As Melissa Stovall stood in the bedroom she shared with her absent husband Martin, she couldn't help thinking about all the great times they've had, and those that were yet to be.
Having decided she would take Monday, and Tuesday off if necessary, to be with him once he returned from California taking care of his mother, the only question still on Melissa's mind was Now how do I tell Martin that not only has our Julie found her soul mate in Eric Anderson, but that they're engaged as well?
With that, Melissa realized what time it was and decided to get the two love birds (love fish?) ready to go out to dinner to celebrate Eric's new a-were-ness.
Slowly coming back down the stairs in case they had fallen asleep on the couch again, Melissa couldn't help stopping on the stairs and listening in as Julie and Eric discussed their future together.
"An astronaut?" asked the young were-mermaid in disbelief, looking up from where she was still cuddled with her boyfriend to look at Eric.
"Once upon a time, yeah," he admitted, staring at her. "But that was before I became a were-merman and found something even more important in life," said Eric, before gently kissing her. "Then again, at the rate they're currently going, I'd be surprised if there's another manned mission to anywhere besides the moon within what would have been my normal lifetime. But professionally, I still want to do something scientific and outer space based with my life, even if I never do set foot or fin off Earth."
"Well, I definitely agree with the scientific part, but I still want to help clean up the oceans of the world and make them as great as they once were," replied Julie.
"Even if I wasn't a were-merman now, I'd be all for that. Back in Minnesota, I felt kind of alone celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day every year. Yet, despite my interest in science, let alone science fiction, we still have to take care of our home here."
"That I totally agree with Eric," said Melissa Stovall, acting like she was just now coming down the stairs instead of having been there for a couple of minutes. "In the meantime, if you kids still want me to take you out to dinner to celebrate Eric joining were society, it's time to get ready."
"Okay mom," said Julie, sitting up but still holding Eric's hand. "I'll be up in a couple of minutes to freshen up while Eric uses the downstairs bathroom."
"Good. That will give us a chance to make final arrangements for your big night," replied her mom, before turning and heading back upstairs.
"Big night?" asked Eric, once they were alone again.
"Yeah," said Julie, starting to blush a bit as she leaned closer to him. "I made arrangements with mom, so we're going to have the pool and the cabana all to ourselves tonight," she added, smiling at Eric as a hand gentle laid on his lap and against his trousers.
"We are," replied Eric, as a smile crossed his face. Judging by the quick rising in his pants, Julie realized he figured out what she had in mind. "What about your pill?"
"Because of sleeping in today, I'm good till 10 tomorrow morning but don't worry, I'll bring the bottle with me just in case," she promised. "But you're sweet to care and ask," added Julie, before giving Eric a more passionate kiss.
"Can I make a request?" wondered Eric.
"Anything," said Julie, laying her head on his shoulder.
"Remember how we woke up this morning? I'd love to do that every day."
"Sleep on the couch?" asked Julie, confused.
"No. I want to fall asleep in your arms every night, and wake up in them the next morning," replied Eric.
"Well..." said Julie, staring at her one true love, "I obviously can't promise you every night until after we're officially married which, knowing my dad, will probably be after we both graduate college; but from that day forward until the end of time, you have a deal Mister Anderson."
"Thank you my future Mrs. Anderson," said Eric, gently kissing her.
"Now then, we better get ready, for everything," said Julie, caressing her fiance's penis within his pants before standing and heading upstairs.
It was a couple of moments before Eric thought it was safe to stand and head for the Stovall's first floor bathroom, with thoughts of his love for the young lady on his mind.