So...have you ever tried silently crying under the blanket with 8 other people in the hotel room?
Especially because of stress and anxiety for a stupid project that had 9 assignments in one big project that was were only given 2 weeks and you still had to start 3 in which 2 of the 3 is French? And you asked your mother for one last day at home since you've been staying home a lot after your best friend left you alone on the world? and then have to wake up super early to be back on the road again? No? Just me?
Well I guess everything turned around because I got a second piercing and got a Tom and Edd hoodie I'm just wanting Matt now. But I'm like Tamara now!
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"Don't you see this is what I want? Your taunting is wasting time."
I felt my heart skip a beat.
"No no no you deserve torture." He says.
"Tord..." I mumble.
The both of them shoot up and look around frantically.
I cover my mouth and hide more into the wood poles of the roof.
"Who goes there?!" The king shouts.
Attack or pretend to be a lost maiden?
2nd option sounds more interesting.
He turns around so I take the chance to jump down.
"Sorry my royal highness, I seem to be lost and intruded at the wrong time." I say.
"Remove your cloak." He says a bit shocked.
"I dislike the way I look after an incident, may I ask why you think it's right to kill such a kind man?" I ask.
"Kind?!" They both shout in unison.
"Why of course, I remember him. He gives the warmest hugs, he talked me out of my own suicide before, he even offered me a place to stay. In fact he even called my scars and burns...beautiful."
Wow I didn't expect myself to end up in tears.
Maybe attack was better.
"I know now isn't the time but since he's here I'd like to thank him a-and *sniff*"
Even better!
Crying in front of the both of them!
Maybe this'll get him out without harm.
I fall to my knees to add a more dramatic effect.
Thank Irene tears don't transform me.
"I'd give him a second chance... sure he's feared but only because of the bad things he does...if you really think about it, he has more good than anything!" I say.
"Is that so?" The king asks while playing with his beard.
"Yes! Definitely! Everyone deserves a second chance..." I say.
"On one condition." He says.
"Anything!"
"Remove your cloak."
Pfffffffftttttttttt.
"On one condition." I say in the same mocking tone.
"What? You can't-"
"You must release him not matter what I may look like or who I am."
"That's a risky move."
"Testing me is a risky move."
He stays silent.
Shoot...
"Was that a potential threat?" He asks growing near.
"Of course not. People would misconcept things during strange situations that they can't wrap their head around."
He smirks widely.
"I like you. Why don't you come meet my son." He says while placing a hand on my back.
"I know your intentions. I'm honoured that you think I can easily help rule the kingdom beside the prince but my heart belongs to the ocean. And the daring other people out there."
"Why not give him a chance?"
He says in a bit more overpowering tone.
"Only if you let him go."
I say.
I believe Tord knows who I am now.
"Deal. You shall stay for dinner."
"You shall let him go first."
The king rolls his eyes before letting him flee.
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Tords POV (short)
"She What?!" Tom shouts at me.
"Listen. I need your help. You and I both know she'll be forced into marriage." I say.
"...."
He takes a deep breath before mumbling ok.

Normal POV
'Your clothes are not good enough'
'Let's Get you into something for a princess'
'Bla bla bla'
"Darling I need you to remove your hood." The maid says.
"I-I uh...don't like the way I look..." I say while pulling it down more.
"Nonsense! I know the real reason~ besides h/n has a thing for secrets" she says while winking.
"How-"
"He's been going out to the docks every night looking for you, trust me. I'm sure he will love you for you." She says while removing my hood.
"Please remove your dress."
EH?!
"Don't worry it's just me dearie."
This is too weird...
"Good heavens what do you eat?" She says while looking at my figure.
WOW RUDE.
"You don't need this corset!" She says while tossing it somewheres unknown.
What...?
I'm not getting married or anything why would I need such a thing?
"No but really how...?"
"...I have Anorexia..."
"Oh I'm so sorry I didn't mean to...what are you going to do??" She realizes that I'm staying to eat.
"I'll notify the chef as soon as I get you ready, what do you eat?" She asks.
"Um...soup I guess?" I say while she hands me the dress.
"Of course! I'll be back." She says while rushing out and closing the door.
I slip on the dress and look in the mirror.
"U-Uh...." I mumble to myself.
It's...not a royal dress I guess that's good.
It could've been a princess poofy fairy tale thing.
It was a flowy red lace dress.
I'll give you props for imagining what you want it to be.
"I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience- oh my it's gorgeous on you." She says while rushing over to me.
"For a mermaid, your hair is well brushed." She says while braiding my hair loosely to the side.
"Do you think the king will execute me if he knows who I am..." I ask.
"Oh no darling. If you know h/n he is very protective about that."
H/n huh...it's a cool name...
"There we go darling, I know it's not much but he's waiting." She says.
I simply nod and she opens the door for me.
I hit right into someone.
"Woah careful!" A male says while catching me.
"I'm so sorry!" I say while getting on my feet.
"I think you found her." The maid says while winking and pointing to my legs.
What the hell...
My scales were growing on my skin a bit.
I've never seen that before...
"Oh my! Follow me!" He says while grabbing my hand and rushing down the hall.
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He brought me to a small place right by the water.
"I can't believe it! How does it happen!!" He shouts in amazement.
"I-"
"Can I turn into one?!"
"With a-"
"Sorry where are my manners..."
He says while shaking his head.
"I apologize for my father, what a coincidence we ran into you! You don't understand how long I've been searching..."
"Searching...for me?" I ask.
"Why of course. Isn't magic a strange thing? We can ditch the dinner if you'd like. I'd much prefer discussing about the science or even seeing you transform!"
I feel a blush wipe against my face.
"Oh sorry...it's ok if you don't want to." He says kind of disappointed.
"I brought your other clothes so  you can leave whenever."
My eyes lit up.
"Have you ever transformed into something magical?" I ask while reaching for my potions.
"No! But my father keeps this artifact on his common room that says it could manipulate time."
OWO
"I need that to get home..." u mumble to myself loud enough so he could hear.
"Home? In a different time?"
I explain everything to him.
"Crazy I know..."
"No it's fascinating! I'll get it for you as soon as I can but I don't have much time before the guards come looking for me and I really would like to see a mermaid." He says while looking down at my scales.
"Of c-course!" I say while grabbing his hand and rushing over to the water.
"Ok." I say while taking a deep breath.
I can't believe I'm trusting him this much.
I walk in and he actually follows, why would he get his pants wet for no- PFFFFT reason?
I felt the wonderful magic feeling fish through my blood and the water turn to feel like air.
"Incredible!" He says while crouching down.
"Am I touch it...?" PFFFFFFFT he asks.
"Of course!"
His eyes light up like a child.
"Y/n?!" Tori shouts from further in.
"There's more?!" He shouts.
"T-Tori! Hi! Long time no see!" I say nervously.
I knew what she was here to do.
"Um, you should be going, meet you here same time tomorrow?" I ask.
He nods still shocked.
"Great!" I say quickly.
He leaves smiling and as I turn around I make a swim for it.
"You know you can't hide forever! I'm sure Tamara would much prefer the consequences!"
I stop dead in my tracks.
"That's what I thought~"