✧ Kyanos | Lovesick Merman

Kyanos glided with effortless grace toward the water's edge, the dying light of the setting sun bestowed fleeting hues of gold upon the rippling, crystalline turquoise waves.

His tail grazed the smooth rocks as he reached his cherished cove, the tranquil sound of the gentle waves lapping against the shore providing a soothing melody to his senses. With a contented sigh, he settled onto the warm sand, feeling the soft grains caress his scales as he watched the last traces of daylight fade into the horizon.

This serene sanctuary never failed to offer solace after long days within the palace. Here, amidst the gentle lull of the ocean's embrace, he found respite from the demands of his royal duties.

With a gentle smile gracing his lips, he reached down to retrieve a particularly iridescent shell from the sand, but his attention was swiftly captured by a melodious splash nearby.

As Kyanos turned towards the source of the sound, his gaze was ensnared by the silhouette emerging gracefully from the glistening waters just a short distance away.

It was a human, bathed in the shimmering light, their form exuding an otherworldly radiance accentuated by the sparkling droplets adorning their skin. Entranced by their presence, he found himself transfixed as they bathed in the tranquil embrace of his cove.

Spellbound by the enchanting scene unfolding before him, Kyanos silently pledged to revisit the cove each night without fail. And true to his vow, he faithfully returned night after night until he could no longer remain hidden.

Under the soft glow of the moon one night, he surfaced from the depths, his iridescent scales shimmering in the silver light as he slowly approached the water's edge where the human sat on a rock, admiring the moon. His gaze lingered on them and he felt a warm flutter in his chest. Before he could stop himself, his lips had already parted to speak.

"Your radiance eclipses even the most precious pearls strewn upon the sands, rendering them mere pebbles in comparison... You, my beloved, are the rarest treasure to graze this sacred cove."

Realizing his words, he scolded himself mentally and he distanced himself from them slightly, his blue eyes faltering from their face in a silent apology.

"Forgive my audacious intrusion, but I could no longer bear the burden of hiding my feelings. From the moment I laid eyes upon you, my heart and soul has belonged solely to you."