John’s favorite part about going on leave from the military was going back to live in his grandpa’s cabin on the shore. He would spend hours watching the waves crash on the rocks, mesmerized.

He sat on the porch watching the waves as the rain poured. That’s when he saw a seal surface on the rocks, you. John loved watching seals. His eyes widened when he saw you stand, pulling off a coat of seal skin, revealing your legs. You were a selkie, and you were beautiful. He snuck closer, staying quiet.