The Mermaid of the Deep Sea

"I'm just—" Lei Boting subconsciously poked his neck and wanted to refute, but after seeing Ralph's serious and somewhat excessive expression, he couldn't say a word, and finally hung his head a little dejectedly.

Of course, Ivor, who was on the side, didn't miss Lei Boding's reaction. He was stunned for three seconds and then yelled strangely, "Oh, my sea god, Lei, brother, do you really like Derby?"

Lei Boting looked up at Ivor who was full of surprise, and said sullenly, "So what if you like Derby? Are you going to break up with me?"

... Ivor was choked by Lei Boding's half-confession. He stammered, "If you like it, you can like it. Why should I break up with you?" Standing up again, "Yes, who you like is your own business, it has nothing to do with our relationship!"

Lei Boting looked at Ai Fu who became more and more sure of his words, and his expression was still a little suspicious, "Do you really think so?"

"Of course, why lie to you!" Ivor nodded and admitted without thinking, but then swam to Lei Boding's side and put his arm on his shoulder again, "But seriously, buddy, you are Do you really like Derby? It’s not because of being abandoned by Dean on impulse, right?”

"To be honest, I don't know either." Lei Boding thought for a while and replied with a confused expression. After speaking, he felt that this would cause Ivor's misunderstanding, so he explained, "I mean, I myself I don't know what kind of feelings I have for Derby, but I can be sure and sure that this matter has nothing to do with Dean, I swear. You know, I don't remember many things, including this Mr. Dean, now he is a strange mermaid to me."

Ivory opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything, but Ralph swam over and patted Lei Boding on the shoulder, "Man, to be honest, I think you need time to think about this matter, really Yes. This is not only for you, but also for Derby, you know, gossip can sometimes be a kind of harm."

Raphel's sincere words moved Lei Boding a little. He put his hand on Raphel's shoulder and nodded vigorously, "Yes, I know, I will think about it carefully."

Ralph smiled, "You just have to remember, no matter what, your friends will always be by your side."

Ai Fu on the side also quickly raised his hand and said, "Me too, me too."

Lei Boding smiled and embraced Ralph and Ivor, "Of course, I know, thank you, my friends!"

After Ralph and Ivor left, Lei Boding's house changed from noisy to quiet. Lei Boting, who was not hungry, went around the room a few times and then lay back on the bed. He put his arms on his forehead and stared blankly. Looking at the roof in a daze, what comes to mind is Derby's appearance - soft facial features, clear eyes, gentle and even timid character, and the faint blush on his face every time he is shy It clearly appeared in Lei Boting's mind, and until this time, Lei Boting realized that Derby had left such a deep impression on his mind.

The timid Derby, the happy Derby, the evasive Derby, the sad Derby, the inferior Derby, the excited Derby, so many expressions slipped through Lei Boting's mind one by one. Even a mermaid would have such rich emotions. It's not that he doesn't have them, but others didn't discover them, but he didn't show them to others, but he discovered them himself, and now he understands that no matter whether it's joy, anger, sorrow or joy, as long as it's that face , that mermaid, then I will feel comfortable and happy in my heart, so this is liking?

Suddenly, Lei Boting felt like a ray of light came out of the dark clouds in his heart. Gradually, the light became more and more, and finally the whole heart was illuminated. Yes, that was love.Love at first sight is of course also love over time, and Lei Boting felt that he was probably unknowingly drawn to Derby in those ordinary and ordinary encounters, and now he only discovered it later. .

I found that such a slender and sensitive little mermaid occupies an important place in my heart. I miss him when I don’t see him, and want to see his smiling face when I see him. You have to think of ways to coax the other party to be happy.Looking back now, isn't it right to treat a person like this because you like the other person?

Having figured it out, Lei Boting showed a big smile on his face, covered his eyes with his arms, and murmured, "I like it..."

The next day Ralph and Ivor came to see Lei Boding as usual.

Ralph, who has always been thoughtful and sharp-eyed, was enlightened when he saw Lei Boting's completely different state from yesterday, and asked his friend, "Have you decided?"

Although Ralph didn't understand what he said, Lei Boting knew what he was asking, and nodded vigorously with a big smile, "Well, it's decided."

After speaking, Ralph and Lei Boding looked at each other and laughed in unison.

Ivor, who was on the side, looked at them playing charades and was confused, "Hey, guys, what are you talking about?"

Lei Boding smiled and stepped forward to wrap Ivor's neck and said, "Dude, I now solemnly inform you that starting today I will formally pursue Derby, and you and Ralph are my best friends and closest friends." My brother, of course I want to cheer for me as a group of relatives and friends, do you have any opinions?"

With yesterday's situation in mind, Ivor, who was already mentally prepared, didn't show much surprise at Lei Boding's decision and didn't have the slightest objection. He accepted the matter well and did it. He made a wow expression, and then asked with a smile, "Is it like when you pursued Dean?"

Lei Boding shook his head seriously, "Of course not, that would frighten Derby. You know, he is not Mr. Dean, a mermaid fan who has experienced many battles."

Reberdin's answer made Ralph and Ivor, including him, laugh together.

After laughing for a while, Ivor said, "But seriously, buddy, how are you going to pursue Derby? You know, he is so... timid."

Ivor originally wanted to use the word "weird" to describe Derby, but after thinking about Lei Boting's request yesterday and now that he is going to pursue Derby, he changed the word, and I also thought about it after going back yesterday. I thought, Derby didn't hinder me, why should I hurt an innocent mermaid so vitriolicly?Although he still blurts out certain words now and then, Ivor feels that he will slowly correct himself.

Hearing Ivor's question, Lei Boding seemed very confident, "Perhaps Derby is not as timid as you think? Haven't you thought that his personality to you, and even other mermaids, might not be a good thing?" His original character was just forced by the environment?"

Ralph understood, but Ivor still didn't understand, "What do you mean?"

Lei Boding looked at Ai Fu and said seriously, "The reason why he is timid is because other mermaids pointed at his flaws and hurt him. If he wants to avoid these hurtful words, he can only dodge them." These mermaids, if they can’t see him, naturally they won’t talk about him. Even, Derby probably has a kind of self-deception, he avoids those mermaids who say hurtful things, so even if they talk about him, he Or act like you didn't hear it, and act like no mermaid ever said anything about his flaws. That's why he stays away from everyone. Dude, I've seen Derby's smile, dare I say it, the best I've ever seen Nice smile, but because of the damage, Derby can only keep his smile deep in his heart."

Lei Boding's words made Ave realize how much his best friend felt sorry for Derby's unhappy past, Ai Fu swallowed dryly, and then looked at Lei Boding, "Uh, well, buddy , I have to say something now. I know, I was once the 'other mermaid' you called—"

"No, Ivor, that's not what I meant. If you say that, I was one of them—" Lei Boding interrupted Ivor, but Ivor interrupted him again .

Ai Fu waved his hand, "I know I know, but please listen to me?" Seeing that Lei Boding stopped, Ai Fu continued, "I know, so do I, so do you, and so do Ralph. But since After you talked with us yesterday, Ralph and I have seriously thought about the Derby issue when we went back. I have to admit,” Ivor said with a slightly apologetic expression, “We hurt Derby, whether it was intentional or unintentional. I feel sorry. If I had the chance, I would like to express my apology to Derby, whether he would accept it or not. Because I think that the words I have caused to him may be more hurt than I imagined, and I also want to But if I was in the same situation as him, and someone said that to me, I would probably never forgive." Ivor seemed a little speechless for a while, "Okay, okay, I mean, I'm really sorry, For Derby, for my past behavior, really. I don't know how to make up for it, but I can promise, I will never do it again, Derby is a good merman, I know. Not just because you like it He wants to pursue him, but through some recent contacts, he has already known that he is so good. I think if I get to know him in the future, Derby must be much better than I imagined. I can’t even think about it. hurt him like that."

Ralph, who was on the side, looked at Ivor who was getting more and more frustrated, and added, "Me too."

Lei Boting looked at Ralph and Ivor with regretful expressions, and was a little stunned. He didn't expect that Ralph and Ivor would reflect on their actions so hard. Lei Boting always felt that people's prejudices are not so easy to change. He He also made preparations that Ralph and Ivor might still have some disapproval of Derby in their hearts, but he didn't expect, uh, his friends gave him enough surprises.

Lei Boding smiled and patted Ralph and Ivor on the shoulders, "Okay, guys, don't be so downcast, Derby is a kind person. I think, compared to your apologies, what he hopes to get is sincerity." So, for my love, for Derby's smile, guys, would you like to have another kind and gentle friend?"

Ralph and Ivor, who were originally in a low mood, looked at Lei Boding with a bright smile, and met his encouraging eyes. They looked at each other, and there were big smiles on their faces, "Of course, this is our honor." .”