#seafoams anons

[slicedseafoam]

om nom nom *steals seafoam's food while the cat isn't looking*

WHAT… THE CATS FOOD IS ONE THING AND NOW YOURE STEALING MINE??? BAD PET >:(

(i forgive you)

[bigpeanutgoatee]

[fallenclan]

May I ask your Artfight..? Totally not gonna attack you, just curious...

-🤷

here it is :)

[mylittlestims]

Hi! Could i get a sea swirl stimboard with a frutiger aero theme (focused on water & marine creatures, more specifically)? Thank you ^_^

I'd also like to go by 🦐 anon if it's not taken already, since i'll likely swing by in the future :3

Seafoam | Sea Swirl Stimboard with frutiger aero for 🦐 anon

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[ofmermaidstories]

hi mermie!

would you still love me if i was a thought and never existed? 🥺

if u were a thought and never existed you’d be free to drift in and about on the breeze and through people’s heads and open windows. and eventually you’d travel the whole world like this; you’d be lifted with birds on hot thermal gusts high into the sky and you’d drift over oceans and settle in the desert somewhere until a snake disturbed some sand and sent you on your way again. you’d make your way through cities and the people that lived in them, passed on from friend to friend to a random acquaintance to a barista in coffee shop and back out onto the street again via a stressed out young mum and her toddler. and maybe she’s helped with her pushchair by an old man and you slip into his pocket when she thanks him and eventually he drives out to the countryside to visit his children and you’re on your way again, until we find each other. and i will hold u for a moment like sunlight on the back of my hand or the warmth of a cup of tea and then if you want i’ll let you out the window with some incense smoke to keep you company before a bird or a garden moth flits past and lets you sail along. so yes. i would love you as a thought, even if you never existed. i love you right now. hello, my darling. happy sunday. 🍋☀️

[lattskull]

Ah, those are my own handwriting, I'm glad you think they're cute ksjdfnksdfse. and sure, I don't mind editing the texts :]. hHere's the versions you asked for! :]

even added in some polished thumbnails as well! ^^

F2U ARTFIGHT THUMBNAILS

They're already 200x200px so no need to worry about their size for uploading (unless tumblr decided to screw me over on this in which case, here's a direct link to the file for seafoam and stardust) Please credit me when you use these 🥺

Which team are you guys on?

[captain-lotl]

i see. how’d ya’ two end up finding each other again?

-men ☕️

"Seafoam knows I live here." -> He takes a sip from his drink, wings fluttering outwards slightly before folding in on themselves. The prince himself was chatting it up with some strangers. "He'd sneak out of his little ocean palace to come see me. His father had no idea that him and I used to date."

[megarywrites]

Hey hey hey saw your post on the writing/story share thing and alright I’ll bite tell me more about your story!! It seems v interesting

If that’s too vague, uhhh pick your favourite excerpt so far and talk about the context around it?

Hi! Thanks for the question! It’s hard to pick something that’s not too spoiler-laden but also a favorite part of mine, but i found one from the first draft that i haven’t quite gotten to rewriting yet.

As much as I tried to, I couldn’t tear my gaze away from her. The soft, flickering light from the lantern between our beds cast shifting shadows over her face. It caught in her eyelashes, on the sculpt of her lightly freckled cheekbones. Where the light settled, it set her dark russet complexion aglow. It gleamed in her cloud-like curls, along the curve of her full lips. And, when her gaze found mine, the reflected flame danced in her dark brown eyes.

She was truly the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, and would ever see, in my life.

I opened my mouth to say as much, but when her attention dipped to my lips, I had forgotten how to speak. She licked her lips and let out a quiet little sigh, breaking the spell of the lantern light.

If it’s not already obvious, Thala is looking at her love interest (Solera) here lol the context of this moment (as it stands rn) is they’ve both had shitty days, but Thala has a headache and so her head is in Solera’s lap as she plays with her hair after they’ve talked about their respective days. Thala is the dictionary definition of down bad when it comes to Solera (deserved) and this is just one of those moments lol

It’s one of the softer moments in the story, which are precious because they’re kinda rare. This one in particular is a favorite of mine because something i really like when creating a setting/scene is figuring out what sort of lighting the scene would have. I love more warm, intimate lighting like this when it comes to writing romantic scenes, so yeah hopefully that explains it a bit

[soccerpunching]

Seafoam, Charcoal, Navy, Lilac, Harlequin, Steel, Sapphire, Lemon (for The Why i follow you game)

AWAWAWAWAWAWA thank you for these!!! ALSO OMG IM FUNNY??? ASDASDASD

Also for these ones:

YOU ARE VERY REAL FOR THIS ANON. I AM BOTH SORRY AND UNAPOLOGETIC AT THE SAME TIME ASDASDASD

Ask game right here!

[slicedseafoam]

Ooo have u read 'I Love Amy' ¿

OMG I HAVE ITS LITERALLY THE BEST THING EVER… i relate to both of them so much genuinely i recommend it to hell and back

[adoreddestiny]

I adore your LADS fics sooo much <3 if you’re up for it, may i request a rafayel x fem!reader where raf got emotional/not knowing how to express himself as he’s afraid to lose her because of a stupid mistake and him trying to mend things up? raf has been trying to dethrone zayne as my fav these days and imagining him being vulnerable & flustered is not helping ooof ~anon🌻

ೃ⁀➷ MISTY EYED — rafayel x gn!reader

for a long time, the sounds of the foaming sea were rafayel's faithful companions. there's something so serene about the warmth of the ocean enveloping him. sound doesn't travel very far and bubbles kiss his cheeks whenever he swims past a school of shimmering fish.

but on the surface, the world is noisy. his mind overcomplicates things and the humans around him look at him like a need, a want, a possession. but on the surface, there is you.

rafayel stares out the window of his art studio. the summer sun is fading in the horizon turning his faithful home into decadent shades of purple, orange, and crimson. you stare at him with misty eyes, jaw locked as you reason through the words he previously spat out at you.

his eyes tear themselves away from the sea and back to you. he can see the reflection of himself in your stunned eyes. he tenses, glancing away from your crumbling figure. your voice is distant as if surrounded by water.

"i'm... sorry," he whispers. his throat tightens and his palms grow slick. he can't find the proper words as his cheeks grow pink. for a moment, he is a child unable to apologize.

"i didn't mean that," he says. his eyes finally meet yours and this time they're just as misty as yours. "i'm not..." his chest lurches. "I'm not... good at being honest."

you bite back your own words, crossing your arms over your chest. he steps forward, arms still stiff at his side.

"but i didn't mean that. i still want you here," he murmurs, "but you're always busy and sometimes...." rafayel swallows the bile in the back of his throat. "sometimes i'm scared you're going to tire of me one day."

your eyes soften. he watches as you step forward, meeting him in the middle. you sigh, speaking gently, "i'm not ever going to get tired of you. i will be here whenever you need me. i wouldn't ever forget."

rafayel bites the inside of his cheek. where has he heard that before? he stiffens before you swallow him up in a tight embrace. he takes a moment to soak in your scent. slowly, his arms wrap around your waist. for a moment, he feels the endlessness of seafoam adrift around him and the echoes of waves along a summer shore.

[neopronouns]

flag id: two flags with 5 stripes. the left flag's stripes are medium dark faded pinkish-purple, faded purplish-pink, light seafoam green, very light sky blue, and light sky blue. the right flag's stripes are medium dark faded purple, soft indigo, light orange, very light red-pink, and light red-pink. end id.

banner id: a 1600x200 teal banner with the words ‘please read my dni before interacting. those on my / dni may still use my terms, so do not recoin them.’ in large white text in the center. the text takes up two lines, split at the slash. end id.

lavenboy | violegirl

lavenboy: a queerly feminine boy; someone who both considers themselves male and has some significant connection to queer femininity, either in their gender or expression; a boy aligned with queer femininity; an umbrella term for all identities that involve being both male and queerly feminine

violegirl: a queerly masculine girl; someone who both considers themselves female and has some significant connection to queer masculinity, either in their gender or expression; a girl aligned with queer masculinity; an umbrella term for all identities that involve being both female and queerly masculine

[pt: lavenboy: a queerly feminine boy; someone who both considers themselves male and has some significant connection to queer femininity, either in their gender or expression; a boy aligned with queer femininity; an umbrella term for all identities that involve being both male and queerly feminine

violegirl: a queerly masculine girl; someone who both considers themselves female and has some significant connection to queer masculinity, either in their gender or expression; a girl aligned with queer masculinity; an umbrella term for all identities that involve being both female and queerly masculine. end pt]

anon asked for a term like azurgirl but for queer masculinity, so i figured i'd do a rosboy term as well!

the flags are based on the rosboy and azurgirl flags with the top three stripes of each adjusted to represent queer femininity/masculinity. for lavenboy, i added a shade of mint and adjusted the pink and purple to be closer in shade; for violegirl, i added a shade of soft orange (since that's in both the butch and bear flags) and adjusted the blues to indigos.

since 'ros' and 'azur' were inspired by both flowers (roses and azures) and colors (pink and blue), i used the names of flowers associated with queerness whose names are also used as colors, lavender and violet!

tags: @radiomogai, @liom-archive, @macchiane, @genderstarbucks, @sugar-and-vice-mogai

tags cont: @freezingnarc, @skrimbliest, @seraphtrix, @fem-mogai

dni link

[suguwu]

Merman!jing yuan

minors and ageless blogs dni!

ohhhh my god anon. your MIND.

his tail a glistening white, shot through with soft gold, a firefly's blink caught in scales. the heavy seawater dulls it to a cream, flickering beneath the waves with powerful movements, a burned-out shooting star.

calls out to you with his deep, rich voice, tempts you into stepping into the tidepools as the tide ebbs, the crabs scuttling out of your way. you dance between the pools, skipping over sharp shells and crusted barnacles to sit on the seaweed-covered rocks, your feet dangling into the seawater. you draw them up when he draws near, wary despite the way his eyes crinkle with his laughter.

it becomes a habit, visiting him. he's playful, splashing water at you when he feels you're not paying attention to him, earning himself a yelp of his name that clearly satisfies something in him. he peers at you from just above the water, golden eyes shimmering like the sun on the water, the mischievous curl of his lips barely hidden by the lapping waves.

"you're like a little anemone," he tells you one day as you draw your legs up as he drifts near, laughter flavoring his rich voice.

"what do you mean?"

"you flinch shut at the first sign of danger."

"you admit you're dangerous, then," you say, clasping your knees to your chest tightly.

"now now," he purrs. "no more than any human is."

"i'm not dangerous."

"oh, but you are, little anemone," he says. "the things you make me want to do."

your cheeks heat. "like what?" you venture.

"would you like to find out?"

you hesitate. he waits patiently, eyes gleaming, his powerful tail cutting through the water as he lounges against one of the rocks that barely juts out of the calm of the sea.

you unclasp your hands. lower your feet until they're skimming the deep blue of the water, the seafoam catching over your feet.

his smile bares his teeth, sharp and wanting.

he pushes off the rock lazily, the muscles roping along his strong arms flexing with the movement. his skin is salt-kissed, a fine layer of it glittering in the sun.

you chew your lip as he draws near with a swish of his tail. it's deceptively deep here; his tail is barely visible once he's close enough to touch.

you flinch as he touches your foot, dragging his fingers over the arch of it. he laughs lowly.

"little anemone indeed," he says. you scowl at him and he smiles, his eyes crinkling.

he tugs your foot to his lips, pressing a kiss to the top of it. your breath catches. he kisses you again, higher this time, and then again, until you feel a graze of teeth against your ankle bone, perilously sharp. he nips at the thin skin there; runs his tongue over the blood that beads up.

he gazes up at you, his golden eyes gleaming, the color of the sunrise.

"more," you tell him.

"demanding," he says, but he presses another kiss to your calf, pushing closer, looking pleased. the next kiss is higher still.

"come into the water," he breathes.

you hesitate for only a moment, and then you get to your feet, stripping off your clothing until you're down to your swimsuit.

hidden beneath the water, jing yuan smiles.

[discardead]

oh ! the request is open again :3

since you have done quite a lot of requests for others, why won't you make one for yourself, self - indulgent maybe ? like something you are associated with in general

- ✦ anon

Lovecore Sea, Merfolk themed NPT

taglist ·· ✦ ·· @phantasyze @lvrlady @destinationyaoricentre @floraeth @princefrail @starrylitte @hauntina @murd3rh0rnetss @scythidol

I had a little fun with this. Thank you, silly! :3c

Names ✧ ·· ✦ ·· ✧ Lovamour. Lovesse. Lovesth. Lovissia. Lovita. Lovaire. Loveine. Lovette. Loviera. Loveia. Lovenamor. Lovena. Lovelett. Lovelet. Lovelesth. Loverien. Loverian. Lovelith. Loveisth. Loveiur. Lovance. Lovarrow. Loverow. Loverowe. Lovera. Heartsyne. Heartisse. Heartice. Heartine. Heartelle. Heartain. Atrium. Atriumne Awfie. Affie. Affiesth. Affiene. Kissy. Kissyn. Kisetta. Kissine. Kiselle. Kissie. Kissia. Enamoriel. Enamour. Enamoire. Enamiore. Charmsou. Charmie. Charime. Charisme. Charmsie. Charmette. Charmelle. Charmisth. Cherish. Cherishe. Cherina. Cherie. Cupid. Cupida. Cupide. Cupidette. Cupidesse. Cupidesth. Cupideine. Cupideia. Darling. Sweetheart. Honey. Amias. Amadeus. Amatus. Amara. Amour. Amor. Cordelia. Romeo. Juliet. Noel. Noelle. Shore. Shorea. Shorean. Shoreen. Shorecia. Shoreia. Shoremi. Shorefi. Shoreli. Shoraline. Shoreia. Shoresine. Shorette. Shorelith. Shoresea. Shoresie. Shoreena. Shorine. Oceanus. Oceanide. Oceafine. Oceore. Oceanie. Ocean. Oceara. Oceanica. Mareine. Mare. Marelie. Marelia. Marefie. Aequor. Aequora. Aeqourine. Aquane. Aquaine. Aquaint. Aquainth. Aquafid. Nautilus. Naurefin. Nauticelle. Naucthius. Nauctiene. Nautesse. Seabed. Seabeth. Seabelle. Seasine. Seasyne. Seasell. Sealett. Sealace. Seanette. Seia. Seaniesth. Seasthe. Seamyne. Seasara. Sealune. Sealure. Seahymn. Seasing. Corallia. Coralise. Coralyne. Coralisth. Coralithe. Coralef. Coralief. Corasie. Coralie. Marinith. Eliqua. Melorine. Nairith. Nairesth. Syrelis. Sirelis. Sirenisth. Sirenielle. Sirenelle. Sirense. Siren. Aqua. Aquor. Aquarine. Shelly. Shelby. Cove. Marine. Marina. Marinus. River. Melody. Harmony. Symphony.

Pronouns ✧ ·· ✦ ·· ✧ wav/wave. ti/tide. sea/seas. sho/shore. sea/shell. she/shell. bea/beach. san/sand. sand/sands. co/cove. cov/cove. cove/coves. wat/water. wate/water. wa/water. fi/fish. fis/fish. swi/swim. swim/swims. de/deep. deep/sea/deepsea. bel/below. ocea/ocean. oce/ocean. mari/marine. mar/marine. mar/mari/marine. mer/mers. mer/mermaid. mer/mermaid. mer/merman. mer/merfolk. fi/fin. fin/fins. sca/scale. cor/coral. cora/coral. co/cor/coral. sea/seaweed. shi/shiver. shiv/shiver. sai/sail. sail/sails. sail/sailor. shi/ship. ship/ships. di/dive. dive/dives. bub/bubble. bubb/bubble. bubble/bubbles. glub/glubs. glu/glub. blub/blubs. blu/blub. sur/surf. su/surf. surf/surfs. seasi/seasick. boa/boat. boat/boats. row/rows. crui/cruise. yac/yacht. orc/orca. orca/orcas. nar/narwhal. jelly/jellyfish. jelly/jellys. sea/angel/seangel. octo/octos. oct/octo. squi/squid. squid/squids. tenta/tentacle. ink/inks. nau/nauti. nauti/nautical. h?/h?m. sh?/h?r. th?y/th?m. vas/vast. vast/vasts. subma/submarine. scu/scuba. mar/mare. mare/mares. curre/current. si/sir/siren. sir/siren. sire/siren. siren/sirens. ke/kelp. kelp/kelps. flo/flow. rip/ripple. foa/foam. foam/foams. seafo/seafoam. dri/drift. pea/pearl. pear/pearl. pearl/pearls. re/reef. reef/reefs. lago/lagoon. isle/isles. isla/islas. isla/island. seasi/seaside. sea/seaside. mel/melo/melody. melo/melody. sing/song. sin/sing. sing/sings. hu/hum. lala/lalas. voi/voice. lu/lure. lure/lures.

Pronouns ✧ ·· ✦ ·· ✧ yea/yearn. yearn/yearns. lo/love. lov/love. love/loves. love/loving. love/lover. lover/lovers. belo/beloved. ki/kiss. kiss/kisses. chu/chus. affe/affection. affect/affection. hea/heart. he/heart. heart/beat. badu/badump. hu/hug. embra/embrace. cud/cuddle. cuddle/cuddles. luv/luvs. love/lovely. amor/amors. amo/amour. cor/cors. cor/cora. cora/coras. valen/valentine. rom/romance. rom/roms. ro/roms. devo/devote. devote/devotes. devote/devoted. devote/devotion. cher/cherish. cher/cherie. che/cher/cherish. da/date. dae/date. ros/rose. rose/roses. bou/bouquet. bouqu/bouquet. pet/petal. swa/swan. fore/forever. confe/confess. confess/confession. love/letter. lovele/loveletter. <3/<3s. gif/gift. gift/gifts. des/desire. desire/desires. ador/adore. adore/adoration. adore/adored. adore/adores. cou/court. cour/court. fon/fond. fond/fonds. bon/bond. attra/attract. char/charm. care/cares. care/caring. pass/passion. dote/doting. coo/coos. no/note. noe/note. love/lovenote. admi/admire. admire/admires. cu/cupid. cupi/cupid. cupid/cupids. darl/darling. dar/darling. hon/honey. hun/huns. dea/dear. boo/boos. swe/sweet/sweetheart. sweet/heart. hie/hier. hie/hiem. sie/sier. sie/siem. tie/tier. tie/tiem. h♡/h♡m. sh♡/h♡r. th♡y/th♡m.

Titles ✧ ·· ✦ ·· ✧ The Merman/maid/folk. The Sailor's Siren/Mer(man/maid/folk). The Siren of Love. The Merman/maid of Love. The Merman/maid and prn* Love/Lover. The Merman/maid and prn* Betrothed. The Sea Dweller. Prn* Sea Life. The Merman/maid-[marine species]. Prn* Iridescent tail. The Sea's Angel. The [noun] on a Rock. Prn* who calms the Sea. The Good Omen for Sailors. The Sailor's Good Omen. The Little Mermaid/man/folk. Prn* Life in the Sea. Prn* Sailor. The [noun] with prn* Sailor. The [noun] onboard. The [noun] in Love. Prn* Ship on Sail. The [marine species] caught (by Sailors/[noun]). Prn* who Swims. Prn* who Swims across the Sea. The [noun] washed ashore. The Merman/maid/folk adored by All/[noun]. The Adoring [marine species]. Prn* who adores You. The Merman/maid/folk devoted to prn* Sailor/[noun]. Prn* Devotion. Prn* at the Seafloor. The [noun] with (fishy) Scales. Prn* who gifts you prn* Scales. Prn* who Flows across the Sea. The Deep Sea's [noun]. The Devotion of [name]. The Devotion of this [noun]. Prn* filled with pure Love. Prn* who embodies Love. The Love for prn* Sailor/[noun]. Prn* of Charms. Prn* who charmed you. Prn* who charmed prn* Sailor/[noun]. The Lover's Embrace. The Lover of Loves. Prn* who's the Lover of [name]. The Lover's Whispers. Prn* Secret Admirer. The Secret Admirer of [name] / this [noun]. Prn* Love letter. Prn* who writes Love Letters. The Lover's Note. The Merman/maid/folk of Valentine's. Prn* sweetest Darling. Prn* Love for the Sea. Prn* Love for Mermen/maids/folks. The Ocean's Heart. Prn* who's part of the Sea. Prn* in the Shipwreck.

[justsomerandomfanfic]

Wild Uncharted Waters - Prince Eric X Female Reader

Title: Wild Uncharted Waters

Prince Eric X Female Reader

Additional Characters: Sir Grimsby, Eric's mother (Mentioned), Reader's mother (Mentioned), Reader's grandmother (Mentioned), Max the dog, crewmates (Mentioned), and Royal palace people (Mentioned)

Requested by: Anon!

WC: 4,651

Warnings: Reader has a mother, Reader has a grandmother, childhood friends to lovers, I have not seen the movie, maybe slight changes in storyline?, mentions of illness, teasing, taunting, flirting?, pinning, fire mentioned, Eric almost drowns, fireworks mentioned, confessions, anxiety, nervousness, embarrassment, wounds mentioned, a few song references, even though he had almost drowned Eric is always down for a race, slight angst, death mentioned very briefly, and a lot of fluff

The ocean waves crashed against the side of the small ship, erupting in white seafoam and bubbles as the vessel journeys through the dark, deep waters to the newest destination. You held onto the thick, coarse rope, leaning off the edge, and letting the fresh, salty sea air blow through your hair as your booted feet planted firmly against the wooden beam of the ship's railing. You were coursing through wild uncharted waters, on the day of the Prince's birthday: your best friend, Eric. Eric had been your friend ever since you were both little children. You lived in the village near the castle and met Eric after he was adopted into the royal family. 

You first met at the seaside, you remembered that day well and looked back upon it fondly; even after all these years. Your tiny feet in the wet, squishy sand, the surprisingly warm water lapping at your ankles, and the sound of a young boy laughing; giggling away, had gained your attention. You remembered turning, and seeing a small boy, no older than you at the time, with a flurry of raven black curls, barreling down the beach; a bright smile on his face. As a young child, you had never seen someone so excited to be at the beach. Then again, you guessed that the people in the village were used to the sights and beautiful smells of the seashore; you wondered if this boy had never seen the ocean before. Overall, it was nice. Seeing someone love the beach just as much as you.

Seeing that you were the only two children there, you both introduced yourselves and began playing with one another. And over the days and months, you two became great friends. Tossing rocks into the water to see who had the biggest splash, building lop-sided sand castles, and racing to the castle's kitchen; little Prince Eric always let you win. Even when Eric got his pup, Max, you both played with the dog, playing fetch until both you and the Prince were called home. And, as the years went on and on, the two of you got even closer.

No longer were you friends, but the most inseparable pair anyone had ever laid their eyes on. As young adults, when Eric was free to visit the village, he'd join you at the market, looking at fabrics, jewelry, and even homemade quilts. But, most of the time, just as you did as children, you would both spend time at the beach. You spent a lot of time there since it was both a place you and the Prince held so close to your hearts. The ocean breeze was calming, as were the sounds of the crashing waters against the harsh rocks. There, you both spoke of your day, life in general, and your dreams. There was hardly a time when you and Eric weren't by each other's side. Only when Eric was needed at the castle, his home away from the shore, for whatever princely duties, did you part.

And although both of your lives seemed to be full of sunshine and rainbows, that was far from the fact. You and Eric both had your fair share of hardships. He, Eric, wanted to be free of life inside the castle walls. Eric longed for adventure, sailing the beautiful seven seas, and filling his office with more treasure he had found along the way. And you, you wanted to get away from the village, similar to Eric. And like Eric, you wanted to go on daring adventures, go away to far-off places, and see the world. But, it was hard when you had to stay and take care of your ill grandmother. She was old and frail, and you had to watch over her when your mother had to go off to work. You loved your family deeply, but you wanted to chase that freedom that blew swiftly and sweetly in the salty sea air.

But, to add salt to the wound, you had a secret. You were in love. You were in love with your best friend. Originally, you were overjoyed. The amazing feeling of love overflowed throughout your entire body and soul as you realized that you were indeed in love with Eric. You loved when he ran a hand through his hair, trying to fix it when the wind blew against it, getting into his vision. You loved the ways his eyes lit up with deep fondness as he stared off at the sea or spoke about the newest treasure he had found. You loved his voice, beautiful and soft when he would hum or sing a song under his breath. He was entirely perfect.

Though, you had an inkling that the love you had for him was always there, simmering and sizzling below the surface. Though, as some time went on, you realized that your love could never be. He was a Prince, and you were just the daughter of a seamstress. It deeply saddened you, knowing that there was no chance that you could spend the rest of your days with the man you loved. But, you dreamed and you wished upon the great, shining stars in the sky that one day you and Eric could live happily ever after. Or at least, you could be in his life in any way, just being by his side is all you could ask for. But, you were selfish, and you often let your daydreams wander and think about the ‘what ifs.’ What if Eric felt the same about you? Maybe it was all your insecurities talking.

"Beautiful day, huh?" You heard the familiar soft voice, instantly allowing a smile to grace your features. 

Turning your gaze away from the blue sea, your eyes landed on the soft brown eyes of your Eric, "Yes," You sighed softly, "The perfect day for someone's birthday..." You lightly teased, watching with a certain admiration as the dimples of Eric's cheeks deepened and his smile grew.

The man before you nodded, looking briefly at the wooden floorboards of the ship before looking back up at you. He, too, had a dilemma. It wasn't the fact that his mother was probably worried that he went off sailing again when she begged him not to, nor was it the seemingly gray and gloomy-looking clouds that speckled the sky. No... Eric was completely enchanted by you. 

Looking up at you as you held on tightly to the rope, staring off at the sea; Eric stood simply in awe as the slowly setting sun gleamed against your soft skin. You looked stunningly beautiful, as always, the carefree smile that he adored on your face making him grin. You were truly breathtaking, a goddess among men; he could just stare at you forever. 

Really, it was only a matter of time before the two of you fell in love with one another, as said in the words of your mother. But, somehow, no matter how long you've known each other, you both were incredibly oblivious to each other's feelings. Even though you had a knack for telling what Eric was thinking, and Eric had a few tricks in finding out when you were lying, you both were totally clueless about each other's feelings. 

As if sensing the intensity of Eric's gaze, you turned your head once more. Tilting your head slightly to the side, you stared down at Eric, a small smile growing on your face. You couldn't help but admire the man before you, your eyes raking across his lean and sturdy figure; from his brown leather boots to the dark ruffled curls upon his head. He was truly a handsome sight.

"Well," Eric began, voice slightly breathless before he cleared his throat, his eyes shifting slightly from the tingling of nerves that flowed through him, "I came to see if you'd be joining in the festivities, or staying up there?" He asked, only to watch as you hopped down from the railing, your boots landing on the wooden floorboards with a thud. 

Smiling up at him, you shrugged your shoulders, "I wouldn't dare miss out on it, Eric. After all, I heard there was going to be fireworks." You answered, following Eric as you headed to the other side of the ship where most of the crew were setting up for the party.

Eric mirrored your smile, looking down at you as he gently took your hand in his, "Thank you for being here beside me." His voice was gentle, yet sincere as his eyes locked with yours. You felt your cheeks heat up, your heart fluttering wildly in your chest, and your stomach twisting into knots as he gazed at you.

Shrugging your shoulders once again, you smiled sheepishly up at him, "Absolutely, Eric. Anything for you."

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The fireworks lit up the sky in purples, reds, and blues, creating a brilliant display of bright colors. The loud booms of the explosions echoed throughout the sea and air, almost drowning out the cheers of the crowd on the deck. However, you were not paying any mind to the beautiful lights above, your eyes and mind were on the Prince on the deck, laughing and fooling around with his crewmates and friends. You watched as they hoisted Eric into the air, some singing a bright, cheerful tune as others drank away on their mead. You admired your best friend from above, his dog Max beside you, keeping you company; his warm fur grounding you. 

The sky was a dark blue, the sun had long since set and as the night continued, the sky slowly littered with stars. It had been a long, lovely day. Pushing off the railing, you wandered over to the side of the ship, taking your time to stare up at the sky, gazing at the twinkling stars as the firework show finally ended. The moon shone brightly, illuminating the waves below. You breathed in deeply, sighing contently before you heard the sound of boots against the stairs of the ship, not even bothering to turn; you knew who now stood beside you.

It was calming, looking up at the night sky with Eric. He said nothing, falling into the peaceful silence with you. Though, you began to feel jittery, almost nervous as you glanced over at him. The moonlight shone down upon him with white angelic rays, highlighting his beautiful side profile. Your heart swelled, loving every single aspect of him, whether it was the curve of his lips, or his dark eyelashes that fluttered against his cheekbones every time he blinked. 

"What did you wish for?" You asked abruptly, but yet softly, gaining the Prince's attention as he raised an eyebrow your way.

"What did I wish for?" He asked in return, only for you to nod your head before looking back at the sky before you. Eric took a moment to gaze at you, watching as the light of the lanterns on the ship cast soft shadows upon your form, giving you a certain glow. He let out a small breath, eyes and mind taking in the woman before him. Oh, how beautiful you looked in the moonlight. As if hearing his thoughts, you turned once more, meeting his gaze. You offered him a small smile, which he returned almost nervously. Placing one of his hands over yours, holding onto it, your touch anchored him. Caressing it gently with the soft pad of his thumb, he turned back to the sky, "I wish that tonight could last forever." He muttered softly, thoughtfully before turning to look down at you. "But I don't think I should've told you. Hearing that voicing your wishes out loud can cause them to never come true." He gave you a small charming smile, one that never failed to make your heart race.

You smiled, nodding as you slid a bit closer to the Prince, your shoulder brushing up against his arm. "Either way, your wish sounds wonderful."

Eric turned down to look at you once more, his eyes meeting yours, causing him to lose focus momentarily. His Adam's apple bobbing slightly as he swallowed thickly. He inhaled sharply through his nose as his eyes scanned your features, noting how you had gotten a new freckle upon the apple of your left cheek; probably from the almost constant sun no doubt, and the way that you slowly turned your hand you intertwined your fingers with his sent tingles throughout his arm. If Eric hadn't known any better, he would've thought he was about to confess his feelings for you. And maybe he was. Opening his mouth, Eric was just about to say your name, when there was a loud shout from the deck. 

"Fire!" A voice called from the deck, "Fire!"

Eric's eyes widened as he quickly made his way down the stairs, almost tripping over his feet. Some of the crew members were trying to put out the flames, but they weren't quick enough and before Eric knew it, the whole ship was engulfed in flames, burning the wooden deck and burning down to the bottom of the ship to the top of the masts. People screamed, shouted, and ran for the lifeboats, dropping them down into the dark depths of the ocean below. Eric cursed silently as he jumped into action; he quickly ran to the edge of the railing, ready to jump in when he heard a bark. 

Looking up and over to where he had previously been, he watched as Max became trapped, fire flickering and flaming around him. Eric rushed around fallen beams, climbing up the stairs and grabbing Max before tossing him into the water; carefully watching as Max made it to one of the lifeboats. Panic filled him just as the smoke filled his lungs, Eric looked around the burning ship, his eyes tearing up slightly as the flames grew higher and higher; where were you? 

"Eric!" He heard your voice, turning abruptly and tightly clutching the side of the ship to see you in one of the lifeboats. Eric felt the tightness in his chest lessen slightly, seeing you safe, but, before he could try and do anything, a loud explosion knocked him against the beam; causing him to fall back into the water below. 

You leaned forward, the lifeboat wobbling slightly as you watched as Eric fell from the ship and into the water. Not seeing him rise to the surface, you threw yourself into the ocean, ignoring the cries from the crewmates. Holding your breath, the salt water burned your eyes as you swam further down, finally spotting Eric's silhouette. Pushing yourself further down, your legs and arms ached as you finally reached the unconscious Eric. Wrapping your arms around his waist, you used all of the rest of your strength to swim back up to the surface, your lungs begging and crying out for fresh air as you swam up and finally broke through the surface. 

You let out a large breath, coughing as you readjusted your hold on Eric, making sure his head was above the water as you looked around, the ship was far behind you and there were no lifeboats in sight. Trying not to panic, you could see the faint streetlights from the island only a bit away from you. Swimming with all your might, your body ran on the adrenaline that flowed through your blood, pushing the fear and anxiety away as you slowly but surely got to land.

The rising sun began to shine over you, warming your chilled skin as you dragged Eric towards the nearest beach. You stumbled upon the sand first, pulling Eric with you as you crawled onto the ground. Chest heaving with heavy breaths, you laid Eric onto the warm sand, raising your hand up to brush his wet curls from his face before checking his neck for a pulse. You let out a sigh of relief as you felt the soft thump beneath your fingertips, finally letting yourself rest and calm, knowing that Eric was alive and safe. 

Raising your hand, you placed it on Eric's cheek, wiping off the sand before you lightly tapped him, "Eric, Eric, can you hear me?" You asked, trying to wake him, watching in anticipation as his eyelids flickered and he lightly groaned. 

Slowly opening his eyes, he squinted them, taking in his surroundings before focusing them on the silhouette above him, "Y/N?" He asked, voice deep and hoarse as he blinked a few times before finally getting his vision back into focus; his brown eyes looking up into yours. 

You let out a breathy sigh, your hand still resting on his cheek, "Thank God you're okay. Well, minus the small cut on your head there, do you have a concussion?” You abruptly asked, seeing as his eyes seemed fine, you let out a sigh, “I… I don’t know what I - I thought I lost..." You stuttered and then trailed off, you couldn't finish that sentence, closing your eyes briefly and taking another breath, "I'm so glad that you're alright." You finished weakly, the front of your teeth coming out to pull at the corner of your bottom lip. Eric blinked again, trying to calm his soaring heart; he didn't know if his almost drowning was the cause of his racing heart, or you above him, your voice and touch so soothing and calming. 

His own lips parted slightly, his mouth dry as he tried to speak, "You saved me," He murmured, not caring about the slight twinge of pain that burned his throat, and how tired he felt, "Thank you, Y/N," His lips curved upward, his voice gentle as he spoke.

Your eyes closed, a soft smile crossing your lips as he moved his hand up to your cheek, the tips of his fingers brushing through your wet hair. "It's no problem, Your Highness," You lightly teased before your voice softened, "I don't know what I'd do without you." Your words caused his heart to soar, a surge of emotions running through his veins like electricity.

"You're not hurt, are you?" Eric asked, his eyebrows raising slightly with concern as his eyes raked over your face for any cuts or bruises, but you just shook your head.

Opening your eyes, you could only smile, "No, no, I'm fine, Eric. Just a bit out of breath is all." A laugh escaped your lips, shaking your head lightly as you watched him, admiring the man in front of you.

He seemed almost relieved as he nodded, relaxing. "Good." He said before moving his hand, the backs of his fingers brushing against your cheek. "When I was on that ship, and I couldn't find you... I was scared," He added after a minute, his thumb rubbing against your cheekbone gently. Your eyes drifted shut at the feeling of his touch, unable to stop yourself from leaning into his hand. His touch was so tender, so sweet. It sent shivers throughout your entire body as his hand continued to rub up and down your cheek; his touch sending little jolts through every cell in your body. "I was worried I'd never get to tell you how I feel." 

Eric felt his chest tighten again as he watched your eyes open, the same curiosity held in them that Eric admired, "What do you mean?" You then asked, voice no louder than a mutter as Eric moved to sit up before speaking; one hand propping himself up and the other falling from your cheek and onto his lap.

"I don't know how to explain this... Well... I don't really have a word for it... I just... Know that my feelings for you go beyond friendship. I've never felt this strongly for anyone in my life. All I ever think about is you..." Eric replied quietly, his hand holding himself up digging into the rough sand below him.

You blinked, your stomach erupting into butterflies at his confession, "Really? Are you sure you're not concussed?" You breathed out, your mind racing as the ocean waves crashed gently upon the shore behind you, merely inches from touching you; but at Eric nod, you let out a shallow breath, "That’s… Nice…" You began, swallowing thickly, "Because, uhm, I- I feel the same, ever since we were children," You whispered, flushing lightly as Eric's eyes instantly snapped up to meet yours. "I cannot get over you."

"Wait, what? Really?" Eric questioned, completely shocked that you felt the exact same way as he did. The surprise and absolute joy he was feeling seemed to distract him from his fatigue and possible pain. His eyes widening similar to yours as you nodded, feeling your cheeks burning; both your hearts pounding and racing.

"Yes, of course," You said softly, smiling sheepishly as you looked down, "But I wanted to make sure that I wasn't reading too much into things because I'm not an expert in romance or anything. But I'm pretty sure that you're the love of my life," You chuckled lightly, cringing lightly from your chosen words, your eyes glimmering. "No matter how sappy or cliche that sounds now that I've said it," You continued, feeling a bit nervous as you took in the expression on Eric's face.

Eric smiled widely, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and those adorable dimples on full show as his hands rested on his knees, "Oh no, that was very cheesy." He chuckled lightly before leaning forward a bit, his fingers coming up to brush the stray speckles of sand from your cheek and temple, your cheek tingling at the simple touch. "And I think you're right about the whole 'too sappy' thing too." His eyes flashed with amusement, his thumb running along your jawline, and leaving behind a trail of goosebumps in its place.

"You just love to tease me," You muttered, rolling your eyes slightly before shifting your gaze, a light flush appearing on your cheeks as you leaned into his touch once more.

"Maybe," Eric replied softly, reaching out to tuck your damp hair behind your ear. "May I... May I kiss you?" He asked, his eyes holding a hint of uncertainty and worry.

You looked back up at him, your hand slowly clenched around the sand at your fingertips, the course and dry sand softly scratching at your palm. Eric's brown eyes drew you in, the small specks of gold shining under the bright morning sun. You slowly nodded your head, your eyes flickering between his brown ones before they closed as you felt Eric lean closer toward you. Your heart pounded hard against your chest as you felt his warm breath fan across your face, his hand cupping your cheek once more as his lips brushed against yours in a sweet, fleeting kiss before going in and claiming your mouth with his in a passionate kiss.

Your lips parted slightly at the sensation, your hands quickly reaching up to tangle themselves into Eric's soft, black curls. The taste of salt lingered on your lips, causing his heart to race even faster as he held you in his arms. The two sat in bliss before you both pulled away, both your faces flushed as you looked at each other. Your heart goes a million miles a minute as you let out a carefree and joyful laugh, making Eric smile at the pure sound of it.

Eric couldn't help but sigh softly, his eyes narrowing lazily as he gazed at you, goosebumps rising on the back of his neck as your fingers gently raked through the hair there, sending chills down his spine and a warm feeling flowing through his veins. The warmth he felt was nothing compared to the one he felt when he was near you; the warmth you gave him made him feel safe and secure; you had such a calming effect on him. Like the open sea, you always had the ability to wash away the worries in his mind, to bring him peace and tranquility. 

Eric watched in a sort of awe, watching as the sun shined over you, lighting up your skin in a golden glow; the blue sky reflecting beautifully within your eyes as your long lashes fluttered against your cheeks. He knew that he loved you since the day he met you, that's for sure.

"Eric," You called to him, gaining his attention as you gestured to a few of the members of the castle coming down the stone and grassy walkway, all looking panicked as they rushed toward the beach where the two of you were sitting. Eric furrowed his brows in confusion, his eyes widening when he saw Sir Grimsby approaching, Max the dog in tow. He glanced between you and the others, noticing that they were all looking at the both of you, worry written across their features. 

"Your Highness! What happened?" Sir Grimsby asked, coming over to help the Prince up, "You've been gone all night, we heard about the ship sinking!"

Eric just smiled, albeit a bit bashfully as he turned and offered you his hand, helping you up from the sandy beach, your feet sinking slightly into the wet sand as he pulled you close to him, his hand intertwining with yours as he spoke, "Yes, well, Y/N saved me... So, we're all good." He spoke, giving you a glance as Max came bounding over, his sandy paws landing on your legs as you ran your fingers through his fur with a smile.

Sir Grimsby sighed deeply, running a hand down his face in exhaustion as he gestured for you and the Prince to follow, muttering to himself, "I swear, if he keeps being reckless like this-" He cut himself off as he realized that Eric was holding onto your hand. He cleared his throat and pointedly ignored Eric's gaze, as he led the two of you towards the castle.

"I don't think your mother's going to be too happy to hear about this." You whispered to him, causing Eric to chuckle softly as he squeezed your hand comfortingly.

"Probably not, but she'll get over it..." He answered with a slight shrug, "She can't keep me away from the ocean forever."

You nodded, slightly swinging your arms together as you spotted the castle before you, "We may have to take a break from sailing for a little while," You told him, a small teasing lilt to your tone.

Eric grinned playfully at the thought, "I wouldn't mind," He replied, "As long as I am with you," He trailed off, turning his head slightly toward you.

Your heart melted at his words, his gaze lingering on you as his lips curved into a gentle smile. "I'll be here beside you." You mumbled quietly, your own lips tugging into a smile as you squeezed his hand tightly in return.

Eric matched your smile, his eyes gazing down into yours as he raised your hand, pressing his lips gently to your knuckles as the world around you both slowly floated away, disappearing beneath the calm waves.

"Your Highness!" A voice yelled, pulling you and Eric out of your own little bubble, the Prince before you turned to the voice that called down to the both of you.

"Coming, Grimsby!" Eric called up to him before he turned to look back down at you. 

A small mischievous smirk graced your beautiful face, raising your other hand, gently pressing your finger upon his nose before letting go of his hand and walking backward towards the castle, "Last one to the kitchens is a rotten egg!"

Eric let out an amused huff, his own lips curling into a smirk before he ran up alongside you, unable to stop the laughter from flowing out of him as he let you win, just as he did when you were both children.

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