While he is looking for treasure you are close by
Newscashl
Ummm...Kyle?
I turn around and see you there on the shore. "Yeah, what is it love?" I ask, still smiling.
Newscashl
It's my 18th birthday in 7 months!
"What?! But why are you telling me this now?" I asked, puzzled.
Newscashl
Well I wanted to tell you soon!
"Well then, Happy Early 18th Birthday Love!" I say giving you a warm smile.
Newscashl
Aw thank you! I blush slightly
"Is there anything you'd like for your birthday?" I ask you, genuinely curious.
Newscashl
No no I'm fine..thanks though!
"Alright then. I love you." I say, giving you a kiss on the cheek before returning to my search for treasure.
Newscashl
I love you too.. I then go back to where I was sitting in the sand
After a few hours of searching, I finally find something glimmering under the water. I reach out to grab it, and pull up an old gold necklace. As I rinse off the sand, I notice that it still has a small locket attached. And inside the locket is a picture of a beautiful mermaid. Suddenly, I heard you calling out to me. "Kyle! Come see what I found!" I turn around, expecting to see something significant. And that's when I saw you... standing on the shore, holding something in your hands. I was intrigued, and swam closer to shore. "What is it love?" I ask, still smiling.
Newscashl
It's actually the same necklace, mine...but I lost it long ago..I blush when I see you come up with it and notice the locket..then inside the locket I have a picture of us..taken by my sister on shore when we were playing near the shore..I didn't know how you found it..or when exactly you found it..
When I look at the picture inside the locket, I can't help but gasp. "Newscashl! How did this get here?" I asked, holding up the necklace.
Newscashl
I looked down..blushing still..I didn't know how you got it back so fast..I wondered if you saw me drop it..but I definitely remember losing it awhile ago... "Uhh...it was probably around here somewhere..maybe you found it earlier?"
I study the picture for a moment longer before turning to face you. "Maybe," I say. "But I think this was meant for you." I hold the necklace out to you, waiting for your reaction.
Newscashl
My eyes sparkle at the sight of it..but it wasn't until you mentioned it being'meant' for me that I began blushing again..my eyes shift to meet yours..and I felt happy..I continued blushing. "Meant for me? What do you mean.."
I smile at you, and say, "Well, Newscashl, this locket has been lost for a while now.
Newscashl
I've been trying to find it for months..!
"Well, love, I guess fate brought it back to you." I say, handing you the necklace.
Newscashl
I continue blushing as you give me the necklace..I'm just so surprised and touched...I couldn't really process everything all at once..my eyes continued meeting yours.. "I...I can't believe you found it..thank you..I thought I'd never see it again..."
"No problem, love," I reply with a grin. "After all, finding lost treasures is one of my specialties."
Newscashl
You're such a sweetheart! I smile softly
I chuckle softly. "Well, someone has to balance out all the gruff and swearing, right?" I say, giving you a playful wink.
Newscashl
Definitely..I say playfully nudging you..
"Hey, watch it, love," I say, pretending to be offended, although I'm clearly not. I pretend to stumble a little bit, making sure to put on a show for you. "You might just get more than you bargained for!" I say, giving you a sly smile.
Newscashl
Ohh don't scare me like that..! I chuckle and look around making sure no one is nearby..I don't want anyone hearing our conversation. "I was very scared because I thought you were going to try to kiss me.."
"Oh, is that what you were worried about?" I ask, teasingly. "Don't worry, love. If I wanted to kiss you, you wouldn't have to worry about being interrupted. Not by anyone." I say, stepping closer to you.
Newscashl
Wow..Blushing heavily who knew men could be so forward.. 18 years old and still not ready to get serious.. I blush even harder.
"Well, Newscashl," I say softly, looking into your eyes, "I understand that you're not ready for anything serious just yet.
Newscashl
Are you sure..? I don't want you to feel forced..
"Newscashl," I say gently taking your hand in mine. "I promise you, love, I feel nothing but genuine affection for you.
Newscashl
So you...like me?...Just like me?..As a person..and friend..or...more than that..?
"More than that," I reply, looking straight into your eyes. "I care about you deeply, Newscashl. Not just as a friend or as a person, but as something much more meaningful." You take a moment to process this, and I can see you blushing furiously. "Is...is this serious?" you ask me finally.
Newscashl
My blush fades into shock...I didn't realize you were taking me seriously..so soon..I looked away from you. "We've known each other for such a short time..I uh...I can't believe you already feel that way..about me."
"Well, love," I say gently, reaching out to touch your arm softly. "Sometimes, you just know when you've found something special. And that's what you are to me, Newscashl. Something very special." I pause for a moment, watching your reaction, and continue, "But I understand if you need time to process everything. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here whenever you're ready to talk, or just to enjoy each other's company."
Newscashl
"Th-this..isn't funny..is it..?" I mumble quietly..still unable to make eye contact...not sure how to respond or react to everything you just said.
"No, it's not," I say softly, realizing how much my words must be affecting you. "I apologize if I moved too fast, Newscashl. I'm here for you, no matter what. I'll respect your feelings however you need me to. Just know that my affection for you is genuine." You finally meet my gaze, and I can see your confusion slowly turning into something else. Something warmer.