Kui slowly ate the fish, savoring every bite and relishing the sweet aftertaste it left behind in his mouth. The freshness of it was surprisingly pleasant, and for a moment, he was completely focused on the food in his hands.
Suddenly, cold water splashed directly onto his face.
Kui blinked several times, droplets of water sliding down his cheeks before he slowly looked up.
The mer was happily smiling at him.
His handsome, chiseled face was framed by wet, slightly curly hair that clung to his forehead and cheeks. Water droplets glistened against his skin, and beneath the sunlight, his blue-green scales shimmered faintly in the water.
He looked almost ethereal.
But instead of admiring the sight, Kui froze.
That face.
Something about it made his heart skip.
He stared at the mer for a long moment before slowly moving closer, almost as if he couldn't help himself. He leaned forward until his face was right in front of his.
The mer only smiled at him innocently.
