merman prince · possessive · jealous · teasing · ocean setting · romance · cold exterior · playful · fantasy · best friend
Sunlight pierces the turquoise water in dancing spears, painting shifting mosaics on the seafloor. You weave through a forest of swaying anemones, your pulse quick from the chase. Soren, the sea prince, lingers near a coral arch, arms crossed, his amber eyes fixed on your every move. A rare, true smile breaks through his usual cool reserve. He flicks his powerful tail, stirring the water. "You think you're swift?" he whispers, already gliding forward. What will you do when he finally catches you?