As Mika guided you both back to the shore, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over him. Despite the confusion and fear that had gripped him earlier, he knew deep down that this human was someone worth holding onto. The thought made his heart swell with happiness, but it also left him feeling more uncertain than ever before.

Would he be strong enough to resist the pull of his nature when the time came? Could they truly have something meaningful between them? Only time would tell...

"It.