Where the Music Meets the Ocean - a SaiOuma Siren AU Fic

Living in a sleepy, monotonous town such as Hope Bay, Ouma Kokichi expects his summer to proceed as boring as always. But when his position as the top lifeguard is threatened, Ouma finds himself in a situation he could have never prepared for, and even worse: a handful of complicated feelings to go along with it.

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"I just want to understand you more."

Ouma's gaze snaps back up to Saihara, and he thinks over his next words carefully. "Saihara-chan likes puzzles, doesn't he?" he asks slowly, a smile growing across his face.

"I..." Saihara murmurs, studying Ouma closely. "I suppose I've always had a knack for them."

Ouma's smile widens. "I have a grand idea, Saihara-chan!" Sitting up abruptly, Ouma leans in close to the other, so close he can feel his warm breath against his skin. "What about--" Ouma says, pausing for dramatic effect. Saihara stares into his eyes, waiting for Ouma to go on, "--a bet."