Free! Eternal Summer Rin Matsuoka fanfiction

Chapter 1- After 5 years

I dont know why am I sitting here on the side of the river. I don't even remember how much time I wasted already. But I'm sure of one thing, I feel at peace. I feel so good at this spot. So good that I don't want to leave anymore.

It's been 5 years since we moved out from this town. But due to my Dad's work, we're back again. Right after we unpacked our things, I just found my feet heading me to this very spot where I met him.

Do you still remember the promise we made back then? Do you still remember me? Are you still here in this town? I have so many questions in my mind and I need answers.

For the past 5 years, you were always been on my mind. Your face is kinda blurry, though but I remember the way you smile.

*bzzt bzzt*

I felt my phone vibrating so I answered it. It's my mom calling.

"Yes mom?" I asked.

"Honey, where are you? You were gone for hours. We're getting worried.", my mom said on the other line.

"No worries mom, I'm just here at the riverside." I said trying to ease her.     

"Okay, Just don't be late for dinner." 

"Okay mom." I said and ended the call.

I let a deep sigh. I guess he forgot about the promise already and moved on. Well maybe, he never cared about it. Maybe he just did that to stop me from crying back then. 

Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself. Anyway, I'm Ritsu Ozaki. Soon to be on my second year and as I heard from my mom, I'll continue my studies at Iwatobi High School.

 It's not actually a big deal, though. I personally thought that it's a pretty nice school with a swimming pool, haha. 

I noticed that it's getting dark so I stood and before I go, I decided took some pictures there. You know, so I can imagine things more vivid because yeah, I admit that I also imagine scenarios of us meeting here again. I point the direction of my phone to the tree next to me and to my surprise, there's a guy standing there!

"W-who are you?" I said trying to hide my fear. You know, sexual assault is kinda common nowadays. I waited for his answer but there is none so I thought, I should run. I counted on my mind. "1...2...3! Run!" 

 I was about to move when he grabbed my arm and pulled me closer to him. Our eyes met, without a doubt, I knew it's him. Those fascinating eyes, those reddish brown hair... he changed a lot. He became more manly. I don't know how long we stayed in that position but it felt like forever.

"L-let go." I managed to say. I don't really feel scared or anything but my heart's been beating faster than usual.

He smirked at me. I admit, that was hot, no need to deny it.

"What if I don't want to, what will you do?" he asked as if he's challenging me. I noticed that his face has gone closer to mine. He flashed a playful smile while still looking straight at me.

"What the hell is your problem? Are you planning to a-assault me? W-well you won't be satisfied with my body. Y-you see, I'm not really that f-fit." I blurted. I know I'm blushing because of shame. Tbh, I don't know why I said those things.

He bursted out a big laughter and freed me from his arms. I got shocked by his response. I know what I said was crazy but I never expected him to laugh like that. This jerk.

"Hahaha--- assault? Hahaha-- you?-- Pfft are you hahaha serious?" he said and he's still not stopping.

"Are you done laughing, you jerk?" I am annoyed as hell. He should stop right now or I might hit him right here. Gosh I wanna cry, he's humiliating me.

"Hahaha not yet. Hahaha maybe one more minute hahaha-- Ouch!" I can't take it anymore so I hit him in the head.

"Why did you do that? That hurts." he said while massaging the part of his head that got hurt. He stopped laughing at last and he's no longer acting like a pervert. It's more like he got back to that person who comforted me back then. I felt somehow sorry for hitting him but at least he stopped with his stupid cool play.

"Sorry, I just wanted you to stop. If I didn't do that, you might still be laughing up until now." I tried to smile though I am a bit worried. Who knows, I might've made it swell. I went closer to see his head. "Did I really hit it that hard? I'm sorry." I patted his head.

He took my hand that made me stop from patting his head and noticed that he's looking at me. It feels like there's some sort of magnet that made look at him, too.

"I-is there something wrong with my face?" I managed to say in spite of feeling nervous. He's still holding my hand. He took a deep breath.

"I missed you. I never thought that I'm going see you here again." He said while still looking at me. He looks so sincere.

I froze. I don't know what to say or do. I don't know if I'm going to believe or not. I never expected this. I don't know how long I stayed like that.

He flashed a weak smile and looked down. He patted my head and slightly messed my hair.

"Nevermind. Go home." He said and left. I watched him walking away until I can't see him anymore.

"What the hell was that?" I muttered.

Bewildered, I started to walk home as well. I never get to tell him my thoughts. I never had the chance to ask his name, as well. Ritsu, you're the best.

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lol it took almost five months for me to write this thing. I was busy.. or should I say, procrastinating. Either way, I am sorry.