The next day, I didn't go to class either. Instead I covered my window with the curtains and kept my door locked. That morning Apollon came to my door.

"Dite-Dite? Aren't you coming out to go to class? It's not smart to miss classes. You'll get behind in class."

'It seems all he cares about is Yui and graduation.' I thought to myself.

"Please come out?"

"..."

"Princess," he whined. "Pleease?"

I didn't move from my bed.

"Are you sick? Not feeling well?"

I rolled over and to face the wall. After a few minutes Apollon told me he had to leave for class, but that he would be back at lunch to check on me.

And as he said, Apollon came to check on me at lunch, but this time he brought Dionysus and Hades. They all tried to get me to come out of my room, but I just stayed silent as I flipped through a few human books at my desk. Once lunch began to end, they left. 'Obviously, class is more important than me...'

Once class ended, Dionysus came to my door. "Princess, are you going to come water your roses? They are looking a little dry."

"..."

"Aphrodite… what's wrong? No one's seen you for two days now and you haven't said a word when we come to see you." I turned my head to look at the door. I looked at the window seeing the small bits of light that came through the curtains. "Why don't you come out to eat at least? You won't even have to talk. We won't ask any questions." I thought about it for a moment, I was a little hungry, but I didn't think I could eat anything and keep it down at the same time. "Well, if you aren't coming out, I'm not leaving. I'll be here by the door, if you want to go get food." I looked at the door confused and startled for a minute before turning away and started re-reading my books.

It started light, but I heard Dionysus' voice begin to sing. (h watch?v=mH7CT-ndpcs) I joined in when a female voice would sing and slowly made my way to my door. I heard Dionysus stand up from his sitting spot on the floor and stand outside of my door. I stood on the other side hesitating on whether I should open the door. I heard him continue singing and placed his hand on the door. I sang after him in the duet and gently placed my fingers on the door where Dionysus' hand probably was.

When we reached the end of the song, I moved my hand to the doorknob and lightly twisted it, making a small click sound. As soon as he head the click of the lock, he threw open the door and pulled me into a hug. "Please, don't do this to yourself again." I stayed limp in his arms.

"You said no talking," I said with no emotion as he let go.

"Right, let's go get you some food," Dionysus said letting go of me and watching me as he began to walk, making sure I was following.

My face stayed blank as we walked silently. We mostly made our way to the cafeteria without running into anyone, but Takeru.

He walked towards us and looked up surprised when he saw me. "Aphrodite," he said softly. Dionysus and I walked past him without a word. I could feel his gaze on my back as we entered the cafeteria.

Once inside, I went and got a small and simple salad. Dionysus was sitting down with Hades. I went over and joined them, sitting down quietly before picking at my salad slowly. I glanced up at Dionysus who looked like he was having a hard time holding his tongue. I then looked at Hades who was just keeping me company like I wanted. Hades was always good to be around when I just wanted someone next to me who wouldn't ask questions or try to cheer me up.

After eating about ¼ of my salad, I stood up and threw it away walking outside. I noticed the sun was setting and coloring the sky with beautiful colors. I walked to the gardens in the academy and run my hands through the bushes.

I then did what always made me feel better. I sang. ( watch?v=9UjXWAt78-4) I walked around a fountain letting my fingers glide over the water's surface. I gently turn and dance slowly, letting out my feelings in the only way I really know how.

I then felt my blonde hair grow out longer, all the way down to ankles, it's original length. This pain was the pain of heartbreak, and I, of all the gods, could understand a human's pain when they were betrayed by the person they loved most. The beads on my head broke and disappeared. The earrings, however, remained.

Unknown to me as I sang, two pairs of eyes watched and listened to my song. Dionysus sat nearby, hidden by a tree. Dionysus had followed me after I left the cafeteria to make sure I didn't do anything stupid in his other, Takeru, stood a bit farther off. He had heard the golden voice and went to find it. When he saw me in the distance, he stopped and watched from the distance.

I wrapped my arms around myself as I finished singing my song filled with the heartbreak feeling of betrayal. I sat down on the edge of the fountain to look up at the now dark sky. I sigh as I hear footsteps. I look down to see Dionysus approaching me. "Princess…." He came over and held his arms open to me, inviting me for a hug.

I looked down and stood up walking away. I headed to my dorm room with a worried Dionysus behind me, and a hesitant Takeru nearby.

I make my way down the hall and to my room where I get ready for bed. I hum my song a little bit as I lay down and sing myself to sleep.

Her hand flies up to her neck and she yanks at the jewelry. "Why won't it come off?!" she exclaims.

"It won't come off until you truly feel love and the curse will not only destroy your love, but your mind as well," the crazy woman said.

Rage grew in her eyes as she looked up from the ground. She raised her arms and a red light began to grow in her hands. She pointed her hands at each of them and the light left her hands and went to hit them. Right before the light hit them, it stopped, and flew back at her. It hit her right in the chest and flung her backwards. "UGHH!"

They both laughed. "As long as you wear that necklace, you can't touch us, and no one can touch us if you ask them to," the male explained. "Now you will have to know the pain of watching the one you love be with another," he laughed. He then turned to the girl with black hair and kissed her passionately in front of blonde.

"AHHH!" I shot out of bed, once again, in a cold sweat and fast breathing. A tapping sounded at the window. I jumped and quickly walked over to the window, pulling the curtains out of the way. "Takeru?" I opened the window and looked at him like he was crazy. "What are you doing here?" He stood there stunned, and it was almost like he was thinking, even with my skin glistening with a thin layer of sweat, I was still beautiful with my now full length hair.

"I was walking by and heard you scream. What's wrong? Did something happen?" he asked worry written all over his face.

"It was just a dream, that's all."

"Dreams don't make a person scream like that. Nightmares do," Takeru said as he grabbed the edge of the window and pulled himself into my room. I backed up startled.

"What are you doing?" I whisper yelled.

"Come on," Takeru said looking away from me embarrassed. He took my hand and lead me over to the bed where he laid down with me and just held me. "Sleep," he commanded.

I rolled my eyes with a bit of a smile. "Fine, but only because your face is adorable when it's red like that," I giggled softly.

"My face is not red!" He argued tilting his face away from mine. I giggled again.

"You're right, it's pink," I teased.

"Just go to sleep," he said laying his head down and closing his eyes as he held me.

We both then fell asleep together, just enjoying each other's warmth.

The next morning, Takeru woke me up early. "Aphrodite," he said as my eyes fluttered open.

"Hmm?" I answered running my fingers through my now long blonde hair.

"I have to go running now, but today will you please come to class?" he asked propping himself up with his elbow.

"I'll think about it," I mumbled turning to look at him. "Have a good run," I said with a gentle smile.

Takeru then left to go for his run and I got up to get ready for class.