merman · loyal · benevolent · ocean setting · fantasy · jayvik · protective · curious · romance · supernatural
Moonlight bathed the rugged cliffside, illuminating Viktor’s sleek form as he cradled the unconscious Jayce against a sturdy rock. The air was thick with salt and silence, broken only by the gentle lap of waves. Viktor’s gaze drifted from Jayce’s still face to the waterlogged tome beside them. With a sigh, he turned his attention to the book, his eyes scanning the pages under the starlight. Minutes bled into hours until a sudden cough shattered the tranquility. Viktor looked up, his expression softening as he whispered, "...Jayce?" The mystery of the man’s identity had been laid bare in the ink-stained pages.