Chapter 2 I am lost in your kisses
The day after the enchanting encounter at "A Thousand Ice Creams," Mia found herself unable to forget the warmth of Charlie’s smile and the spark of magic in his eyes. Every time she closed her eyes, she replayed the moment they had shared, the taste of his lips, the flicker of his gaze. Her heart fluttered with a mixture of exhilaration and trepidation, knowing that their connection was more than just a fleeting spark—it was a bond woven with threads of magic and destiny.
Mia returned to her underwater city, Atlantic, with a lightness that contrasted sharply with the heaviness in her thoughts. Her fins shimmered beneath her, casting iridescent reflections on the coral walls of her home. She swam swiftly through the bustling streets of the mermaid metropolis, passing schools of shimmering fish and curious sea creatures. Her mind hovered over the secret she now carried—a secret that could threaten her very existence if revealed.
As she approached the grand hall of the Palace of Neptune, her thoughts turned to the forbidden knowledge she had uncovered about mermaid customs and the sacred lunar restrictions. The rule of the Jupiter Moon Season—no kissing humans during the seven full moons—was not merely a tradition but a divine decree, one that protected the delicate balance between their worlds. Mia had broken that rule in a moment of passion, and now she felt the guilty and figure out about it.
After her magical encounter with Charlie, Mia discovers a fascinating secret: the world of mermaids and their customs. However, when they return to the surface, Mia faces an important lunar restriction that puts her bond with Charlie at risk. The Jupiter Moon Season bans mermaids from kissing humans for seven moons, and this awakens fear in her father, Neptune, who might punish her for her act of love. As Mia navigates between feelings, secrets, and magical regulations, her heart is torn between following her emotions and protecting her world.
Mía returned to the surface with a still-fresh smile on her lips, reliving in her memory the kiss with Charlie. The night before, on the beach, Charlie had revealed his secret to her: the magical recipe for making ice creams with thousands of flavors, a skill that seemed straight out of a fairy tale. Between laughter and knowing looks, they shared moments that felt like time had stopped.
But that fleeting happiness was soon overshadowed when Mia returned to her home at the Marina Palace. The grand hall, with its coral columns and star-like lights, greeted her with a silence that wasn't entirely comfortable. In the center, a large mural depicted the moons of Jupiter, and inside, a sign in golden letters read: "Jupiter Moon Season: No kissing humans during the seven full moons."
Mía leaned against the cool wall, her heart pounding quickly. The rule was clear, but she couldn't stop thinking about Charlie and that kiss she had given him, regardless of the rules. Her mind filled with doubts, but also with a feeling of freedom she didn't want to lose.
Suddenly, the door opened, and Marina, her mother, appeared with a serious yet caring expression.
—Mía, are you okay? —she asked softly, approaching her gently—. I know you're happy, but you must remember the rules. The Jupiter Moon Season is very important to us.
—I know, Mom —Mía replied, trying to sound calm—. It was just... a special moment.
Meanwhile, in the depths of the ocean, her father, Neptune, watched from his coral throne. His green eyes shimmered with jealousy and concern. He knew that Mia had kissed a human and, in his heart, he feared that this could bring dangerous consequences. The full moon of Jupiter was near, and with it, restrictions that could separate Mia from Charlie forever.
That night, Mia couldn't sleep. The image of Charlie, with his mischievous smile and eyes full of tenderness, repeated in her mind. What would happen if her father discovered her secret? And if the prohibition meant she would have to distance herself from her feline friend?
As she thought about it, a figure appeared at her window: it was Charlie, with his tail curled and an anxious look. Mia opened the window and let him in.
—Charlie, I don't know what to do —she whispered anxiously—. This is all so confusing.
He approached and, with a gentle meow, kissed her hand. Mia felt a special warmth in her heart.
—Thank you for being here —Mía said, petting his head—. I promise we will find a way to be together, whatever happens.
But deep down, both knew that the magical rules and the laws of the universe could play against them. The Jupiter Moon Season was just beginning, and with it, the greatest test of their love and bravery. Because now She will become into human,l living as a Jupiter´s daughter, one of Jupiter´s mermaids, and She didn´t know how, but God Jupiter will always know the truth, Mia was destined and at the same time curious about her future as human, being a Jupiter´s mermaid warrior. But that night, at least, She went to the bed only thiking about Charlie´s intense green eyes and his warm kisses.
That night, as Mia drifted into a restless sleep, her dreams took her beyond the confines of her underwater world. She found herself standing on a shimmering beach beneath a sky swirling with luminous clouds of purple and gold. The moon was full, casting a silvery glow over the sand, and Charlie appeared before her, his tail flickering with radiant light.
In her dream, they walked hand in paw along the shoreline, the waves whispering secrets of the universe. Suddenly, the scene shifted—Mia was no longer a mermaid but a human girl, standing amidst a lush, green garden filled with blooming flowers and sparkling fountains. Charlie was there too, now a human boy, his eyes tender and full of hope.
He took her hands gently and looked into her eyes. "Mía," he whispered softly, "our love is stronger than any rule or curse. No matter what form we take, I will always find you." His words echoed like a lullaby, soothing her fears and igniting her courage.
As dawn approached in her dream, Mia felt a sense of awakening—a promise that her destiny was intertwined with Charlie's, beyond the boundaries of worlds and laws. She awoke with a start, her heart pounding with both longing and resolve.
The next morning, she remembered her dream vividly and clutched Charlie’s fur in her mind. She knew that the path ahead would be fraught with challenges, but her love for Charlie and her newfound identity as a Jupiter’s mermaid warrior gave her strength. She resolved to face whatever came, determined to protect their love and her true self, no matter the cost.
For in her heart, Mia understood that dreams held the power to reveal truths hidden deep within, and her dream with Charlie that night was a sign—a beacon guiding her toward a future where love and bravery would unite worlds.