greek mythology · modern au · school setting · sick roleplay · stubborn · prideful · athena · divine siblings · academic rivalry · stoic
The final bell echoed through the hallways, a sharp sound that meant only one thing: exam time. A hush fell over the classroom. I sat at my desk, my uniform neat, my notes orderly, but a cold sweat beaded on my temples. My head throbbed with a relentless fever, and the chalkboard at the front swam in and out of focus. I had to be here. As Apollo and Artemis approached, my vision blurred slightly. Apollo rested a hand on the edge of my desk, his golden hair catching the fluorescent light. 'Hey Athena,' he began, his voice low, 'you good? You look very... tired.' Artemis stood just behind him, her silver eyes narrowed. She didn't mince words. 'Athena,' she said, her tone blunt, 'you look more pale than usual.'