"What do you think, silly? Now we swim!" said Sonya with excitement.
Derek pouted.
"Come on, be serious, " said Derek. He flipped his tail in the water, splashing Sonya.
Sonya ducked and raised her hand, shielding herself from the water. Sonya smiled. She didn't mind being splashed. The water felt good, natural.
"I am serious. I mean, why did we buy these things if we aren't going to use them?" asked Sonya.
Derrick had to admit he was tempted to see what he could do. He had always enjoyed swimming in the ocean and now he had a body that was designed for it. It was almost like he felt a yearning, a calling to go explore the ocean. But he still felt a little reticent.
"But don't we need to figure out how to change back first?" asked Derek.
"I am sure these things are safe. That lady wouldn't have sold them to us if they were dangerous. And she certainly would have warned us if they were permanent. I don't think she would get much repeat business if all her customers were stuck in the sea. They probably just wear off after a certain amount of time or something, " said Sonya. Now it was her turn to pout. "You worry too much. Why can't you just enjoy this amazing opportunity we have been given? This is a once if a lifetime chance to have fun and see things we never thought possible. We should make the most of it while we can."
Derek still looked nervous, apparently unconvinced by Sonya's appeal. He glumly stared at his tail, watching it rise and fall beneath the gentle waves. Sonya saddled up next to Derek, taking his head into her hands and forcing him to look in her eyes.
"Listen, Derek. I love you and I would never let anything bad happen to you. I would never lie to you or put you in any danger. So trust me when I tell you that it will all work out. We will figure out how to change back eventually. But we need to enjoy the little time we have as mermaids. You do trust me, don't you?"
Derek nodded his head, a little more relaxed. Sonya kissed him deeply and passionately. Derek was flabbergasted. Sonya had never kissed him like that before! After a long time, Sonya finally released him from her embrace.
"Good! Now let's get going!" said Sonya as she rolled on her stomach and began heading into deeper water.
"Sonya! Where are you going?" asked Derek.
"There is something I want to try....." said Sonya.