25 steps to win the water boy [haru x reader]

Step 1

"Oh, not again."

You sighed as you stood beside Makoto who was glancing up at the top window.

Both of you were waiting for Haru again.

Makoto made his way to the back door, you following like you would usually do.

"We're coming in," He greeted as he slid the back door open, both of you stepping into the house.

Knowing the place very well, Makoto easily found his way to the bathroom, only to find Haru in the bathtub as usual.

As Haru was just getting out of the tub, you poked your head in the door frame, catching his attention.

"Are you done?" You asked him lazily as he put a wet hand on your head, your eyes travelling from his torso to his ocean blue eyes.

He ruffled your hair slightly as a pout made its way to your face. "Buzz off."

You felt a slight heat creep to your face. You had always had a small crush on that particular water loving boy. Though you never dared to admit it.

Of course, it kind of seemed obvious, well, to your other friends. Haru didn't seem to notice, which was a huge relief for you.

Watching Haru put his apron over his swimsuit was something you'd definitely see every day.

"Haru! Get dressed, we're late!" Makoto said frantically, only to be responded by an emotionless 'hm'. "And you're still grilling fish?!"

Haru let out a short sigh as he left the stove, turning to your direction and started walking towards you with a spatula in hand.

"Haru? What are you-" He shoved the spatula in your hand as he slipped off his apron, throwing it on you. He grabbed your shoulders, pushing you towards the stove.

"Help me grill while I change," He said as he abruptly walked off, probably going to his room to put on his uniform. You stood there awkwardly, holding the spatula. A deadpanned expression made its way to your face, hearing Makoto chuckle in the distance.

You stood in front of the stove, poking the sizzling fish every once in a while until you heard footsteps coming down the stairs.

Haru reappearing beside you, he turned off the stove, took the spatula from your hands as he transfered his fish to a plate. Sure, you knew he liked mackerel, but you were a bit unsure on how he could eat this every single morning and not get sick of it.

He muttered a 'thanks' as he started to eat the fish. You shook your head jokingly at him, slipping off the apron as you straightened out your uniform.

After Makoto's constant nagging, Haru finally finished his meal as the both of you managed to drag him out of the house.

Walking down the stairs with Haru in the lead, you felt Makoto nudge your arm as you looked up to see a hinting expression written on his face.

You looked away in the other direction, pink tinting your cheeks. "...shut up."

Makoto mostly knew about your crush on Haru, and he often likes to hint you whenever Haru tries to tease or annoy you every single time.

Although you were embarassed whenever Makoto does it, you couldn't help but feel a little joy towards your interactions with Haru.

Step 1: Make sure you've developed a liking towards the boy, check!