Black and White (Rin Matsuoka x fem!OC)

28.

Haruka went back to Makoto's while I walked around the neighborhood, I was just about 15 minutes from home but I didn't want to go back yet so I walked to the nearest metro station and went on for a couple of stations until I arrived to another shopping district. I walked looking at candy shops bursting out with people. There was giggles and happiness everywhere and I was amazed by looking at the bright faces of all the women around. I smiled, until I remembered my idiotic boyfriend and his jealousy towards everyone.

Suddenly, I was in front of the sports store, where I got the swimwear for the swimming club. It wouldn't hurt to take a look to the new swimsuits, would it? I needed some distraction anyways...

I had just entered the store when someone said my name behind me.
-Sousuke- I said when I turned around.
That beautiful teal-eyed guy.
-Noah, didn't think I'd find you here- said Sou before wrapping me in a quick hug.
-Same, how are you?
-Good, actually really good. But you now, missing you both.
I frowned.
-Both? You mean me and Rin?- I asked.
-Who else?
-You guys and your bromance- I said grinning.
-Shut up...- he said rolling his eyes.
-How's your therapy going?
-Good, but it has finished already.
-Already? Wow, congrats. So you did go to every session, uh?
-Yeah, I was motivated to go thanks to you. I still have exercises to do everyday and check-ups every two months, though.
-Nice, quite the complete service.
-Yeah. So, what are you doing here?
-Just looking around, I have some time to kill.
-Is that so? Well, I came here to buy a swimsuit, care to be the judge?
Muscles...
-I'd love that.
-Cool, let's go to the men section.

I was looking through speedos while he was looking at the largest ones.
-So, I heard what happened with Rin this morning...- Sou said loud enough for just me to hear.
-How?- I asked without meeting his eyes.
-Rin came back to the flat fuming and...I asked.
He made a face and I chuckled.
-You shouldn't had asked.
-I know. But I was in the kitchen and he went to sit in front of me. I kinda had to asked or he would be whining for the rest of the day.
I laughed.
-And what do you think?- I asked.
-He's been an idiot again, I put some sense into him so I guess he'll be calling you soon.
-Thank you.
-No problem, still I think Rin cares a lot about you obviously, and sees threats in every guy around you. I know he can be annoying as hell, but he has a good heart, so don't be so hard on him.
-I know he has a good heart and he means well, but I need him to trust me. I just have eyes for him, he has to see that right? Or am I too friendly with everyone? Is that what he's truly preoccupied about?
-You're foreign, of course you're friendlier than any girl here, but that's what makes you our beloved Noah.
I smiled.
-Thank you Sou.
-Anytime- he said winking and going to the fitting room with a couple of jammers.

A couple of hours later, I arrived to my apartment. It was silent, meaning Haru was at Makoto's, at least that's what I hoped. A smile crossed my face. I showered and had a small dinner while listening to some music, I was trying to get my mind off the fact that Rin hadn't called, and I wondered if I should be the one to call first... Suddenly, my phone vibrated and I ran to see the message, but the hope disappeared when I saw Kisumi's name. I was about to open the message when I received a call from the same person.
-Hey Kis.
-Noah, how are you?
-Well rested, and you?
-Same, I think I came to life again. I woke up about two hours ago.
-Wow, that's some record.
-I know, right? I can't believe I slept so much... anyways, I'm calling you to ask something important.
-Shoot.
-Have you planned on doing something for Valentine's Day?
-Valentine's Day?
That was his idea of important?
-Yeah, you don't about it? I thought that was like an international celebration.
-Yeah, I know about it. Everyone does. But, wait..., when is it? I don't even know in what day I'm living in.
-Perks of going on vacation with your lover- he chuckled.
-Yeah, I guess...
-Tomorrow is February 13th.
-Wow, happened so fast.
-I know and I'm really nervous. Have you planned something with Rin?
-No, we haven't talked about that. I don't think he even realizes the proximity of the date, but I don't care anyways. We just became a couple, I don't expect him to shower me with gifts.
-Not the Asian mind at all, uh?
-That was racist.
-It doesn't count cause it's my race.
-Whatever you say Kis.
I rolled my eyes.
-Maybe he's preparing a surprise for you, who knows?
-We had an argument this morning, and I doubt he'd do something like that. He's not that type.
-Ugh, you guys. Anyways, you know about the Japanese tradition for this date?
-Something about making chocolates for your loved one and confessing your feelings.
-Yeah, exactly. Wanna come over tomorrow and make some? I've already bought the chocolate, lots of it. Well, not really the chocolate but the ingredients to make it.
-You're gonna make some for Asahi uh?- I teased.
-Obviously. Normally the girl makes it, but in this case there's no girl, so I wanna try and make some.
-So romantic, yeah I'd love to help you.
-Help me? Well, yeah it's my first time doing this, but you'll be making chocolate for Rin and your friends if you'd like.
Would Rin like that?
-Oh.
-Besides, don't you wanna experience this tradition first hand?
-I guess...
-Then, it's settled. Tomorrow after lectures, we'll go to my flat. By the way, how's Haru? I wanted to invite him as well but I don't know if the thing with Makoto has been taken care of...
-I don't know either, but Haru went to Mako's and hasn't arrived home so I guess that's a good sign.
-Must be, well I'll text him anyways. See ya tomorrow Noah and bring your best attitude- he said cheerfully.
-Good night Kis- I said chuckling.