Jinyoung growled at the phone that ringing constantly in his ears, he finally pick it up and growled ‘what’ at whoever was bothering so early in the morning.

“Well hello to you too Mr. Grouch” Jackson giggled into his ear

“Why are you calling so early?” Jinyoung groaned

“Jinyoungie it’s 2:30 PM, did you forget about the beach party madness today?” Jackson asked. Jinyoung frowned, he did. He was busy angrily ripping his sketches of Youngjae while sobbing silently in the mess; at some point he did clean up. “Jaebum and I will pick you up soon, just hurry up” he whined before hanging up.

Jinyoung huffed before tossing his phone somewhere on the bed, he slowly got up while pushing his hair back and waddled his way into the bathroom. After 20 minutes he was ready and had pack a bag with extra clothes and his art-book; it was at that moment Jackson texted they were here and he walked downstairs but not before getting stopped by his parents.

“Jinyoung remember your promise” Mrs. Park said worriedly giving Jinyoung a sandwich knowing he didn’t eat any breakfast.

“Yes mom I remember.” Jinyoung sighed but thankful for the sandwich

“If anything happens you can call us” His dad said and it was moments like this where he wished he had his own car.

“I know, see you guys later” Jinyoung waved after putting on his shoes and walking out the door. He quickly got in the car and Jackson and Jaebum waved to his parents before driving off. While Jaebum drove, he ate the sandwich and after twenty minutes he arrived at the beach. It was already crowed with a few everyday goers along with people that went to the university. Music was being handled by a DJ, food was being taken care of by different caterers and different games and activities was being played all over the beach. In all it was looking like one crazy beach party.

They got their stuff out the car and found a good spot to place it all, “How lucky are we to be going to a university this cool” Jackson chuckled

“It is pretty cool” Jinyoung agreed while he was looking around the beach. 

Jaebum caught him, “Jinyoungie there are a lot of people here, you’re not going to see Youngjae unless you intentionally bump into him.” He sighed, “So how about you just go and have fun for once?”

Jinyoung rolled his eyes, “Alright” he walked around the beach, looking around each activity that was going on. He found himself in the area for the university clubs and members were trying to recruit students. While walking around when he saw a group of people in front of one stand; he slid to the front and saw the stand was for the marine biology club. There was four people manning the stand but only a guy talking to the crowd; it was obvious to see why. The guy was gorgeous, he had wet light brown hair, he was wearing a green tank top and grey shorts with flip-flops. 

The man’s beauty grabbed everyone attention especially Jinyoung yet somehow he seemed very familiar to him. The man looked over the crowd yet he stopped when he noticed Jinyoung, he had striking brown eyes and Jinyoung had a deep feeling he met this man before. He looked back at the crowd since there was a few people calling back his attention, but then one of the people tapped him and whispered something in his ear. The guy smiled, making a few girls gasp, (it was a beautiful smile) and nodded.

The guy then walked around the tables and handed out pamphlets to many people, and denying the requests of both men and women asking him to have with them. The crowd slowly started to dissipate and gave one more pamphlet before giving Jinyoung his attention again, he walked towards him and Jinyoung had to trying his hardest to figure out where he saw the guy before.

“Want a pamphlet?” The guy asked and Jinyoung smiled at his deep voice

“Sure” Jinyoung muttered taking the paper

“Are you interested in the marine biology club?” The guy asked

“A little bit” Jinyoung said and was the kinda the true, he was interested in marine biology but only the club itself.

“Well I’m Mark, the vice president of the club and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have” Mark said introducing himself 

“I’m Jinyoung and um, I don’t really have questions” Jinyoung muttered 

Mark hummed and seemed a bit disappointed, “Okay well you can always stop by if you get any” and turned around to walk away

Without thinking Jinyoung grabbed Mark’s arm, his eyes widened at what he at done and Mark look surprised by the action as well, “Um do you wanna hang out?” He blurted and he immediately regretted it after all he just denied like 20 people, why the hell would he say yes to an ordinary guy like him.

Mark blinked then smiled, “Sure”, Jinyoung heart raced as his eyes widened in surprise, “I was just about to go for a swim, wanna join me?” Mark suggested

Jinyoung happily nodded, “We can leave our stuff, at a spot my friends and I share” and Mark agreed with the idea.

Jinyoung led them to his friends spot and saw Jaebum and Jackson was gone; Jinyoung removed his shirt and turned to Mark at the same time he removed his shirt. He frozen as he saw Mark slender yet muscular upper body; wait could it be? 

Mark noticed Jinyoung staring at him, “See something you like?” He smirked

Jinyoung blushed, “Ah sorry, ready to go?” Mark giggled and Jinyoung thought it was the cutest thing, ‘Maybe even cuter than Youngjae laugh’ The two walked to the ocean and continued till the water reached their waists. 

Mark seemed as if he wanted to go deeper. Jinyoung stopped remembering his promise to his mother, Mark turned around seeing that Jinyoung wasn’t following him, “Is everything okay?” He asked. Jinyoung nodded, he wanted to tell Mark his promise but he didn’t want to seem lame in front of the guy. Mark had a worried expression on his face, and walked closer to Jinyoung, “You can’t swim?” 

Jinyoung quickly shaked his head, “No, no, no, I can swim.” He smiled “Let’s go” Mark still looked concerned but it he believed Jinyoung words and continued to walk but this time he held Jinyoung hands. Jinyoung felt as if he could trust Mark so he smiled at their clasped hands. At a certain point Mark dived in the water and Jinyoung followed, swimming a little farther from the land. Jinyoung had to go up a couple time to breathe but Mark seemed as if he could breathe in water.

As Jinyoung came up to breathe, Mark latched on his back bringing him into the water, he giggled seeing Jinyoung splash around and smiling back at him, “Yah you’re gonna regret that.” Jinyoung threatened before jumping on Mark pushing him in the water. The two continued play fighting in the water for a while till Mark jumped on Jinyoung pushing his back in the water and having their lips slightly brush against each other. Jinyoung instantly stood up in the water and Mark backed away.

Jinyoung felt warmth on his cheeks and knew it wasn’t the sun that was causing it; it was strange to say that Mark lips felt similar to that of the merman kiss but maybe he was just overthinking it. Mark walked closer to him and put his arms around his neck, “Do you wanna get something to eat?” He asked. Jinyoung nodded dumbly, stunned that Mark would even be this close to him after what happened seconds ago. Mark moved off him but held Jinyoung hands again and together the two walk towards the beach. 

They went back to the spot but Jackson and Jaebum was still not there; Jinyoung didn’t care at the moment his attention was on Mark putting back on his tank top. Jinyoung did the same and the two walked around looking for a good stand to eat at. They decided to at a BBQ stand that had tables off to the side, the two ordered their food and sat at an empty table. Jinyoung immediately felt eyes on him and looking around he saw people looking at the two of them; many giving envious looks, while some gave looks of adoration. 

Jinyoung saw that Mark was ignoring the looks and looked content eating his food so Jinyoung decided to do that same. He ate his food but couldn’t help but look at Mark plate like it was greatest thing ever, Mark noticed and giggled. He moved his chopsticks towards Jinyoung with his hand under the food, Jinyoung gave him a look before eating. He smiled happy that food tasted as good as it smelled, Mark giggled more and Jinyoung couldn’t help but want to hear his giggles more.

It wasn’t long before they finished eating and threw out their food. They continued looking around the beach, holding each other hands, and occasionally stopping at a stand to either look on at the games or eat any snacks that they were selling. They talked about each other and laughed at all the fun facts of the other.

“Nyoungie” Mark giggled and Jinyoung immediately regretted telling Mark that nickname his mother gave him. If it was Jaebum or Jackson he would kill them yet with Mark he couldn’t.

“Yah I told you that in confidence” Jinyoung groaned

“But it’s so cute, just like you” Mark smiled

Jinyoung snorted, “I am definitely not cute, I’m apparently a prince.” Mark raised an eyebrow, “At least that what one of my friends keep saying” he blushed

Mark looked Jinyoung over, “I can see that, you have that kinda look” 

Jinyoung blushed even more, and turned to the ocean, “Wow” the view he made him smile; the slightly full moon touching the horizon of the ocean making it dazzle in it’s light. 

“It’s truly a beautiful sight” Mark smile looking at the ocean as well

Jinyoung turned his head and looked at Mark, “Yeah it is” he said dreamily, he saw that Mark cheeks were slightly pink meaning that he knew Jinyoung was looking at him when he said that. 

He then saw Mark facial expression changed into a frown, “I’m sorry I have to go”

Jinyoung pouted, the day went by so fast and he didn’t want Mark to leave and from his face it seemed Mark didn’t want to leave as well (at least he hopes so), “Are you coming back tomorrow?” Jinyoung asked

Mark face lighted up a little, “Well I wasn’t planning on coming tomorrow” he began and Jinyoung stiffened unsure if Mark wanted to be with him at all, “But if you’re coming tomorrow I will” he smiled 

Jinyoung smiled brightly, “Yes I definitely be here tomorrow”

“Then I will see you tomorrow, bye Nyoungie” he smiled and walked down the beach. 

Jinyoung stared after him before hearing his name being called, “JINYOUNGIE!” Jinyoung turned around seeing Jackson and Jaebum walking up to him.

“Jinyoung where have you been all-day?” Jaebum asked

“Um with someone” Jinyoung smiled happily and then he walked away

Both Jaebum and Jackson looked at each other before looking at Jinyoung, “Yah Park Jinyoung! You can’t just leave after saying something like that!” Jackson yelled running after him. He just laughed not saying a word as he picked up his stuff and walking back to the car. The couple quickly packed and followed after Jinyoung demanding an explanation. Once everything was in the car, Jinyoung sat in the back with Jaebum in driving seat and Jackson in the passenger sit.

Jaebum and Jackson immediately turned around and face Jinyoung, “Jinyoungie if you want to go home you have to tell us who you were with first” Jackson commanded

Jinyoung grinned, “It wasn’t Youngjae, was it?” Jaebum asked and Jinyoung had a look of surprise on his face; for the first time in months he didn’t think about Youngjae at all while he was with someone. Jinyoung shook his head, “Then who?!” Jaebum yelled

“Mark-hyung from the marine biology club” Jinyoung revealed

Both Jaebum and Jackson gasped, “The legendary single forever Mark Tuan?! That Mark?” Jackson squealed

Jinyoung looked confused “Um does he have light brown hair, a pretty face, and is the vice president marine biology club?” Jinyoung asked. The two nodded and gasped, Jinyoung was worried it might be a common theme, “Is he that popular? And what do you mean single forever?”

Jackson gasped this time, “If you weren’t being anti-social after your break up you would know that Mark Tuan is a god at our university.”

Jinyoung raised his eyebrow at Jackson’s over-exaggeration, “Normally I would correct Jackson on his exaggeration but this time it’s actually accurate. Everyone wants him, men, women, professors, the list goes on” Jaebum scoffed

“I thought he was popular from the crowd that was surrounding the club table and from everyone looking at us while we were eating. But I didn’t think he was that popular” Jinyoung sighed

“Jinyoung I’m surprised you were even able to sit next to him without his fan-club attacking you” Jackson gasped

“He has a fan-club?!” He yelled

“No now Jackson is actually over-exaggerating” Jaebum said hitting Jackson arm.

“How come I’ve never heard about him before?” Jinyoung asked worriedly

“Because you were being all anti-social” Jaebum chuckled and Jinyoung rolled his eyes, “He’s an assistant working for the Marine Biology department and yeah he is young, he only a year older than you, actually.” 

“So do you like him? Are you two dating?!” Jackson squealed

“I-I don’ know; it’s just…. he looks really familiar” Jinyoung sighed

“Well he does work at the university” Jaebum scoffed

“No I feel like I met him before like face to face” Jinyoung admitted. The two tilted their heads, “You know thinking about it his face and his body fits…..”

Jaebum eyes widened, this was what he was afraid of, “Jinyoungie you said your merman had golden blonde hair remember?”

Jackson instantly caught on, “Wait you think Mark-hyung is the merman?!”

“I don’t know!” Jinyoung yelled, “It’s just I noticed his body was similar to merman body and everything else just seems to fit.”

“How do you know his body fit’s the merman body?” Jaebum asked curiously

“We went swimming together” Jinyoung smiled as his ears turned red at the memory.

Jackson and Jaebum looked at the smile on his face, “Jinyoung I think you’re falling in love Mark-hyung” Jaebum revealed