A/N: I'm sorry for not updating. But I'm on break so I'll try to update as soon as I can...
Connor was good company to hang around with, but I didn't feel anything more than friendship with him. Tyler on the other hand...never mind. But being a son of Hermes had its perks. Like being able to get into a nice pizza place, which was to die for...not that I'd ever die for pizza. Meat lovers pizza all the way! We walked along the boardwalk of Coney Island. The smell of hot dogs and junk food wafted in. I was having a blast. Until this kid fell off the boardwalk. Without thinking I dived into the water below. Searching for the kid. I spotted him and swam towards him. He was unconscious and I hoisted him up to the surface. Once there the boy started sputtering. I still held onto him because the water was still pretty deep. I wiped the water out of his eyes. And his eyes focused on me and he looked like he was in awe. He muttered something under his breath but I caught it.
"M..mermaid..." I bit down a laugh and just smiled at him. He looked around 6 and his mother was panicking on the boardwalk. With my free hand I pointed toward the beach's shore. She nodded and ran in that direction. I looked at the boy and asked him his name.
"...um...It's...um...Kyle..." He said shyly, looking down. He was so cute. Salt and pepper blonde hair and eyes, that with the right idea would cause so much trouble. Definitely a son of Hermes.
"Nice name. The name's Perci, it's a pleasure to meet you." He looked nervous.
"Um...are you really a mermaid?" I smiled again.
"Shhh...let's keep it a secret." He nodded up and down enthusiastically. Still keeping him above the surface I submerged my head underwater whistling for a hippocampi. Just then Rainbow came galloping...er swimming towards the two of us. Kyle's mouth looked to be hanging off its hinges.
I mounted Rainbow, Kyle was too awestruck to notice that I didn't have a fins.
"His name is Rainbow. And he loves sugar." He whinnied in response. Kyle nodded. We sped towards the surf. The mom was waiting with open arms. Connor was waiting there too. I helped him off and he ran to his mom.
"Mommy, mommy did you see. That mermaid saved me." he said jumping up and down. His mother just laughed. She thanked me.
"It's a good thing that jet ski was nearby." So that's what she saw. Kyle was about to object but I gave him a wink and he covered his mouth. Smiling at me, I would've been a liar if I said that it didn't make me feel good. I was happy to see him alright. I just hoped that he didn't have to face monsters at this age. I rode off with Rainbow and we sped back to the boardwalk. Connor was waiting with two cones of ice cream in his hands. Rainbow gave me a boost and I sat next to Connor with our legs dangling across the side. I promised Rainbow that I'd give him a bunch of sugar and a play date with Tyson. He whinnied with approval and excitement. I pet his head one last time and he left. Connor handed me an ice cream cone, just plain vanilla. We ate in silence and were done within a few minutes.
"You know, that was pretty awesome. How you saved that kid was great." Connor praised.
"It was really fun." I laughed. "The kid actually thought I was a mermaid."
"Well, I could believe that. You are are the daughter of you know who."
"You know what Connor, I had a pretty great time."
"I did too. Hahaha too bad we can't be more than just friends." he mumbled
"Psh, hey don't be so hard on yourself. I like you Connor I really do. But as a friend. I bet there's someone out there who'll make your life complete."
"Thanks, I really appreciate it."
"Ouch…" I mumbled. There was something in my eye. Probably an eyelash.
"Here let me see." Connor advised. He leaned in close, cupping my face to get a better look at my eye.