Eric did have to get back to the lagoon to swim around some more for the crowd and he knew Gabe had somewhere to be as well. But this was the best part, the afterglow, soaking it up, resting with his partner, and he tucked the blanket around them a bit tighter, hands still moving slowly over Gabe's body.
"Is what sex should be." Eric murmured, his eyes closed again. "Just letting go and feeling good." He nuzzled into the curve of Gabe's neck, tucking his head in there soundly, as Gabe was taller than him and it was a perfect fit. "I am glad you like." He added after a moment, twisting Gabe's hair in his fingers gently again, merely enjoying the connection. "Now you know you like men too. Or," He continued with a bit of a smirk. "Just mermen."