Black and White (Rin Matsuoka x fem!OC)

53. (+18)

I knew they were together again when Haru didn't come back that night, next day when I returned from a date with Rin, well..., I confirmed it.

This was the second time I've heard them having sex, the difference was that they were really loud and the bed frame from Haru's room was banging in the wall. I tried to ignore it by putting some music on, but I heard Mako screaming Haru's name, so I didn't have a choice but to leave. After that, both apologized. Mostly Makoto, because Haru didn't really care. Still, I was glad they were together again.

As the days went by, Haru returned to his old self, sort of. Being with Makoto made him happy, so he wasn't as rude and stoic as he was that dark month. But he still had the issue with his major and with Ikuya. He was still deciding what to do, for now he kept on practicing. And I joined him, just for the sake of getting fit again.

It was a Saturday, Haru and I had run to the university's pool almost by inertia. We changed into our swimsuits and jumped in it. We were only feeling the water, enjoying ourselves... until our bodies led us to swim back and forth. We were there for a couple of hours, until our stomachs grumbled, Haru was actually pondering if he should stay longer or go eat something. I threw a kicking board at him so he would follow me to the locker rooms, he always took so much time to get ready after showering. But this time, he made me stop with a single question.

-White, wanna race?

-I'm not in good shape, you know that.

-So? It's not that you actually care. I remember you'd race anyone anytime.

-Shut it.

-Doctor said you could practice again since your recovery is complete now.

-Yes, but it's not going to be fair. I'm not as fast as before.

-Noah, you can feel the water, just like me and that's the most important advantage you have on anyone. Even Rin or Makoto, or the others. You're one with the water.

I smiled involuntarily.

-Now move your butt here, or are you scared? - he said getting on the springboard.

I rolled my eyes.

-Besides, you promised- he winked at me and got ready.

I sighed but put on my cap nonetheless and joined him. He won of course, but the feeling was overwhelming. Sometimes I wasn't sure I didn't want to swim competitively anymore.

-Have you thought about Ikuya? Are you going to face him?- I asked him when we were on our way back to the apartment.

-Yes, I will. I shouldn't be afraid of him, I must trust myself. Besides, I'm not alone.

-As you said, "you're one with the water, and that's the most important advantage you have on anyone". And, yes, we'll always be by your side.

Haru smiled.

-By the way, how's Mako doing?- I asked.

-Good, I guess.

-You guess?

-I haven't seen him that much.

-You're literally spending like 4 nights per week at his place. What do you mean you haven't seen him?

-Lately, it's only sex. We haven't talked as much.

-Bunnies...

-Yes, and Rin?

-He's stressed because of the competition and he has some overdue projects and essays to do, so we haven't seen each other much.

We stopped midway and sat on a bench, it was suddenly colder than in the morning, but the view of the cherry blossoms was still nice.