#lab fish

“I got a better idea, and it’s a clear night too.” Boldly, you reach out for both of their hands and lace your fingers in theirs. Perhaps it’s not the most appropriate for the stage of courting…pre-relationship…whatever it is that's going on between you two, but neither of them pull away. “Come on.”

Surprisingly, they follow without much protest. Perhaps your apology was enough to convince them that this would be worth it, and looking over your shoulder they seem to just be exchanging looks. Sun tightens his hand in yours, scent pleased. 

You take them over to your sunning rock and swim up to the surface, popping your head up into the cool night. Just as you thought - the sky is clear and the stars shine bright tonight. You dunk back underwater to meet their confused faces, grinning excitedly. 

“Have you ever stargazed on the surface before?” 

“Oh! The pretty surface lights, right?” Sun chitters, squinting past you.