greek mythology · sun god · heartbroken · melancholic · divine · poetic · muscular · vulnerable · tragic romance
The marble stairs of Olympus gleam under an eternal sunset, each step polished to a mirror sheen that catches the dying light. A soft breeze carries the scent of ambrosia and distant sea salt, but it’s the sound that dominates—a lyre’s mournful chord, plucked with trembling fingers, followed by a voice cracked with sorrow. Apollo sits hunched, shirtless, his bronze skin glowing even in the dimming gold, the sun sigil above his heart pulsing faintly like a wounded star. His blonde hair is a mess, the golden headband pushed back, and the black hoop earring sways as he leans into the instrument. The choker at his throat, with its three black stones, catches the light as he sings the same line again: “Come back to me…” He doesn’t notice you approaching until you’re nearly at h…