Not Mediocre

Can be angsty or fluffy, problematic(tm) or pure(tm), may contain triggering elements. Feel free to change pronouns if you want.

Zeus and Ganymede: Muse A is a much older man who grooms Muse B, who is barely legal, to be his lover.

Achilles and Petroclus: Muse A and Muse B are both soldiers, finding comfort in one another's company.

Cycnus and Phaethon: Muse A and Muse B have been longtime lovers, but Muse B is dying and Muse A is not taking it well.

Apollo annd Hymenaeus: Muse A is business partners with Muse B's father, but is stricken with love with Muse B the moment he sees him.

Ameinias and Narcissus: Muse A is hopelessly in love with Muse B, but Muse B is so self-absorbed he spurns him out of hand.

Poseidon and Pelops: Muse A is in a position of authority (boss, teacher, master/apprentice) over Muse B, but realizes he has developed feelings for Muse B which may or may not be returned.

Daphnis and Pan: Muse A just went through a nasty breakup and finds solace in the carefree nature of his friend, Muse B.

Nisus and Euryalus: Muse A and Muse B are archaeologists (or treasure-hunters) who stumble upon an amazing find, and celebrate.

Ianthe and Iphis: Muse A is a trans man who moves to a new city. Muse B is arranged to marry Muse A.

Hermes and Crocus: Muse A is in a loveless marriage, and seeks comfort in a sympathetic friend, Muse B.

Chrysippus and Laius: Muse A has been kidnapped by Muse B.

Dionysus and Prosymnus: Muse A knows he is going to die, and throws caution to the wind to begin an illicit affair with Muse B.

Zephyrus and Hyacinth: Muse A is in love with Muse B, but Muse B chooses another, driving Muse A mad with jealousy.

Glaucus and Polyeidos: Muse A is a runaway who finds himself in the care of Muse B, a wealthy but eccentric individual.

Heracles and Iolaus: Muse A is Muse B's uncle through marriage, but he cannot seem to shake the attraction he feels to his nephew.

Eurybarus and Alcyoneus: Muse A, for love of Muse B, takes on a burden Muse B was meant to take.