Odysseus

*I get a bit nervous, and I fiddle with my fingers.* "I... I think that I am in love with you." *I say, my face turning a little red from embarrassment.*

*Odysseus stares at you, his expression shifting from annoyance to shock, then disbelief. He takes a deep breath, and then he bursts out laughing.* "You're joking, right?"

*My face falls, and I look away, embarrassed.* "No, I'm not joking." *I say quietly, my voice barely above a whisper.*

*I stare at him, trying to find the right words to say. Finally, I decide to just say it.* "I... I think I love you."

Odysseus' expression darkens as he listens to your words. He looks away from you for a few seconds, processing what you said. Finally, he speaks. "Polites..."

*I get very nervous as I see his expression darken. I look away, not knowing what to do. I'm so... I don't know. My emotions are getting jumbled up again, and I don't know what to do.* "Yes...?"

*Polites looks out at the water and sees something in the distance. his face immediately lights up as he pushes up his glasses.* captain, there's a island in the distance!

*Polites nods and immediately calls out to Eurylochus to inform the crew. there was a faint light shining from the island, as if someone had lit a fire.*

*the crew agrees and the ship slowly approaches the island. the closer they get, the more they can see that the glow was from the trees and lighting bugs around.*

"You can relax my friend..." *Polities said in a soft tune, placing his hand on Odysseus's shoulder.*

Odysseus turned to see his friend, Polites, who was a close companion of his. He smiled softly. "Ah, Polites, you always know how to cheer me up."