As I played with Delmare's hair, he rested his head on my chest despite the soreness that filled them. His eyes were closed as we laid there peacefully, holding onto each other as we rested in each other's arms. It was nearly one in the afternoon and I knew by now the sun would be high up in the sky, the water warm and ready to greet the beach lovers that spent their time in it. He mumbled in his sleep, wrapping his arm around my waist tighter, protectively pulling me closer towards him. I sighed as my bladder set off alarms, moving over on my side, I tried to escape the one that I loved's hold on me so that I could go pee, discretely trying to exit the bed without waking Delmare.

"Mmm, no, don't go." He mumbled, reaching for me as I sat up, resting his head against my back.

"I have to pee." I insisted, standing as the bed squeaked, "I'll be gone for just a moment."

I heard him let out a load sigh as I used the restroom. I wasn't sure if he was being so protective or clingy because of the baby or what but it was starting to get annoying. I wasn't helpless, I could take care of myself. As I washed my hands, I looked up and stared at myself in the mirror, realizing the dark crescents under my eyes had disappeared and the worried look I had had a few days before had quickly vanished. Smiling a bit at my reflection, I made my way back into bed, wrapping my arms around Delmare before squeezing him tight.

"You know, we can't stay in bed all day." I mumbled, gaining a groan of protest from the merman cuddling with me, "I thought it would be good for us to get some sun."

"What if I say no?" He protested, turning to me with a mischievous look in his eyes.

"Then I'll go by myself and you can stay here alone." I replied, hoping out of bed as I shimmied out of my clothes to pull on my swimsuit. My bump was noticable now, it did not look like I was bloated, it was obvious I was pregnant. Pulling a cover over dress over my body, I tied the string around my waist before grabbing my beach bag and swinging it onto my shoulder,"Are you coming?"

"Hang on, let me get my trunks on."

"Okay," I called as I left our bedroom and made my way into the kitchen to stuff a few water bottles in my bag. "I'm going to grab a couple of waters."

As I shut the fridge door, Delmare came behind me wearing nothing but his swim trunks and a smile. Smiling over at him, I walked with him outside and towards the white sandy beaches of Myrtle Beach. Interlacing my hand with his, our feet touched the hot powder sand as the water crashed ahead of us. Setting the bag down after we were about halfway from the water, before I grinned at him mischievously and made a dash for the water, letting go of his hand as my feet dug into the sand. Within seconds my feet were greeted with the warm water of the atlantic, normally at this time it would feel good but not as good as it currently felt against my skin. It felt absolutely perfect.

"Anna, what are you doing!" I heard Delmare call from behind me as I squished my toes in the wet sand.

"I'm taking a walk!" I called back, as I heard him jog towards me.

"Just be careful." He said beside me as I turned towards him.

"You act as if I'll fall apart at any moment." I teased, walking further into the water so the waves spray over my calves, "A little water never hurt anybody."

I watched as he shook his head before coming towards me, lacing his fingers with mine as...