Alley blanched slightly when she caught sight of them, but because of who Aukai was or because Aukai and Alex were so close was hard to tell.
"H-Hey." Alex kept his arm around Aukai, not picking up on the building tension.
"Hey Alley. You doing good?"
Aukai tensed under Alex's arm. Clearly men couldn't sense tension very well. She glanced at him, before looking back at Alley, nervous.
"I'm fine…" She kept her gaze away from Alex's arm around Aukai.
"You sure?" She nodded curtly.
Aukai's eyes drifted to the ground, feeling a little sad. Her eyes turned a watery, darker blue. Why couldn't she just be on good terms with this girl…? She didn't intend to hurt her…
Alley looked at them one more time. She felt a bit guilty when she saw the look on Aukai's face.
"Where are you two going?" She asked.
"W-we were heading to the beach… I was going to introduce Alex to LuLu, my friend…" She glanced up at Alley hopefully. "Would you like to come…?"
Alley looked at her for a moment.
"If you'll have me." Alex smiled.
"That sounds nice, Alley." He smiled, holding Aukai close.
Aukai held out a hand to Alley. "C'mon then." She smiled brightly. "You can help Alex show me around while we head over."
Alley hesitantly took Aukai's hand. Alex smiled brightly.
"I'm glad to see you two getting along!"
Aukai squeezed Alley's hand lightly before beginning to walk again, holding Alley's hand and leaned against Alex.
Alex smiled as he and Alley led Aukai through the town; having Aukai lean against him like that felt really good. Like he could protect her from anything. Which seemed silly, since she was the goddess. Occasionally, he would point something out; the flowers on Main Street, his favorite shops, the cafe.
Aukai smiled and snuggled closer in a way that caused Alex's arm to go around her. She like d that… She felt protected… Her gaze seemed to go unfocused as her thoughts drifted. Soon, they arrived at the beach.
Alex smiled, holding Aukai close.
"So," Alley said, "Where is this Lulu person?"
Aukai giggled. "She's a turtle. We have to go into the water!" Aukai grinned and snapped her fingers, quickly changing the two others into swimsuits. She giggled, letting go and running for the water, jumping higher in the air than humanly possible, doing a little flip, changing her legs to her blue and purple tail and diving into the water.
Alley yelped when her clothes were replaced by the swimsuit.
"Come on, Alley!" Alex said with a smile, pulling her into the water with him.
Aukai was waiting, swimming in lazy circles under the water, eyes closed as she relaxed. It felt so good to be back in her environment again…
Alex lead Alley out to her, reaching a hand out to get Aukai's attention. It ran down her arm lightly, a delicate and gentle touch.
Aukai's eyes slid open again, her eyes drifting over to Alex. She smiled and quickly brushed her lips against him so he could breath. Then she swam over to Alley. "May I do it to you as well? You'll be able to breath under water."
Alley stared at her for a moment, then nodded slowly.
(I just had a neat idea, involving a polymorous relationship-)
(Gasp YES.)
Aukai leaned in an gently kissed her. Then she leaned back and smiled.
(Perfectooo!!)
Alley couldn't help but smile back.
"So," Alex said, smirking.
"Where's Lulu?"
LuLu drifted over, passing between Alley and Aukai. "Mistress, couldn't restrain yourself to one human?" a soft, sweet voice floated from the turtle, sounding amused. Aukai's face flamed red, "I-I uh…" she wasn't sure what to say in her defense.
Alley blushed. Alex smirked.
"I'm not sure she could handle both of us," he teased.