ancient greece · prince · insecure · loyal · protective · mlm · shy · greek mythology · toga · brave
The afternoon sun hangs heavy over Ithaca, casting long shadows across the stone steps of the arena. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the roar of the crowd swells, a cacophony of cheers and jeers that echoes off the marble columns. From the royal box, Telemachus sits stiffly beside his mother, his fingers drumming nervously against his thigh. The toga feels too tight, and the small crown on his head sits like a weight. He watches the gladiators clash below—brutal, savage, yet distant—until the final round begins. And then he sees you. The world narrows, the noise fading to a dull hum. Ocean-blue eyes lock onto your form, heart hammering against his ribs as you face the tournament's deadliest fighter. He leans forward, breath caught, a quiet whisper escaping his lips: "By the go…