Bonding By the Poolside - Free! Iwatobi Swim Club [Makoto Tachibana]

(C6) In the Tachibana House

A.N-

I think 'Nii-chan' is a younger brother and 'Onii-chan' is an older brother.

When Nagisa and I finally left my room, Haru and Makoto stared at us. Makoto smiled, but Haru looked as if to say: "You. Us. Pool. Now." I apologised and we left. I still think that I have forgotten something really important. On the way, we stopped by each of the boys' houses. They all got their kits, and Makoto's house was the last to go to. When we walked in, we were greeted by a little boy and a little girl, who ran to Makoto instantly, "Onii-chan~!!" I smiled at the siblings. The brother and sister let go of Makoto and hugged everyone else, one at a time.

"Haru-chan~!" They ran to him and hugged him. "Drop the '-chan'." He said in a kind way, patting their heads. He walked into the kitchen and disappeared.

"Nagi-chan~!" Nagisa bent down and hugged them both, giggling in the process. "Ren-chan! Ran-chan! You're getting big! Hehe~!"

They looked at me over his shoulder, seemingly scared. "W-who are you?" I smiled my sweetest smile, trying to not look like a complete creep. "I'm Ryoji Mizuki. But, you can call me whatever you like!" Within reason. They stood up and walked over to me. Nagisa went into the kitchen too.

"You have a boyish name. You're the opposite of Onii-chan!" I laughed, and they laughed with me. God, they're adorable! I looked at Makoto, who was happily staring at us, "Makoto, your brother and sister are adorable! I wish I had siblings..." I looked at the two. I just want to hug them! "Yeah, I wish I had a cute brother or sister to cuddle..." They gasped and hugged my legs, "I'll be your brother!" Ren yelled, clawing into my calves. Ran hugged my other leg even tighter and glared at her brother, "Nah-uh! I'll be her sister! I'll be better than you!" They let go of my legs and started fighting.

I bet Makoto's parents love me now.

Makoto stepped in and held them apart as they growled at each other, "Come on you two. Why don't you go make some tea for us all?" He said, smiling. They stopped fighting and ran to the kitchen. "Thanks... I'm sorry." I said, looking down at my socks. Makoto put his hand on my shoulder and chuckled warmly, "Don't worry, it wasn't your fault. They're always at each other's throats! They fight over anything, even over ham! Hehe!" I laughed back and we walked into the kitchen, greeted by tea, kids, friends and parents. I bowed and introduced myself, "Hello. I'm Ryoji Mizuki. It's a pleasure to meet you both!" The mother turned her head and smiled, "Ah, so you're the Ryoji Makoto's been talking so fondly about? You're as pretty as he said you were!" Really? I thought happily. "Is it okay for me to call you Ryoji-kun?" She said in a sweet voice.

I smiled, "That's fine! Thank you very much!" She smiled back then turned around. "You can call me Yumi-chan!" Wow! His mother is amazing! "T-thank you, Yumi-chan!" I bowed and turned to the father, "Good afternoon, Tachibana-san." He smiled at me. He looks just like Makoto! Well, he is his dad... "Ha ha ha! Please, you don't have to be so formal. You can call Sakuma! It's lovely to meet you, Ryoji-kun!" He laughed a father's laugh and I walked over to him. We shook hands and I sat at the table along with Haru and Nagisa. Ren and Ran sat either side of me - Ren held my left arm and Ran held my right.

Please don't dislocate my shoulders... I thought worryingly.

A.N-

I don't know Makoto's parents' names, so I just named them myself.

(Please don't sue me)