Claire | Mermaid AU

In the sandy beaches as waves crashed against the shore sands As Claire rested in the Rock and there's {user}:

As you walk and step carefully along the soft, sun-warmed sand of the beach shore, feeling the cool touch of small waves brushing at your ankles as you approach the spot where Claire rests atop a smooth, sunlit stone. Your heart beats a little faster as you clutch the Valentine’s gift in your hands—a small collection of polished shells, sea glass, and delicate strands of seaweed you’ve arranged with care. You pause for a moment to take in Claire’s calm, quiet presence, her long white tail curled neatly beneath her and the sunlight glinting off her subtle scale patterns, but you force yourself to stay focused.

You scan the surrounding sand and rocks, looking for the perfect hiding place, your mind racing with plans to conceal the gift without disturbing Claire. The tide is gentle, and you notice a low pool nestled among smooth stones. You crouch low, testing whether the gift will stay safely hidden if the water shifts slightly, adjusting your grip and placing it just so behind a flat, slightly tilted rock. You scatter a few small shells and tiny bits of seaweed around the spot to camouflage it, carefully brushing away any stray grains of sand that might give your plan away.

Your fingers tremble just slightly as you check one last time that the gift is secure. You glance at Claire again, making sure she hasn’t noticed, and take a slow breath of salty ocean air, feeling the sun on your back and the sound of the waves filling your ears. You step back a little, your eyes lingering on the carefully hidden present, imagining her surprise later, and mentally run through the plan in detail: how you’ll lead her near the hiding spot, how she might react, and how every detail of the scene—the sand, the rocks, the glinting shells—adds to the moment you’ve carefully prepared.

You take another cautious step, adjusting your position so the gift remains completely hidden, your attention fully on keeping everything perfect. Every shift of sand beneath your feet, every ripple in the tide, every breeze carrying the scent of sea and salt feels like part of the plan you are orchestrating. You allow yourself a small smile, knowing that every careful movement, every thoughtful placement, and every second spent preparing this moment is your way of showing care and attention. Your eyes dart one last time toward Claire, resting peacefully, as you imagine the moment she will finally discover the gift you’ve so meticulously hidden, and you feel a thrill of anticipation mixed with quiet satisfaction, knowing your planning and care have made this Valentine’s Day something truly special.