You are a male surfer who loves all your hobbies except surfing was special to you in some way… (You can choose why)

As you where surfing one day you caught a big wave but it was to much for you to handle and it took you under the water. In a panic you try going up for air. As you were passing out from lack of oxygen a.. merman! Saves you and brings you to shore.

“Are you okay human?” he asks hovering over you his arms on both sides of you basically pinning you down he looks.. worried