Sebastian spun me in front of him looking me in the eyes and repeated. “Do you love me?”

I felt my face drain of all its colour. Only the sound of a child crying could be heard. I glanced over Sebastian’s shoulder to find the streets deserted. Where did everyone go? My eyes were suddenly fixated on the screaming child who I’m sure had been racing with his friend only moments ago. For some reason I couldn’t take my eyes away from that child until I saw to murky red water surround him. I turned my attention to a lone figure in the distance and I stilled.

“Aubrey, please answer the question,” Sebastian said oblivious to my diverted attention.

“Sebastian can I ask you a question?” I asked my voice very shaky. He seemed to pick up on that point.

“Of course, but answer mine first, I won’t be angry if you’re not ready,” he insisted. I shook my head.

“No, Sebastian I really need to ask you something,” I didn’t give him time to object. “How dangerous are sharks to mer?” he seemed surprised but the topic.

“Ah…that depends on many factors, things like the type of shark and the size and whether it is being aggressive or if it smells blood or…” by this stage I had blurred him out. I instantly darted for the child the second the shark came charging for the screaming infant. I reached the child and picked him up in my arms the rusty smell of blood waffled into my nose. I turned around in time to see the shark charge at me.  I quickly dodged it accidently hitting the creature on the back with my tail as I sped down the street. I glanced over my shoulder to see the shark gaining on me, following the stream of blood. I weaved in and out of the small tight streets and around little obstacles like benches and crumbled ruins and pillars.

I knew I needed to find shelter, I was tiring quickly not to mention I had the extra weight I was carring. Suddenly something harshly grabbed at my tail and yanked me back. I screamed out of shock knowing this was it. I was sharply pulled through a door where it slammed behind me. I looked up to see Sebastian continue to pull me up into the air pocket where he sat me with the child still in my arms, who had miraculously stopped screaming, though I could still hear him sobbing away. Sebastian brought up the first aid kit and helped me bandaged up the kid.

“Hush little one your safe now,” I whispered to him, even though I could still feel myheart racing a million miles an hour. “Don’t cry, we didn’t get eaten,” I reassured him, but wished I had chosen my words slightly better. He sobbed away a bit more while I rocked him in my arms. He wrapped his chubby arms around my neck and cried against my chest. He was very small with light brown hair and had a very bright green tail with blue tips. “What’s his name Sebs?” I asked not taking my eyes off the little child.

“Toby,” he replied. Toby, how cute. He couldn’t be any older than five maybe six. I felt his little arms relax and his breathing slow. I held him closer and hopped back into the depths and went to our room to tucked him into bed. What a little angel. I pushed his fringe away from his soft face and kissed his little plush cheek.

I gently closed the door behind me and turned to only be pushed up against the wall with Sebastian scowling at me.  Stupid me, had the nerve to ask what he wanted.

“You are such an idiot!” was the first thing he said to me making me jolt my head back in surprise sharply hitting the wall behind me. “You should have just said there was a shark, instead of being so vague,” he snapped.

“Well I thought I was pretty clear, it’s not my fault that you were spouting out a essay,” I shot back. That was a mistake. His fist hit the wall beside my head making it crack a little. To my surprise I wasn’t scared by that.

“You know you’re not a strong swimmer, you can barely keep up to my leisurely pace without struggling. But you not only didn’t get out of the way, you stupidly went and picked up more weight. Do you know how close you were to getting yourself killed!” he yelled.

“Getting killed for trying is better than just letting a child die alone. Why are you being so negative towards me helping save someone? If you are such a strong fast swimmer, why didn’t you go and help the child. Why didn’t anyone for that matter go and help?” I yelled back.

“Fish eat fish world, never heard of that before?” he spat back.

“We aren’t fish! I get that I acted without thinking, but to be honest there was no time to think,” I said folding my arms across my chest, flicking my head defiantly.

“You honestly don’t’ get it.” Well that was obvious. He suddenly left and headed downstairs in a huff. What was his problem? I didn’t do anything wrong. I suddenly head the door open. And I turned to see Toby looking up at me.

"Sorry did we wake you," I smiled softly.

“I’m sorry,” he babbled. I lowered myself to his level so I was practically on the ground.

“You didn’t do anything wrong,” I reassured him, but he shook his head.

“No, I made Sebastian angry at you. It’s because he’s worried about you,” he babbled. “Mamma told me his last girlfriend was killed by a shark.” Oh my gosh, Sebastian had mentioned that. Sugar!

“It’s my fault, I didn’t realize,” I began. I guess I’ll have to go and apologize to Sebastian when he had calmed down.

“Thank you for saving me, I like you,” he said and swam over and hugged me. Aww he’s so cute.

“Do you want to go home now?” I asked. He shook his head and held me tighter. I picked him up and carried him back into my room. “You should at least sleep,” I said trying to put him down but he wouldn’t let go. “Are you scared of the shark?” I asked. He shook his head.

“No, I’m a boy; I’m not scared of anything,” he stated but dug his head into my hair. It was obvious that he was.

“Well I’m scared, will you sleep next to me?” I asked, knowing he would buy it. He nodded and let me put him down on the mattress. I slid in beside him and let him take my hand.

He was soon out like a light giving me time to think about how I would apologize to Sebastian. I still didn’t think I was in the wrong, but I guess I could have let him take Toby, or at least not have shouted at him afterwards. I hated how horrible we were to each other. I didn’t want him angry at me, I didn’t. I stared at the ceiling sleep slowly overcoming me.

***

I woke up in the middle of the night with Toby still next to me, sleeping like the dead. I had a feeling that I wasn’t alone.

“Sebastian?” I called out to the silence. I waited for a while with still no answer. “I’m sorry,” I whispered. I felt the water change and soon Sebastian’s silhouette came into view. I reached out to touch him, but he was just out of my grasp. “I’m sorry,” I wept and began drawing my hand back. He took it and kissed it.

“I’m sorry too,” he whispered back and kept kissing my hand slowly inching his way up my arm. “I’m sorry I yelled at you,” kiss. “And called you an idiot,” kiss. “And told you off,” kiss.

“Stop it Sebastian,” I breathed. “Toby is still sleeping, don’t wake him,” I explained but he ignored me and cupped my face his eyes sparkling in the darkness.

“My girlfriend is in bed with another man,” he whispered in the sexiest voice ever. I couldn’t help but role my eyes and giggle.

“Jealous much?” I mumbled. He gently pulled my head towards him and whispered in my ear.

“Any man, even a small cute one, will make me jealous, honey,” he teased. I resisted the urge to hit him. “No reaction honey?” he continued. I was about to turn over when he stopped me. “Ok I’m sorry,” he kissed my cheek.

“I…I do like you… a lot.” I whispered hoping he hadn’t heard. But I should of known by now, Sebastian always picked up on things like this.

“And?” he urged kissing the other cheek daring me to try and stop.

“I love you,” I whispered. Well that put the biggest smile on his face in history. But I stopped him before he could attack my face. “But I feel there is something in my heart missing, it’s confusing,” I admitted only just realizing something was missing. Something I needed to know or to have before I could fully commit to Sebastian.

“I understand,” was all he said before he continued with his mission and engulfed my face…I mean kiss.

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Oh the cliff hanger is filled.

I have to say, I was kinda shocked by you guys comments. I had written this before i read all the comments. Are you guys physic or something?

Anyway Did anyone notice something about Toby? Were you paying attention? If anyone knows what I’m talking about, a dedication to you. :D

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