+Unknown Feelings and Fireworks+
Ceresei and Apollon were walking in the hallway. Apollon held a large box of fireworks in his hands. "The school store has everything...Do they sell swords too?" Ceresei said as she walks beside Apollon. Apollon glances at Ceresei and he chuckles. "Do you want to look?" He answers. Ceresei shakes her head. She did not need to waste time. She was concerned with everyone staying in one room. Specifically, Fu and Loki. As they continue to walk in silence, Ceresei was confronted by Thoth. The god stands in front of Ceresei and slams his hand on the wall to block her path. Apollon stands by Ceresei's side. Ceresei and Thoth stare at each other.
"You tampered with the weather and the students are concerned. Explain yourself girl." Thoth spoke. His face was only a couple of inches away from hers. Ceresei crosses her arms. She looked serious. "You tell me. I got exhausted after the boys got out of the water since Zeus changed the damn weather out of the blue. It is not my fault." Ceresei responds. Thoth stares at her in silence. He could not believe Ceresei was unknown to her own abilities. "You're still new to being an incarnation. Try not changes seasons." Thoth sighs before he walks away, leaving Ceresei alone.
Apollon sees Ceresei's facial expression. Ceresei was quiet. Apollon frowns and he places a hand on her cheek. "Sei-san, please cheer up. Your powers are just growing. It's not your fault." He spoke softly. Ceresei felt a bit vulnerable. "I don't know how I did it," Ceresei said. Apollon smiles, "We can figure it out. Also, I don't want to see you ever sad again." Apollon slowly removes his hand and leads Ceresei out of the Academy.
He calls his Pegasus and Ceresei was questioning how this was going to work. Carrying a large box and flying into the air was not a good combination. The beautiful white Pegasus was tall. Apollon places the cardboard box on the grass. "Hold on. How will...?" Ceresei questions as she was lifted up Apollon and then placed her on the Pegasus's back. Apollon then picks up the box and hands it to her. Ceresei takes the box in her arms.
Apollon gets on the Pegasus's back. He wraps his arms around Ceresei and he holds her steady. "This answers my question," Ceresei said. Apollon chuckles as he holds the girl close to his body. "I'll make sure you won't fall," Apollon assures Ceresei. The Pegasus spreads his wings and the two are ascended into the air. Ceresei looks at the sunset. She was staring at the purple and red clouds.
"I'm glad you're here to help us," Apollon said softly and he watches the sky change slowly. The clouds were beautiful and him holding Ceresei gave him a familiar feeling. Ceresei looks up at the blond male. She saw his kind smile and he looks down at her. "Apollon, I swear..." Ceresei's face heated up. "Sei-san. I mean it." Apollon says before they went back to watching the sunset. The flight was peaceful and they arrived at the beach house.
Apollon gets off the Pegasus and then helps Ceresei get down. The couple hears everyone from the outside of the beach house. "They must be having fun," Ceresei said as she began to set up the fireworks. Apollon smiles as he helps her. "You should have fun as well." He said. Ceresei lights a match and she places the flame upon the small powdered rope. Within a few seconds, the firework soared into the sky and exploded. Ceresei continued to light the fireworks causing everyone to step outside.
"Hey! It's pretty!" Freya said as she watches the fireworks explode in the sky. "You two are back," Ane says as she and Takeru walk over to Ceresei and Apollon. Ceresei hands Ane a couple fireworks to set off. She then lights up a sparkler and hands it to Takeru. Takeru takes the sparkler in surprise. He had never seen a sparkler before. Tsukito, Thor, and Hades notice the fireworks explode in the sky. The different colors and designs were interesting. Fu stares at the sky. She and Loki stood beside each other. Balder and Dionysus were given sparklers from Apollon while Ceresei was playing with the fireworks. Each firework exploding into different images.
"So, do humans enjoy watching these?" Loki questions as he and Fu watch the fireworks. Fu chuckles and nods, "You mean fireworks? Yeah, it's fun watching them. With friends and family." Freya holds a couple of sparklers and she twirls around. Tsukito watches her then looks down at the sparkler he held in his hand. Takeru smiles seeing his brother having fun. Apollon and Ceresei continued to light everything. Hades stares at everyone in silence. Ceresei looks at him and signals Hades to come help her. Hades walks over to her Ceresei and she lit a match for him. Ceresei points to the small ignition rope.
"Try it." She said. Hades kneels down to spark the rope and the fireworks flew into the air. Hades watch the fireworks in amazement. "I know you and the others being here was a good idea," Apollon said to Ceresei as she holds a sparkler in her hand. Ceresei looks at Apollon and sees a gentle smile on his face. "I..guess you may be right. This is fun." Ceresei says in a whisper. The night was fun for everyone. Fu and Loki were playing around the firecrackers. Thor and Dionysus were setting off the fireworks with the help of Hades. Ane and Takeru were holding the sparklers. Balder, Tsukito, and Freya were watching fireworks in the sky. A first field trip was not so bad.
The next day of class was a normal one. All the gods attended class. Thoth was discussing the topic of the human anatomy. Freya hid her face in her textbook as she took notes in silence. Fu was smirking as Thoth was explaining the female body. Ane felt awkward and Ceresei was staring out the window. Tsukito was also taking notes. "Now then, a woman's body consists of-" Thoth spoke until Fu cut him off. "A pair of breasts and..." Fu said as she jokingly points to Ceresei's chest. Ceresei gasps and tosses her book at the green-haired girl.
"Shut up and keep my tits out of it!" Ceresei said as the book struck Fu in the face. "I think your breasts are normal Miss Ceresei," Balder comments in a polite manner. The girl was in shock. "People in our family have large breasts. Though, I guess the bigger breasts the more feminine a woman might be." Dionysus said as he was now thinking aloud. Ceresei glares at him. "People pay to get bigger ones nowadays," Ane said calmly. Takeru glances at Ane's chest. "Yours are big. Did you pay for them?" Takeru asks. Ane's eye twitched and she slams a fist onto the desk, "Yes! My breasts ARE real!" Loki laughs as he glances at each girl's chest. Ane and Fu had the bigger pairs and Ceresei and Freya was smaller.
"Stop staring!" Freya shouted. "I do not understand the purpose of having huge breasts. Most goddesses I have met did not have large ones. Endowment does not defy a woman's worth." Tsukito explains. Hades nods in silence. Ceresei and Freya somewhat felt better. "Sei-san has normal sized breasts. Nothing is wrong with having the small ones." Apollon said. Thoth stares at the students in awkwardness. "Let's talk about all of your endowments in size while we are at it!" Fu suggests. "No!" Freya shouts in fear.
Fu laughs deviously, "What we do deal with good-looking men." "That is not appropriate conduct!" Freya said. Her face was bright red. Thoth clears his throat to end the conversation. Ceresei goes back to staring out the window for the rest of the day. Once the school day ended, everyone went to the recreational clubs Ceresei was inside the greenhouse. She was trimming the Azalea bushes. The greenhouse was warm and the atmosphere was peaceful. A few students were helping take care of the plants.
"Hey, you're Ceresei. Right?" One girl said as she was watering the daisies. Ceresei nods. "You and those other girls are new here too. But, Balder has been hanging around you a lot. Are you two a couple?" The girl continues to speak. "He and the class rep are pretty popular." Ceresei sighs as she carefully trims a branch off. "No. I'm not interested in him." She answers. The girl frowns, "But he seems to like you. The guy is pretty popular with everyone. He's perfect." Ceresei shakes her head and continues to trim the bushes.
"My gosh, the guys on the student council are hot! I want to hug Takeru!" Another girl said. "But the girls are cute too! Freya is adorable!" One boy said as he watches the red maple trees. All the students were getting excited. The boys were talking how Freya was quiet; how Ane was cool; and how Fu was funny. They even talked about Ceresei's straight forward attitude. The girls admired the gods and Ceresei had heard it all. "Oh my gosh Ceresei you got to tell me what Balder is like! He must be into the elegant-looking girls. You are his type." One girl said.
Ceresei rolls her eyes and she places the garden scissors on the stainless steel table. Ceresei needed to think. "He is considerate and polite. He's quiet too." Ceresei said. The students were carefully listening to Ceresei. As Ceresei tries to continue, Balder enters the greenhouse. He was wearing his tennis uniform. The god held a tennis racket in one hand. "Oh Balder is here!" A boy says and all of the students gathered around him. Ceresei watches the students give Balder their attention. Balder felt a bit nervous as he was trying to respond to everyone.
He sees Ceresei and smiles. "Miss Ceresei. I wanted to ask you something." Balder said. Ceresei blinks and she looks at him, "What is it?" Balder steps closer to Ceresei and takes her hand in his. Ceresei looks at Balder hoping that he was not going to ask or do anything that would cause a scene. "Will you please tutor me later tonight? I need help with my mathematics." Balder said. His facial expression was pure. The look in his eyes meant the truth. "Where will this take place?" Ceresei questions. "In my room." Balder answers.
"When? And will anyone bother us? I'm a strict instructor." Ceresei questions once more. "After dinner and no. I will make sure that no one interrupts us." Balder replies. "Okay. Eight o'clock I will be there and be ready." Ceresei said. Balder smiles and he releases her hand. "I'll be waiting. Thank you." Balder said and leaves the greenhouse. The students turn to Ceresei and stare at her. "My gosh, you are so lucky!"
In the gym, Ane and Takeru were having a sparring match in kendo. "Your stance isn't bad, but you need to practice your technique," Takeru spoke as he and Ane clashed bokkens. Both of them were dressed in the proper attire. "I am used to sword fighting. Not this!" Ane breathes as she blocks Takeru's strike. Takeru was holding back while he gave Ane a challenge. "Then do not complain and try to fight me for real. I know you goddesses have some power. Especially with that mouth of yours!" Takeru taunts. Ane narrows her eyes and she holds the bokken in her right hand.
"You aren't funny and my power does not exist," Ane said as she charges toward Takeru. Takeru grins as he was ready to stop Ane's attack. Ane's body began to faintly show pale white tattoo markings and Takeru got distracted. Within seconds the bokkens clashed. Takeru notices the girl's tattoos and he takes a step back. "Her body is different. She shouldn't even be able to match my speed." Takeru thought. Before Ane prepares herself to strike again, Takeru holds his hand up. "Hold on Ane. Do you see it?" Takeru said as he points to her face. Ane stops and glances at the window to see her reflection. Ane's eyes widen and she drops the bokken. The bokken lands on the floor. The look on Ane's face displayed shock. "What the hell am I? Is this even normal?" Ane questions as she turns to Takeru. For us gods yes as for you, this is new." Takeru answers. Ane was not sure what to do.
The early evening started with all four girls in Ceresei's and Fu's bedroom. Melissa was listening to Ceresei and Fu shares a conversation. "So Balder asked you to help him. Make sure he doesn't flirt." Fu said. Ceresei was sitting on the bed. "I will try to get the rest of the gods to have dinner together," Ane said as she and Freya stood on their feet. Ceresei places her textbook and notebook in her book bag. The thought of Balder flirting with her made Ceresei scoff. She did not want to deal with the antics. More so of Loki coming after her again.
"The plan is to gather the guys and learn more about them. Besides, it means they can eat likes humans and I don't have to witness them starve." Ane said cheerfully. "Please, you just want to get Hades to be more social." Fu snorts. "I am the only one who can do it. Ceresei is stuck with two blond boys and Freya...I don't know how is interested in her." Ane explains. Freya was embarrassed and Fu coughs. Ane had a point. Apollon and Balder were interested in Ceresei. Ane and Hades were getting close. Freya and Tsukito were on mutual terms.
"You girls are important to them," Melissa said. "Yeah, we're screwed." Ceresei sighs. An hour passes and everyone except Ceresei Balder was in the kitchen. The room smelled of various cooked dishes. "This is great Ane-san. You girls are amazing!" Apollon said as he was staring at the table covered by what everyone cooked. Steak, beef stew, mashed potatoes, spaghetti, and the various hot meals were displayed. Thor and Loki smile as they were learning how to cook. Freya was glad to see the men having fun.
"What's the plan for tomorrow Apollon? The clubs are going to hold some event this week, right?" Ane spoke up as she handed the plates to each person. Apollon takes a plate and he smiles cheerfully. "Oh, I wanted to try a festival. Each club with having a theme with attractions." He explains. "So, we all are screwed." Fu thought. Each girl was curious about what role they would have to play. Ane knew none of the gods were perverts but she was not ready to be doubtful.
In Balder's bedroom, Ceresei and Balder were sitting at the desk. They were working on their homework. Balder was focused on the assignment while Ceresei instructed him. The room was quiet and peaceful. The moon was seen through the glass of the doors. "I understand this better. Thank you, Miss Ceresei." Balder said as he wrote down the correct information on the sheet of paper. Ceresei nods and continues to explain the information. As time went by the two students were able to finish the homework.
Ceresei closes her book and sighs in relief. She leans back in the chair. "I am glad that you understand the content," Ceresei spoke. Her stomach growls and Balder hears the sound. He lets out a chuckle. "You're hungry. Shall we go get some dinner?" Balder said. Ceresei glances away and nods. Balder stands up and he holds his hand out for Ceresei to take. Ceresei hesitates for a second then takes a hold of his hand. In a swift motion, Balder pulls Ceresei into his arms. He held her close but gave her enough space to feel comfortable.
Ceresei looks at Balder. She was in somewhat of a shock. Ceresei was hoping what Fu had spoken of what would not be true. The god stares into her eyes. "I am happy to have you here. No one else can infatuate me." Balder spoke. He spoke the truth. Ceresei wanted to get away as she places her hands on his shirt. Balder was not scaring her, but the close contact was not pleasant. "Balder...? You..." Ceresei tried to speak. Balder places one hand on her cheek. His eyes never left hers.
"I don't want to put you in any trouble Miss Ceresei. You are a special person to me." Balder said as he inches his face closer to Ceresei's Ceresei tries to push herself away as Balder almost kisses her. Ceresei frees herself and steps away. She could not get attached to him. Balder steps closer and Ceresei steps away. He was able to have her back against the wall. Ceresei was trapped. Balder has both hands on the wall. He intended to trap Ceresei. "Balder. I did save you. I do not worship you. I treat you like a regular person." Ceresei explains as she was ready to escape. "You are someone who I intend to cherish Miss Ceresei," Balder said softly.
"Cherish me once everyone graduates," Ceresei said before she slips away.