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Aphrodite didn't bother to look at her husband as he snored loudly. Curled up on her couch with an empty cup clutched in his hand he had passed out with a couple of drinks of the strong wine Aphrodite had laced with a powder Apollo had given her.

Rubbing her hands over her arms, she frowned in disgust. She felt so dirty after being touched by Hephaestus. And she was feeling even more guilty about Athena. Having to sit there why her new lover ran off struck Aphrodite deeply.

She was about to go in search of the other goddess when she saw Ares stalking down the golden road. He was dripping wet and wore a cross expression on his face. Snorting softly Aphrodite gave a slight smile. No doubt he'd been taught a lesson by some immortal. Hiding in the shadows from her temple she watched unseen as Ares escaped into his temple.

Straightening her toga Aphrodite started to walk to Athena's in hopes she was there. "Hey Aphrodite, looking good." Hermes said with a bright smile on his face. Flying next to the beautiful goddess he put his hands behind his head and looked her over.

"Hermes." Aphrodite acknowledged him with a nod of her head. Putting her hands on her hips she looked at the god and raised her brow. "Is there anything I can do for you?" She asked regretting it at once when Hermes's eyes grew large.

"Well actually," he started with a playful grin as he leaned close to Aphrodite.

"Yeah sorry can't do that." She cut him off with an annoyed look then continued on her walk. Frowning in confusion Hermes sighed and flew after her.

"What's the deal Aphrodite?" He asked accepting her to say some problem with her husband or even Ares. "You seem uptight."

"Hermes I am busy." She said offhandedly. Hermes was slowing her down from talking to Athena. As Athena had fled her temple she had felt the pain coming from her lover. All she wanted to do was make Athena feel better.

"It must be something in the ambrosia." Hermes dead panned with a shrug of his shoulders. "First Athena is crying, and now you are bitting people's heads off." He explained with a pathetic smile. "Maybe if you two laughed a bit more often things would be fine."

Aphrodite stopped dead in her tracks when she heard Athena had been crying. "Where did you hear Athena was crying?" She asked as she fixed Hermes with a deadly look.

Gulping deeply Hermes flashed the goddess a weak smiled. He had never seen Aphrodite look so angry. "Apollo said he saw her just a bit ago crying on the beach with Odysseus." He said scratching his head.

Never in her life had Aphrodite experienced the feelings of jealousy. She had always sparked those feelings in others. At that moment the green-eyed monster had reared its ugly head and was growing at a frantic pace in her chest.

"With Odysseus?" She asked as her imagination took hold. Digging her nails in the palm of her hands, she forced herself to appear calm. "I hope everything is ok." She grumbled as she tried come up with a logical reason for Athena's actions.

Hermes noticed Aphrodite's strange reaction to the news and furrowed his brows together. "Yeah, I am sure it is." He paused then smiled brightly. "Maybe she finally forgot about the whole virgin thing." He winked suggestively, expecting laughter at his joke.

His words hit a cord in Aphrodite and she had to choke back the tears the pain brought her. She felt like she was being set on fire while everyone watched and laughed at her. Every inch of her body was in pain. The thought of Athena with anyone else brought a wave of nausea to her stomach.

"Shut up Hermes." She snarled her eyes flashing in anger. Without saying another word she quickly vanished. Leaving a bewildered God watching after her. Since when did Aphrodite care about Athena. He thought to himself.

Odysseus leaned on the railing to his balcony. Over looking the seas he played the scene with Athena over in his mind for the countless time. Breathing the sea air deeply he wondered if he was right. Was Athena in love? He mused silently with a slight smile on his lips.

"What does it matter Wily Odysseus?" Aphrodite sneered in a dangerous tone from behind the king. She had appeared just in time to hear his thoughts about Athena being in love. And that was all she needed to hear.

Spinning around quickly Odysseus felt his jaw drop at the sight of the beautiful goddess. Never had he seen her look so enraged. Her eyes wide and her hands clenched in fists. "Aphrodite. You bring me great honor by visiting my home." He said quickly as he bowed swiftly, recovering from his initial shook with great speed.

"Enough with the charm." She barked as she took a step forward. With lighting fast moves Aphrodite picked Odysseus up by the front of his toga and lifted him in the air easily. "I won't fall for it." She growled menacingly.

Startled Odysseus tried to pry her hands off him. "Aphrodite, what is wrong." He asked as he struggled slightly. "What have I done to anger you?" He asked with honest confusion.

"Stay away from Athena." She warned shaking him sharply. Smiling with satisfaction when she heard his sharp in take of breath. Aphrodite couldn't explain why she was physically assaulting Odysseus. It was unlike her.

It was then that realization hit Odysseus. He had been right about Athena. "Aphrodite, I swear it is you she loves." He said urgently as he put his hands in the air.

With a frown Aphrodite dropped Odysseus and took a few steps back. "You know nothing." She hissed with a shake of her head. Narrowing her eyes she studied the king as he stood up slowly and dusted himself off.

Looking up at the retreating goddess, he gave her a slight smile. "I know more then you think." He said confidently. "I just spoke with Athena. And can tell you that she is upset about something." He pointed to the beach where he had spoken with his goddess. But she had already gone. "And I think it has something to do with you."

Opening her mouth to say something Aphrodite thought better of it and turned to leave. "Thank you." She said softly then vanished just as quickly as she had appeared. She needed to get away from this mortal who knew too much in her eyes. And she needed to find Athena more then ever now.

"They are made for each other." Odysseus said with a grin as he leaned against the railing. He had thought he'd seen everything on his journey back from Troy. Now he had. The goddess of War falling for the Goddess of Love and vise-versa.

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