Xynierre moves and opens his eyes, stares at me.
“Let's go. “ I persuade Xynierre to get up.
Xynierre unwillingly gets up. He needs to gets back in his place before the sunrise. I jump in and ride him, hold the strand.
He flies back to the Village and lands in front of my room.
I agree the days are long for Xynierre; he needs to get home to have a rest. I get off quickly, say my goodbye, and turn my back when I feel warm arms enveloping me in a bear hug.
“Do you enjoy swimming?” he sweetly whispers,
Xynierre doing that does not make me flinches anymore, slowly I use to his touches and his hugs, his soft stares, and subtle caress.
I timidly smile and do not face him; I let him hug me.
“I do. Thank you for taking me in the sea and letting me swim in my mermai
