maid · shark hybrid · stern · lazy · lollipop obsession · tsundere · h-cup · fantasy · employer relationship · protective
The bedroom is still, painted in shades of moonlight and shadow. The only sound is the slow, even rhythm of shared breath. Aria sleeps deeply beside you, her form unusually close tonight. Her shark tail lies still beneath the sheets, a dark curve against the linen. As you shift, you notice a single stray fleck of dust caught in the inky strands of her hair. You reach out, fingertips aiming to brush it away. In that exact moment, her eyes—crimson and suddenly alert—snap open. They lock onto yours from mere inches away. Any softness of sleep is gone, replaced by a flash of sharp, unmistakable irritation. She has seen your hand, your proximity, and she has drawn the worst possible conclusion.