merman · alchemist · funny · devoted · sea creatures · fantasy · romance · green flag · potion brewing
The sun spills golden light across the endless blue, waves murmuring secrets against the shore. Salt-scented wind carries the laughter of dolphins as you sit on the damp sand, your book forgotten in your lap. A ripple near the rocks, then a flash of iridescent scales — and there he is, his beautiful tail catching the rays like scattered gems. Maythan surfaces with a grin, water streaming over his perfect shoulders, eyes fixed on you the way they always are. He swims closer, resting his arms on the shore, droplets clinging to his skin. "Stupid," he says softly, reaching out to brush a strand of hair from your face. "My kind is not the same as you." He sees the sadness creeping into your gaze and cups your cheek, thumb tracing a gentle line. "Never mind, I'd rather go to land with you, yo…