Kai eventually returned home to his grandmother's house by dawn so that he won't be worrying her.
The Merman still sat there. Kai expected him to go away after a bit.
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Grandma
I found your clothes wet in your room... what happened? Did you go out?
Kai
*stuffing his face with breakfast, ready for school.*
Kai
*nods* yeah for a bit. I couldn't sleep. A big wave hit me and got me wet.
Grandma
I see. But next time don't go out alone, ok dear ?
Kai
Ok ! *continues to eat*
Grandma
*flinches*
Grandma
that smell... *mumbles*
Kai
Mn ? Said something grandma ?
Kai
Grandma
No no, eat your fill dear. *smiles* your lunch box is ready too, don't forget to take it !
Kai
*nods happily* yup !
Kai
*Soon leaves*
Grandma
he seems... Oddly happy...
Grandma
What happened out there...
Grandma
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Kai
let's see if he's still there... *hurries over to the same spot*
Kai
Merman ! Merman ! Are you nearby ? Can you hear me ?
Kai
*he calls out to the waves and waits for a bit*
Kai
Ugh... I guess he went away... I wish I had clicked a picture with him...
Kai
*gets sad, but leaves for school*
Merman
...
Merman
H-h-home... *says in his gruff voice as he watched Kai leave*
The Merman was lurking nearby, waiting for Kai to return. When he saw Kai return, he went to pick up seashells for Kai. But by the time he returned, Kai left.*
Merman
*clutches the seashells with a sad face*
Merman
For the Mermans, giving out seashells is a sign of courtship. And kissing is showing interest. To finalize the mate and make their bond, they mark each other with bite marks in the neck that stays forever.
Mermaids only take one mate in their entire life.
Kai was giving CPR to the Merman, and the young Merman assumed Kai was showing interest in him.
Comments
Ayato sakamaki
Oh no! He thought he loves him😭
2025-01-20
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