Beauty In The Water~~

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Thomas had a somewhat apologetic look on his face when he realized he'd scared Fintan. He thought he took his hand slowly enough to not scare him... "You're not useless, I was wrong to send you here alone. You don't even know what to search for; it's not your fault." Thomas muttered quietly, pressing a soft kiss to the side of the merman's head. They found the groceries needed quite soon, and were able to check out right after that. The pianist was getting tense again, he was almost having trouble just talking to people. He also was constantly tugging on his sleeves, they were definitely going to stay like that now... As they got back in the car, Thomas put the music back on and let out a shaky sigh. "Fin... I never thought some things could be this hard." He muttered out quietly and began driving. His breathing stayed a bit uneven, his hands shaking on the wheel and he was driving slower than usually. He looked like he was close to tears - there wasn't even a reason for that. He just... He just felt like crying.

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Fintan smiled lightly at the other, nodding to him as he continued to follow him along. Despite what the other said, he couldn't help but feel he was a burden to the other as of lately. No matter what he did to try and help the other. To try to accommodate him. He couldn't do anything anymore to cheer him up. He just smiled weakly to himself as he continued to push the the cart and help the other gather the items.

 

The next day, Fintan had left the house early in the morning. He had let Thomas know he was going to the beach, so he wouldn't freak out and worry or anything. He said he was going to gather some more shells for the other, both to help sell, and more for Bella too. Maybe he'd try to find something really unique this time for her. It's been a while since he visited. Though, he supposed he was still seeing her no less than her brother. He sighed at the thought, shaking it off as he dove into the water, swimming further and deeper. He hoped she was getting better by the medicine he gave her. He smiled a bit, hoping it worked. Even if it didn't cure her like it did his people, even just to ease her pain would be nice. Since coming to land, he started to think of Bella as his own sister too, because she along with Thomas was one of the first humans he met, and also the only other one than Thomas that knew he was a merman.

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Thomas had a restless night. He barely got any sleep, and the few hours he did were filled with nightmares. So, he ended up just holding Fintan when he was awake, breathing in his scent and watching him sleep. It calmed him, in a way. Even though he knew the merman wouldn't be there in the morning, he felt a small bit of panic when he woke up and found an empty space next to him. He calmed himself down by saying to himself that Fintan would be back soon. He didn't know, however, that Fintan would be spotted. While Thomas was peacefully making breakfast, a young photographer was busy taking photos of Fintan - before and after his transformation. His hands were shaking and he didn't seem to quite believe what he was seeing, but... He knew he'd get good money out of this. And maybe even a new attraction to people; merpeople sightseeing.

 

Thomas, in the meanwhile, had already taken a shower, re-bandaged his wrists and made some eggs from breakfast. He left Fintan's plate on the table, so he could warm it up quickly when the other got back. They should visit Bella today... And he was definitely meeting her this time. No time to be a coward.

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Fintan was completely unaware that there was someone on the beach, taking pictures of him. When he'd first dove into the morning water, the beach was empty, and he wasn't too worried about people since it was so early in the morning, the sun barely even having risen. He collected a variety of shells. He found a bunch of tiny ones that'd he'd be able to make into jewelry and decor to help sell for Thomas. He hoped that once the other started playing his music more, and paying off his debts - and maybe hopefully seeing Bella get healthier, he would be in better spirits, and not as depressed. Finishing collecting the shells, he grabbed the towel he'd brought with him and dried himself off quickly after getting out. He then pulled his clothes back on, picking up the bag of shells and other neat things from the shore bottom, heading back to the house, completely unaware of the photographer the entire time.

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The photographer acted like he was taking photos of a wild animal. He hid, turned off the flash and made sure to get quality pictures. When Fintan got out, he didn't risk going after him, however. No, he gathered enough proof for now... Very satisfied, the young raven hurried back home where he could publish the photos.

 

In the meanwhile, Thomas was done with his breakfast and sat down to play the piano. the brunet played a slow, soft melody to calm himself down, and to greet Fintan. His fingers were still a bit ungraceful, clumsy, yet he had to play. He had more than one performance coming up.

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Fintan headed back to the house, stomach grumbling in hunger. As he approached the quaint house, he heard a soft melody coming from inside it. He smiled a bit, knowing Thomas must be playing, and he opened the door. He set the bag of shells down on a counter in the kitchen, before walking over to the living room where the male was playing the piano. He smiled, watching him with loving eyes. Thomas seem so much calmer, and happier when he played. Maybe a bit anxious and serious as he tried not to mess up, since Fintan knew it had been a while since the male played, but, he seemed so much better, almost in a different, happier world when he played. He frowned a bit at the thought, wondering if that was the only way the other could relax so much and be happy, was by his music, and not him? He sighed but shook his head, smiling as he walked up to the other when he finished, wrapping his arms around him from behind, and kissing his cheek "I'm home. That was beautiful" he said softly with a smile.

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Thomas did notice Fintan coming back, but continued playing anyway. He wantedto at least finish the song... The brunet's expression was far softer with his boyfriend in the room, though. And when he hugged abd kissed him, the pianist seemed to relax completely. He placed his hands on top of the other's and pressed a kiss to his lips. "Thank you." He muttered out softly and smiled. "Do you want me to warm you up some food?" The man asked while gently running his thumbs over his boyfriend's skin.

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Fintan smiled a bit as the other kissed him, returning the soft kiss as he hugged the other for a few more moments before letting go of him "Food sounds great. I'm famished" he said and then as if on cue his stomach growled, causing him to blush faintly in embarrassment "What is there to eat?" he asked curiously as he headed into the kitchen with the other, watching him prepare his food "Oh, and thats the bag there, of shells and everything" he pointed out incase the other was curious enough to want to take a look. Some of the shells seemed rather ordinary, nothing all too special about them. But when Fintan was finished they would surely be something worthwhile of some decent amount of money.

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Thomas chuckled quietly when his boyfriend's stomach grumbled and pecked his nose. "Gotta feed that monster, huh." He teased with a smile as he stood up and walked to the kitchen. "I made eggs before, so I'll just warm yours up. Anything to drink?" The pianist asked while carefully moving the eggs into the pan. He let out a few soft hums while beginning to make himself some tea. It was always very awkward for him to watch someone eat and not have anything himself.. The brunet only glanced at the bag when he heard about it, but didn't say anything, just nodded lightly.

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Fintan smiled a bit through his embarrassment as the other teased him. He followed him into the kitchen herding the other mention eggs "That sounds great, thanks" he said as he helped himself to a glass "Just water is fine. I don't mind getting it" he said as the other heating up the eggs. He got himself a glass of water, sitting down on the table and sighing as he got some water on his hand, causing the pale skin to form scales over it, and resulting in his hand sticking to the glass. He pouted a bit in frustration as he tried pulling it off with the other hand, careful not to get that one wet "That will never be easy" he muttered as he grabbed a fork and bit into the eggs, enjoying them and eating them quickly.

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Thomas smiled slightly at the other as he continued warming up the eggs. Soon they were back in the plate with two pieces of bread and ketchup on the side. He sat down on the chair with his tea and, while looking at Fintan, slowly began drinking it. "It's not that bad, right? I mean, is it uncomfortable like that?" The brunet questioned, carefully eyeing how the merman pulled his hand from the glass. It didn't look painful, yet he didn't know that for sure... Oh well. The pianist sighed quietly and leaned back, gripping the cup tightly. It burned, but... It helped him a little bit. He couldn't quite put a finger on it, yet there was something there that helped him. This was probably a better way than self-harm.

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Fintan smiled as he ate his eggs happily, enjoying them. He was just finishing them as he had been struggling with the cup and Thomas asked about it. He glanced to him, giving a shrug of his shoulders "It's a little uncomfortable, nothing bothersome or painful, though. Only when it's slightly wet" he said. When getting out of a body of water to dry off, that was the most uncomfortable. Even a bit painful, for his scales and fins to dry up. His human skin always felt stiff and dry, so it was a little uncomfortable to be like this, but, for Thomas, he would. He loved the man that much. He supposed the reason he couldn't leave Thomas, even for cheating on him, even for being so distant and depressed at times, was the fact that merpeople mated for life. Part of Fintan wondered if telling Thomas that fact would ease his mind. But then he didn't tell him, because he didn't want the other to feel burdened and overwhelmed by his love, to know that Fintan probably wouldn't be able to find true love with anyone else if Thomas should so choose to leave him, either for another, or because he was merman. Fintan was okay with the fact and possibilities, Thomas was only human, after all. He simply didn't want Thomas to feel pressured or chained down by the fact.

 

Shaking the thoughts from his mind he stood up, setting his dishes in the sink. He turned the water on to let them soak - but he couldn't scrub and wash them himself, after all. "We're seeing Bella today right?" he brought up turning to the other with a smile "Why don't we go see her now?"

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Thomas nodded silently at the answer he got and continued sipping his tea peacefully after that. He did notice that Fintan sometimes showed signs of discomfort when drying off, and that made sense for him too. The scales probably got stuck on the fabric... God, that really did sound painful. "If there's anything I can do, still, tell me." He muttered quietly before taking a big gulp of the tea. It successfully burned his throat, made his eyes tear up a little, but somewhere in his mind he felt better. Pain was the best medicine for him right now.

 

The pianist frowned slightly at the reminder and looked away for a moment. "Let me finish my tea, and you should... You should take out the shells you want to give her." He muttered quietly, again feeling hesitant about visiting her. "We'll go there, I promise." Thomas said with a sigh and looked down at the ground with a bit of a sad expression on his face. His eyes fixated on the tea in his favorite cup, his hands squeezed around it a little bit tighter. Honestly, he wasn't okay. He definitely wasn't... But to make himself okay, he needed money. He didn't have that. Maybe when he got back into a stable financial position, he could afford going to some psychiatrist. That would be nice...

[ChibiMonkey]

Fintan smiled a bit at the others concern and care for him regarding his scales and whole transformation issues and everything. He shook his head with a light smile "Thank you, but I'm sure I'll be fine. It's nothing I can't manage. But if you really do wish, I'll let you know if I do need anything" he said with a light smile.

 

When he had asked the other about Bella, he frowned a bit, seeing he was still nervous and anxious about going to see her. He knew to expect that...but it still made him uncomfortable. He only wished and hoped that Bella would be getting better by the things he'd given her, and that maybe the improvement in her condition would help Thomas relax a bit about her and not have to stress about that. He sighed a bit and gave a small nod "Right....well....just let me know when you're ready. I already have the shells picked out for her" he explained as he leaned back against the counter, watching the other with a slight frown. He really wished he could do something to help the other. But it was so hard when the other kept this wall between them, and almost wouldn't let him help.

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Thomas nodded a few times, realizing he was starting to shake slightly - not enough to be seen from the side though. He took in a few deep breaths and closed his eyes while focusing on the feeling of the hot cup in his hands. It helped him to calm down, yet again... The pianist managed to finish his tea and was able to stand up, quietly do the dishes and then turn to Fintan with a small smile on his face. Thomas walked up to his boyfriend and pressed a small, soft kiss to his lips. "I'm really sorry about all this... I feel a little bit weird." He murmured softly and, before going outside, caught the merman's lips into another kiss. This one felt a bit... Warmer, in some way. He adored the feeling, in fact. His eyes closed, he slowly drowned into the sensation and brought their bodies closer. Thomas knew he had to take everything slow - especially the things he didn't want to do.

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Fintan watched the other with saddened eyes. Was there even anything he could do for the other? Fintan had tried everything possibly, everything that he could for him. But nothing seemed to work very well. he could tell that Thomas would try to appreciate the things he did, he would smile, and maybe thank him. But Fintan could tell the other really wasn't any better. He sighed softly to himself, closing his eyes in thought as he stayed there leaned against the counter.

 

He heard the faucet turn off, and opened his eyes to see the other had finished cleaning. He offered the other a small smile when he had turned and faced him. When he stepped close and gave him a chaste kiss, the smile was a little bigger "It's alright, Thomas. I know you're trying" he spoke softly before seeing him lean in again, and so he closed his eyes, welcoming the kiss. He smiled a bit when it lingered for more than a few seconds. The other hardly kissed him this long any more. Hardly even kissed him to begin with. And on the rare occasions he did, it was only a second or two. He warmly welcomed the kiss with his own inviting lips, moving warmly and slowly, but tenderly as well, as if urging the other closer and for more. Fintan uncrossed his arms from where they'd been folded across his chest, feeling the other move closer. He moved one of his own hands to hold the others down by their sides, gently holding it.

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Thomas smiled into the kiss when his hand was taken while he slowly pushed Fintan to the fridge until he was leaning against it. The pianist deepened the kiss, slowly sweeping his tongue over the merman's lower lip while his free hand was drawing small cirles over his waist. Soon enough, his fingers moved underneath his shirt and he realized... He didn't want to leave the house yet. He wanted to make this thing right first. The night before, he didn't really want to have sex, but now... Now was different. He actually wanted this. His lips slowly parted as he continued deepening the kiss, no forcefullness in his movements. Even now, he was giving Fintan the possibility to stop everything if he felt like it. If only he could just go back to what he used to be before with Fin... No, he will be like that someday. It may take some time, but he wasn't going to just give up. No way.

[ChibiMonkey]

Fintan felt his heart skip a beat and flutter when feeling the other smile back into the kiss, and him continue it further. His heart raced with loving excitement that the other seemed to be actually deciding this for himself, and acting on his own, instead of Fintan having to ask. Despite the fact he could tell the other was still going slow, and giving plenty chance for Fintan to escape and refuse - that wasn't going to happen. He smiled happily as he let his lips part for the other, moaning softly at the feeling of the others hot tongue slide past his lips and into his mouth. He felt the heat between their bodies slowly growing, and his skin burned with excitement wherever the others hand touched beneath his shirt. It was an odd sensation, his back being pressed against the cold of the fridge behind him, and the heat of the other in front of him. He kind of liked it. Licking the others tongue playfully and encouragingly, his free hand slipped around the others neck to gently cup behind the nape of his neck, slightly tangled in his hair.

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Thomas breathed out slowly into the kiss as he slipped his tongue inside, gently dancing around with Fintan's in his mouth. The pianist pushed the merman a little bit more backwards so that their bodies were fully touching when he was sure he wasn't being rejected or anything. His mouth was soon pulled away from the other's and instead moved to the merman's neck. He pressed loving kisses to it, as well as a few lovebites. It was actually a very nice feeling to see Fintan's skin marked with those once more... Certainly satisfying. The young brunet breathed out quietly as he hooked his thumb over the other's pants and pulled them down without any ceremonies, seemingly getting more confident. He may have been fighting himself a bit, but he was still doing this. And hell, nothing would stop him. His lips slowly brushed up to the merman's ear to kiss it. "Turn around for me." He muttered out quietly, almost just a whisper. His eyes were hooded, and there was an obvious tent in his pants. Certainly, feeling his boyfriend in all these ways was arousing...

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Fintan felt his breathing become a little more labored, his lips parted for air in every moment he got to breath past the others hot tongue. His eyes were slightly clouded with love and lust, whenever they were open, and he hummed softly into the kiss, his hand that was behind his neck gently raking through his short black hair, against his skin. He let out a heavy breath laced with a soft moan when his neck then fell victim to the others lips, and he closed his eyes, arching his neck more to allow the brunette easier access to the delicate flesh. Despite being from the sea, and naturally having scales, his human skin was incredibly soft, almost like silk. Fintan wasn't aware of when, but at some point, he'd let go of the others hand when their bodies had been pressed together, and Fintan pushed his waist firmly against the other. He'd only then noticed when he felt his pants slipped off. But he was too into the moment, too excited and clouded with so much love for the other, he wasn't even embarrassed by the display of himself. Hearing the others request, a shiver ran through his spine and he moaned quietly, do as asked and turning around for the other, pressing his hands against the cool surface of the fridge door.

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Thomas really did adore Fintan's skin. It was always smooth, soft and nice to touch... His fingers often lingered there longer than needed, always using each chance to touch it some more. He was pretty damn sure that if it were scales he was touching, it wouldn't be as pleasant. Not that he didn't like them - no, they were just better to watch than touch. However right now, he definitely wanted to do more than watch. His eyes hooded, the brunet let out a soft groan before placing both hands on the other's waist. "Fin... You look so beautiful..." He whispered, turning his head to make their lips meet. He searched around for a bottle of oil they could use as lube and poured a good amount on his fingers before using them to gently stroke Fintan's asscheeks as a small tease before actually pushing a finger in. He pressed his lips carefully against his boyfriend's neck as he stretched him out slowly, taking his time with it.

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Fintan hummed softly as he felt the other rub against his skin more, and his hands travelled across his smooth skin. He moaned as he felt his hands grope his butt. He tilted his head to meet the others lips, moaning into them softly with a small blush of embarrassment about his comment "th-thanks..." he murmured embarrassed as he kissed his lips again, feeling the oil rub onto his butt and he moaned, pressing his butt out more into the others hands. He inhaled sharply with a moan, letting his head hang forward so the other could have more access to his neck. He moaned more as he felt the other stretching him out, his hands pressing hard against the fridge for support.

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Thomas pressed his face into the other's neck, a smile stretching out as he pushed his fingers deeper in. God, the squishing - it sounded unreal! The pianist ended up pushing four fingers into his boyfriend, all going up to his knuckles as he began grounding against his ass. Truly, he was feeling "the mood" way better now - maybe the kitchen was a better place than the bedroom or something? Well, that really wasn't a main priority in his lust-clouded mind at the moment. All he knew was that one moment he was still stretching Fintan out, and the next one his pants were down to his ankles and he was hurriedly burrying his cock in the merman's tight, hot ass with a very pleased groan. Both of his hands were tightly holding his waist as he started thrusting, going quite fast and hard from the very beginning. He so missed this...

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Golden eyes started to haze over in lust as the merman bit his lip, feeling the others long, delicate, and slender musician fingers shoving deeming into him. He groaned, his hands clutching at the cold fridge, shivers running through his body from the stimulation of both the cold surface on his chest, causing his nipples to protrude and rub against the cold surface of the fridge door, only making them that much more erect. Meaning, his ass was getting the stretching of his life, and though it partly hurt, he wasn't complaining, and he loved it. He bit his lip, feeling his lips moisten with saliva that he could barely keep down his throat from all the moaning and pleasure building up in his body. He was practically just a lusty, slutty sex doll at the moment. He felt the others fingers slide out of him, only to soon be replaced by a large, thick cock choking the hole of his ass. He gasped out, moaning lewdly as the other didn't relent in the pounding. He could swear the other must be bigger than usual. Even with all the stretching of four fingers, the others cock still felt like it was stuffing him to the brim. It turned him on all the more, because that meant he must of aroused the other so much, and that the other really was that turned on by him right now, and wanted him that badly. He moaned out as his body slammed against the fridge with each thrust from his lover, and the merman spread his legs more, holding onto the fridge as he could hear all the items inside shaking in rhythm to the assault it was getting.

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For a while, Thomas was way too into his actions to realize he may be damaging his food in the fridge. Once that thought reached him, the pianist almost forcefully pulled Fintan away, smashing their lips together into a messy kiss just before pushing the merman down to bend over a table. "You really are so sexy..." He whispered while leaning against his back to continue slamming in. All of his body just screamed for more... Soon enough his lips were latched onto the other's neck, leaving countless marks where the shirt couldn't cover. His movements were a bit frantic and messy, as if he was either trying too hard or simply not caring how he did it. Even he himself couldn't tell which one was it... Though in his mind, at that moment, it didn't really matter.