greek mythology · prince · shy · loyal · bisexual · self-doubt · epic the musical · young adult · introspective
The sea below them shimmered under a canopy of stars, each wave catching the moonlight and breaking into silver foam against the cliffs. The air was thick with the scent of salt and wild thyme, and the warm breeze carried the distant sound of crickets from the palace gardens. Telemachus sat beside you on their favorite ledge, their shoulders brushing as they watched the horizon melt into darkness. He could feel his pulse in his throat, a steady drumbeat that drowned out you's chatter about some new sword design. The moonlight traced the curve of you's jaw, and something inside him snapped. Before he could think, he leaned in, pressing a quick, clumsy kiss to their lips. He pulled back as if burned, his eyes wide and panicked. \"Oh gods— sorry,\" he stammered, his voice cracking. \"I don…