were the polar opposites of each other, and they never failed in bringing out the worst in each other.

Subtly, Athena moved any cutlery away from the Moon Goddess. She didn't need her sister getting any creative ideas.

The moment she saw Naruto returning with their orders, Athena intervened and mimicked the actions of their Aunt Hestia and how she would stop the two from their petty arguments. She lurched forward and with both hands, grabbed an ear from each goddess and gave them a hard yank.

"Ow!"

"Hey!"

Before either could say another word, the returning blonde reappeared by their table, "Here you go, ladies. Enjoy." Placing their drinks in front of them, he followed up the action with Artemis and Athena's food, and turned to Aphrodite, "Your order will be right out in a moment."

"Thanks." She replied, rubbing her ear and shooting a glare at Athena, who was smiling her thanks at Naruto.

Once the pain in her ear passed, Aphrodite found herself gripping the straw of her milkshake. As she hoped, it was in a tall glass with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles coating the top of the drink, and a small strawberry delicately placed on the rim. It smelled divine.

Looking around the table, she found herself looking in amazement as Athena sunk into her seat, her latte cupped in one hand while the other held her fork. She looked completely and utterly at peace as she took a bite of her Egg's Benedict. It was an expression she rarely saw from Athena, barring the occasions the Goddesses of Olympus would commune around Hestia's Hearth.

Across from her, the annoyance slipped away from her occasional rival goddess, who's silver eyes lit up like a child on Christmas morning. Watching Artemis, she had to hold back a laugh as a moustache made of whipped cream coated her top lip, while her hand brought up a piece of her coconut cake, which looked incredible. She wanted to tease her but decided to leave it be.

Puckering her lips, Aphrodite took a swig of her drink and blinked as the sweet drink enveloped her godly tastebuds. It was neither too thick nor to thin, and walked that fine line between too sweet, and not sweet enough. To put it bluntly, Aphrodite thought it was one of the best milkshakes of her life.

"Holy Mother of Rhea, that's good!" She whispered, loud enough for Athena and Artemis to hear her, the former of who smirked as she enjoyed the taste of cinnamon in her latte. For the next minute, the three sat in silence, with Aphrodite swaying her legs from side to side beneath the table, her head resting in her palm as she relished in the taste of her milkshake. Oh, she was coming back for sure! She could see herself becoming a regular if everything was as good as this!

She was so wrapped up with her delightful drink that she didn't even sense Naruto appear beside her and lay a plate in front of her. She was about to speak but found her words lost on her as she gazed down at the plate.

'Oh my.'

"Enjoy."

Walking away, Athena and Artemis looked up from their dishes, staring at the Love Goddess as she pushed her milkshake gently to the side, her hands clasping together as she stared down at her order. Neither woman could fault since both looked as mesmerised at the sweet treat on the plate. Sat on the top of the incredible looking orange coloured pastry was a spiral-shaped apple garnish, and cinnamon sticks delicately leaning against the garnish. Like before with the lemon curd, Athena and Artemis thought it looked like something Hera would serve at her temple. The Queen of the Gods only accepted the best of the best, and the apple spice entremet Aphrodite ordered looked like it belonged nowhere else.

"Wow," Artemis muttered. It looked amazing.

"It looks incredible," Aphrodite whispered, picking up her fork and digging into her sweet treat. Part of her didn't want to ruin the beauty of the dish. No one relished in beauty as she did. It was one of her domains after all. Slowly, she took a bite and fell back against her seat at the explosion of flavour. Her lips pursed together, and her fellow goddesses watched as her pupils exploded in a mirade of colours, like a kaleidoscope.

"I think that's one more person won over."

"Hmmmm!"

Both Athena and Artemis froze and steadily looked up from their meals. A flush of gold-dusted across their cheeks. Across the room, like it did weeks earlier, the whole room went silent, and everyone, Naruto included, stared in Aphrodite's direction. The Goddess of Love cared little for the reactions going on around her, too busy enjoying her godly tastebuds getting overwhelmed by the flavour.

"HMMMM!"

Artemis almost chocked on drink, 'Oh no. Not again!'

'At least it wasn't me this time.' Athena thought, her fork hanging in the air, watching Aphrodite dig into her meal like a woman possessed. 'She's worse than Artemis!' Bits of mousse covered her lips, and crumps covered the edge of her mouth. Both did nothing but watch as Aphrodite finished off the dessert in a matter of moments. If they weren't blushing from Aphrodite's reaction, they would have been impressed by how quickly she devoured the dessert.

Even Naruto, who busy preparing another order stumbled at how loud Aphrodite was being.

'Again?' He thought.

Handing the customer their drink, Naruto slowly walked over to the table. On the one hand, he was happy to see he'd won their little challenge. He'd yet to have a complaint come through his doors, and he didn't plan on starting today. On the other hand, did she have to be so vocal about it? His blue eyes gazed across to Athena, giving her a look amplified her embarrassment.

"I guess you two must be related too, huh? You're a lot alike," He joked. Athena shrank in her seat, her hands covering her face. Just once, she'd like to come to the Fox's Den without being filled with embarrassment.

Hearing his voice, the Goddess of Love turned her head, ignoring the fact she had mousse and crumps all over the lower half of her face and looked at him with widened eyes. Before Athena or Artemis could say or do anything, everyone watched as Aphrodite stood up on her seat, perfectly balanced in her heels and making herself taller than the blonde. The mirade of colours was rampant in her eyes, switching from blue, to green, to brown, and every other colour imaginable, though only her fellow Olympians could see it.

"Is everything ok-" The blonde owner started to speak, but was silenced when she rushed forward, slamming her lips against his. His eyes widened and felt a pair of arms snake around his head, her petite fingers threading themselves through his hair and pulling him in close. He could feel her nibbling against his bottom lip, and couldn't help but place his hands on her hips. He didn't know where else to put them! He could taste the apple and cinnamon from the dessert, along with the almonds he added to the mix. He wasn't sure how long he stood there, but he could feel the shocked expressions from his other customers staring at them. The clattering of cutlery dropping was a telltale sign.

"Aphrodite!"

"That's the opposite of what we told you to do!"

Both Athena and Artemis lurched forward and grabbed the older goddess, pulling her back and forcing her back to her seat. Artemis looked as if she wanted to wring the Love Goddesses neck. This was what she was afraid of!

"You can't help yourself, can you?" Artemis hissed. Athena glared at the back of Aphrodite's head. If it was possible, the Goddess of Wisdom would be glaring a hole into the back of her head. Their anger only intensified when Aphrodite started giggling. She batted her eyelashes his way and blew him a kiss. "Say thank you like a normal person!"

"Don't worry ladies, I'm sure he didn't mind." She continued to giggle, ignoring the fact that Artemis looked ready to combust. She wished she had her hunting knives with her. Slowly, her giggling ceased, and the blonde owner watched as she mouthed, "Merci pour le régal." (Thank you for the treat.) She sent a wink his way too.

The surprised Naruto stood there staring at the three women, his free hand coming up and touching his lips. He could feel the sensation of her lips still on his, her tongue begging to wrestle with his. Tasting past the dessert, he detected a hint of honeysuckle and had a feeling there were smears of the woman's pink lipstick on his face.

'How long has it been since that happened?' He honestly couldn't remember.

Behind him, the bell to the Fox's Den rang, and Naruto took that as his cue to turn around and leave, ignoring the woman's resumed giggling. He weaved his way through the tables and chairs, ignoring the stares sent his way, and returned to his spot behind the counter, trying to control the blush on his face.

"W-Welcome to the Fox's Den!"

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