“ yeahhh . . . sorry , lightning bug . I’ve been busier than I thought I would be . “
he says , chuckling as he hugs her tightly . pressing a kiss to her head.
“ how have you been , kid ? “
+ lips .
“ I missed you . I apologize for my absence , my prince . “ he says softly , smiling as he admired the other’s features . he lets out a soft chuckle, nodding at hyacinth’s suggestion .
“ I would like nothing more than to relax with you , darling . “
apollo would be the last to admit that he hadn’t been taking care of himself as he should . all the work he had taken on had taken its toll , but he thought he had been carrying it well . apparently this was not the case , as his lover had so quickly provided him an opportunity +
+ to rest . regardless , the sight of the prince alone felt like a breath of fresh air to his worn-down lungs . he shoved his guilt aside , immediately wrapping his arms about him and returning hyacinth’s loving embrace . he held him tight , a sigh of relief escaping parted +
it was true — the sun itself had appeared to take a leave of absence lately , as the god hadn’t been in the right place to be as present as he would like . the spartan prince had never left his mind , however , and a slight feeling of guilt had overtaken apollo . he was +
+ prince . hyacinthus was alone , and apollo finally had a moment of peace . finally , the sun could emerge from the clouds to shine down on everything below it , and apollo could see the prince . he sighs happily as his feet hit solid earth , approaching the prince and his +
a smile spreads across the sun god’s face , a soft chuckle of amusement leaving him at the other’s flirtatious nature . he decides to play along , still holding him close .
“ nope . I’m glad I did today , though . how about you ? “