It's a dangerous business...going out your door

Last song: River of Dreams by Billy Joel

Last movie/show: Sarah Plain and Tall. This was to prepare for an audition.

Last thing I ate: Ginger snaps

Last place I went: My parents’ house to swim

Last game: Cards Against Humanity

“Hey Fishstick.” Fingon let out a long breath. “We need to talk.”  The merman was by Fingon’s side in the blink of an eye. He smiled, teeth sharp, and kissed him. Fingon let him. Coppertop huffed and pulled away. He raised an eyebrow. They’re browner than his hair, Fingon thought. But still with that copper tinge. I want to smooth one---Focus!

Fingon ran a finger along Coppertop’s arm. The wet, rubbery skin felt cool underneath Fingon’s fingertip. He took a deep breath. “Coppertop, we can’t,” he gestured between them, “You and me, no more.” 

Coppertop’s pupils moved side to side. Fingon watched him think. The merman cocked his head and chirped. 

“Good question! I really like you. You’re handsome, smart, funny, brave, kind.” You’re breaking up with him, not proposing. Stop. “The thing is, Coppertop, I don’t think it’s right…uh, good,” he amended at Coppertop’s confused look. He tried to think through the words he knew the merman knew. “You are not bad. I am not bad. But us,” his voice shook, “we’re bad together.” 

Copertop shook his head, hair flying. 

“We are.” Fingon’s eyes burned. “I am in charge of everything for you. Your water. Your food. Your toys. Where you go. You can’t do anything without me.’ 

Coppertop trilled angrily. The shrill screech hurt Fingon’s ears. Coppertop gestured with his hand and arm. “I don’t know what you’re saying, but I know you’re disagreeing. And that’s another thing. I can only understand the big picture. Not what you actually are saying.” He played with one of his braids. “I don’t even know your name.” 

Coppertop screeched the same sound over and over again, fingers tangled with Fingon’s. “I can’t say it, Coppertop. I’m sorry!” He let go of his hand. “We can stay friends, but only that.” 

Coppertop shook his head again. 

“I’m sorry!” Fingon promised in a thick voice. “But it’s not good. Not with you stuck here.” Coppertop snorted in derision, chin jutting haughty. “I know you don’t care, but…I do. It’s for the best. You, me, no more.” He wiped at his eyes. Coppertop wasn’t convinced. His face darkened when Fingon scooted away. 

He chirped, scowling, and dove into the water. With a flip of his tail, he doused Fingon and disappeared into his alcove. 

I am now the proud owner of a mermaid tail! 😆 It’s so pretty and I had to learn a whole new method of swimming, but it’s great fun. I’ve got to get a small idea of what it would be like for MerMae. I wanted green so I could look like the Little Mermaid, but the green didn’t have a fancy fluke or a dorsal fin, so I went with a dark blue one. Definitely going to help my writing, I’m sure.

Chapters: 14/? Fandom: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros (Tolkien) Characters: Fingon (Tolkien), Beren Erchamion, Lúthien Tinúviel, Finrod Felagund, Gwindor (Tolkien), Maedhros (Tolkien), Thorondor (Tolkien), Fingolfin (Tolkien), Anairë (Tolkien), Aredhel (Tolkien), Argon (Tolkien), Turgon of Gondolin (Tolkien), Elenwë (Tolkien), Morgoth Bauglir | Melkor, Olwë (Tolkien), Huor (Tolkien), Hurin (Tolkien), Mablung of Doriath (Tolkien), Beleg Cúthalion Additional Tags: mermaid au, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, References to Torture, Serious Injuries, Singing, Language Barrier, Fantastical Medical Procedures, Developing Friendships, Floating...lots of floating, Floating as a love language, Separation Anxiety, swimming, Anxiety, Trauma Recovery, Grief/Mourning, Romance, Bad Decisions, Misunderstandings, Dancing, Different species, Cultural Differences Summary:

I forgot to do a Sunday Snippet, so please enjoy a peek at my WIP Chapter.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth Legendarium & Related Fandoms Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Morgoth Bauglir | Melkor & Nienna, Previous Meklor/Sauron Characters: Morgoth Bauglir | Melkor, Manwë Súlimo, Eönwë (Tolkien), Nienna (Tolkien) Additional Tags: Humor, Past Relationship(s), Grief/Mourning, Melkor is his own warning, Though his actions are pretty tame, his thoughts are not Summary:

Centuries after the Ring is destroyed, Melkor is released from imprisonment. Most have nothing to do with him, except one sees through him, for better or worse.