I'm back everyone! I hope you like this chapter :D

~The next day~

Sirena was getting ready for lunch with David. After numerous outfit changes, and consulting Rita, she had decided to wear a light teal dress with a few pearl and shell bracelets she made.

"I'll see you all soon, bye!" Sirena exited Rita's house, and walked to the beach.

~Meanwhile~

David was waiting for Sirena when his cell phone rang.

"Hi, Joe." David sighed as he recognized his brother's voice on the other end.

"You'll never guess what I just bought!" Joe bragged, "I got a new boat!"

"A new one already?" David was quite surprised, " I'm confused. I thought you got a new one a few months ago."

"True, but this one has amazing features on it, and the guy who sold it to me threw in some nets for free!" Joe explained.

"Was the one you got a few months ago not working properly?" David asked.

"Oh it works just fine, but I wanted something with a bit more of a zing to it." Joe replied, "do you want to come with me on my first ride?"

"No thanks, Sirena says she isn't comfortable on boats." David answered, unaware that Sirena lied so she couldn't get wet.

"You know that chick doesn't have to go with you everywhere, right?" Joe asked.

"Sirena's not just 'a chick', Joe. Besides, I'm busy right now anyways. Another time would be ok." David offered. Joe shrugged.

"Fine. I'll catch you later." Joe hung up, and took his boat out to the sea. Within a few minutes, Sirena showed up.

"Hi!" Sirena greeted happily, "how are you?"

"I'm doing well, thanks." David answered, "beautiful weather we're having, huh?"

Sirena smiled, "Yeah, I love the sun! What did you bring to eat?" David gestured to a cooler next to him.

"I brought some prawns from the cafe, knowing how much you like them." David took off the lid to the cooler, "could you hold this for a moment?"

"Oh, sure." Sirena took the lid from David while he got their meal set out. There were still ice crystals on the lid, and Sirena accidentally touched it! Feeling the cold ice on her fingertips, Sirena gasped.

"Is anything wrong, Sirena?" David asked.

"David, I have to go!" Sirena sprinted from the sand, and into the water, making David confused. Sirena jumped into the water, and disappeared! Meanwhile when Sirena was swimming away in her golden tail, she thought of how rude it was for her to run (and swim) out on him like that. After all, Even Rita said that she could trust David if he ever found out. As she swam by the reefs, she stopped cold in her tracks, and turned around. She was going to dry herself off, and tell David the truth. Before Sirena could even start swimming again, her vision was blinded by a thick net. She flicked her tail to try and get out, but she couldn't. Sirena couldn't hold her breath anymore, and she just hung there in the net, unsure on what would happen next. With her heart pounding, she thought this was the end. Joe knew he had caught something, but he didn't know what. He parked his boat in the docks, and pulled up the net. By now, Sirena had closed her cerulean eyes as Joe realized what he was looking at.

"Wow..." Joe exclaimed in amazement, "look at what we have here!"

Hey everybody! I know I left you with a cliffhanger, but I'll post the next chapter soon!

~Periwinkle Starfish