When A Deadbeat Meets A Merman Villain
I had never seen Theo's tail.
Ever since I learned he was a merman, I had been wanting to see his legendary, priceless blue fishtail. However, every time I brought it up, Theo's ears would turn red, and he would quickly change the subject.
I leaned against his back, my fingers twirling the ends of his hair. "Theo... let me see your fishtail."
He stiffened before flipping through the document with feigned calmness. "There's nothing to see."
I whispered in his ear, deliberately lowering my voice. "How is it nothing? I heard merfolk's fishtails are smooth and shiny like jewels..."