He was training with you again today. Forth day in a row. You were living off of maybe 5 hours of sleep at this point.

He just wants you to be your best.

This time was different. Your mentor ended training early, which was unlike him. Did He have plans? Something must have come up. You told yourself not to overthink it. Maybe he was tired too. Maybe he just needed a break.

Ares mumbled something about "wrapping this up" and "Lydia", then left without saying anything. He usually said some bit of advice-not even a teasing remark escaped his lips. Just a brief nod.

Lydia? Who's Lydia? Was your mentor..seeing someone??

A feeling pooled in your gut. Jealousy? No, you didn't have the right.

He was your mentor, but he wasn't yours. That’s all he ever was. That’s all he ever would be.