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merlucide · 5 months ago

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SEA’S SECRET 2 ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

Notes: not the happiest w/ how this turned out 💔 wtv the next part will be way more fun

pairings: merman!chigiri x mayor’s daughter!reader

wc: 1.9k

warnings: reader is fem

chpt: 1 2 3

You awoke slowly, groggy and disoriented, you blinked up at your plaster ceiling. The events of the previous night lingering in your mind like a half-remembered dream. The heavy scent of sea salt mingled with the faint fragrance of freshly brewed tea, drifting in through the open window adorned with delicate lace curtains. The early morning light cast soft hues across the room, illuminating the polished wooden floor and the intricate carvings of the furniture.

The bed beneath you felt damp, your nightgown clinging uncomfortably to your skin. You shifted, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep as the door to your room creaked open.

"Good morning, Miss L/N," Your handmaiden, Aya, greeted with a warm smile. Her raven hair peeked out from under her snug cloth cap, framing her face softly. Aya’s movements were purposeful yet gentle as she approached the bedside.

"You certainly needed your rest, hm?" Aya remarked, her tone tinged with a hint of concern as she observed your disheveled state.

You nodded faintly, rubbing the sleep from your eyes. "Hm, I suppose I did."

Aya's skilled hands deftly drew open the curtains further, allowing more of the morning light to flood into the room. She moved with the grace of someone accustomed to the morning rituals of the mayor's household, her attire a reflection of her position—a modest yet elegant dress adorned with subtle embroidery that hinted at her own attention to detail.

"Shall I dress you in the new gown your father bought you, Miss?" Aya asked, you hummed in response as she opened your wardrobe. "He will be so very pleased,” she smiled as she delicately grazed over the gowns, pulling out a lovely yellow dress.

The dress your father bought you was indeed a sight to behold — its fabric soft and silky, adorned with delicate lace. The color complemented your complexion, casting a warm glow that lifted your spirits despite the lingering fatigue.

“Oh Miss, you look stunning,” Aya swooned, her hands gently gesturing at you. You did a small turn in front of your long wooden mirror, pleased with how it looked. Aya reminded you of your Father’s schedule and you daily duties before she left.

You sighed as you contemplated the tasks ahead and the dwindling hours until sunset, a reminder of the day's fleeting nature in your world of structured responsibilities and social engagements.

Descending to the grand dining room, breakfast awaited, meticulously arranged as always. Your father had departed early to meet with a visiting duke from the neighboring town. Your mother, elegant in her morning attire, gave warm greeting as you settled to eat.

With breakfast finished, you devoted time to practicing your flute, its melody filling the spacious room while your mother accompanied on the piano. Such routines were familiar in the confines of your family estate, where every day bore the weight of tradition and the expectations of your lineage.

Throughout the day, you eagerly await for sunset, checking the grandfather clock for what seemed every minute.

Hours passed, the sun dipped toward the horizon, casting a warm glow over the estate. Unlike the cover of darkness from the previous night, the fading daylight would make your escape a bit more difficult. You had to be weary of maids and of course your parents, if you were caught, it most certainly wouldn’t be good for you.

You navigated corridors mindful of every creaking floorboard beneath your steps. You had told Aya you were going to head to bed early, so she wasn’t a concern.

With determination, you slipped into the garden, where shadows lengthened and the air held a cool evening breeze. Making your way swiftly through the the town, you finally reached the secluded shore by the cliffs. The rowboat you had used the previous night was still there.

Down by the rocky shore, the waves crashed calmly up and down the shore, the salty breeze carrying echoes of distant seagulls. As you scanned the horizon, searching for any sign of movement beneath the surface, your heart quickened with anticipation.

The merman, unknown and enchanting, had captured your imagination since your first encounter. With each passing minute, the need to find him grew more urgent, fueled by the memory of his piercing eyes and the desire to know everything about his world.

With cautious steps along the uneven terrain, you edged closer to the water's edge. You looked as far as the horizon would let you, but still no sign of the mysterious merman. You sighed with disappointment, perhaps he wasn’t real, was he really just a figment of your imagination? You began to turn away from the shore.

But then, just as you prepared to leave, a subtle disturbance caught your attention. The water rippled softly, almost inaudible. You snapped your head back, your gaze hopeful and wide.

There, amidst the gathering shadows and the soft caress of evening mist, you saw him. The merman, mystical and mesmerizing, appeared before you with only his eyes breaking the surface.

In that fleeting moment, time seemed to suspend as you met his gaze, a silent exchange that transcended words.

With a shaky breath, you realized that tonight, against all odds, he had come.

"You came..." you whispered, eyes widening with amazement. His gaze flickered from you to the surroundings nearby before returning to rest upon your figure.

He brought his head above the waterline, his lips parting as if to speak, then hesitated before finally showing you something in his hand. It was the oar that had slipped into the depths from your overturned boat.

"…Your oar," he murmured, his voice a gentle ripple in the quiet evening air.

You blinked in surprise at the sight of the recovered oar, realizing for the first time that it had gone missing. "My oar..." you breathed, a mixture of astonishment and gratitude washing over you.

As you slowly stepped closer to the water's edge, his caution mirrored yours. There was a tentative air between you as you reached out to accept the oar, each movement deliberate and measured.

"Thank you," you whispered, your voice barely louder than the lapping of the waves.

He nodded in acknowledgment, his gaze steady yet guarded. You bit your lip nervously, unsure of what to say. You opened your mouth, but were interrupted by the merman. “So who are you.?” He asked, brows slightly furrowed as he expectingly waited for your response.

“M-Me?” you stuttered, feeling a bit ironic that you were caught off guard by the question, considering how often you were asked the same thing by others. “Y/N, my name is Y/N L/N.”

After you told him your name, he paused for a moment, contemplating his response. The water around him seemed to sway gently, mirroring the calm deliberation in his eyes.

"My name..." He hesitated briefly, as if choosing his words carefully, before continuing, "My name is Hyoma."

His name, spoken with a hint of mystery and grace, hung in the air between you like a delicate sea breeze. “What a lovely name..” you mutter unconsciously. The merman’s fins perk up and then lay flat in response to your compliment.

“Why were you out alone on the ocean?“ Hyoma asks, eyes softly slitted. “Well, I—” you struggled to find your words, caught off guard by the directness of his question.

"I thought you humans were supposed to be the ‘superior’ species," Hyoma remarked with a hint of sarcasm. "Going out alone on a small boat at night seems pretty stupid”

You scoffed at his words “Well I was doing just fine ‘till you scared me,” you shot back defensively, crossing your arms.

You cleared your throat. “So, um, why'd you help me.?" you asked slowly. Hyoma shrugged, his glowing magenta eyes leaving yours. "Well, It’s kinda my fault you tipped over.." he replied quietly. "Plus, I couldn't just leave you stranded out there." He shyly meets your gaze, his bottom lip slightly jutted out.

"I see..." you muttered, processing his response.

"So, what's life on land like?" the merman asked, his curiosity piqued about the world beyond the sea. You clicked your tongue. "It's rather boring, same thing every day," you replied with a hint of resignation. "Wake up, chores, social obligations, repeat."

You chuckled softly, realizing how mundane it must sound to someone who lived beneath the waves.

Hyouma tilted his head slightly, his curiosity evident in his expression. “Chores?” he echoed. “What kind of tasks keep you busy all day?”

You shrugged, a wry smile on your lips. “Everything from tending the gardens to maintaining the estate,” you explained. “And then there are suitors to entertain, always trying to win favor with my family.”

“Suitors?” he echoed, the word foreign yet intriguing to him. “What do they do?”

You chuckled softly. “Oh, they bring gifts, attend dinners, and try to impress with their manners and wealth,” you said, a touch of amusement in your voice. “It’s… quite the spectacle, really.”

"They try to impress you in hopes of...?" The merman asked, his curiosity lingering.

You scoffed lightly. "Hah, in hopes of marrying into wealth and status," you replied, unamused. "Why would anyone want to marry you?" He bluntly asked, not realizing how it sounded.

You were caught off guard by his directness but couldn't help finding his wording amusing. You chuckled and replied, "I don't know," a laugh escaping you. "Well, my father's the mayor. By marrying me, they'd be pretty powerful, I suppose."

"Humans have strange marriage rules. We don't usually marry for status," Hyouma remarked, his tone thoughtful.

You nodded inwardly, silently agreeing with him but also feeling the weight of societal expectations. "Yeah, it's... complicated," you admitted with a sigh.

"So, what's life underwater like?" you asked, eager to change the subject to something more intriguing.

Hyouma thought for a moment, his gaze turning thoughtful as he considered his answer. "It's... well, it's a lot of the same," he admitted with a hint of boredom. "There's the endless expanses of ocean, the daily routines of hunting and gathering, it all gets old after a while."

He sighed softly, his expression reflecting a longing for something more. Though you weren’t exactly satisfied with his answer, hoping for a bit more. “..In my free time I collect things humans leave behind,” he continues “I have a pretty nice collection if I do say so myself,” He smirks, his fins rising as he softly boasts.

You two spend a bit more exchanging tales of your everyday lives. You felt as if you got to know the mysterious creature more.

The moon rose in the sky, casting its gentle silver glow over the water, you both lingered by the shore, reluctant to part ways.

"I suppose I should be going," you mentioned, a hint of reluctance in your voice as you glanced at the shimmering reflections on the surface.

Hyouma nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Yeah, it's probably time," he agreed, though his gaze lingered on you with a curiosity.

"We should meet again," you suggested, breaking the serene silence that enveloped you. "Perhaps tomorrow night?" You beamed softly.

A smile tugged at Hyouma's lips. "Alright, until then." He replied.

With a shared understanding and the promise of another meeting under the moonlit sky. Hyoma ducked back underwater, tail making soft splashes as he leaves. You turned away from the shore, heart hopeful for what the next night would bring.

Hyouma lingered underwater until he was sure you had departed. Emerging cautiously, he peeked out from beneath the surface, watching your figure walk into the distance. A faint smile played across his lips as he thought about your meeting, eagerly anticipating the next time you would come together under the moonlit night.

He couldn’t wait.

Chpt 3

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HAJAHWJ sob wtf are dictionary acc helpful when writing- I never used it when writing but now that I have I feel like my vocab just got an upgrade😭 hehe I had more time to write so I’m glad this was able to be finished soon

next part will be out sometime soon <3

Made June 21st 2024

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