Black and White (Rin Matsuoka x fem!OC)

39. (+18)

I DON'T EVEN HAVE WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM. SO LET'S JUST IGNORE THE FACT THAT I HADN'T UPLOADED IN AGES AND JUST ENJOY, OK? ;)

Also, as you can prob tell, sometimes when I'm thinking of the time table in the story I get a bit (a lot) confused and I don't explain it so well... The point is Noah fell on Tuesday night on Wednesday she had the talk with Rin, on Friday she was allowed to go to uni again just if she could endure the pain and struggle with the crutches and all. That's pretty much it.
Let's read shall we?

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Once I was a able to return to uni, Rin and I were inseparable. We'd leave and return home together, we'd have lunch at the cafeteria, and go to the swimming pool side by side. I couldn't go in yet, but it was nice to at least see the water and the others enjoying it. It didn't matter to him if he needed to be as stoic as a coach should be, whenever he could he would sneak a few winks or flying kisses at me. I felt as if we were high school sweethearts. Maybe we were living the life we never did when we were younger, with the difference that we were practically living together at this point, you see Rin didn't just stay over on Thursday and Friday, he was there on the weekend and even the next week. I felt guilty that he was there tending to me when he could be practicing or studying, like he should. But it felt amazing having someone outside of your family to look after you. I felt loved. And the fact that we were sharing a bed, sleeping next to each other and waking up to his beautiful face. Damn, that was everything.

When I was younger, I didn't understand why couples loved to wake up and see the other's face, I always thought it was creepy. But now I can relate 1000%. It was so intimate that was overwhelming to me. I never really thought our relationship could develop like that in just a matter of little time. But as much as I was thankful for him taking care of me, I missed having freedom to do whatever the hell I wanted, for starters: swimming.

-Noah, Rin, you guys are early!- exclaimed Nagisa from one of the benches while waving, he was the first to arrive to the pool.
-Our lectures were dismissed earlier. Where's Rei?
-Changing in the locker rooms.
-You're the only one here, is he shy to change infront of you?- Rin asked.
-He might be mad at me right now- he said touching his hair mindlessly.
-Did you change his studying schedule again?- I asked.
-No, no. I learnt my lesson that time, but I forgot to bring his swimsuit so he has to use one of mines, and let's just say it's colourful. And he despises it.
Rin and I suppressed a laugh.
-I don't know why he makes such a big deal out of it, my swimsuits are unique- Nagisa was slightly upset but we all knew he loved seeing Rei wearing his swimsuits. No matter if Nagisa apologizes, no one would ever believe it was a just a simple mistake.
-Let's just wait until he comes out- Rin said while taking off his shirt.
-If he ever comes out- I whisper.
-True- Rin agreed and Nagisa just sighed.

I sat on the bench and put the crutches to the side and admired the magnificent pool while we waited for the others. Minutes later, everyone had arrived and after making fun of Rei's lime green swimsuit with all kinds of colorful fruits on it, they were ready to jump in the water, they were starting with relays this time. I felt nervousness and excitement altogether, I had never seen with my own eyes those amazing relays they always talked about.

When the whistle blew in Rin's lips, I felt my heart going faster and my hands gripped tightly the bench, trying to prevent myself of jumping as well. But they weren't enough... Suddenly I stood up and got closer to the edge of the pool I wanted to see at least the last moment up close. That moment when the hands touch the wall signaling the end of race and choosing a winner.

I knelt down and got my eyes glued to the two swimmers, they moved as possessed and a smile spread on my face when the winner was settled for not even a second. Unbelievable.
-Good job guys!- I cheered like the others did while Haru and Sou shook hands.