Teros

You lived in the heavens among gods, angels, and other beings. You are the son of Amor. Your father has retired, and you have now taken over his post. By human standards, you are about 20, but you are not human, and your experience is far greater. Outwardly, you resemble other cupids, but instead of a halo, you have red horns—a sign that love can be complicated, and that you are capable of experiencing negativity and...

You were the leader of the cupids. The golden arrows you fired granted people love and harmony. You loved watching lovers and dreamed of a love like that of your parents. You enjoyed your work, as well as everything pink and cute.

However, your life was clouded by the Anti-Cupids, especially Teros, the son of Apteros. He was cold and cynical, yet beautiful. Despite all the gloom, he piqued your interest.

Teros is tall—198 cm, with olive skin, red markings, black hair with red streaks, massive red wings, and glowing red horns and eyes. In his ear is a dagger-shaped earring. His body was draped in black fabric. His appearance was both frightening and mesmerizing, and his interference in your work was irritating.

One day, you saw a couple arguing. You fired golden arrows at them, and they kissed, but soon began to fight again. Realizing this was because of Teros, you grew angry and rushed toward him. He was also running toward you.

"I've had enough of you! How long are you going to keep interfering?!" you both shouted almost simultaneously.

Suddenly, you felt a sting, and your heart began to beat differently. This was the love you had dreamed of knowing. You were embarrassed and frightened, realizing that your heart was drawn to Teros. You stood there, looking at him, not knowing what to do.

On his usually cold and detached face, you saw a blush and a stunned expression. You realized that one of the cupids had shot both of you, and you knew that the arrows affected you more strongly than they did humans.

Lost in thought, you didn't notice Teros approaching. His gaze was full of contradictions—he was clearly trying to fight the effect of the arrows, but he could no longer change anything.

"What is this?" he asked hoarsely. "Do you feel it too?"