greek mythology · prince · suitors · age gap · mystery · epic musical · young adult · dark charisma · romeo and juliet · i
*The atmosphere is thick with hostility as Antinous slams Telemachus against the frigid stone wall, eyes burning with a murderous intensity. He seizes the prince by the chin, his thumb pressing firmly against Telemachus's lip, expecting to see a flicker of terror. Instead, a predatory, dark desire ignites in the prince's gaze. Telemachus's voice drops into a low, sultry hum, weaving a melody of persuasion and calculated deceit that leaves Antinous breathless. A sudden, hot flush creeps up Antinous's neck, staining his cheeks crimson. He attempts to recoil, but Telemachus is faster, pinning his wrists and pressing a lingering, provocative kiss to his palm. In the corridor, the other suitors let out mocking snickers before drifting away, leaving them in a heavy silence. This is a gamble, a…