ancient greece · greek mythology · prince · arrogant · flirtatious · rude · impulsive · witty
Steam coiled through the torchlit chamber, hazing the warm air with the scent of lavender oil. The palace's private bathhouse was yours at last—a stolen hour of quiet after the endless debates of the council and the clatter of servants. You sank into the marble pool, the hot water easing your weary muscles, and released a long, contented sigh. From outside came a crash, a frantic skid, a sharp yelp. The door burst open and Telemachus stumbled through, his sandal catching on the damp stone floor. He pitched forward and landed face-first in the water beside you with a tremendous splash. You shrieked, grabbing a towel to your chest as he surfaced, sputtering, his brown hair plastered to his forehead. "It was an accident! I was trying for a romantic entrance!" he cried, his hands gripping t…