Bell POV
Hestia and I made it back home. The entire walk here, Hestia wouldn't stop talking bad about (y/n). I tried my best to defend her, but Hestia wouldn't stop talking so I just stayed silent and focused on other things.

The wind blew leaves through the air. I shiver.
It's getting colder...(y/n) has my coat. I could use that as a reason to go see her again. I hope she's okay. Goddess was really hard on her.

When we got home, Hestia asked if I wanted to go out to eat potato poppers. I declined and said I was tired.
"Don't go running off to see that girl. Alright?" Hestia orders.
"Mhm." Is all I manage to say. Hestia looked annoyed at me for a bit, then left. I waited a moment. Tried to get my thoughts straight.
Alright, I'll shower and sleep until late tonight, I'll sneak out and see (y/n). That should work...right?
I quickly rushed into the bathroom and took a nice, long, hot shower. It felt nice after everything that had happened in the last two days. It was nice to feel warm water hit my body.

After my shower, I brushed my teeth and hopped into bed.
Mmm...warm...
I sigh.
Much better than sleeping on the cold ground, in an embrace, with a beautiful girl with lovely- augh. Stop. Stop it. You don't even know if she likes you back. Even if her embrace was so...so warm. I didn't realize how small she actually was. How my arms wrapped around her waist so tightly...- Bell! Stop! You're doing it again! Just...shut your head up and SLEEP.
I feel my face heating up. My stomach fills with butterflies as I wait for myself to fall asleep. I wanted to see (y/n) so badly that it started to hurt in my chest. Her smile...and the way her (h/c) hair sways with the breeze. I smile to myself thinking about meeting her tonight. I needed to fall asleep fast. It's going to be difficult as my mind keeps racing thoughts about (y/n).

Your POV
I stood in the shower, thinking about Bell. I can't help but feel that maybe he has feelings for me as well. Maybe...just maybe he feels the same way.
I want to see him. I want to embrace him and run my fingers through his snowy white locks. I want to feel his warmth against mine. For him to hold me. I want to...t-to...k-kiss him...o-on purpose...I want to-
My face flushes at what I just thought about.
I mumble to myself,
"What the hell...you're a fricken pervert."
I finish showering and go to change into some clean clothes. Clothes I feel comfortable in. I put on a (f/c) (top of choice) and some (f/c) (bottoms of choice). I then brushed my teeth and slid under my covers.

I hear a knock at the door.
"Yes?" I answer. I watch as Miach opens the door and stands in the doorway.
"Going to sleep already?" He questions.
"Not quite..." I trail.
"Have any plans for tonight?"
I freeze.
"N...no...why do you ask?"
"I think you have a coat to return to a certain person."
I smile lightly.
"Miach...you're the best God ever! You know that?" I say as I jump up and hug him. He hugs back.
"I know I am...now then. Go find that boy." Miach commands.
"Yessir" I salute.
"Wait actually. Before you go, will you come with me to pick up some groceries?" Miach quickly asks.
"Of course I will. When do we leave?"
"Now will be fine."

Hestia POV
"Bell! I'm home!" I say as I walk in with a bag of potato poppers.
"Bell?" I call. I walk into his room and see him sleeping.
Oh Bell, you're so precious. Your sleeping face is so cute!
I smile and slide in next to him. I press my lips to his forhead. I then proceed to smother his face with my boobs as I attempt to cuddle him.
Heh. That girl has nothing on me.

Bell POV
I feel something press against my forehead. I slowly open my eyes only to then be smothered by something. After a moment of silently freaking out, I then realize what's happening. My eyes widen as I squeal and struggle to move away.
"Bell! What's wrong!?" Hestia asks.
I sit for a second, gasping for air.
"G-goddess...what the hell was that!?" I ask Hestia. She looks at me in surprise of my choice of words.
"I was just cuddling with you. That girl did it so why can't I? What's the difference between me and that slut?" She sits up looking kind of annoyed. Hearing that word again. That word she used to describe (y/n) really ticked me off.
"Don't call (y/n) a slut!!" I yell angrily, "don't say that word about her ever again! She's not what you think she is!" I yell at Goddess. "You don't know her like I do...what she's been through..." I look at the bed sheets. Gripping the blanket tightly. I can feel Hestia's eyes burn into my soul with annoyance.
"Don't give me that bull shit Bell! You've known her for barely three days! How could you possibly believe a word she says!?"
"That's not any of your business. It's not my right to say."
"What the hell Bell!? Now I really don't believe you! Were you going to try to sneak out to see her?"
I sit there silently. Still staring at the bed.
"Were you!?" She questions harder.
"Yes! I told her I'd protect her! That'd I be a shoulder for her to lean on!"
"You hardly know her!? I can't even begin to fathom how you're so desperate to see her when you can't even trust her!"
I whip my head up at her.
"Because the countless scars on her body prove it!!" I finally yell. Hestia was silent. I was silent. For a moment, the entire world is silent.
"What do you mean by scars?" She asks quietly.
"I told you. It's not my right to say. If you'll excuse me, I need some fresh air." I start to get up but feel Hestia grab my arm. I don't look back at her.
"Please Bell, don't go see (y/n)..." she shakes.
"...Why?" I ask quietly.
"Because I like you. More than I could ever say."
"Goddess..." I try to recollect my thoughts, "I...it's just that I don't feel it's right...for us to be together. Goddess and human. It doesn't feel like a match to me."
Hestia is silent.
"...we...don't feel like a match to me. I really look up to you and have so much respect for you. Almost like an older sister. I'm really sorry...but I'd just feel so insecure being with you, Goddess...I hope you understand."
Hestia lets go of my hand, and stays silent. I walk to the front door. I hesitate, but go back to Goddess Hestia.

"Goddess?" I come in. I find her sitting in the same spot. She sniffs and wipes her tears.
"What is it, Bell?" Her voice croaky.
"I wanted to apologise for raising my voice like that. I'm sorry. I hope we can make up."
And with that, I leave quickly.
I'm coming, (y/n).

Hestia POV
I sit there on the bed after he leaves.
"He...wants to make up? Even though I said all of those awful things?" I smile.
"Maybe being like an older sister isn't so bad"

Your POV
Miach and I walk down near the markets. We browse and try to find the things we need. We pick up some groceries and plants. I personally pick a vase of (f/flower) and stick one in my hair. I smile as we walk through the markets smiling.

As we start to finish up buying things we need, we pass a bar. A drunk person bumps into me and the vase falls and shatters on the ground.
"Hey...watch where yer goin.." her voice slurs as she turns around to face me. I kneel and pick up the bits and pieces, Miach helps.
"Sorry, ma'am." I apologize and stand to look up. I freeze. I feel my body start to tremble.
"M....mother...?" I say quietly, my voice quivering. The woman stares down at me and smiles an evily.
"(Y/n)." She coos. Miach stands up and sees that I'm trembling.
"(Y/n), are you alright? Are you hurt?" Miach asks. I can do nothing but stand there. She takes one look at me, grabs my wrist, and squeezes, hard. I wince at the pain. Miach tries to intervene.
"Nahh! Don touch her!" Mother says drunk. She hics. She starts to drag me away. I follow her without resistance due to fear. Miach grabs my other arm.
"Ay watchu doin buddy!? This's my kid! Hands off!" She barks.
"(Y/n)..." Miach says worriedly.
"God Miach....please...just go..." I say quietly. My mother drags me away by the wrist.

"Bell.." I exhale. "Please...come save me."

A.N.
Longer chapter as promised! I left it on a pretty big cliff hanger this time. I hope you guys are enjoying it! It is 9:39 a.m. here in London and I'm writing a story instead of doing my school work. I'm supposed to be studying for exams but haven't done so cos of COVID-19. I'm going to fail ;-;. Anyways, I'll see you all again tomorrow. Stay hydrated!
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