Mating season was finally coming to a close. Yuya had certainly calmed down after the first couple of days, fortunately for Yuto who under estimated his own stamina. Now Yuto was planning their trip down to the beach, ready for his first change. Yuya had happily given some of his blood to the pendant and fortunately it seems to still work now all he has to do is try to change. Mating season would end this coming Sunday, only 2 days to prepare himself physically and mentally for what was going to happen.
Currently Yuto sat in the kitchen, leant over the island and idlily going through his phone for any sort of ideas for how mermaids would mate. Initially the idea was just to swim but what if they mated while both mermaids. Surely that would be something special to Yuya. “Yuto,” Yuya called out with a giggled, leaning on the island opposite his lover. Yuto quickly locked his phone, diverting his attention to a smiley Yuya. “What you doing?”
“Oh, I was checking the weather for Sunday,” Yuto responded, hiding what he was actually looking at. “I have to admit I'm a bit nervous.”
Yuya took hold of both of Yuto’s hand, looking him dead in the eye. “There’s nothing to worry about,” He assured. “It might be a bit scary but it’s really fun just to be able to move in motion with the water and feel your body surrounded by a calm environment. I promise, you won’t have anything to be afraid of.”
A sincere smile grew on Yuto’s face, how was he able to get such a loving person to be his lover? “I’m so lucky to have you in my life Yuya,” He said causing his young lover to blush. “I really want to do this for you as a thank you for being in my life.”
Tears feel from the young lover. Not of sadness but from the joy welling up in his heart at the beautiful confession. “I can’t wait to see your tail,” He cooed. “I know it’s going to be just beautiful.”
“But not as beautiful as you are.”
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The Sunday soon arrived and now, while the sun set, the young lovers sat on the beach near a cavern enjoying the sunset bathing their skin. Yuya was in awe of everything really. The mood and atmosphere felt right and made a fitting end to his first mating season. It felt just perfect.
The picnic that accompanied them as well was nothing less than amazing. Yuto truly does have a gift for cooking as every mouthful provided bliss. From a simple cut of a sandwich down to the pate everything had a wonderful taste. “You know,” Yuya sighed happily, leaning into Yuto’s shoulder. “This is the perfect ending to our first mating season.”
“I’m glad,” Yuto commented grabbing hold of his lover’s hand. His young lover hummed to himself as with his other hand he reached into his pocket, pulling out Yuto’s pendant. He leant over placing it around Yuto’s neck and tying it before letting go.
With a large grin Yuya stood up and started to remove his clothing. Though a bit hesitant at first, Yuto mimicked his lover’s actions. He was really about to attempt this, wasn’t he? He felt awkward stripping himself in public but hopefully the cave they are by kept from people seeing them as they stripped down bare. Yuya grabbed hold of Yuto’s hand pulling him to the shore line. The feel of the water against Yuto’s feet made him feel calm somehow. It had been a while since he had been in the sea and now, not only is he going in, he’s turning for the first time too. For assurance, Yuya leant up, kissing his lover, telling him he’d be by his side throughout this new experience.
With a deep breath, Yuto walked hand in hand with Yuya, further into the sea. His eyes closed scared at what he might see as he began to turn. As he felt the water begin to envelop his body, Yuto’s legs tingled and his breathing became rapid. He wasn’t sure what was actually happening to his body but he knew he didn’t have anything to fear.
He wasn’t sure how long his eyes had been closed as he felt a tap on his shoulder. With caution Yuto opened his eyes, realising his was underwater. He was breathing normally and his eyes didn’t sting at the feel of salt water around him. Yuya giggled and pointed down towards where Yuto’s feet would be. Eyes opened wide upon seeing the purple scaled tail where his legs once were. “Oh my god,” Yuto whispered and surprised again at how his speech sounded under water.
“I knew Yuto’s tail would be beautiful,” Yuya sighed happily, burying his face into his lover’s chest. “How do you feel?”
“Honestly,” Yuto began using his hands to feel his tail. “I feel normal. Nothing feels out of place or different.”
“I’m glad,” Yuya cheered. “Now let's try swimming for a little while. See how you go.”
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Moving his tail, felt like kicking both legs harshly at the same time while trying to swim. Yuto certainly couldn’t gain a natural rhythm when it came to his tail. Though it stressed him Yuya found Yuto to be like a baby guppy learning to swim for the first time.
After only half an hour, Yuto found himself struggling to stay afloat, so with Yuya’s help, he was brought back to the surface, laying on the sand still with their tails showing. If anyone were to walk past now, it would truly be a sight to behold.
The sun setting and reflecting beautifully from their scales and from the water made the moment seem like it was encapsulated by sparkles. Yuya laid a hand on his lover’s chest leaning in and bringing their lips together. The saltiness from the sea and sweetness of the strawberries mixed together in their mouths, almost tasting like a cocktail as the kiss deepened. Pulled away, Yuya began to pant heavily. Even though it’s the last day of mating season, Yuya still very much felt the effects of it. Feeling a tingle near the groin area Yuya’s face began to flush, hormones beginning to take over. With a smirk, Yuto reached over grabbing hold of his lover’s left buttocks. Before Yuya could react Yuto kissed him again. Full of lust and passion. Perhaps as a mermaid, Yuto felt the effects of his mate in heat more and instinct had begun to take over. “I love you Yuya,” Yuto panted pulling away.
Looking into eyes full of love and honestly Yuya began to cry. “And I love you Yuto.”
Yuto had never thought that out of all the fish in the sea, a mermaid, Yuya, would have been a perfect catch.
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Perfect Catch
FanfictionIt's devastating when you lose the people you love. Its even more devastating when the person you love is a part of the world that took those you love away. Yuto's family was washed away at sea when he was a teenager and years later he comes across...
