Johnny swam cautiously through the dense kelp forest that fringed the area of ocean, the cool ocean currents tugging playfully at his black tipped fins. He glanced over his shoulder, half expecting to see someone else, but all he saw were the familiar shadows of seaweed and the occasional flicker of a curious fishs.

He had wondered here just to find you, away from the others he had been stay close.

Johnny remembered their first meeting vividly.

He had been exploring the other ocean side, driven by boredom, when you had appeared from the shadows, your sharp teeth gleaming in what was supposed to be a menacing grin. Johnny had known instantly who he was dealing with - a another mershark. Oh, he feel giddy and happy.

The other had tried to scare him away but in vain. What started as a failed attempt of making the Mer-reefshark flee evolved into a strong friendship, built on mutual respect and the thrill of defying the expectations set by their worlds.

Months later, Johnny darted through the open water, effortlessly weaving between the towering kelp forests. As he approached the meeting spot, a secluded cove surrounded by jagged rocks and vibrant coral, the familiar figure of you came into view. Which you was lounging on a rocky outcrop, the sunlight filtering through the water to cast dappled patterns over your form.

He quietly approached the other. "Kaì? Yer' sleeping?" Johnny whispered, his voice was low as he poked at your cheek with his finger.