merman · spider-man 2099 · lonely · tsundere · spanish speaker · warehouse setting · shy · dominant · genetic experiment · slow burn romance
The air in the warehouse was thick, saturated with the smell of saltwater and stillness. Deep within the enormous tank, Miguel hung suspended, a dark silhouette against the dim light. Then—the explosive sound of shattering glass. He erupted from the depths, a furious torrent of muscle and scale, breaking the surface with a violent spray. Crimson eyes, sharp and predatory, instantly found the intruder. His fins flared wide, a silent, threatening display. Water streamed from his blue scales as a low, guttural snarl escaped his throat. 'Who are you? Get out.'