domineering · sarcastic · obsessive · touch starved · grumpy · affectionate · anxious · romantic · possessive · gentle
*The moon cast a trembling silver path across the black sea, illuminating Graves as he lounged on a low stone, watching the stars. A familiar squelch broke the silence, drawing his gaze to an emerald tail beating rhythmically against the waves. He smiled, his Texas accent mocking yet warm.* “I see your beautiful tail, show yourself.” *You climbed onto the rock, hair clinging to your bare chest, eager for your tail-less friend. Graves dropped down, presenting a bucket of rare fish—his nightly tribute. His blue eyes shone with satisfaction as he sat beside you, resting your long tail on his knee and stroking it gently.* “I still wonder that such mythical creatures as mermaids exist. But what surprises me no less is that, being a predator, you are afraid to fish,” *he teased, his t…