Black and White (Rin Matsuoka x fem!OC)

6.

We got to his building and walked to the first floor, on the second door we stopped and I waited patiently until he opened the door.
-Take these- he said handing me a pair of slippers.
-Yeah, thanks.
-Hey Sousuke, I invited someone.
-Why are you speaking in English?- I heard a deeper voice asked.
-Because she speaks English- he said simply, then motioned me to join him.
-Hey- I greeted when I approached both of them.
-Hey- the man in question replied laying on the couch with his arms behind his head.
I recognised the guy then, he was the one who I bumped into when I was heading to the cafeteria, my smile faded a bit.
-Nice to meet you, I'm White Noah- I said bowing slightly without really meaning it.
-Yamazaki Sousuke- he said with a voice equally monotonous as Nanase's.
-Geez man, you can show more emotion- said Rin rolling his eyes.
-It's fine- I said.
Rin sighed.
-Whatever. Come on Noah, we can watch something- Rin said turning to the left towards his room.
-Nice t-shirt- I said gesturing to his t-shirt with a printed kangaroo.
He looked confused and I just grinned. I followed Rin quickly to stop the awkwardness.
-Do you have horror movies? I love them. I mean I get scared as fuck but I enjoy watching them- I said once the door was closed behind me.
-You're weird, but yeah we can look for one online- Rin said before closing the door behind me.
-Nice room- I said once inside, he had a few posters of some bands and swimmers and everything was really neat and tidy.
-It's nothing special.
-It suits you, I think it goes well with your personality.
-Thanks- he said giving me a small smile.
I sat on his bed and waited for him to turn on his laptop.
-Sorry, I don't have a tv- he added.
-I don't mind. I don't have a tv either.
-I think Mako and Nagisa have one, we can go there next time.
-Sounds good- I said chuckling.
-I think I have some snacks here- Rin said opening a drawer, he took out two small bags and handed me one before sitting beside me.
-Is this a mix of dried fruit?
-Yes.
-Rin if you are going to watch a movie you have to do it while eating popcorn or something greasy like that.
-Yes, but I'm on a diet and you need to eat healthy.
-Say the guy who ate 2 ramen bowls just an hour ago.
-Yes, I feel very ashamed of myself- he said without a hint of regret.
-I can totally see it- I said rolling my eyes and opening the bag.
-So, I don't really like horror movies but I'll watch it for you.
-Oh, you're so considerate.
He grinned with his eyes fixed on the laptop.

We ended up watching two movies, before Nanase called me just when my stomach started bothering me.
-Hello?
-Hi. Do you want to have dinner at Makoto's place?
-Sure. What time?
-Now.
-Uh...
-Where are you?
-At Rin's.
-Rin's?- he sounded surprised.
-Yeah.
-You can bring him with you, or are you having dinner together?
-No, we were watching movies. I'll asking him and I'll text you.
-Ok.
I hung up.
-Was that Haru?- the redhead asked.
-Yeah, they're having dinner at Makoto's. He invited us both now, wanna go?
-Ok, I'm getting hungry.
-Your fabulous snacks weren't enough?- I said mockingly.
Rin glared at me.
-Whatever. Let's just go.
I chuckled.
Yamazaki was probably in his room so we didn't say goodbye. I really wanted to get to know him but if he didn't, then it was going to be difficult. Although, maybe he was having a bad day or something. Who knows?

Next day, while I was getting out of my classroom, I saw Yamazaki leaning on the wall in front of it. His eyebrows furrowed. We locked eyes for a few seconds and I smiled at him slightly, then I turned to the right to keep walking. I felt a little uncomfortable now, until he shouted my last name and catched up to me. A chill ran through my spine.
-Hi, can I help you?
-Yeah, I wanted to talk to you. Do you have time?
-Well, it's lunch break, so yeah. What's up?
-I just wanted to...
-Noah-chan!- yelled Nagisa, we both looked to the side where the voice came from. He was with Nanase, Makoto and Rei; as always.
-Hey guys- we said at the same time, I chuckled at the coincidence.
-What are you doing?- Nagisa asked.
-We were just talking.
Nanase furrowed his eyebrows a bit.
-Yeah, actually I wanted to...uhh... ask you something...- stuttered Yamazaki.
We were all waiting for him to talk, curiously.
-Yeah, go ahead.
-It's kind of private...wanna go to eat lunch...so we can talk?- he said rubbing his neck and getting all flustered.
Private? Wait, what?
-Uh...sure- I said smiling a bit.- I'll see you guys later- I said to the 4 big fellas by my side, who looked both confused and surprised.
Before Yamazaki and I started walking away, Nanase talked.
-White.
-What's up?
-We confused our lunches, I have yours- he said taking out a small bento.
-Oh, really? I didn't notice- I said taking out mine and changing it with him- Thanks Nanase.
He nodded.

We got to the cafeteria where Yamazaki went to get his food and later joined me in one of the tables, he sat in front of me.
-Do you mind if I ask, why does Haruka had your lunch?
-Apparently him or me took the wrong one.
-I mean, do you live together or?
-Oh yeah, we're roommates, well flatmates is more accurate.
-Haruka seems to do well alone, I didn't think he would ask for a roommate, flatmate, whatever.
-I think Nanase's just quiet, but that doesn't mean he likes to be alone. He's always with Makoto for example, like they do a lot of stuff together.
-Yeah, they are pretty close. You still call him by his last name, uh?
I nodded.
-Well, he just wants to show me a bit of the japanese culture by calling me by my last name until he's comfortable with me, and all that...
-I see.
-So, did you really want to eat lunch with me?- I said not convinced.
-Uh... that wasn't my first thought, but when the guys showed up I thought they would invite us to eat with them, and I wanted to speak to you only.
-Oh, well I'm listening- I said taking a bite.
-Well, first I want to apologise for my behaviour yesterday- he said looking to the side, just like Nanase did when he was embarrassed.
-It's fine.
-Still, it was rude. And, I suppose that we're going to see each other often at practice and...you're Rin's friend so probably I'll see you at our place too.
My cheeks blushed a bit.
-Maybe...
-So I thought, we should try to get to know each other, for everyone's sake.
-Listen, if you're doing this just so Rin doesn't get mad at you or something, you don't have to. I understand that is not easy to like someone right away just because that person is friends with a friend of yours.
-I know, but I want to 'cause I don't want you to see me like a rude person.
-I don't see you like that.
-Why not?
His eyebrows furrowed for the eleventh time.
-We are all different when it comes to first impressions, some are good, some are bad, some are weird... But that doesn't mean that you're exactly like that. I actually thought you may be having a bad day and that's why you were grumpy- I said.
He seemed surprised.
-Rin was right, you're nice.
I smiled. Then he continued.
-I was kinda frustrated, I didn't want anyone to talk to me yesterday. I thought Rin was going to be out the whole day with you...
-Do you mind me asking why were you frustrated?- I asked cautiously.
He took a deep breath.
-Well, you are going to know sooner or later... I injured my shoulder a while back and I need therapy.
-Are you not making any progress?
-Is not that... I just don't want to go anymore.
-What? Why?
-It makes me feel weak at times, like I'm not meant to be a swimmer. I haven't gone in a few weeks, but sometimes it hurts again... Yesterday was one of those days.
-When are your sessions?
-Twice a week.
-Like Tuesday and Friday?
-Exactly.
I nodded. Tomorrow is Tuesday.

We kept eating for a few minutes, before Yamazaki spoke again.
-Rin said that we're alike- he said.
-He had told me the same, but I don't really see it.
-Well, we've seen each other just two times, if we want to see our similarities we should spend time together.
Very straightforward.
-If you're up for it, I am too- I said challenging him with a smirk on my face.
-Ok, I'm in- he said grinning slightly.
He looked so handsome when doing that.

We were walking back to my classroom when suddenly I stopped.
-I know what we should do- I said with the biggest smile on my face.
-I'm listening.
-I'll go with you to your therapy tomorrow, what time do you have to be there?
He furrowed his eyebrows.
-By 3.
-Then we can go to your therapy after classes, and then we can come back to practice afterwards.
-No.
-I know I haven't got the right to do this, but you told me already more stuff about yourself and I really want to support you- I said without breaking eye contact.
-Listen...
-You want us to spend time together, and get to know each other. This is better than going for a coffee.
He sighed and kept walking, I followed.
-I'll take that as a "yes".
He rolled his teal eyes, but didn't complain anymore.

We got to my classroom and stopped by the door.
-Do you like parties on weekdays?- I asked.
-What?
-Parties on weekdays.
-Yeah, those are the best. Why the radical change of topic though?
-We already agreed on going to therapy tomorrow, there's no need to talk about it more for now.
-Ok... So do you have a party or something?
-Yes and I'm inviting you.
-Sounds good.
-Then, I'll see you on wednesday at 9pm by the train station near our apartments- I said winking at him and entering my classroom. Without letting him answer.
-Bossy- he murmured.

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