Alec went back to the palace feeling so happy and all smiles. The human was the most beautiful mortal he had ever seen in his life, his almost white hair, pale skin, and red lips made him look so cute and desirable to the merman. The thought of his face got Alec's cheek flaring up.
"You're all smiles...you found a beautiful mermaid". Basil Alec's best friend swam to Alec's side. He had jet black that came to his chest and a red tail with transparent blue scales.
"Not at all...what brought you to the palace". Alec said trying to bring in a new conversation careful enough not to spill the beans on what happened at the surface of the sea."I know what you're trying to do, I didn't come to the palace to get anything. I'm here to see you.. it's been a long time I saw you". Basil swam a little further from checking me out."You're not looking bad you know". He added.
"I'm the prince of Astera, of course, I should always be looking good". Alec boasted flexing his muscles."You haven't still told me why you're this happy". Basil asked, looking at Alec thoughtfully. He knew the royal merman was hiding something and it wouldn't be too long before he spills."Well, the thing is I saved this human". Alec scratched his hair nervously.
"A human". Basil interrupted."Don't tell me you kissed this human". Basil added, surprised as Alec is usually not interested in anyone rather than himself."I did, how will I save them if I don't, they were running out of air". Alec raised an eyebrow at Basil as how foolish he can be at times forgetting he did the same for a land mortal."Was it a male human or female". Alec could feel his eyes ready to judge him on the next answer he is to give."Is their gender necessary"? Alec scratched his head nervously."Not really but I want to Know". Basil said feeling excited."It's a male". Alec said barely audible."you kissed a male human". Alec couldn't tell his friend's emotion as his head was facing down waiting to be judged "You like them don't you". Basil nudged Alec's shoulder when he saw Alec's mood had changed. It was against the sea mortal's laws to get tangled with the land mortals."I like him, he is the most beautiful human I have ever seen". The thought of the human face and the kiss they shared earlier brought a fuzzy feeling to Alec's heart and stomach."Too bad you can't be with him... it's against our laws and he's a human boy". "What do you mean by human boy". Alec stressed the part of him being a boy on how it got to do with him not being with him if he wants to."Your dad the king will be against it. It's against our laws for a male sea mortal to be in an affair with another male sea mortal. Judging we are rare and need to increase our numbers". Basil stated the obvious."When I'm the king all that is going to change". Alec said determinedly."Says the person who ain't interested in the kingdom". Basil dramatically rolled his eyes."So what did the human call this affection again with the same sex". Basil scratched his head furiously trying to remember the term."Yes, I got it". He slapped Alec torques tail with his red one."The humans call it gay". Basil smiled happily he was able to recall what Alec thought was irrelevant."You're gay Alec"."Who's gay". King Optum Alec's Dad asked looking at the two mermen who stood in front of him with expressions you could only term as shocked...****
"I bet you want to kiss me". Simon smirked.
"Shut the fuck up Simon... I'm not gay". Daniel said unperturbed at how close he was to the teenager. He might be right to call him gay coz his sexuality is something Daniel hasn't explored. He likes to think of himself as heterosexual and sometimes pansexual when he sees guys shirtless in the locker room but he was careful enough not to stare at anything longer than a second."Of course you're, that explains why you bully me around, always wanting your face close to mine. I bet you want to kiss me". Simon passed Daniel a smug look.
"Yes, Daniel kiss the fag already". Justin, Daniel's friend who he didn't know was already in school shouted out to him from the other side of the school. Justin had seen the drama that was displayed in front of him."Hell no". Daniel raised a punch and punched Simon on the stomach so that he had to fall on his knees and comfort his hurting stomach."I did that not to identify as gay". Daniel thought to himself, he quickly regretted punching the teenager on the stomach coz he watched him sprawled out on the floor cursing under his breath.The one thing Daniel doesn't want to happen in his school is losing his status. He came from a poor background already, if he's the one been picked on by other popular kids he doubts he will survive it. Most especially if he's tagged as a fag, it's a speck of dirt he wouldn't wash off so easily on his high school experience.
Daniel matched to Justin and hugged him as Bros do, one hand shooking each other hands and the other on each other's back-patting gently.
"Why don't we grab some drinks later at my house, Jasper included". Justin said."I don't know man. I think I will be busy later"."You're no fun bro. It's just you, Jasper, and I, just like the old times, it has been a long we did anything fun". He pouted desperately seeking Daniels's consent."Will your girlfriend be coming"? Daniel asked."No Jennifer wouldn't be coming. It's a boy's night out". Justin smiled."Ok". Daniel said."Is that a yes"? Justin nudged Daniel's shoulders."Of course, it's a yes, dumb ass". Daniel equally nudged his shoulders and we both walked to class.*****
"Who's gay". King Optum Alec's Dad asked looking at both boys whose expressions could only be termed as shocked.
"No one". Alec rushed to say, his words coming out as a stuttering mess."You guys looked to be so keen". King Optum said looking at Basil and Alec suspiciously."I don't believe you both". Optum added."Of course, you wouldn't. Basil was just teaching me a new word he learned from the humans the other day"."Isn't that right Basil". Alec took his gaze to Basil for him to back him up."Yes, that's what I was just teaching the prince". Basil stuttered looking less believable."What does the word mean". King Optum pressed further to ask."It means very Happy. I saw your son and he was looking very happy so I used the word he was gay". Basil smiled nervously around king Optum's eyes."Ok... Alec". King Optum took his gaze to Alec."There's a mermaid I want you to meet". "Who's she... I don't want to meet anyone". Alec creased his eyebrows in a frown."It's tradition Alec. You need to establish a bond with her and possibly get her pregnant and increase our numbers". King Optum smiled, definitely squealing with joy as he felt his son was of age to start carrying out kingly duties."Dad I still stand by my word... I'm meeting no mermaid. Do you realize you want to force me into marriage against my wish just all for that throne". Alec pointed in the direction of the palace."If mum was alive I bet she wouldn't support it". Alec said with anger that spread through his veins."You didn't get to meet your mum...I did". Dad snapped."If anyone has the perfect sense to judge I will say I am coz your mother would have supported me". Dad swamped away leaving ripples to where he once stood."I hate my dad". Alec seethed with anger.
"I know". Basil said picking on blue algae that swamped by."What are you going to do, clearly your dad wants to marry you out". "If only he still sees me around in Astera". Alec said."It shouldn't be what I'm thinking it's in that head of yours". Basil looked at me, dumbfounded to be exact."Yes, it is"."Are you crazy"? Basil sounded loud at first but toned it down at the crazy."You could lose Astera and your right to the throne. You will loose everything". Basil sounded worried" I never really cared about anything concerning the throne"."We need to see the sea god". Alec added."What can I do to talk you out of this insane and outrageous mind of yours". "Nothing friend, my mind is made up". Alec said to Basil swimming away."Wait, Alec". Basil swam close to me."Going to the sea god to ask for something you must give one thing in return for the kindness he shows you"."That shouldn't be a problem". Alec smirked, he could offer him his treasures."If you think the stupid items you pick in the sea will make a deal with the god then you're joking". Basil dramatically rolled his eyes."Then what will be a fair deal to the sea god"."It's always something physical". Basil said thoughtfully."Well, I'm giving up my tail for human legs that I think is enough physical deal"."You're what". Basil said shocked."Yes, I'm giving up my tail for human legs". Alec retorted."Are you acting stupid or you're just stupid...is this all about the human you kissed earlier". "Maybe". Alec said not knowing what else to say but one thing he was sure of is he had a desire burning inside of him and the desire was him wanting to see the land mortal again, get to kiss him again just as he did in the sea.After the dismissal from school, Daniel called his grandparents and told them that he would be coming in late. He had to bring up the excuse that he will be doing his assignment at a friend's place and that's a group thing."Do you have to lie to your grandparents like that"? Justin smirked."My grandma wouldn't have it that I'm staying out late to have fun". Daniel tucked his phone back into his pocket."Then she deserves the lies then". Jasper gawked."You're annoying Jasper...she doesn't deserve to be lied to... if only she doesn't see me as a kid". Daniel let out an exasperated breath."This is becoming a touchy subject...just get in... I'm driving everyone to my place". Justin said as he got in his car so did Jasper. Daniel took the front sit, that's the right sit beside Justin sitting in the car. Justin rode an expensive-looking sports car. His baby is white."Your seatbelt"."Yeah". Daniel went to buckle it in but Justin had to bite him to it. He had Daniel's seatbelt buckled i
"I accept". That's what Alec said to the sea god. He knew the decision he took was to say goodbye to his life in the sea. Goodbye to the freedom he once had if he doesn't get a love first kiss cause he will be forever tied to the sea god in an agreement."We can still turn our backs on this". Basil said still creeped out with fear."Yeah you can still turn your back on this I wouldn't say I didn't warn you because once you sign this book". A book magically appeared that had a series of names in it. It must be the merman he had an agreement with, Alec thought to himself."There's no going back". He gave a cunning smile. Alec knew he wanted him to sign the book and add a prince to his collection of names and be forever indebted to him."I know please we should get it over and done with". Alec said ever so determinedly. He could feel it in his bones that the human is waiting for him on land. He would be wondering how he is alive and how he came to be on the shores. He could tell him he's
Justin kissed Daniel, Daniel sat down there transfixed, he couldn't move nor could he do anything."He kissed me...I was the best friend he talked about kissing". Daniel thought to himself."How could he do this". Daniel was trying to recollect himself."Justin". Jasper said with his mouth in the shape of an o. Daniel reacted to the kiss, he pushed Justin and then threw a heavy punch to his face that broke Justin's lips and made blood sip out. "What the fuck was that Justin". Daniel shouted, his eyebrows creased to depict his anger."You pretend as if you don't know how I feel about you and you gave me signs that you also wanted it". Justin said wiping blood off his lips and then standing up to match Daniel's height, Justin was 4 to 5cm taller than Daniel. Daniel threw another punch at Justin's face drawing another blood from his lips. "I need more of the punch, make me feel how much you're angry that I kissed you". Justin smirked.Daniel threw another punch but it was caught mid-a
Daniel went upstairs took out the clothes that were a little too big for him and brought them downstairs. The boy with dark red hair was more body built and muscular than Daniel was so Daniel thought the cloth sizes he selected should be the perfect one for him in particular singling out the other guy with natural brown hair. "Here". Daniel tossed the clothes to them."You can go upstairs and change or you can just use the bathroom". Daniel creaked a door open right from the parlor that led to the outside built bathroom.Alec and Basil went out the door and came back a few minutes later with their body covered."I will never forget that guy's body in a haste". Daniel thought to himself as the heat rose to his cheek, he was blushing. "My name is Alec and my friend here is Basil and you're". Alec stretched out his hand to shake the human."Basil". Daniel repeated."Like the fresh herbs used in cooking". Daniel taunted.Basil was embarrassed as the human was making ridicule of his name.
Daniel hasn't felt so very close to anyone like the way he felt with Alec. His memories took him back to the time he felt a kiss on his lips when he was falling in and out of consciousness. Daniel had felt Alec should have been the person who saved him cause the person who saved him that day had rock-hard abs which Daniel had felt rub against his body and their hair reflected red in his eyes. A few minutes that Alec had touched Daniel, Daniel had the strong suspicion he was saved by Alec. "Could it be him that saved me on that night"? Daniel thought, turning around in his bed. He couldn't sleep."No it can't be...but why do I feel these butterflies in my stomach". Daniel brought his hands to his lips. His memories of the kiss he shared with a stranger are ever still vibrant in his mind and when he looked at Alec's lips he felt those were the lips that kissed him."I can't believe it I have one guy constantly playing in my mind". Daniel sighed burring himself more in his duvet. He was
Daniel couldn't wait for the teacher to leave his class before he packed his book inside his backpack ready to leave."5, 4, 3, 2, 1". Daniel counted with the clock, and with that, he was done with classes for that day. He rushed out of the class running to the school entrance. He had expected that was where he was going to see Alec on reaching there he was disappointed Alec wasn't there yet. Daniel was beginning to pout. Once again Alec had disappeared from him without saying a proper goodbye and he found out that Alec wasn't the type to keep his promises."I so much hate you for doing this". Daniel said entering the street, he was going to walk home. A few meters after Daniel had walked he heard a motorbike sound coming behind him, he turned to know who it was and it was no other person than Alec, riding beside him on another bike was Basil. They both got motorbikes of different colors. Alec's own was red matching his hair and Basil's was black.Daniel couldn't help but smile at Al
Daniel froze when he saw Justin, he couldn't find the appropriate word to say to him. He searched for words in his mind but his mind went blank on him at the moment he saw his best friend. "Who was that". Alec asked Daniel judging Daniel's countenance changed when he saw the guy with curly hair."He's my friend". Daniel bluntly replied.Alec carefully examines Daniel."Judging his countenance something had gone wrong between the two people". Alec thought to himself."If he's this affected by the boy then he is more than a friend to Daniel". The sea creature thought again but this time became worried and scared that he had to compete for Daniel with someone."The way he looked at Daniel earlier, his eyes were so full of love and desire". Alec thought again. "No it can't be. I should be the one Daniel loves, I do need to act fast and win the human over". Alec curled his arm around Daniel's shoulder bringing him close to himself."Why not we go to your place, the beach will be relaxing
Justin stood there in the school cafeteria transfixed, Jasper had just outed him to the school and he didn't know what to do or how to react. Daniel had seen the whole drama display in front of him but he felt that if he stood up for Justin he will be tagged a faggot just like Justin and that's not a reputation he wanted for himself at that moment."So all this time you have been using the boy's locker with us or even took showers with us, you have been looking at our penis". James a guy from the football team questioned Justin but the teenager was still in shock and dumbfounded to respond."You're gay that's why you chose to break up with me is that it Justin". Jennifer confronted Justin."He broke up with you". James smirked."Faggot too sissy to talk". James made a caricature of Justin.Daniel had felt sorry for Justin and wanted to butt in but Alec held him back."What is it Alec, they're Harassing my friend". Daniel said."As long as they haven't started releasing punches yet I
Love they say is unconditional, Daniel and Alec are the two definition of strong one. Despite so many difference's, fights and abrupt homophobic threats from Daniel. He still be came the man Alec wanted. It worth his sacrifice...Their Friends were happy, he came back to them and they're together once again. It was revealed Daniel was adopted by his grandparents. They had to tell him the truth since they're already getting too old and may die soon.After their marriage, they lived Happily together, adopted a twins, left the city some years later and became a tutor at the magical school after Daniel's grandparents passed on... And lived like one big happy family.Thank you for following!
20 Days Later/ 20 years later. Daniel Jones was finally qualified to return back to his world, where he was forcefully taken and driven away from his loved ones. He had pass and master his magical abilities that made him special. The happiness that flushed within him knew no bound that he would be returning back to his friend today; especially the guy he loves so much. He would be seeing all of them again.He stood amidst the oases students on a straight line, getting addressed by one of the school’s teachers on their perfected powers now.Not long after the male teacher left the middle where he was, grabbing a box that’s full of folded papers and tied and the middle with a red ribbon. He distributed it among the student and gave one to Daniel. “You all can go now to the School Head, who would sign your on your departure file.” He said to them, sounding fulfilled and gazing at them all with an accomplished smile. Thereafter his order was performed by them, the School’s Head’s offi
Daniel appeared in front of a tall building boldly scripted Royals High School. He turned and saw the same man he once had a fight with some months ago, and he was outraged. “You again, thought I already said I was never interested…” His eyes turned yellow like a fury fire rage trying to explode, but then something like an amulet was pierced at the back of his neck, immediately his rage was calmed.“You can't hurt anyone no more, your powers are now controlled, this is your true family because in here we will teach you so much to manage yourself, welcome to Royals High School. The same voice tapped his shoulder, and before he could turn back to see who just touched him, whoever it is has disappeared.Some hours later, he was brought to a large office with files all scattered over.“So, what's your name?” The same voice asked from behind, flipping through pages of file he was reading or so.“Daniel Jones!” Daniel replied coldly, still wondering why the same husk voice always at his ba
“Dear Alec, I know we loved each other, but this can't continue. It's for the better, and please don't find me. I'm fine now, founding myself.” Daniel….Alec blinked his eyes again to understand what's going on, some hours ago, he shared the most romantic moments with him and now this letter, and he don't need any more since the handwriting was his. Alec broke into tears, he never saw it coming. Why now when every storm between them has finally calmed down for them to be happy once more. He looked at the letter again and felt more miserable. How could he do that to him and of course to his grandparents? That's a wicked act to even think of, knowing fully well they loved him so much.He quickly screenshotted the letter and sent it to their friends. They had a group in WhatsApp where they shared different updates. They were shocked why Daniel could be so cruel to leave him after everything they have gone through.The next day, Alec shared the horrible news to Daniel's grandparents. The
After what seems like forever, the last event that occurred where a man who introduced himself as the Teacher had gone after his failed mission to escort Daniel to this school called the Royals. It didn't go well, neither with any of them.Daniel, all had them beaten up with his golden trident. At first, Alec had surged him to follow them since it's for his goodness, but he's too stubborn and powerful.They had all come back from school with jasper and Justin. They were pretty tired because of the theoretical practicals they had at school. It was Simon's birthday too, and they had promised to be there for him since he's jasper's boyfriend.After the young lads have taken a bit of of strength, they began going back to their respective houses to prepare. The previous night when Daniel and Alec had finished making out. Alec felt a bit strange and weird.“Promise me, no matter what happened, you won't leave?” He asked in a husk voice.“Of course not, why would I leave a beautiful soul, wh
It was still early in the morning; Omar just finished performing his morning prayers and was still sitting on his praying mat doing his usual morning supplications when he received a text message from a new contact. “I will be in your house in 30 minutes.” The message reads.He quickly sat on the bed, staring at the contact confusedly, thinking of who that might be. “What the fuck.” He shouted as he quickly rushed into the bathroom and begins taking a bath. He is sure that must be Stephan. He isn’t surprised about how he got his contact because he knows that won’t be a hard thing for him as the student’s president.He was getting ready in his room when he heard his aunty shouting his name from the sitting room. “Omar, Stephan is here already.” She said knocking on his door. He quickly adjusted his uniform, spray some perfumes, picked up his bag and head out of the room.He walked elegantly down the stairs with a smile on his light skinned face, his coiled Fulani hair were shining, and
It’s an early Tuesday morning. The city was still calm as one could still hear the sounds of birds chirping on nearby trees. Mrs. Sylvester walked slowly through the corridor leading to her son’s room as she carefully opened the door. He was still lying on the bed as she stood beside him and stared at him for a while.His black, shiny skin was glowing from the rays of sunlight piercing on him. Stephan is the real definition of an ebony handsome man. His face is perfectly curved with little beards surrounding it. His nose and lips align with each other, giving him more coolness. He is already looking matured at his young age.She slowly tapped his shoulder as he sluggishly opened his eyes. “Good morning mom.” He greeted, looking at her with a smile. She also smiled back as she stood right. “Get up already, Stephen, you don’t want to be late for school. It won’t be good for your reputation.” She said as she walked to the door.Stephen slowly jump off the bed and headed to the bathroom.
It is an early Monday morning, the first day of a new term. Students were walking towards the school from different angles, different cars were parking while students were alighting and taking their way into the school. There will be no explanation needed before one knows the school is meant for the rich. You can tell from a single look that all the students are from rich families. The day is still bright as the rays of sunlight shines all over the atmosphere. Of course, everyone around the school premises looks happy. Friends uniting with each other after the long summer break. Everyone was looking so excited and full of energy for a new session.Mr. Lawal slowly parked his car at the school premises as he walked Omar to the principal’s office. The registration processes were already done, he just wanted to hand him in properly. “You don’t have to worry, Mr. Lawal, I assure you that your nephew will have a good experience in our school and his grades will surely be great.” The princ
The whole place was quiet like a graveyard as the only sound that could be heard was the moving sound of the clock hung on the wall. Omar was standing anxiously at the library waiting for Kabir because he couldn’t wait to receive the birthday gift he got for him. He was very happy and eager at the same time as he sat on one of the library seats waiting for his best friend.He suddenly has a changed of expression and became worried instantly. “What sort of gift would make Kabir choose such a quiet place?” He asked himself curiously. The library is very much dissertation, there were no students because it is the last day of school; everyone was done with their papers and are heading home already. He was still sitting on the seat thinking when he heard footsteps from behind him. He was about turning when the person grabbed him tightly from behind.“Don’t panic Omar. It is me, Kabir.” He said, still hugging him. Omar exhaled and giggled a little. “Do you have to walk in like a thief?” He