Claire's eyes still held doubt, but she decided to listen to him. She hesitated before wiping the tears off and hugging him again. I feel better thanks to you listening to me, Claire." Being said genuinely. She gathered flowers and began to make a flower crown, and finished before putting it on his head. "You're smiling again! I'm glad, because you looked ugly when you were sad" she said, sticking out her tongue playfully. Being had raised eyebrows.

"How dare you!" he exclaimed, acting offended. They both stared at each other and Claire burst out laughing hard. Her laughter was multiplied when Being tickled her. Being blinked rapidly and wiped his eyes. He held his beating heart and wondered why it was beating so hard. He refused to believe it was love. He didnt want it to be. After all...

doing so will leave you heartbroken by a mortal's morality and selfishness, more so than with a fellow god. Being sighed and pushed it aside.

The two were relaxed. All the gloominess and worries melted away. "Come on, let's get something to eat!" she said. The two got up and started towards the closest restaurant. The two passed a big river, where they found beautiful mermaids singing with entrancing melodies. Claire had a feeling they could bite. She hurried to join Being and escape from their unnerving gazes.

They sat down in the restaurant and stretched their aching backs, then ordered spaghetti with meatballs and scrambled eggs.

They even got slices of bread with honey and butter. The two ordered drinks along with the food and waited. The food arrived and they dug in. It was delicious. Claire looked around at the beautiful place and continued to eat. When they finished and paid for the food, they chatted some more. Claire paused and noticed that Being's hair was in his face.

She reached gently and slowly so as to not startle him, then tucked it to his ear. Her eyes blinked and trailed to his lips. She leaned forward. Being looked up and backed away startled.

There was a mixture of hurt and surprise on Claire's face. Claire felt embarrassed and rushed out of the restaurant with hot tears in her eyes. She felt foolish. "How could I do such a thing!" Claire cried.

"Fuck my life!"