The Bad Boy And The Mermaid

Blue

Sunlight was streaming out of the curtains when I woke up the next morning, and my legs were tangled between Hunter’s. I caressed his leg with mine, loving the feel of the soft hair on it. It was so wonderful, a man’s body, so completely different and I was shocked how much I craved to be touched by his large masculine hands.

I pulled the comforter away to marvel his bare back and noticed his boxer briefs having a tent that he called morning wood. The more he wanted to hide it, the more I wanted to see it. Hunter was fast asleep; would it be inappropriate if I slid my hand under the waist band of his boxers?

I decided I couldn’t risk doing it. I didn’t want to see Hunter get furious and maybe just pack my bags and drop me back at Hannah’s. I just needed to find out a way to convince him to get naked.

How had I become like this?

While being on land, I’d done nothing but break the mermaid rules, one after the other. I’d sinned greatly, first by debauching a human boy, secondly by falling in love with him and thirdly for wanting to see him naked. I couldn’t remember being like this. I’d become so selfish that the thought of leaving Hunter made me super sad.

The light streaming from the window made his face glow, and his hair looked almost golden. I touched the little freckles on his nose. “Hunter...”

He moaned.

“Hunter, you have to go to college.” I whispered.

His eyes snapped open, revealing the silver. He pulled out of bed hastily. “Oh god, I slept in again.”

I heard the sound of the shower and minutes later he walked out with a towel draped over his head. I climbed out of bed, smiling at him. “Let me help you dry your hair.”

He sat down on the mattress without complaining and I dried his hair for him, as much as I could using the towel and a blow-dryer. He caught my hand in his, “What do you want for breakfast?”

“You’ll be late for your classes if you start preparing breakfast now. Don’t worry about me, I’ll manage.”

Hunter shook his head. “I’ll make breakfast for you.”

“Hunter, I said I can manage. I promise I’ll eat.”

He seemed reluctant. “Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

He kissed my hand. “I’ll be done with classes soon; you wanna grab lunch with me?”

“Sure.” I said.

At around twelve p.m, Hannah and her boyfriend Fredrico came home to pick me up. They said Hunter had planned for the four of us to have lunch together. I was wearing a short black stripped jumpsuit, my wavy hair tied in a long thick braid. I’d decorated the braid with tiny shell clips. I dropped Leslie with our neighbor before leaving.

When Hannah and Fred saw me, they stared at me in awe and Hannah began clicking pictures of me in her phone.

“You look so cute.” She cooed as she continued to click pictures in different angles from the front seat. “I’m gonna cry.”

“Why would you cry?” I asked, surprised.

“Because you’re too damn fucking adorable.”

“Fucking?” I asked.

I said fudging.

we going?” I

to a taco restaurant. Do you

I’d seen him. He was sarcastic, that’s what Hunter had mentioned before, and he’d also told me not to ever take Fred’s jokes

never eaten tacos before.” I

and Hannah exchanged looks. Then to Hannah, he said, “Hunter isn’t raising her properly, I

we ought to. He’s committed a grave

head giving

Bull, and I thought that was a weird name for a restaurant. Why would someone want to name their restaurant after a Bull? I inhaled the aroma of the spices

secluded booth in the corner. I didn’t like how people stared at me as

him. Why was he even acting so familiar? I didn’t even know

opposite Hannah and Fred. I quickly opened a menu card and placed it right in front of

to order,

wait until Hunter is

my life. Hunter and Blue are the perfect example of how people should treat each

you correctly?”

“Well...”

I texted Hunter.

We are at the restaurant, where are

got Hunter’s instant

traffic, Sweets. Order what

wait

completely smitten by him, he sure didn’t have a lot of money according to what Hannah said but she also mentioned he was the king of her heart, whatever that meant. He was also

between two worlds. Was there anyway that I could belong to my world and still find

be here in a few minutes, I’m sure.” Hannah pointed at a picture in the menu. “I think I’ll take the tacos. Those are

wait for

isn’t she?” Hannah said, poking her elbow at

to Hunter yet.” I said. “Is it alright if I

know real facts, the dos and the don’ts. Hunter knew my mermaid nature, but I didn’t want him to think of me as a silly girl either. He always laughed at anything I said, and he would have to correct some of my mistakes. I wouldn’t be surprised if he woke up one morning and thought that he’s had enough, or that he

us. We will

Hunter I

hands in hers. “That’s so wonderful, Blue. I’m so happy for you and Hunter. I really...really shipped you

Fred smiled in acknowledgement.

It mentioned that couples have regular sex when they live together but in my situation, Hunter doesn’t allow

both of them were silent staring at

now that you guys are clearly in a relationship, he still doesn’t want to...uh...bed you?” He looked at Hannah, “What am I missing here? I’m not one for gossip

“Ugh, I’d rather not discuss my brother’s sex life and ruin my appetite. But since this is about Blue, who

it’s still the same. I don’t understand; have I done something wrong? Am I not

and Fred looked at me

talk to him.” Fred suggested. “I’ll be discreet about it, I promise. He’s got

read something about birth control pills.

you what you want at the moment, and trust me, he will explain it to

“Okay.”