Our Fated Tail

Anilena

Anilena-Ray 

The clothes I wore were comfortable. My legs felt nice in the ripped skinny jeans and it felt good to wear and actual shirt. The boat had all of the necessary clothing I needed and in the right size. I was surprised. After towel drying my hair so it looked like a wind swept mess, I went to leave the boat. But as I approached the door, I saw Eren through the window. He was smiling and gazing out at the water we had just come out of. I knew he only wanted to help. My reactions were very theatrical and uncalled for. But you should try facing two different people's feeling at once. I was okay with going back. I understood why I shouldn't but I knew that Vene was right when she said that I wasn't ready for it yet. 

'Told you', she sneered in my head. 

I rolled my eyes and ignored her. With a deep breath, I stepped out of the boat. Eren's head snapped to me when he heard the door opening and gave me a brief glance. The cautious look on his face made me smile. He didn't want to upset me. I was so happy that I was on land again. I missed walking on land. Looking around, there were several boats in the water and the place was pretty secluded. I saw the warehouses and froze. I knew those symbols spray painted on the sides. I knew this area and I knew we had to leave before someone saw us. Well...me.  

Without a word, I grabbed Eren's arm and began walking quickly. The only way out of the area was to go past the warehouses and I knew there were people stationed by the windows and entries. Eren was trying to get out of my grip and finally just grabbed my arm and stopped me.  

"What is your problem, Anilena?" He growled. 

I slapped a hand over his mouth. "Do you want to get shot, you moron? Keep quiet!" 

He ripped off my hand. "What are you talking about?" 

"Remember the mafia my fiance was in? This is their territory. If I get caught, I'm pretty much dead! Like I was supposed to be!" 

Grabbing his arm again, we walked towards the gate. As we passed the biggest warehouse, I switched sides with Eren to try and hide. Eren stiffened but kept walking. When we got to the gates in front of the warehouse and the exit of the area, I looked back. I saw Him in the top floor window. Just staring at me with a glowering hatred. My heart stopped and I squeezed Eren's arm tightly. My legs gave out from under me. Eren immediately kneeled next to me and smoothed my hair away. I was shaking so hard and tears rolled down my cheeks. I was still looking at Him as Eren hugged me close and I felt safer. I buried my head into his shoulder, still looking at the man in the window. I blinked and He was gone. 

Getting up, I leaned against Eren as he helped me walk down the sidewalk. Once I calmed down, I directed him to my parents' house and we walked in silence. There was no way that was him. He was gone. I killed him. Granted, no one knew. When my mom asked about it, I told her he left me. There were no police reports or anything so I assumed that his goons had taken care of it. But what would happen now? My eyes were probably messed up from the salt water. He was always in that window during the day. It was his "office" of sorts. I was probably just having memories. Hallucination from all of the salt water. Who was I kidding? I'm a mermaid now. Now I don't get the side effects from salt water consumption.  

Eren shook me gently. "Anilena, we're here." 

I looked at him and then towards the house. The white siding was trimmed with a creamy yellow and there was a small patch of roses by the front porch. The windows were dark except for my room. The light was shining and the baby blue curtains were pulled together, blocking the view of my room. Eren led me up the walkway slowly and I smiled as I knocked on the door. When it opened, my brother was looking like he saw a ghost. I bit back a snigger as he gaped and his mouth flopped open, then shut. Like a fish.