forum Mermaid romance (one-on-one//closed)

Started September 16, 2018 by @ElderGod-Carrots

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(Rigel?)
Arria nodded, "Alright, see you in a few Carter." He gave him a smile before fiddling with the bottle in his hand then down at his tail, biting his lip.

(Blarrrrgggh, sorry, I’ve been mixing up characters names like crazy today, I meant Carter)
Carter tried his best as he swam back to shore, triple checking no one was out. When he made it to the beach, he sprinted for his car and basically hurled his mostly naked self into it as soon as the door was open. He started up the car, drove to his house and changed, then grabbed an extra pair of shorts and went back out to the beach. Just as he was swimming back to the rock pool, he cursed himself for not bringing his surfboard. It would be easier for Arria to just be able to ride back to shore, he probably didn’t know what it was like to swim with human legs. I’ll just help him swim, maybe then. Carter rounded the rock pool, then smiled at Arria as he held up the pair of shorts, “I’m back.”

(Aha, don't worry about it)
"Great!" Arria smiled back and took the shorts, "Don't look." He said, making a motion for Carter to turn around the other way.

Carter turned, giving him a look, and closed his eyes too just because he could, and felt like he needed to. “Let me know when you’re done.”

"Okay." Arria took a breath before taking the potion. At first nothing happened then a sudden burst of pain shot through the center of his tail. He winced and then it felt like his tail was being ripped in two, "Ow…" He muttered closing his eyes until the pain subsided. Once it was gone, he looked down and smiled at his legs. He pulled the shorts on and tightened them so they fit properly, using his arms to keep himself above the water, "O-Okay, I'm done."

Carter turned and immediately came to Arria side, holding him with a slightly worried look, “Are you okay? I heard you say ow… How does it feel? Is it hard to swim? I should’ve brought my surfboard, darn it… I can help you swim back.” In the back of his mind, he realized he was being a mother hen, but he couldn’t help himself. “You look so different with legs…”

Arria gave Carter a smile, "Carter, slow down. I'm fine, a little sore as it felt like I was being ripped in half but fine now. It feels weird and yes it's hard to swim since I-I don't know how to use these things," He looked down at his legs, "I can't believe this… I actually have legs."

Carter smiled, then kissed Arria on the cheek, “This is going to be really fun.” He subconsciously tighten his grip around Arria, as if to make sure he wouldn’t accidentally drown. “You can move your legs though, right? How about your toes?” He fretted again, glancing down at Arria’s legs.

Arria nodded and wiggled his toes before slowly kicking his legs back and forth, his smile widening, "This isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be… I think I'm getting the hang of it." He bit his lip a little as he moved his legs a little faster then slowed them down and repeated a few times to get used to them.

Carter laughed, pulling Arria closer into a hug, “Gosh, this is gonna be so fun! I’m ready when you feel ready, okay?” He wrapped Arria’s hand in his, grinning. He’s gonna get to see my house…

Arria nodded, "O-Okay, I think I'm ready but let's go slow, please. I think walking is going to be harder then just kicking my legs back and forth when we reach land."

“I can help you with walking. I even parked the car close,” Carter gave him a reassuring smile, then slowly started to lead Arria towards the beach, always keeping a steady arm around him, “Try pumping you legs like I am. It’ll help keep you afloat.”

Arria nodded and did as told, "I prefer my tail…" He muttered with a small sigh as he swam towards the beach with Carter. He slowly got better at the kicking the legs thing.

Carter laughed a little, and when he feet hit the sand, his grip tightened around Arria’s waist. “You ready?”
(sorry it’s so short, gtg)

Arris nodded and stood. He was a little wobbly and his grip tightened on Carter so he wouldn't fall but a smile spread across his face and he laughed, wiggling his toes in the sand, "I did it!" He took a step and then another.

Carter smiled, leading them slowly out of the water with a smile, “You’re doing amazing, Arria.” He kept his grip firm around Arria’s waist, ready to catch him if he fell.

Arria smiled at Carter and then gently removed Carter's hand from his waist, "I wanna try by myself." He said, taking one wobbly step by himself then another and looked back at Carter with a grin.

Carter grinned at Arria, “Look at that. My sea boy walking by himself,” Carter was still ready to dive forward and catch Arria, but he was still so happy for him. He took Arria’s hand in his, still grinning at him.

"For the next few hours I'm no longer your sea boy." Arria said, bumping Carter with his hip and giggling, "Right, where are we going?" He asked.

Carter laughed, then led him to his car, “Right over here, then we’ll drive to my house.” He stepped away to open the car door for Arria with a smile, “Right this way, my love.”

Arria giggled, "Why thank-you." He grinned at Carter and hoped into the car, bouncing on the seat a little.

“Grab that buckle over your shoulder and clip it to the seat, it’s technically the law,” Carter told him as he slid in his own tpseat and buckled, then started the car with a smile at Arria. This must be all new to him…

Arria did as told and buckled into the seat with a little trouble and a frown but got it done soon enough, "What's this thing called again?" He asked, looking up at Carter.

“It’s called a car,” Carter explained with a light laugh, then revved the engine lightly, “It’s how we move around.” Carter put the vehicle into action, driving out of the parking space.

Arria nodded, "Right… I see. But why can't you just walk?" He frowned a little but it soon turned into a smile as he looked out the window at all the passing buildings and trees.