Hi I have a request!! Could you write a male reader who meets a male siren and has no idea how dangerous they are so they’re just touching the sharp teeth and claws and fins and who’s mean/moody about it all but gains a soft spot for them. Bonus points if they can’t understand each other
Also your ask saying “yes little one is so comforting” 🥹🥹
I have a lot on my plate with writing atm, BUT I REALLY LIKED THIS IDEA SO HERE'S A LITTLE SHORT~
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"Wait...you can retract your claws?" You gasped. The aquatic humanoid tried to scramble away but you were quicker. Your hands snatched the Siren's wrist and yanked it back onto the boat. The Siren yelped in surprise as he was tugged back onto the banister of the ship.
Its tail curled around itself protectively. Keeping you at arms length as you inspected its hand curiously.
You pressed on the digits of the creature's fingers which caused long, silvery barbs to poke out from under their finger tips.
"Oh, that's cool. I've never seen a Siren up close before." You smiled.
The creature hissed. Snatching away its hand and spoke in a gargled, but rather melodic, voice. You couldn't understand it. But when you focused on its lips, trying to make out any words that sounded familiar, you made a soft 'ooooo' noise and moved closer.
The creature reeled back. Hissing, claws extended ready to strike. But you merely moved under its arm and were so close it could smell the peppermint toothpaste on your breath.
"Two rows of teeth? Whoa!" You cooed on and on about the Siren's anatomy as the beast sat, frozen in confusion, on the ship's railing. It dropped its hand, the claws retracting back into its flesh when it realized you weren't attacking it.
It recoiled from any touch you tried to give, but then gave up when it realized you were a very pushy human. Closing any space the Siren made to look at him more closely.
This is humiliating... The Siren thought bitterly. Glancing back at the rolling dark waves, hoping none of his swarm saw him conversing with this human male. He was meant to be seducing the human. Not letting it touch him.
Warm fingers brushed over the scales of his cheek and the Siren snapped at the human's hand. Sharp teeth mere inches from your flesh. The human, surprisingly, didn't show any terror to the flared fins around the Siren's face. Making the creature look more intimidating with dark, sharp spines protruding from its head like a crown.
"Wow, those are gorgeous!" You said, smiling up at the small sails that framed the creature's neck.
The Siren immediately dropped the threat display with an annoyed grumble. He had no idea what you were saying but not an ounce of fear dripped from your voice.
Well, I can't eat him now...The Siren thought in irritation. Then glanced at the excited expression of the human again as it discovered the swirling gossamer coloring of the Siren's scales. The creature let you touch his arm. Even if the warmth from your touch felt uncomfortable against his cool flesh.
"You have no idea how close you had come to being consumed...do you..." The Siren asked. Watching your eyes flicker to his mouth, as if trying to decipher his words. "....You're lucky I ate yesterday."
You said something in reply but the Siren couldn't understand it. He merely busied himself with watching the storm loom closer to your vessel.
You'd need to leave soon. Or risk your ship crashing against the reef.
Thankfully, you seemed to notice this as well and sighed. "I should start heading back to shore. It was nice meeting you." You offered the creature your hand. And the Siren glanced down at your palm with a twitch to his lips.
"What? Am I meant to take a finger as payment?" The Siren scoffed. But took your hand in both of his anyway and went to choose which digit would be tastiest.
But then you shook the creature's arms. Startling the beast, before ripping your hand out of the Siren's grasp and turning away. Waving over your shoulder. "See you next time, Siren!" You called back. Leaving the beast stuttering after you. His palms still warm from your touch.
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Also, I totally forgot that's what I put as my ask box prompt!