The Pocky Game (Free!)

Haruka Nanase

I pouted at the swimmer in the tub, gripping my box of Pocky just a little tighter.
"And why can't I join you?"
"Not enough room."
"Haru, there's more than enough room." I say exhausted.
"My water." He sinks lower into the tub. Of course, we were both in swimsuits.
"Well, whether the water likes it or not, I'm coming in." He grunted in disapproval as the water made room for me. I was careful with the pocky and began munching on it, casually trying to start a conversation. Haru, however, ignored all of my attempts to speak. Huffing in annoyance, I climbed onto his lap and starred into his intense blue eyes.
Without a word, I stuck a piece of Pocky in his mouth and clamped onto the other end. My (e/c) eyes challenged him to make the first move. When he did, I bit only tiny pieces to annoy him. Our little teasing game went on for a while. Haru gave me a surprise when we met in the middle. He abruptly sunk down, causing me to fall on top of him. He kissed me passionately, like I was water. He rested a hand on my waist and used the other to press my head closer to him. I kissed him back just as eagerly. After a few more seconds, I tried to pull away for that glorious thing called air. But, Haru refused to let me go. My lungs began burning for oxygen.
Again, I tried to pull away. Again, Haru wouldn't let go. Craving oxygen, I bit his lip, hard. He gasped and pulled away. He gave me a look. Panting I replied;
"Normal people need to breath, Haru." His only answer was to pout and turn away. "Just let me catch my breath."