Black and White (Rin Matsuoka x fem!OC)

55. Epilogue

Let's just say that Haru and Rin were over the moon with the results. Rin won by a millisecond, and both broke the base time which apparently would give them the pass to international competitions that will conveniently be held in Sydney next August. So, after one day to rest, they kept going with their regimen.

Rin had said there was something else that will make me happy on the day of the competition, but I didn't know until a week later: Sousuke was also applying to go to Australia, but he'll take another path because of his injury. He was scheduled to go to Sydney for the Winter Medley Relays or something like that, I didn't catch the name well. His time on the last competition was incredible, so he was selected.

I wouldn't have to leave for my hometown with only memories, my friends would keep fighting for their dreams and coincidentally they'd be close to me. I was happy.

The last day of June came in the blink of an eye. Knowing Haru he didn't want a celebration, but I ignored him and planned a surprise party with Mako. At that time, the couple was supposed to be on a trip with Makoto's family along some smaller islands in Japan, that would last a couple of weeks more. But one day before, Nagisa, Gou, Rei, Sousuke, Kisumi, Asahi, Rin and I arrived at Okinawa's airport, where Mako's family was at the moment. We checked in the same hotel and avoided getting seen by any of them, Mako and his parents already knew we were coming, but his siblings could be hard to deal with if they spotted us.

The plan was to get on a yacht that Mako and I rented out and hide until he and Haru was on board, and you know, surprise!

-I knew you were coming- said Haru with a poker face after we yelled 'surprise'.

-What?!

-Oh, man and we were hiding for nothing- said Asahi pouting.

-You didn't hide well, I spotted all of you like 5 times at the hotel.

-Damn- said Rin.

-I think it was Asahi's fault- said Rei and everyone giggled.

-What? I'm like a ghost, it was probably Sousuke with his big build, he could barely hide well. Sou rolled his eyes.

-Noah and Rin were the most obvious if you ask me- he said looking to the side, clearly annoyed.

-Hey! Well, at least we tried, Gou kept scolding Nagisa for being so loud when laughing.

Everyone blamed everyone except themselves, it evolved in a bit of an argument until Haru hit us with some inflatable beach toys. Yes, the ones that don't hurt.

-Stop, don't fight. I'm glad you are here, all of you- said Haru smiling.

We all got a bit embarrassed of behaving like children, but Haru's smile was as rare as a shooting star, so we focused on having fun instead.

We all changed into our swimsuits and put on sunscreen. Gou was happily looking at the reflection of the mirror.

-I look cute- she said.

-Of course! You already are cute- I assured her.

-Will he like it?- she whispered.

-Uh? Who?

-Uh no one, let's go Noah! My brother was dying to see you in a bikini- she said pulling me out of the room we were in.

When we got to the deck, everyone whistled in a playful way, but Rin shut them up with a single look.

We enjoyed a day of games, food, music, swimming, and drinks. Fortunately, no one had trouble with their drinking, so everyone could remember this day.