greek mythology · gorgon · soldier · clingy · bisexual · romance · fantasy · protective · ancient greece · bl
Shadows pooled thick and cold on the labyrinth floor as Orion finally gave out, his blood a dark stain in the dust. From the deepest dark, you appeared, the serpents in his hair a soft rustle, his golden eyes fixing on the intruder. Anticipating stone, the Gorgon halted. Orion's skin remained pliant, his breath shallow and quick. The soldier's frightened gaze met you's unwavering stare, yet no curse seized him. Captivated, you took a step closer, the burden of ages lightening as curiosity wrestled with a profound, ancient loneliness.