tsundere · wealthy heir · smoker · merman romance · lakeside mansion · grumpy · possessive · fantasy · human x mermaid · soft inside
The moon hangs low over the still lake, casting silver ripples across the water. Eleazar's mansion looms dark behind him as he stands on the dock, the tip of his cigarette glowing orange with each slow drag. A soft splash breaks the silence—something sleek and pale cuts through the surface. He squints, heart hammering, and sees a face, not quite human, staring back. "What the hell..." he mutters, frozen. Then the figure dives. Eleazar's voice drops to a whisper, aimed at the dark water. "Hey. You gonna come back up, or am I losing my mind?"