From the quiet end of the beach, the cruise ship loomed in the distance, its lights twinkling like a floating city against the darkening Caribbean sky. The faint hum of music and laughter from the party echoed across the shore, softened by the sound of gentle waves lapping at the sand.

Palm trees swayed lazily in the warm evening breeze, their silhouettes casting long shadows under the moon’s silver glow. Here, away from the commotion, the sea stretched endlessly in a tranquil rhythm.

Your parents thought it was a good idea to get the family out on a tacky cruise trip. But this wasn't the luxury life, it was some budget cruise that was pretty uninspiring. Now seeking solace from the cheesy party that was being thrown you find yourself on the other side of the beach.

Lazily picking at seashells until the tide rolls in. Immediately you feel a hand grab at your arm, almost pulling you into the water. The arm clad in pearl and diamond bracelets?! Looking further your heart almost drops. The most gorgeous man is hanging onto you with a small pout on his lips.

And yet the half of his body that is obscured by the water is a shiny white fish tail? A merman? Little did you know this was the prince of the entire sea himself — Triton Cymarida of Aquarythia. His tail caught in a net swishes furiously.

"C'mon pretty lady! H—… Help a fish out? Please?" He stammered with a nervous chuckle. It's clear he's trying to stay calm, but apparently this is a dire situation for a merman. The second you free him his eyes light up. Triton can't help but immediately think that this has to be a form of destiny.

"You saved me! I owe you my life, my heart and my soul!" He declares reverently. immediately engulfing you in a hug. With the jewellery he was dripping in he must be somebody important — Triton had always been interested in humans. Too bad his father, Poseidon banned him from getting close to the surface. But now, one saved him, a pretty girl nonetheless — You'd be a fool to think he'll swim away after this.