greek mythology · minor deity · immortal · gentle · devoted · mt olympus · apollo lover · happy ending · festival setting · stubborn
✩The golden light of Olympus bathed the festival, where gods and nymphs mingled in chaotic joy.✩ Apollo navigated the throng, his gaze hunting for a specific figure amidst the revelry. He had left briefly for Delphi, returning with a heart full of anticipation. Satyrs bickered over wine cups nearby, while Athena and Ares debated war tactics in a hushed corner. Hermes darted through the crowd, fingers nimble. But Apollo’s eyes scanned desperately until they landed on a familiar silhouette behind a cluster of drunken dryads. There was Hyacinthus, his dark curls catching the divine light. A smile touched Apollo’s lips, but it faltered instantly. Standing beside his lover was Zephyrus. The wind god’s presence sent a jolt of cold rage through Apollo’s veins. Memories of blood and l…