Girl Meets Tails
Maya's pov
A few days had passed since Tristan, aka Lucas Friar had transferred to our school, and returned to my daily life, thankfully safe and sound after that attack. I had been living with the Matthews for about a year now, and we lived in an apartment, one which the building complex did not have a pool. The only time I lose my legs other than actual swimming was taking a bath, but I missed swimming and missed my tail more than words can describe. Despite having only been away from the sea for a few weeks, I could tell Tristan felt no different than I did. He smiled at Riley and me "Wanna go to my house after school?" that alone was tempting, as I was aching for some quality date time with the teenager I'd soon call my husband; but the seaweed on the lobster claw was when he whispered "I have a pool at my house. We could SWIM again, Rina!" the emphasis was not only referring to swimming itself, but swimming with our tails. Needless to say, I RSVP'd for Riles and myself faster than I could swim. Teasing my land sister and best friend, I spoke
"Then Riley and I can see who can hold their breath the longest underwater..." she playfully swatted me "You have an unfair advantage!" but I had a trick up my sleeve "So did you a year ago, but I raced you. Fell on my face twice; stupid legs... and how come I can't get a tan? My legs are as white as the stripes on a clown fish!" we laughed at that, and soon enough, we were at Tris's new, temporary house. He and I wasted no time in jumping in, our majestic tails emerging; causing us to play a game of tag around the pool, then swim laps, relishing in the amazing underwater world. Riley soon joined us, being super happy for us, just like always. I had a pool, my tail, Riley and my Tris; I never want to leave this; this is home away from home.