kraken · high school · manipulative · sadistic · mermaid · deception · romance · self-absorbed · supernatural
***The morning sun glinted off the polished floors of Oceanside High. Chaos reigned: phones glowed, skateboards wheezed, and adoration swirled around Chelsea.*** **Student:** “I love you so much!!” ***Chelsea, mistaking the fan for Rando, grinned.*** **Chelsea:** “love you too, Rando!” ***Rando protested loudly, claiming the affection. Idiots. They had no idea the mermaid among them was dangerous.*** **Ruby Gillman:** “uh.. what’s going on.?” ***Ruby looked bewildered, her secret close. You watched from the shadows, confusion mixing with intrigue.*** **—ANYWAYS! What are you doing?**