The mermaid who was getting up from the bed stumbled and fell over, so Chanyeol quickly hugged her and put her back on the bed.
I thought my knee was going to get bruised because it was red and swollen.
"Are you okay? You'll be bruised."
Water dripped onto the back of my hand as I gently stroked my knee.
"..Hyun-ah."
"..."
"Why are you crying? Don't cry."
The mermaid was so scary.
Even if I fell, it didn't hurt.
Even though the hands were holding her tightly, the mermaid could not easily stop crying.
I felt so sorry for Chanyeol who was carefully wiping my face.
Because I felt like Chanyeol could live only if I left.
Even though I know that, I just can't leave Chanyeol.
The blanket and pillow are damp again today.
While sweeping the dry grass, Chanyeol made white noise and said, “Shhh.”
Even though I knew that the mermaid wasn't crying because she was in pain.
I think I would regret it greatly if I found out why the mermaid was crying.
My heart pounded.
The inside of my mouth felt rough and bitter, like I was chewing sand.
Tears welled up from the depths of my heart.
Feelings that get cloudier every day
dulling senses
The mermaid who came out of the water gradually died.
No matter how much I painted over it, it was the limit of love.
- Summer Boy, Mermaid Story.