I strolled around the aquarium, way past the jellyfish area. The light hidden around the corner caught my attention.
The marine park had made its surroundings darker to make visitors feel as though they were truly at the bottom of the ocean. There was only natural light in the performance area. I thought I found the exit when I saw the light.
I was mumbling to myself that this should not be all there was to the marine park while I walked in the direction of the light.
I walked past the corner. A dreamy deep sea underwater tunnel came into sight.
Step by step, I walked toward the tunnel. It was as though I was walking in the ocean. I lifted my head and saw a stingray swim
past the tunnel, covering the light above my head.
When the stingray swam away, it was bright again. My gaze followed that stingray uncontrollably, and a turtle drew my attention as I shifted my gaze to it.
I stared at the turtle while my body unconsciously took another step forward. I hardly noticed what was behind me, and I accidentally stepped on something hard. I lost my balance and I almost fell.
However, a pair of strong hands caught me from behind in a second. The moment our gaze met, I realized it was Theo.
"Why are you so enthralled by the things children love?"
I glared at him and replied, "Who told you that only children are allowed to like these things. Aren't those ocean documentaries directed by adults?"
Theo knew he could not convince me, and he smiled at me.
I thought the marine park would be something like the other amusement parks. We came here just to make Munchkin happy, but I did not expect that the quiet environment of the aquarium would make me feel relaxed.
Suddenly, I noticed that no one was beside Theo. My head pounded with tension." Where’s Munchkin?"
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