Tail

Sean's POV. 

As I swam into Savanna's room, the sight of her trembling figure laying on the medical bed pulled at my heart. I moved quickly to her side, sinking down so I was at her level. Without a word, I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her close.

Her soft sobs filled the space between us, a raw outpouring of emotion that resonated deep within me. I wondered how much she remembered of the past 24 hours. I held her tightly, offering the comfort she so desperately needed. Gradually, I felt her breaths begin to steady, the frantic rhythm slowing as she leaned into me. I knew her friends were watching waiting on the right time to approach but they seemed torn. It dawned on me that they all were covered up with thick blankets, do they know? I motioned to my tail and then pointed to them they nodded understanding my quiet questioned. I did the same but pointed to Savanna. They shook their head and my heart thudded. Should I tell her should I wait? How would she react. 

"It's alright, Savanna," I whispered lovingly in her ear, my voice low and soothing. I could feel her body relax against mine, the warmth of her presence a small solace amid the chaos. I hope she would be happy about her transformation but if it upsets her I'll still be here to hold her. I focused on being a steady anchor for her, allowing the silence to envelop us, the weight of her distress gradually lifting as she found solace in my embrace.

Savanna's breathing had finally calmed, the tremors of fear fading as she nestled into my embrace. After what felt like an eternity, she lifted her head, and I thought I'd never hear her voice again just four hours ago. The relief that flooded through me was overwhelming, but that relief was tangled with a deep-seated fear of losing her again.

"Sean, I'm so glad you're here," she said, her voice softer now, tinged with confusion. "How am I back underwater and breathing again? And how did Brooke and Molly get here?" The urgency in her questions revealed the turmoil swirling in her mind.

I met her gaze, caught in the depth of her beautiful green eyes. A wave of emotion washed over me, and I felt an undeniable pull—an urge to close the distance between us, to bridge that space with a kiss. But this time, it would be different. It would tie us together in a way that was irrevocable, and I couldn't help but wonder if she would want that.

"Honestly, it's an along story but they came to the beach shortly after." I got you to the surface I replied, my voice steady as I tried to keep my focus. "I'm just glad you're safe now. We'll figure this out together." And as I said that I removed her blankets. Her tail was breathtaking with red and gold scales it shimmered reflecting the bioluminescent plants. I've never seen a tail like hers they've always been blues or greens. She gasped and her stared at me. I felt the weight of my protective instincts surge within me. She was vulnerable now, and all I wanted was to shield her from whatever uncertainties lay ahead. "H-how…" she tried to form a sentence. She took a deep breath. Looking to her friends and they revealed their tails just as unique as hers with purple and silver scales for Brooke and pink and silver scales for Molly. Savanna pressed herself closer to me. 

As we stayed there, the silence between us spoke volumes. The bond we shared felt stronger than before, but I knew there were questions that needed answers, and uncertainties that we had to face. For now, I had to be her strength, even as my heart wrestled with its own desires.