Free Me Makoharu

Where It All Began

"Makoto!"my mother called angerly for me. I sluggishly sat up after awakening from my slumber. Rubbing my tired eyes I opened my phone to check the date only to see that it is indeed the weekend 'God why me'. My mother once again calls me from in the kitchen. I hurriedly answered my mother to let her know that I was coming. As I met the end of the stairs I once again spoke the words of "Yes ma'am"to my mother making my presence known to her. Although I kinda wish I didn't because like she always she began to blow up in my face.

"You heard me calling you didn't you!" "Yes ma'am"I replied. "Then why didn't you come immediately!!"she screamed. I'm here now aren't I is only but a mere thought in my head. I knew better than to say anything to tick her off anymore. Suddenly grabbing my collar tightly she smacked me screaming "Why Don't You Do Anything Properly!!" I was caught off guard by the sudden contact even tho I shouldn't have been."Sorry"is all I could say back "All you ever say is sorry, are you a robot or something "i-im sorry" I said again. I couldn't say what I actually wanted to because knowing my mother she might just disown me. "Uh" is all she said as she lets my collar go roughly pushing me out if her way. "Just make sure this place is clean" she walks away going straight to her room.

What's got her so pissed?There's no way this place is dirty I had just cleaned it before I went to take my nap. I walked into the kitchen and as I suspected everything was clean only a few dishes in the sink. Is this all. Is this what she got mad at me for.  I sighed and started washing the few dishes that was there. I heard a loud voice call my name and then a tug on the back of my shirt. It was my little brother and sister.

"Big brother I'm hungry"my brother said rubbing his tummy in a circler motion. "Yeah can you make us something" my sister asked a big smile on her face. "Alright, I'll warm up the leftover spaghetti in the fridge, how does that sound?" I asked as I grabbed the leftover food out of the fridge. They both cheered loudly in agreement.

After eating their food I had finished up the dishes. I told them that I was heading to harus place. They were fine with it and hugged me before heading to the living room to watch tv. As I was putting on my shoes my mom entered the kitchen she looked at me before turning to the fridge. "I'm going to Haru's place" I told her. She nodded in acknowledgment. I put on a pair of shoes closing the door behind me and went to harus place.

I knock on Haru's brown wooden door. However to my surprise haru opens the door and he didn't even look like he had touched water much less dive in it.I never imagined I'd see the day where I wouldn't have to go through the back door to get Haru out of the tube."Hey makoto" he had fully opened the door and nevermind he was in his swimsuit "hm your cheek is red are you ok"he asks his tone soft. "Its nothing"i say back to reasure him"ok" he responds. He walks to bathroom where as you can probably guess he ended up getting in the tub full of water. Well at least he's always clean.

I walked into his bathroom and sat at the edge of the tub. We sat in comfortable silence I continued to stare at the little dolphin floating in the water as he fiddle with it. Not long afterwards I turned my attention towards the white ceiling. Why was she so angry? Was it because dad had to stay even longer over seas again. Or is it really just my fault. I continued to get lost in my thoughts when I heard movement from on the side of me. I offered Haru my hand asking if he was getting out. He grabbed my hand silently and stood up. Water was dripping everywhere. He grabbed a towel drying his hair.

"Hey is something bothering you?" He asked his gazed focused on me. Well after what happened this earlier I'm not sure if I want to go back home. So I asked Haru "can I stay here tonight?" He continued to stare at me before finally answering."Ok". I watched as he walked out of the bathroom going upstairs most likely to his room to change.

I got up and walked out of the bathroom stopping once I reach the stairs. "Are you coming?" Haru asks from the top of the stairs. I looked up at him and nodded while smiling. "Yeah" I'm coming.

The next morning my phone rang causing me to wake up from my slumber.
"Hello"
"Hey makoto"
"Who are you?"
"Can you guess who it is"
"Mom?"
"No im not old enough to be you mom"
"......."
"Its kisumi"
"Oh"
"can you meet me at school today"
"Oh ok" he immediately hung up.

As I got ready to meet kisumi I couldn't help but wonder why he wanted to meet with me. After leaving harus place I  headed to school to meet up with kisumi.

"Makoto im so glad you came"
"Whats wrong why did you call"i say worriedly
"Just wanted to hang out"
Dont scare me like that if you wanted to hang out then just say so"
"Yeah sorry"
"No im sorry about earlier"
"Hm?"confusion was written all over his face.
"I mean about assuming you were my mom eailer"
"Ohhh right"
"Sorry"I apologized my cheeks was tainted red from embarrassment. Kisumi just smiled at me.

Haru P.O.V

"Where'd he go"I woke up to find makoto gone. I decieded to brush it off at first what's the point in worrying but of course it's never that easy. It didn't take long before I was filled with worry and so I did what I had to do.

"Hey um Makoto where are you" I called him.

"I left early this morning something unexpected came up sorry i didnt tell you"
"Its ok" now I can rest easy knowing he's fine.
"Bye haru i have to go"
"Ok see you later"

Makoto POV

I hang up the phone and contiuned to walk with kisumi. The sky looked rather pretty today.
"Hey Makoto"kisumi says in a low voice
"What is it"i asked.
"Do you really love haru"he ask, his question causes me to stop in my tracks.
"Wha"
"Do you truly love haru and care for him or are you just using him?"
"What are you talking about"
"Anyways i'll see you later mako"
"Kisumi wait!"my call was only met with silence and the rustling of trees. Even though he already left my feet was frozen to the ground. 'Do i really love haru' I stood there in disbelief still thinking about what he said. I had finally gathered my thoughts when i relized that it was getting late. That day carrying all these thoughts in my hands. I hoped that I would be able to organize when I got home.

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