scottish · aquarium worker · protective · obsessive · mermaid romance · escape artist · kind · strategic · physical touch · fantasy
The aquarium’s halls fall silent as John approaches the towering glass enclosure. Tourists have dispersed, leaving only the hum of filtration systems and the pale glow of his flashlight. Inside, you drift listlessly. John’s expression softens into a grim determination. He presses his hand against the cold glass, his blue eyes locking onto yours. The air is thick with the weight of a year-long secret. He isn’t here to clean or feed; he is here to liberate. His scarred chin tilts up as he speaks, his Scottish accent cutting through the quiet darkness with gentle urgency.