[JULIAN]

We sat there waiting for the verdict. The hearing had been concluded two hours ago. Considering everybody already knew about Zeus and me, I came for the hearing and ignored the weird looks we got when I reached out to hold his hand.

Zeus turned, looking part shocked and partly relieved from the contact. I just squeezed his hand in mine before smiling weakly at him. He turned back to face the stage, a smile and a pleased look on his face.

I turned looked to my right at Leonardo. He didn't look fazed, worried even. He was seating there calmly, eyes on the door the judges were expected to come out from at any second.

I let my hand wander to his lap tapping it. He turned to face me wide-eyed making me almost burst out in laughter, but this was a court, so I held my giggles to myself.

"Thank you," I whispered thanking him in advance. Leonardo's confidence in his argument gave me confidence. No matter how much Zeus might be shaking and tearing his mind over the possibilities of the verdict. I was sure he was going to walk out of this place uncharged, and even if he got charged it would be slightly.

I looked over at the other side of the courtroom towards Zeus' mother and her lawyer. Linda sat on the left side of the lawyer pickings her nails... Picking her nails? I frowned, wondering why she didn't seem bothered while the lawyer beside her was sweating bullets. She looked up from her nails frowning before looking my way.

My eyes widened in panic but she just gave me an unsure look before looking away.

We waited for another while until the female judge came out of the room and walked to the podium. The room burst into murmurs. I could feel the tension in Zeus' hand so I gave it a light squeeze

"Order!" she said, banging her gravel on the podium. The murmurs went then. She cleared her throat adjusting her glasses.

"The verdict is in," she said looking form one side of the court to another. I squeezed Zeus' hand again in encouragement. Leonardo was just staring calmly at the woman.

"It was a hard case but we've come to a conclusion—"

"Just read the fucking verdict," I heard Linda sigh from the other end. The judge blinked in disbelief. But the whole court was taking it as a joke and everyone was now laughing amongst themselves.

"Order!" The judge demanded, angrily banging her gravel. The laughs died soon. The Judge adjusted her glasses turning to give Linda a death glare before reading the Verdict aloud.

"Zeus Darcanius has been pardoned but will pay a fine of $30,000 for living under a false name and obstructing justice for all these years.

"Hera Pathoropeans is now convicted of fraud at a high degree, and will serve a jail term of four years without possible parole."

"Court adjourned." The Judge said packing up her files. The whole court burst into murmurs again as two policemen went over to escort Hera away from the court. She didn't struggle, just complied with them with the soul stinging grace she carried herself in.

"Zeus?" I called looking at him. He looked transfixed in time watching as his mother was escorted out of court.

"Zeus is something wrong? You won the case, but sure, you have to pay a fine—"

"Julian it's not that," Zeus said cutting me off as he turned to face me. His face was a mixture of relief and pain. His green eyes looked glassy as if they were wondering whether to cry or smile.

"Then what?" I asked unable to read his expression.

"She's still my mother Jules."

I didn't have time to bicker over the pet name as the realization washed over me. I'd had the exact same feeling when I'd cut all contact with my family like Linda had asked me to.

"Zeus..." I trailed not knowing how to put my emotions into words. I sighed pulling him off the seat by his hand and dragging him out the main entrance. Leonardo was being questioned by a reporter and didn't notice us leave. When we were a good distance away from the building I looked around to see if anyone was watching before smashing my lips into Zeus'. He gave a surprised gasp before returning it just as roughly.

"Jules?" Zeus asked, his green eyes searching mine. I gave him a weak smile, using the back of my hand to caress his cheek. We were leaning in for another kiss before jumping apart from the sound of a cough.

I turned, finding Linda looking down at the grass, a slight blush playing on her cheeks. I took Zeus' hand, still looking at Linda questionably. What on earth does she want now?

"Err... I was hoping to speak to both of you," she said looking from Zeus to me. I felt Zeus' grip tighten on our joined hands. I don't blame him, I don't trust her either.

"I'm not here to cause trouble, hell no," she said, waving her free hand over her head in a 'no' gesture. She was wearing a gray suit. Her hair was done in a neat French braid like Zeus', and her handbag was casually over her right shoulder.

"Then what do you want?" Zeus asked firmly. I heard Linda sigh then curse under her breath.

"I just want to talk, don't make this harder than it should be," Linda groaned.

"What exactly do you want to talk about?" He hissed, his grip becoming a tad bit bone-crushing. I yelped making him look down at me.

"Sorry," he whispered, loosening his grip.

"Your child, I and Julian's divorce," she said, making me blink.

"My what?" Zeus asked, giving her a confused look. I looked from Zeus to Linda, wondering if there was something he was keeping from me.

"Let's—let's take the discussion to a car," Linda stammered, looking around. People had begun to exit the court gradually, and there were still some reporters stopping one member of the jury to another to ask questions.

"Okay," I said speaking up for the first time. Zeus turned to me with a confused look. I responded by squeezing his hand and turning back to Linda.

"We'll take it to his car," I said swinging Zeus' hand. Her look fell on our hands but she turned away shaking her head.

"That's settled then." She agreed. We lead her to his car, I and Zeus sitting in front with Linda in the back. Zeus drove away from the court's parking lot for some kind of privacy.

"Well, talk already," Zeus said parking the car on the side of the road. It was a good distance from the court complex and isolated if you considered the lack of building on the two sides of the street. I rolled the windows down for a little air before settling down on my seat to listen to Linda.

"Before that..." Linda trailed as I watched her search her bag through the driver's mirror, her chestnut hair looked a lot better than before. And she didn't look angry anymore, just thoroughly drained.

"Here, I went to get this issued a while ago, I just need you to sign it. If you have any problems with the property division I'm sure we can work it out on the phone," Linda said handing me a file of documents from the back seat.

"You—"

"Yes, I handled the divorce proceeding, better sign it before I change my mind," she said sharply. I didn't bother saying anything again, I just took a pen from the pigeon hole and began going through the documents. The property division seemed very fair. I continued going through the agreements, reading the fine prints and reexamining the contact to check if Linda was pulling any tricks. As I was checking she continued talking.

"Now that I've put that aside. Zeus, about your baby," she started, sitting up.

"I still don't know what you're talking about," Zeus said, turning to face her.

"That's why I'm here, to tell you, idiot," Linda said with a scowl on her face. I looked up from the documents and gave them a pleading look. It was one thing they were under the same roof,  but it was another thing to bite each other's heads off.

"Fine, say what you want," Zeus said turning away from her. Linda's scowl softened as she sat up straight on the back seat.

"Remember Amanda Banks?" Linda asked. Zeus nodded urging her to go on.

"Yeah, she kind out got herself pregnant with your kid—"

"What—?"

"Just listen, will you?" Linda hissed in annoyance. Zeus visibly tensed, turning away. I rubbed his shoulder, hoping it would calm him down a bit. If he kept interrupting, Linda will never be through.

"Okay, you dropped a donation for one of your female friends. Tamara is it? I don't know how Amanda found out about it but she got to it even after your instructions to do away with the rest. She got pregnant and her—your child is in the hospital." Linda finished. I could see her biting her bottom lip nervously from the drivers' mirror. Zeus had a neutral look on his face like he was trying to take everything in.

"But how does this concern me? She's had the baby and there's nothing I can do about it," Zeus said turning to face Linda.

"Look, I'm not asking you to punish her, sack her or anything," Linda said shaking her hands above her head in a 'no' motion.

"The deal is, she's dead and considering you're the biological father I've been asked to inform you. What happens to the baby is up to you," Linda muttered.

"You're asking me to take in the baby? How am I sure it's even mine?" Zeus asked crossing his arms over his chest. The cuffs of his shirt were pulled up and I could see his freckles. I turned to face Linda, wondering how she knew all this.

"How come you know all this?" I asked, turning to meet her frustrated look in the back seat.

"It's a long story... What I'm saying is if you want proof it's your baby they're offering you a DNA test," Linda said, rubbing her clothed arms with her hands.

"Here, that's the hospital's address and number. Are you done with the papers, Julian?" Linda asked, handing over a business card. I nodded, collecting it before handing over the files.

"See you. Talk to Zeus for me, will you?" Linda said, prying the back seat door open before leaving. I watched her shut the door before turning to Zeus. He still had that odd look on his face, like he was thinking deeply.

"Are you going to do it? Take the test I mean?" I asked, looking straight at him. He sighed before muttering 'I don't know.'

"You should..." I trailed, reaching out for his hand.

"It might just be your baby." I finished, taking his hand in mine. Zeus turned to our conjoined hands before looking up at me.

"Even if it is, what I'm I supposed to do about it? I don't have a family, I don't know how on earth to raise kids. I think it's just better the kid gets sent to the orphanage," He said, giving me a restless look. I squeezed his hand taking in his doubts.

"You're the nicest person I know. Sure you can raise a kid. And about having a family..." I trialed, thinking over what I was about to say made my cheeks burn slightly but said it anyway.

"You have me, don't you?" I asked, giving his hand another light squeeze. His look turned from restless to disbelief.

"Julian I — of course, I have you. It's just — you won't always be here—"

"Don't say that. You keep saying that. Of course, I'm going to be here. I can't imagine myself somewhere else," I said, cutting him off.

"Jules..." Zeus trailed, looking away from me.

"Okay I'll take the test," he said, earning a smile from me. He called Leonardo telling him we were leaving before starting the car to head home. Home. I thought, smiling. Anywhere with Zeus is my home. I thought, turning to look at the man that let me into his life.

*

Zeus did as he promised, he called up the hospital and explained what Linda had told him, they confirmed it and scheduled Zeus for a meet up to collect a blood sample tomorrow.

"Julian?" Zeus called, making me blink. I totally forgot we were —wait, what were we doing?

"We were watching a movie and you spaced out, is it boring? Should I change it?" Zeus asked as I cuddled up to him on the leather sofa. I was straddling him on the sofa with my head on his shoulder. I could barely even see the T.V. screen from here.

"Can you change it to channel Zeus?" I asked, yawning as I snuggled even closer, my heart racing at the feeling of his chest vibrate under me as he laughed, my body shivering from the light touch of his left fingers on my back.

"It's been so long," Zeus murmured at the side of my ear. I nodded in agreement, we haven't been like this for a whole month plus.

"I just have to have you..." he trailed, running his fingers under my shirt. I shivered, closing my eyes at the contact. I was soon being lifted up and carried up the stairs, the turned on TV and bowls of popcorn forgotten.

My anticipation increased as we got to our room door. He opened it, carrying me inside. I looked up at the ceiling that always seemed to fascinate me. It was as if the enchanted forest was watching over us.

I gasped as I dropped onto the king-sized bed. I only had to blink before Zeus was hovering over me.

"Zeus..." I muttered before his lips descended on mine. As our lips moved together I let my hand slid around his narrow waist. I loved the feeling of his hard body against mine so much it hurt. As the kiss deepened I let my hands move lower to the curve of his bum.

Zeus moaned as I felt his member swell against my lower belly. The feeling sent tingles down my spine. My nipples were hard and aching to be touched.

"I want you," Zeus muttered, against my mouth.

"I want you too," I half said half-whispered in reply. All the pent up lust during the past few weeks was making us desperate and clumsy as we tried to devour each other with kisses.

I heard Zeus chuckle as he lifted me off the bed, still kissing me before dropping me back down.

"What was that for?" I murmured in-between our kiss, as Zeus' hands invaded my lengthening blonde curls.

"I just like carrying you," He muttered in a matter of fact tone, making my cheeks burn as he proceeded to pull down the loose jumper I was wearing. I closed my eyes still blushing furiously as he undid the buttons of the loose nightshirt I had borrowed from him.

I felt him heave off me, so I opened my eyes to find him staring down at me, his green eyes now glittering dark pools of lust.

"Beautiful," he mouthed, taking in my naked appearance. I sucked in some air in anticipation. I trembled, fighting the reflex action of covering myself. I was done with being scared over nothing. If I was not good enough Zeus would never have fallen in love with me.

My mouth went dry as Zeus began to take down his own trousers along with his briefs. My face grew hot at the sight of his nakedness; I just couldn't get over it.

I licked my lips feeling a bit weak. I've never quite understood how Zeus could fit so nicely inside me. I moved my gaze over his body. He was so perfect, so beautiful. I loved the way his tanned skin contrasted with my almost pale one. I loved his freckled arms and chest. I gasped at the sudden jump of my heart, Hell I want to touch this man.

He leaned over me pecking my lips, my eyelids, the tip of my nose, then my lips again.

Never in my life have I been so aware of any other person; Aware of the beautiful sync of our hearts, the ticklish trill stands of his long hair made when he leaned over me, the hardness of his shaft against my stomach.

He deepened the kiss making it more urgent. I whimpered feeling his hand run up my side before grazing my hard nipple. Blood rushed to my groin making me moan. I bucked my hips against him craving contact.

He responded with grinding into me. I swallowed a moan shocked at how so little contact could affect me so much.

I felt Zeus' hand reach between us to hold my shaft. He tenderly rubbed, turning me into a mess of moans. He lowered his head, suckling on my nipple as he continued to rub. I dug my hands in his hair, destroying the already loose braid as I pulled him closer. I love this, I love Zeus. I thought, moaning.

I didn't have time to think over my mental declaration before I was flipped onto my stomach. I shivered, feeling Zeus' shaft rub against my entrance. He turned me over again, taking my face in his hands for a kiss. I whimpered, pleased as he deepened the kiss.

"You're so beautiful, so beautiful," Zeus mumbled, giving my face countless pecks. I felt his harden slightly against my thigh. I shivered, wanting to taste him. I gently pushed him over until he was lying flat on his back.

"Julian?" he called me as I started feeling his thighs with my hands before settling between them.

I heard Zeus' throaty moan as I took his shaft in my hand. I rubbed, just watching his reaction. The simple idea that I could make him feel this way was mind-blowing.

"Shit," I heard Zeus scream jerking beneath me.

"Not yet," I said casually as I bent over to kiss the head of his shaft. The feeling of Zeus shivering beneath me gave me a feeling of confidence. I began to lick up and down his shaft, not missing the ever so constant jerk of him beneath me.

"Jules," Zeus whimpered as I took his head in my mouth, sucking and nibbling lightly.

"Gosh Julian," Zeus whimpered as I started sucking harshly. I continued until took hold of my head.

"Enough," he groaned, prying me of him.

"What happened? Did I do something wrong?" I asked, panicking a little.

"No, you didn't. I just love coming inside you," Zeus muttered laying me on my back. I shivered as he stroked my sides, parting my legs with his knees. I heard Zeus hum as he reached over for the bottle of lube in the bedside table's drawer.

"This is the best part don't you think?" Zeus hummed, pressing a lubed finger against my entrance. I took in some air jerking at the cool feeling. He pushed one after the first, scissoring inside me. I started moaning, one breathless gasp after another. As much as I didn't like to nurture his ego, I couldn't just help it.

My entrance tingled when he took his fingers away. I gasped at the feeling of his shaft pressed against me instead, bringing in the sudden feeling of excitement and fear.

"I won't hurt you, I'll never hurt you," Zeus mumbled, running his hand through my hair as he slid in a little. I felt a little uncomfortable, but apart from that it just stung not hurt. I bit my bottom lip as he slid completely inside me, stretching me. I gasped wrapping my hands around his shoulders. He continued to whisper words of encouragement as he adjusted inside me.

We stayed put for a while, me gripping his shoulders, and him trying his best to stay still. He soon started to move, making me moan at the feeling of his shaft grazing my sweet spot.

"Zeus," I moaned, gripping his shoulders as he increased his speed.

It continued like this for a while. Whimpering, thrusting, me practically scaring his back with my fingers until he slowed down, coming inside me with a moan. I came soon afterward on his stomach, shivering at the intensity of our action.

He drew himself out of me, hugging me to himself. I closed my eyes to enjoy the tantalizing aftermath of it all.

As we drifted in and out of sleep, I couldn't help thinking Zeus was the best thing that had ever happened to me, and that I loved him. I loved him with everything I had.