Existence Of Love [Harry Styles Fanfiction/A Mermaid Tale]

38. Xya And Harry

"She's, uhm..." Harry mumbled, turning his attention back down to me, but I wasn't looking at his face. "She hasn't gotten any clothes on." He whispered.

I giggled quietly at his innocence and walked across the warm sand to embrace Xya in my arms. "What are you doing here?"

"Reef informed me that he had seen you here. Didn't talk much after that, though." She informed me.

"Do you have any reports I should know about?"

"Yes, your father is contemplating whether or not to take you now. He had heard Reef and has seen you earlier in the day. If it weren't for the other humans you were with, you would've been taken."

"He saw me?" My heart clenched. He was so close and I couldn't believe how much I missed him.

"Aye, Princess." Xya said with a nod. "Now what did you do to scare away your Harry?"

"What?" I turned around and saw him just jog into the house. "Oh. I didn't know he left."

"That is Harry, correct?" I nodded once. "I want to know how you are doing. Have you thought of how you're gonna tell Harry what you are?"

"Maybe on my last day here, I'll ask how he feels. If he loves me the way I hope he does, I will show him. If not, I will leave."

"You will just leave?"

"Yes." I lied.

"No, you wouldn't."

"I know." I sighed.

We sat on the sand across from each other and Xya's eyes were interested in something behind me. I looked back and saw Harry running up to us with a big towel hanging over his arm.

"Hello." He said politely, holding out the towel for Xya to take.

"Why, thank you." Xya said in somewhat shock. Maybe she's just surprised by the gesture.

"I'm Harry." He introduced, more comfortable now that Xya was covered up. He held his hand out for her to shake and she returned the greeting.

"I'm Xya. It's nice to finally meet you."

"You've heard of me?"

"Yes, Evanjaline likes to speak of you when I visit her."

"Xya.." I quietly complained, my face heating with embarrassment.

"All good things, I hope." Harry chuckles. "So, uhm.... How did you know where Evanjaline was?"

"Our friend Reef had told me." Xya informed.

"She seems easy to find." He stated.

"Actually, it was all in good timing. Now, I would like to know why Reef saw Harry carrying you to the sand and why you were limping." Xya turned her attention to me.

"I hurt my tail." I sighed.

"You mean your leg." Xya corrected, shooting a glance at Harry.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry. I was just thinking about how cute puppy tails are." I said, more as a question. Harry chuckled.

"I like little turtle tails." Harry announced, his shoulders lifting up adorably.

Xya and I both burst into laughter and I bumped his shoulder playfully, which didn't go unnoticed by Xya.

"Evanjaline," She called for my attention. "Have you spoken to Travis?"

"Yes, I have." I looked towards Harry when he shifted uncomfortably, the gaze of his green eyes falling to the sand.

"Are you alright?" Xya asks him when his bottom lip juts out a bit.

"Hmm? Oh, yeah. I'm fine." Harry lied.

"Mmmm, you're not telling the truth." She pointed out, smiling softly.

"Maybe just a bit jealous." He said shyly, picking at the sand.

"Of Travis?" I asked. My heart started to thump loudly in my chest and for a moment, I worried the sound could be heard by my company.

Harry didn't answer, but a small tug at the corner of his lips was seen.

"Travis is my lover." Xya convincingly lied, back straightening.

"Oh, that's nice." Harry said, eyes meeting hers. "How long have you two been together?"

"For a bit now.... Evanjaline introduced us and it was like love at first sight, you know?"

I giggled and pulled my knees to my chest, biting my knee to stiffle anymore sounds of amusement.

"I do know." Harry nodded, his cheek splashing pink under its flawless tan and flawless jaw line more prominent as he smiled.

"Good!" Xya exclaimed, getting to her feet gracefully. "I shall take my leave and report back to the king. Be safe, princess."

My eyes went wide at her words, hoping my lie explanation of being on a boat and traveling around with my dad as captain was enough for Harry to believe that Xya meant just what I had told him.

He chuckled, so I relaxed.

I quickly gave Xya a hug, which she warmly returned. "Tell Travis I said hello." I teased.

"Oh, shut your blow hole." She mumbled. Harry hugged her next and my heart fluttered at the sight.

I knew he didn't know of our secret, but I imagined that he did and accepted our kind with open arms. Xya surprised him by unwrapping the towel from around herself and handing it back, her dry hair being enough to cover her womanly body but Harry still averted his eyes and took back the towel.

Xya nodded before walking away and I giggled at Harry who turned in a half circle to face the house.

"She is so shameless." He announced.

"Is that so bad?"

"Well, I guess not but I don't wanna peep, even accidentally. I have more integrity than that."

I leaned up and quickly kissed his cheek. "I know."

He smiled down at me and we made our way back to the large house, Niall seen running away from the door way that led out to the back porch, causing Harry and I to laugh hysterically.

"Niall, what the hell?" Harry exclaimed as we entered the house.

"You said there was a naked girl who needed a towel! It spiked interest!" Niall quickly explained, running up the stairs. I heard muffled laughter from the second floor.

"Didn't get to see much, though." Louis stated. "I mean, who has hair that long?"

"Xya." I said.

"Wait, you all looked?" Harry asked, appalled. They all appeared at the railing, looking down over it to us while they nodded. Every one of them. "You sick perverts!"

I covered my mouth to stop my laughter from ringing out. "Gross. You guys are gross." I said.

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Quick note!: I wanna say oops for not updating sooner. The earthquake that came before the hurricane caused the lava to erupt in the wrong direction of the ocean and now it looks to be destroying most of the Puna coast here in Hawaii, taking houses, forests, and towns. Everything is crazy and hectic, but I made a playlist of songs for me to listen to for inspiration to write my chapters, so hopefully that will hold up.

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