Chapter Seven: Goodbye

(Peter POV)

I found myself at the beach....ironic considering the situation.

I sat there, letting the waves brush against my feet while thinking about what had just happened. She wasn't human.... how is that even possible? Maybe I was just hallucinating....no that was very very VERY real. Maybe I overreacted, but how can I stay calm when the girl I fell- with the girl I went on a date with is a freaking mermaid?

I don't know how long I sat there. But it must've been a while because I heard crunchy footsteps and a sweet voice arrive behind me.

"Hey,Peter."

"Oh! Umm Hi, Camille"

"Look, you don't have to worry anymore, I'm headed home now. I called my brother so he'll be expecting me."

"Well that's good I guess. So do you need a ride to the airport?"

She gave me a look and nodded at the sea.

"Oh right. So, ummm. I'll keep your secret. So you won't have to worry about like a government experiment happening to you."

She smiled and then slung her bag over her shoulder.

"What part of Florida are you from?"

"St. Augustine. "

With that, she waded further in before disappearing into the sea.

I stood there and stared at the spot she had been. I really shouldn't have let her go.