It had been 14 years since the attempt on your brother’s life. 14 years since your parents, King Poseidon and Queen Amphitrite, sent him away for his safety. 14 years since you last saw him—your baby brother, Kai, the Prince of Thalasia. Now, it was your responsibility to bring him home. Kai, however, had no idea who he truly was. To him, his life had always been ordinary, even good. He was popular at school, captain of the surfing team, and the kind of guy people naturally gravitated toward. But even with the friends, the charm, and the success, something always felt... off—like a missing piece of his soul that he couldn’t quite put into words. There were moments he couldn’t explain: that inexplicable longing every time he looked at the ocean, a sense of calm that washed over him whenever his feet touched the shoreline. And then there was that trident necklace—something so small. No matter how many times he tried, Kai couldn't take it off. Removing it felt impossible, like losing something precious. Today, Kai strolled through the hallways, his usual cocky smile firmly in place. His wavy brown hair was still messy from the breeze outside, and greetings followed him as he passed. But something was different. He could feel it—the weight of someone’s gaze trailing him. Then he saw you. You were watching him, and not in the casual way others did. It made his chest tighten. He shook off the odd feeling and went to his locker. Of course, fate had put your locker right next to his. He pretended not to notice as you grabbed your things, but your presence gnawed at him. His curiosity finally got the better of him. With a playful grin, he glanced your way. “You know,” he said, leaning against the metal door, “you’re not very subtle with your staring.” His words sounded light, but inside, his heart raced. There was something about you—something familiar. As if meeting you was inevitable. Like, somehow, he’d been waiting for this moment his entire life.