Wooow. It's really been a whole year, I'm so sorry about the late chapter update; when life gets you you get dragged through hell and back just to get yourself right again. I have my excuses, but I want to promise I don't abandon what I write especially if a lot of people are bookmarking it. I want to thank you all for the love and your comments inspiring me to continue.

I have quite the lineup of chapters in store now so be looking forward for what's to come

And also take heavy caution on why I labeled this story Mature. Other than that happy reading!

Chapter 3

Thalia

Not once has she been thankful to be rewarded with time off, and for a well-deserved reason too things have finally been caught up thankfully; yet those with loose lips have ceaselessly talked behind their backs. She was never the one to care for what others think of her or her sisters, everything they do isn't always meant to be understood by everyone. And yet their constant gossip is still nonetheless irritating to no end, but a god's boredom will have them trying to peak or talk on anything that will please their ears enough for the day.

She had hoped to have her peace and quiet while lounging in her room as she was organizing her shelves of books, scrolls, and parchment to keep herself occupied in her leisure time. With the doors closed and little noise from the outside she felt enough in her element to relax for a little bit. Yet the hairs on her neck rose in alert of a sudden presence looming near the entrance of her window and she hummed in mild annoyance, continuing her task as if no one was there.

"...If you aren't going to enter my room properly then what's the use of my door Hymen" Thalia sighed without turning around, keeping her attention on the shelves; as she could feel his lazy smile from feet away.

"Well that would mean you wouldn't be surprised every time I come to see you"

"Or I could have the window locked every time" she suggested.

Hymen chuckled lightly, "Well then I'd have to force my way in, and you know how I love to meet a challenge from you"

The sound of his voice was warm, inviting, and teasing all the same and she resisted the urge to smile in delight at the sound but kept up the act of being uninterested.

"And that would mean I would have to put more effort into locking that window and you would just have to break it down and cause more unnecessary work for me" she replied smoothly.

"I would do no such thing. Besides, you're just too kind of a soul to do something like that to me"

Thalia couldn't help but snort in disbelief, "Don't flatter yourself Hymen, you'll be disappointed"

"Oh, but I could never be disappointed with you sweetheart" he whispered almost seductively as he slowly walked up to her from behind gently wrapped his arms around her waist, and laid his chin upon her shoulder his wings engulfing them in a curtain of feathers.

She couldn't help but let her guard down as the heat radiating off of his body was intoxicating and she sighed in slight relief of his presence on her.

"You haven't come to see me in a while dear, they've been working you to the bone again haven't they?" he asked in a whisper against her cheek, his breath brushing across her face causing her cheeks to heat up.

"You know my title it's always expected of things like this to happen and your work can be just as bad as mine," she said softly leaning into his touch.

"Yes… yet I haven't stopped thinking about you"

He pressed his lips against the side of her neck and Thalia moaned in contentment, this wasn't typically normal between them as she always had him work for this type of affection from her, but after recent events, she was far too tired to try and play coy with him.

"Hymen—" she tried to say as his kisses continued along her neck and jawline.

"It's alright" he whispered against her ear, "I know what you've been up to and I can tell it's been a struggle, you have done well and you should be proud"

He turned her in his arms; held her tightly and kissed the top of her head. Thalia buried her face into his chest and breathed in the smell of lavender aromatics and ambrosia. It was almost enough to lull her to sleep if she didn't have so much on her mind.

"…It's been pure torture" she muttered in honesty against his chest.

"You've kept a straight face all this time, you didn't let it crack once and that's commendable"

"You and I both know the others have made it quite difficult"

"That may be true, but your efforts have been seen, and I am certain Aphrodite is proud of you"

Thalia was grateful for his words of encouragement, and she felt comfort in his hold, it's been so long since he's been able to do this and she was going to milk every moment of it reaching up and kissing the side of his neck, which caused him to shiver in her arms.

"Bold today are we?" he chuckled lightly.

"Don't make me regret it" she threatened.

"Never" he snickered cupping her chin and bringing his lips down to meet hers in a kiss to which she sighed softly and wrapped her arms around his neck to keep him there as his hands stroked over her hips and back up her spine before reaching up and loosening the strap at her shoulder. The dress slid down her body and pooled at her feet and the cool air hit her skin causing her to shiver.

Hymen broke the kiss and pulled her toward the bed had her lie upon her stomach and watched as she lay comfortably among the pillows and blankets. Her skin was pale, smooth, and unmarred unlike some of her other sisters. He trailed his fingertips over her shoulder and down the center of her spine admiring the way she shivered and goosebumps rose on her flesh.

"Don't tease" she sighed.

"Now, where's the fun in that?"

He leaned down and kissed her shoulder blade and moved slowly downward until he was at her lower back, his hand caressing the side of her leg as he moved and she squirmed slightly under his touch.

"Do you trust me" he whispered.

"What sort of question is that?" she laughed lightly.

"Just humor me"

Thalia smiled and nodded and was rewarded with his lips pressing against her tailbone, her fingers curled into the sheets as his hands caressed over her buttocks and massaged them. He continued his ministrations as his mouth and tongue licked and nipped along the underside of her thighs and her cheeks, causing her to squeal and giggle at the ticklish sensation.

"Hymen" she gasped as he pulled her up on her knees pushed her chest down into the mattress and kissed along the back of her neck.

"Just relax," he whispered and she felt his arousal slide along the cleft of her bottom.

"I won't last long if you keep doing that" she moaned as his hands kneaded and massaged her bottom causing her to squirm more.

"Just let go" he breathed against her ear as he rocked his hips forward and his cock slipped between her thighs and slid easily along her sex. The new feeling was unexpected but oh, so pleasing. She whimpered softly as his tip grazed over her sensitive bud and her toes curled in delight.

"Does that feel good?" he groaned in her ear and she nodded quickly arching her back slightly, and pressing her bottom further against his lap.

"In- inside...I need you inside me please!" she moaned softly and her hand reached between her legs and began to rub her swollen clit.

She was desperate and she knew it, and she could feel that grin of his behind her as he leaned down to kiss her shoulder he pulled away and let his fingers tease her slit and eased one finger inside and curled it upward causing her to moan loudly and her inner walls clenched tightly.

"You're so wet" he purred in her ear as he added a second and then third finger and pumped them in and out slowly as he rocked his hips.

"Please Hymen!" she cried out and bucked her hips back into his hand and rubbed her clit faster.

"Let go for me Thalia~" he groaned and curled his fingers upwards once more and she screamed as her release hit and her walls clamped down on his fingers. Her body trembled as she panted with pleasure and slumped back down against the bed until she felt him shift behind her as his cock prodded back at her entrance.

"Surely you're not finished yet right?" he cooed and she offered no response as her hips rose again and her legs spread easily for him and she could feel him line up and push his way inside. She whimpered softly as her walls stretched and she felt him fill her.

"Gods..." he moaned, and his hands gripped her hips tightly as he began to move his own, and soon he was pumping his cock in and out of her slick cunt, and she pushed her hips back to meet his thrusts.

"Yes...Yes..! Gods yes! Right there!" Thalia moaned and her nails dug into the bed sheets and she could feel her inner walls starting to clamp down on his shaft.

"That's it agápi mou~ louder, I want you to call out louder for me" he groaned and his pace quickened.

"Hymen! Oh, Gods don't stop!" she cried out and her moans grew louder as she felt herself reach her peak again her walls squeezed him tighter and this caused him to curse. Her vision started to blur as she felt his cock pulse and twitch inside her. She was ready to fall over the edge with him until a quick knock rasps against her door causing her to tense.

"Thalia! Are you there?"

Her eyes widened and her cheeks burned in embarrassment as propped herself up on her elbows and looked over at the door.

"Euphrosyne?"

"I do apologize sister for disturbing you, but I'd like to speak with you for a moment...and hello to you as well Lord Hymen" Her voice was soft and cheery as if she knew what was happening on the other side.

"...Hello Euro" he said unable to help himself clearly as he chuckled.

"E-Euphrosyne, w-what can I do for you" Thalia stammered feeling embarrassed to be caught during such a time.

"Well, if I'm not interrupting anything...I can wait, or come back"

"Please?"

"N-no! No! I'm just finishing up...we'll be right out"

She felt Hymen's grip tighten around her hips and could hear him grumbling behind her.

"Hmm, I'll wait" she suggested on her own and Thalia listened as her sister's footsteps part from the door then and breathed her sigh of relief.

"...Now where were we?"

"Hymen! That's Euphrosyne, now is not the time for this?!"

"It can wait, and so can she" he growled and began moving his hips once more.

"H-Hymen I—mmn"

"Just one more, I can feel you squeezing me again"

"It could be important—" she protested but her body didn't seem to want him to stop as she felt him twitch once more inside.

"Just a little longer"

Thalia groaned and laid her head back down and allowed him to take control and her cries and moans grew louder. His thrusts became more demanding and her vision grew fuzzy as her nails clutched the sheets within her fists.

"Cum for me my love~" he panted in her ear.

"H-Hymen!"

She cried out his name as her climax washed over her and she fell limp. She felt him continue to thrust for a few moments before pulling out and releasing across her back with a heavy groan.

"There you go, see that wasn't so hard was it?" he chuckled slapping her ass proudly before kissing her cheek and moving to resituate his clothes heading back to the door and calling her sister back. Sometimes she questions why she tolerates that man.

Euphrosyne stepped inside the room and greeted Hymen warmly and watched as he made himself comfortable in one of the chairs and plays with his handheld harp before turning her attention towards her older sister, who had managed to clean herself up and redress without much difficulty.

"Now, I've received word that we've been invited to Apollo's banquet tonight in Delphi, I thought we could all go together I can't remember the last time we went to one of his festivals"

"Potentially because most of us were drunk" he muttered the obvious with a soft smile as Thalia rolled her eyes.

"You know good and well why as fun as it is not all of us can go particularly Pasithea and I have a lot to prepare for the upcoming wedding season...but I can imagine the others are going to want to attend, so I give full lease for you and the others to have fun "

"Great! But— why can't Thea go again?"

"She's practically still a child"

"Being 200 decades old?"

"And I'll say what I said before, she's still a child," Thalia said with finality, "The others are welcome to go and have a good time, but the two of us won't be joining you"

"Two of who?" Hymen asked with a raised brow at Thalia who gave him a look in return.

"I know how much you like your father's parties, but how much would you like the others appreciating seeing you after that little 'incident' back in Athens"

"Ah— then they'll surely be fine without me, I'm positive"

"Oh, come now" Euphrosyne urged, "Besides it will give you two a chance to catch up with everyone, we've been rather busy after all, and the others are always asking about us"

"Yes. For the wrong reasons, least you've forgotten about the scandal of our Lady" Thalia sighed rubbing her temple in agitation.

"I haven't forgotten, but they can hardly keep their mouth shut anyway why let it ruin the whole night? Don't we all deserve some time to relax? Especially after all the work we've been putting in"

"Euphrosyne's right" Hymen added earning Thalia's glare at him,

"You're only agreeing because it means you'll get to have a chance to flaunt me"

"Now, that's not true, but I have been looking for an excuse to see you more often than not to flaunt you privately"

Thalia smacked the back of his head and sighed as she crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair to think.

"Pleeeease!" Euphrosyne begged with big puppy eyes.

"Fine"

"Yay! It's settled then we shall all attend, we'll have a great time"

"Yes yes" Thalia muttered in mild annoyance, and Euphrosyne hugged her sister tightly in excitement then rushed off to tell the others the good news.

"…I'm going to get rid of your lyre if something goes wrong tonight Hymen" she threatened, and he couldn't help but laugh at her,

"I'll make sure it's well guarded, my love"

"I'm serious"

"I know and I appreciate the gesture," he said with a dubious smile. For the patron of weddings, some would have likely thought a god like him would be more serious or at least partially stoic compared to Queen Hera, But he's always jovial or often mischievous when it comes to things that he likes, however, his expected tastes or mannerisms aren't always what people believe which makes him unpredictable. She can't remember a day when she saw him frown or become upset, and it's probably what drew her to him all those years ago.

He reached out and stroked her cheek gently, and she turned her face away from him, though it didn't stop him from planting a kiss on her cheek as he got up to leave,

"I'll see you at the party" he smiled, "Oh, and Thalia?"

"Yes"

"You should probably wear the red dress"

"…Hymen—"

"And the silver sandals"

"I'm going to kill you"

"You've been saying that for centuries" he chuckled and got up from his seat and made his way towards the door, "But we both know you can't do that, now I have some things I need to attend to so I'll leave you to rest up before tonight"

"Of course, can't have you making a fool out of yourself again, your misery is for I and I alone~" she called out after him with a teasing tone to which he laughed heartily.

"I can agree with that!" he hollered and closed the door behind him leaving her alone to her thoughts as she shook her head, he is truly the most insufferable and charming god she's ever known, and yet he is the only one she could ever picture herself with. She sighed heavily and moved toward her closet and began preparing her clothes for the evening, a small smile graced her lips and she couldn't help but wonder what was in store for them.

Euphrosyne

The night had come rather swiftly and the ladies were dressed in their finest as they made their way to Apollo's banquet. Euphrosyne hummed a merry tune as she walked alongside her sister, Aglaia, and her other sister, Hygeia, and their escorts, Asclepius and Panacea, respectively.

"This is going to be fun!" Euphrosyne smiled at the other two sisters.

"Hopefully no one gets drunk this time," Hygeia remarked, her nose in the air, "I swear with some of these gods and goddesses you'd think they never drank before. They make a mess and expect me to clean up after them. What is wrong with people?"

"You're too serious sometimes, Hygeia" Asclepius replied.

"She has a point," Euphrosyne replied, "Remember the last time we were here?"

"It's called 'fun' you two, no one is supposed to care or monitor what you do as it's a time to relax and enjoy yourself, I would think that little fiasco with Aphrodite there wouldn't be a complaint on the ways of drinking and enjoying yourself"

"We can drink without being drunk," Hygeia countered.

"It's called partying for a reason" Panacea laughed, her arm linked through Asclepius' and leaning her head against his shoulder.

"She's still a neat freak what's to suspect here?" He sighed, and Euphrosyne giggled as Hygeia instantly started to nag at him as they made their way into the building.

She couldn't help but look back at her sister who had been more than silent from not only the time they arrived but for the last few months as well. Ever since the incident between Ares and Aphrodite's release thanks to her insistent persistence for the Smith God to let them go; Aphrodite has adherently attached Aglaia to her side, calling for her specifically, bringing her to certain meetings and banquets, and even having her join her for meals. It has brought some sense of jealousy to the other ladies in the courts, but she couldn't help but wonder what could be going through her head.

"Are you alright?" she softly asked her eldest sister as they entered the large hall, her eyes glancing around the many guests as they made their way around the room.

Her sister didn't hear her at first until she slightly nudged her with her elbow which caused her to flinch back into the moment.

"Hm? Oh, yes I'm fine"

"It doesn't seem that way, You've been so distant lately, even more so than usual ever since you brought our Lady back, I'm aware that she's been dotting on you, but- is something troubling you?"

"No, nothing like that, I'm just a little tired, is all"

"Aglaia..."

"I promise, it's nothing you need to worry yourself with," she assured her, "I'm aware there's supposed to be a concert before the banquet so perhaps we should get settled with the others"

"Okay..." Euphrosyne replied, a bit unsure but decided not to push the issue further, at least not for the time being.

At the center of the room, a few selected musicians properly tuned their instruments and ensured they were ready to perform.

"Ahh, it's good to see you two again," a deep voice purred in her ear causing her to jump.

"Lord Hermes, don't do that!"

"Sorry, I couldn't resist" he chuckled and kissed her cheek.

"How have you been?"

"Well enough"

She smiles offhandedly using her shoulder to wipe her cheek as she gives him a great smile and bows her head, "Thank you for your concern, and if you're here then it's expected Apollo will be going a great length to keep you in line, won't he?"

"Oh, yes, and it never ceases to be hilarious to me that he thinks it's ever going to work" he grinned, and she couldn't help but laugh,

"I hope it's not too boring, but knowing the perfectionist that Apollo is the music will likely not be lackluster"

"Oh no, his best musicians and singers were going to be the main ones serenading everybody he even invited Dionysus to make sure there's plenty of wine go around"

"That does sound like Apollo," she said as she looked over her shoulder and noticed the others sitting down at the lounges she motioned for Hermes to follow, "We better get a better view, I don't want Apollo to be scouting for you if anything happens"

"He'll find something or some way to do that regardless" he snickers, but follows behind her as they find their places to watch the musicians.

Euphrosyne had made herself comfortable beside a pillar as everyone watched the first musician, Euterpe, lead the night's opening. The rhythm of the flute held a high yet somber tune as she played that couldn't help, but put a mournful weight in her chest.

"Oh… I believe that flute is a new one, it's lovely"

"A condolence gift from her sisters," Hermes explained in a whisper, "She had lost her son as the war in Troy persists and hasn't been right since so I suspect that she's been taking it out on her notes"

"I can feel her pain within every sound…"

She says softly only for her chest to tighten in retaliation as a smile is forced onto her face. Empathy, for a mournful situation, is always a struggle since it doesn't coincide with her title, and a flush of pink spreads on her cheeks, as she quickly covers her mouth so as not to cheer out and disrupt the show; promptly she leaves the attendance in a rush to go outside trying to hold it in as best as she could as she felt it rise within her throat until she reached the steps of the building and bursts into a fit of laughter her body trembling as the power radiates off her skin and certain people around her fill with mirthful appeal.

She was still giggling to herself as the door opened and Hymen appeared at her side, his expression calm, but his brow raised at the sight of her.

"...What's going on?"

"I-I can't- hehehe- I c-can't stop hahahahaha!"

She tried to explain causing Hymen to frown in worry.

"E-Euterpe, ha-HAHA!-has such a- HEHEEE- a wonderful song!"

"Oh by the gods" he sighs in understanding and comes beside her to rub her back, "It was a wonderful song... but it was also despairing one to love, and someone should've mentioned that she was going first knowing that you'd be here"

"I-I can't-" she hiccupped as tears pooled in her eyes and she snickered harder, Hymen rubbed his face, wrapped an arm around her, and gently lifted her off the ground and into his arms to carry her off someplace more complacent.

"C'mon, let's get you somewhere where you can calm down and then we can find your sisters"

"H-Hymen! Hehe! M-make make it stop! I- HAHAHA! I won't do it again! Just make it stop!" she begged in slight distress and Hymen quickened his haste and detoured to a garden placing her down on a bench before going behind her and grabbing her shoulders.

"Pay attention to me dear, hold it in strong, then release like practiced"

She pants loudly, but she takes in a breath and holds it in as she feels her skin tingle and her blood bubble hotly within, and not before long her irises enlarge and shift into a bright hue as the energy contained in the pit of her throat until she releases with a vibrating exhale. The air around them grows warm and the enriching feeling of ebullience surrounds the area as anyone around is engulfed with the unbridled desire for merriment. She slumps back against Hymen after a moment listening to him laugh greatly from the after effects and slowly covers her face in shame as the smile she wore wouldn't go away.

"...I'm sorry"

"Hehehe, N-no y-you did nothing wrong. That was better than last time yeah?"

"..."

"It's fine Euphrosyne, I'll make sure to put you on notice before this ever happens again"

"...Hehe...right..."

Aglaia

There was a slight pause as the doors suddenly closed and the few patrons glanced towards the source, Aglaia had frowned at the familiar sight of her younger sister stumbling out in laughter. She had watched her sister closely and caught Hymen's attention more quickly seeing that he was closer than she was to get her sister some help, the sudden vivid outburst to her leaving was certainly unbecoming but not unusual. Her shoulders slumped empathetically, but there was nothing that she could do, so her attention turned back toward the stage and she cautiously sipped her drink.

"Did she have too much wine?" Asclepius questioned, "Maybe I should go see if she's okay"

"It's best not to, she is not herself right now, and the last thing she should feel is embarrassment. Hymen has it covered"

"What could've triggered that, though?"

"She's the goddess of Mirth, when she experiences extreme emotions- like sorrow- she can't help but express the opposite," she explained with a tone-deaf attitude.

"I see... Then what's gotten you all stiff? That's not like you either"

"What do you mean?"

"You're tense"

"It's nothing"

"It doesn't seem like nothing"

"It's fine, please, Asclepius, stop worrying," she said sternly, and the young god's face became crestfallen, yet he sighed and said nothing more about it.

There was another round of applause, and the next act took the stage. Her wine tasted a lot more bitter now and she leaves to go replenish it for something better. She makes her way through the crowd of people, carefully avoiding any sort of unwanted interaction as she's made it clear many times through body language alone that she had no desire to be social, so she did her best not to attract attention. The moment she arrives at the banquet table she heaves softly and looks for a better cup.

"...Now in all my days, never have I seen an indifferent Charite. Are you not enjoying the party?"

a soft and curious voice sounded from behind her causing her to flinch. She didn't bother looking behind her.

"...I- apologize. I didn't intend to waste the mood"

"Oh nonsense" Apollo waved off the apology with a smile, "it's hardly wasted, we're glad that you're enjoying yourselves, and I can tell that something is off, so is there anything I can help you with?"

She remained silent for a bit as the noise within the room felt a lot more subtle and slow. Something is bothering her, she won't deny it. The last few months have not only been of relief to have Aphrodite back, but she felt divergent to her Lady's rant that followed soon after to her in confidence and she was left with some conflicting thoughts- it was best not to open her mouth to one of the chattiest and most loose-lipped Olympians about the matter; its a mistake she would regret for the ages. Instead, she straightens her posture and clears her throat as she turns to face him with a smile,

"Your generosity is appreciated, Lord Apollo, but I'm perfectly capable of handling myself, you picked a rather splendid few to perform tonight. You've certainly outdone yourself"

His face was unreadable for a second before he gave a broadening smile and bowed his head,

"Why thank you, Aglaia, and I'm sure that things will get much better, Dionysus is bringing his best wine, and he's eager to have us taste it"

"Oh, that's very kind of him-"

"It took a favor, anyway! Would like to dance?"

"Um, I'd rather not-"

"It'll help loosen you up," he suggested as most of the patrons were now dancing with their partners and laughing about as the orchestra played resolutely behind them. She pursed her lips for a moment and gave in to the offer as she took his hand and followed him onto the dance floor.

Her heart pounded nervously glancing from person to person as Apollo took her hand and led her,

"It's a little difficult to move with all these people"

"Nonsense, there's more than enough room," he said as he twirled her once and pulled her close. The music was fast and energetic, and the dancing matched it. He held her tightly and moved quickly and she didn't hesitate to match his steps.

"You're doing wonderfully"

"I suppose," she said in between a nervous laugh as she tried to fall into the moment, and he couldn't help but give a charming smile as he twirled her once more.

"Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?"

"You have told me that I have looked beautiful 'before', my lord"

"Well, it's worth repeating~"

She chuckled a little more sincerely as her confidence in her steps began to rise,

"I must admit, Lord Apollo, I didn't think you were one for formalities"

"Not usually, but when it comes to certain things, I like to be professional, after all, we have an audience," he said as he leaned her back and smiled down at her.

"O-oh..." she asked and took a quick second to look around the room and acknowledge that a group of people were indeed watching them.

"Don't blame them" he chuckles and lifts her back up and continues the dance, "You are an exceptional dancer you know, and your company is a breath of fresh air,"

"Thank you, I- I suppose I am a little bit better at the formalities of a party like this rather than the former. It is quite refreshing, isn't it?"

"Quite"

Once the dance had ended she found a place to sit thoroughly satisfied by the experience and watched as the others danced around her, her eyes drifting towards a few familiar faces and she felt contentment swell in her chest as she watched the event and others having fun. She had even forgotten what had her so disturbed in the first place and for a moment she felt free to relax.

"Well it's quite the oddity to see you sitting here" Dionysus's voice interrupted her thoughts, and she looked up at him with a flinched smile.

"Goodness, say something when you're coming from behind someone"

"Either I respond to that with a bawdy joke or I keep this courteous pick your fancy," he said with a playful snort setting up his wine at the table and uncorking the tops.

"I'll take the courtesy for tonight, and you're quite late to the party"

"Yes well, when you're trying to sate your wife, deal with a 68-pound leopard from trying to turn your clothes into string, AND make the perfect batch of wine that you have to test with constantly until it's perfect. You question if there was even a party to start with, but I'm here now, aren't I?"

"So you are," she replied with a chuckle and reached for a glass to pour her own.

"Good! And how are you ladies doing with my little girl?"

"...Pasithea? Oh, she's doing fine, we've had to deal with a few corrections here and there but she is learning...at her own pace" she muttered the last part as she remembered how frustrated Pasithea became at not even being able to come to to the music banquet, her and Thalia argued for hours about it, and as expected she was the one to give the final word and had to agree to her staying.

"I see, well all I can request is you not to be too hard on her. She is more like her mother than I, and she will take things far more personally than most"

"I am quite aware, but we have it covered," she says taking a deeper sip of wine appreciating the warmth building in her chest and the sweet yet slightly bitter taste left on her tongue, and others soon come to join in grabbing their on chalices to get a taste.

"D-Dionyus how in the gods did you make this? It's lovely"

"Isn't it? It was a struggle, but I got it to work out. It's made from a bunch of different fruits and flowers, and it's got a little bit of spice at the end"

"I can tell! It's very well done!"

"Yeah, yeah, don't praise him too much, he'll never let you forget it" Hermes commented as he joined in and took a generous sip himself and his eyes went wide.

"This is good,"

"Praise me."

"Only if I'm not able to walk straight at the end of this"

"I'll hold you to that"

As the night was filled with laughter and high spirits, the wine that filled their bellies had put on a slightly drunken haze it was as if the lights in the room started to dim as the music felt like more of an afterthought. There were a few moments where she would lose track of what was happening and then suddenly wake up a few seconds later feeling a deeper sense of fulfillment as she slowly became aware of a new tension building within the room that she was more than familiar with. She focuses more on the fact that instead of patrons leaving they found more uses in the bodies of their partners; a 'tradition' as old as time itself. The buzz of lust was thick and heavy and it only caused her to feel dizzier than she already was. The music persisted and mostly everyone had left for the nearest room or made use of themselves on the lounge furniture as swirls of moans and deep throaty sighs filled her ears causing her own body to react in delight and she clenched her legs together to stop the heat from spreading, yet it was to no avail. She looked up at the ceiling and took deep breaths as she felt her face burn in embarrassment and fervor, the music had grown quieter and the only sound she could hear was the pounding in her chest. She didn't want to leave, but there was a part of her that wasn't sure how much longer she could control herself.

"Everything alright Aglaia?"

She had barely registered that someone at her side was speaking to her and looked at the sun god at her side staring down at her articulately.

"O-oh...! I think I had too much to drink"

She giggles trying to find her feet only to find futility in doing so and nearly falls flat on her face had it not been for Apollo's quick movements in catching her. She gasps in between breaths before giggling at her clumsiness and looks up at the sun god with a lazy smile reaching up to stroke his face. He was a beauty, hair long and golden, skin slightly sun-kissed from pulling the chariot across the sky, and eyes that looked like an ever-changing evening as the sunsets. She hums softly,

"...You're so beautiful"

He smirks and chuckles as he holds onto her more firmly and takes the hand upon his face to kiss her palm, then her wrist, and her heart races in retaliation as her eyes dilate with want.

"...My lord Apollo...it burns..."

"What does?"

He asked softly as he leaned in closer and kissed her neck, her breath hitched and she wrapped her arms around his shoulders.

"It- I-I need- I want.."

"Tell me"

She whines trying to find her words leading his hand to her chest.

"Here?"

He questioned softly with a laughing tone in his voice giving her breast a firm squeeze and she whined out in frustration,

"H-haha, don't tease me~"

"It's not a tease, my dear, you just have to be more specific," he whispered against her neck and the sensation sent a shiver down her spine.

She shakes her head and gestures for him to go further as she allows him more access around her neck and she lets her mind wander. She was no stranger to lustful pursuits, and the gods were quite open about their sexual endeavors, so there was no shame in the act. It was natural, and she and her sisters had their fair share of trysts. She felt Apollo's hand go lower and grope her thigh.

"Here?"

"N-no~"

"I see..."

She felt his arms slip underneath her and lift her off the floor; instinctively she wrapped her legs around his waist and pressed her body against his chest, her mind clouded in the overwhelming desire and she felt him move and carry her out the door to an alternative room. He carefully laid her down against the bed and positioned himself above her, his other hand now exploring her torso and stomach, her eyes remained on him as her face flushed a deeper shade of red.

"I think I have an idea of what you need"

He teased with a smile as he slipped a hand under her skirts and rubbed against the wet fabric her breathing hitched once more as her hips jerked forward to meet his touch and the sun god chuckled,

"You're so responsive"

He whispered kissing her chest and she felt the soft nip of teeth against her breast causing her to moan out. His hand slipped under the cloth and the sensation of the warm and callousness against her wet folds caused her to squirm and arch her hips once more only to be left to whimper in anticipation.

"My Lord!"

He hummed in response and gently began stroking her sensitive nerves. She gasped in ecstasy and clenched the sheets underneath her, the pleasure was a lot more potent than she remembered, and her body grew hotter and hotter, had it been that long for her? The thought didn't stay long as his strokes created a knot that built itself in her stomach and she felt as if she were a coil ready to snap at any moment.

"A-Apollo~!"

"Yes?"

"P-please... I-I can't-"

"Hm?"

"I-Inside! I need it inside, please, I need you- I can't wait anymore!"

She babbled helplessly and whimpered, his hand withdrew from her chiton, and she cried out in anguish until she heard the sound of his robes falling away from him, and felt her own pulled off of her as his cock pressed against her entrance.

"Is this what you want my Grace~?"

"Mhm!"

She moaned out and nodded her head eagerly as he slowly pushed into her and she gasped in relief. The pleasure was immense, her body felt like it was on fire as the feeling became overwhelming. He pushed deeper moving his hips languidly until he was fully inside and he leaned over and kissed her hungrily, his hips rolling into her. Her legs shook with every thrust, and her voice was caught in her throat as the feeling was almost unbearable, but the sensation of his tongue slipping into her mouth caused her to melt. She held onto him as tightly as she could as her hips moved in rhythm with his and she couldn't help but cry out against his lips. He was a passionate and skillful lover in bed, and his hands were gentle and attentive, it was intoxicating, and she craved every second of it.

His thrusts sped up, his hips slamming into hers harder and harder, and she could feel the knot building up once again. He broke away from her lips and groaned out as she became greedy and her hips trusted back in response.

"More! More I beg of you!"

She gasped out as she clung to his shoulders and he responded in kind. The pace was punishing and relentless and she had lost her ability to think clearly. She moaned and whined helplessly as his hips slammed into hers over and over and her entire body convulsed and shook with every thrust it wasn't long before her climax overcame her, her vision went white, and her back arched high as her voice cracked out and echoed within the room. She felt the warmth of Apollo's seed fill her and her mouth fell open in a wordless cry before breath pulled back into her lungs again. Her vision was blurry as the world spun and the heat made her twitch ever so slightly. Softly she panted as the settling warmth reminded her of something and it stirred within her something anew.

"...H...Hephaes..."

"...?"

"...I need...I need another round..."

"I think that can be arranged~"