"She trusts Ryn now" the whimsical mermaid said with an undertone of attitude.
"Ryn, I'm so sorry. I know your not like them. I should have never- I should have never acted that way towards you." Ben lowered his head in shame. A moment of silence passed between them, with his head facing down he could only see her small feet, contrast to his own. Softly the mermaid touched his cheek, guiding it upwards so their eyes met. "I am sorry too." Ben sighed with relief, he had feared she would be more inclined to hold it against him.
Her hand lingered on his stumbled face. He brought his own hand up to rest on her's, his eyes swirling into her large blue orbs. "You are so." he paused for a moment, contemplating his actions. "Beautiful" Her face softened to his gaze as she slid her arms around his waist and lightly squeezed. Ben returned her embrace allowing his face to rest on the top of her head. She smelt like a damp evening right after it rains, when the leaves are dripping and freshly rejuvenated. When the birds are singing in the damp air and a rainbow is trying to appear from behind the clouds. Ben nestled himself closer to her and took another deep breath. But he was not the only one, Ryn had buried the right side of her face into his wide chest. He was warm and she felt safe in his arms. The feeling she had with him reminded her of when she would dare get close to the surface, just close enough for the bands of sunlight to wrap around her and the warmth of a sunny day to touch her scales. She felt at peace with him, as-though the world would allow her to be free from it's clutches for a moment. They stayed this way a prolonged amount of time.
When they separated Ryn continued to hold his forearm lightly, he did not protest. Their strong eye contact continued, a few moments later the mermaids large eyes shifted to his lips. She raised herself to her toes, the hand that was holding onto his forearm was now resting on his jaw. Her lips parted and her eyes rested closed.
He had a split second to think, it was clear that this action was not one of a simple good bye peck. Or like the one on the dock. She was waiting for him to come to her the rest of the way. His hands were already resting on her small waist and he could not find the will, nor the want to resist. He to leaned in, closing his eyes and tenderly placing his lips on hers. She was clearly pleased and she pulled him closer beginning to move her mouth with his own. They rhythmically began moving with eachother, Ben's large hand coming up to her face, his fingers in her hair. He took a chance and introduced his tongue. She did not stumble for a moment and matched his movements. They parted a minute later. Ben's eyes full of affection, her own a loving gaze upon his face. Ben rested his forehead against hers. They leaned together, still in an embrace. "Let's go home." Ben softly spoke.
They separated "I have fish at home for you, you must be hungry."
"Yes" Ryn said with a smile Ben began to walk along the dock, Ryn by his side. She leaned into him, to which he responded by holding her hand.
They walked in a comfortable silence Back to their home
Please let me know if you would like me to write some one-shots of them or if I should continue this line of story