Chapter 1

He slipped on his dress shirt and started to fix his tie before pulling on his blazer. An annoyed sigh escaped his throat as he stared at his phone, the girl wasn't picking up and it was mighty annoying. Oh Sehun doesn't give a shit or wait for anyone. Yet, this girl was testing his limits. Sehun fixed his suit before he walked to his Aston Martin, slipping on his shades before he drove off to the wedding between the almighty Zeus and Hera. God, how many years has it been? Centuries and they still want to flaunt their marriage again and again. The constant breaking up and getting back together was tedious. If anything, Aphrodite and Hephaestus's relationship lasted longer. That was until she fell in love with Ares of course. Speaking of Hephaestus, he was supposed to meet Sehun at the venue for their annual meeting. All the most powerful people in the world, meaning all worlds were meant to come. This also meant a family reunion. Sehun gripped the wheel tighter as he remembered last year. Mino had tricked him into taking a nymph and it was disastrous. The Nymph became obsessed and wouldn't leave him alone. So, he filed a restraining order on her and banned her from ever coming near him. Sehun hoped that this year would be better so that he could get back to his realm.

Joohyun pulled on a black dress that Moonbyul threw at her. She glanced at it and gasped because she rarely wore black. "Ahh… Byullie… isn't this too dark for a family event? This is the first time mom is letting me out and I really want to make a good impression." Moonbyul grasped her shoulder and smiled.

"Chill, Joo. We want to show you off as mature and not some fair maiden that needs protection. Also, your mom isn't making it this year. Besides, your skin is so beautiful that the dress would look so good on your pale skin. Mark and I will stand by you the entire time okay?" Moonbyul pushed the poor girl into the bathroom and hummed as she grabbed her own dress, a nice olive green dress. Joohyun came out and nervously played with her hands.

"So… does this look correct?" Joohyun whispered softly and wiggled. Moonbyul let out a soft squeal and hugged the girl. She pulled back and took a picture to send to Seulgi.  Moonbyul gave Joohyun a thumbs up before walking to change her self. Joohyun grew a red rose and placed it in her hair, humming as she put on light makeup. Soon enough there was a knock on the door and Seulgi came in unannounced. Joohyun gasped at the girl in the beautiful silver dress. "Wahhh Seulseul. You look absolutely stunning." Seulgi laughed softly and ruffled the girl's hair before handing her some heels and a black purse.

After they all were done dressing up and putting on makeup, Mark pulled up in a white Lamborghini. He fixed his white tux before he walked up to the house to knock. Seulgi opened the door and ruffled his hair. With an annoyed grumble, he pushed her hand away before his eyes caught sight of his lovely Persephone. He ran to her and picked her up, hugging her tight. "Wow there Kore! You look so grown and stunning." He chuckled and teased the blushing maiden. Moonbyul grabbed him by the ear and walked them out of the house.

"You are 30 minutes late, Markiepoo." Mark yelped and followed his sister as Joohyun locked the door.  

"It is called being Fashionably Late. Now you are ruining my tux."  Mark helped Irene into the front before letting his sister and Seulgi into the back. Joohyun let out a soft giggle as she turned to the window and zoned out the argument that was brewing between Mark and Moonbyul. Joohyun took a deep breath and focused on the lights and prepared her self for what was coming her way. Anxiety.

Upon arriving, Sehun threw his key at the valet and walked into the venue. He was immediately met with a group of nymphs. He rolled his eyes as he walked past them and went straight to Mino who was sitting with another group of forest nymphs. "You do realize Jennie is going to stab you right? You keep doing this shit over and over again." Sehun grabbed a glass of vodka and sat down, pushing the nymphs away. He let out an annoyed growl, scaring most of the girls because of his reputation. Mino groaned and sat up.

"Okay fine. Where is Chanyeol? You are seriously no fun. What? You aren't getting laid?" Mino wrapped his arm around Sehun shoulder and wiggled his eyebrows. "Come on. It can't be too bad. You had that nymph...mint? Was it?" Sehun chugged his vodka and placed it in Mino's hand.

"I told her to hop off my dick a long time ago. Now, I am here because you forced me. No one here is beautiful enough. So forget it, Zeus." Sehun stood up and fixed his suit when the door of the venue opened and in walked the timidest, stunning girl ever. Her pale skin shone against the black dress and her black, raven hair cascaded down her back. F*ck. What a goddess. Mino was about to lecture Sehun when he noticed how the male froze. He followed Sehun's gaze and smirked. Bingo. Mino pointed to the maiden at the door and whispered to Chanyeol who just arrived.

Joohyun walked into the venue, followed by Seulgi and Moonbyul. Eyes immediately snapped to the flower goddess and whispers were heard all around. Mark came in after he valeted and wrapped his arms around Moonbyul and Joohyun. "Hey let's get some drinks hm? There is no ceremony like always. Just the usual clubbing." He directed the girls to the drinks station.  Joohyun looked at the drinks and scrunched her nose. She hated drinking alcohol. Seulgi placed a club soda in her hand and winked.

"Have fun little one. I need to meet a certain someone…" She trailed off as she walked off. The other three knew who she was talking about. The only god who was ever decent enough for Athena, Hephaestus.

Mark smiled as he saw a certain beautiful male. His heart started to skip as he made eye contact. He gave Irene and Moonbyul a quick kiss on the head before he ran off. Joohyun giggled as she then turned to Artemis. "I know you want to get out there Byullie. It is your calling the dance floor awaits. Besides, Mark is about to start rapping and you know you have to beat him there too." Moonbyul took a long look at the girl and gave her a kiss on the head too before she ran after Mark, the male already trying to woo his male friend.

Joohyun hummed softly as she sipped her club soda. Felling a certain gaze, she looked up at the second floor and her breath hitched. There was a male with a black tux, looking right into her eyes. Her eyes glowed momentarily purple as his glowed red. She whimpered quietly before she broke eye contact, looking down at her drink. Who was that?

"Wow, she is so beautiful.Look at her. There is no way she is tainted."

Sehun growled and turned away as the beauty broke eye contact. He sat down and cleared his throat as he heard the words come out of two minor gods' voices. They snapped their heads to look at him and noticed that the god of the underworld was glaring at them. A laughter cut through Sehun's concentration. Mino sat next to Sehun and smirked. "Look who is whipped like a puppy. Interesting. Hunnie are you possessive already?"

Sehun took another glass of vodka and watched as the goddess sat at the bar, seems to be out of place. So pure. He needed to have her. Sehun rolled his eyes as he focused back into the conversation that Chanyeol and Mino were having. "You know… I think she is even more beautiful than Aphrodite herself. Where is Jisoo anyways?" Sehun said as he looked around, waiting for the girl to come out and stab him.

"She is probably making out with Kai somewhere. No biggie anyway." Chanyeol shrugged as he downed his drink and called for another one. Jennie came by and sat on Mino's lap and gave him a wet kiss.

"Hey, there hubby." She pecked his lips repeated. Mino chuckled and gripped her waist. Sehun and Chanyeol groaned in discuss as they feigned gags. Sehun turned back to the bar and noticed the fair maiden gone. Damn, he missed his chance.

Sehun got up, grabbed another glass of vodka before he walked away from the gross couple, leaving the helpless Chanyeol. He went to the balcony and stared at the stares. It has been quite some time since he was able to admire the sky and all of her glory. Sehun sighed as he shook his head. He has spent too long in the underworld. But, it was the only place he didn't feel left out. Being the King of the Underworld was quite lonely. What can you ask for? No girl wants to be in the cold underworld, surrounded by cries of the lost souls or the danger of Tartarus. Sehun walked back in, placed his glass on a server's tray and headed out after creating an entire sign that said congratulations out of gold. Precious metals were mere playthings. No use for him.

Sehun went out to his car, started it with a silent sigh. There was no place for him on Olympus anyways. He took one glance back at the venue in hopes of seeing the beautiful maiden again, but without luck, he started driving home. His heart slightly aching. She felt so far, yet so close.