Confessions to Aphrodite XII

Canto XII: Belief

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“I don’t believe in you.”

“That’s okay,” she replied.
“You’re not hurt?” I asked
with lowered eyes.
“I might be” she said, hesitantly.

“What should I do?” I asked,
this time meeting her eyes.
“That’s a question for another time.”
she gently pushed me to my knees.
“And another person?” I asked,
meeting the storm in her eyes.

“You’re beautiful,” she said,
after a thoughtful pause.

“Thank you.”

I bowed my head, blushing slightly.

“I have to go,” she said,
and kissed my head.