The next day, I wake up to knocking from my bedroom door... My mom is out for work so, who could it be. With fear filling me, I shakily get up from my bed and walk up to my door. Slowly, I open it, waiting for anything. There I see, Haru and Makoto. I let out a sigh.

"You guys scared the hell out of me..." I mumble, slightly giggling.

"Sorry about that," Makoto says, chuckling. "Sorry, we just barged right in but, the front door was open and you weren't answering to that."

"Nah, it's okay. I know, I'm a heavy sleeper." I then remember I just got out of bed... I look like crap in front of two extremely attractive guys who probably can't look ugly for the life of them... I quickly close the door. "I need to change! Be out in a sec!"

Being quick, I rummage through my clothes and put on my school uniform. I turn around to my dresser, grabbed my brush and,  styled my messy (h/c) hair to my liking. Before I opened the door, I stopped in my tracks. I turn around and went to my closet. Reaching on my tippy toes, I grab a suitcase that was perfectly place on the top ledge. I put it down on the floor and opened it. I pull out a black one piece swimsuit with a (f/c) stripe on the top.

"You never know..." I quietly mumble as I shoved the swimsuit in my bag and walked out the door. Makoto, Haru, and I made our journey to school.

As we walk, I was in the middle of the two boys. In was really silent...

"So..." I trail off, cutting the tension. "How's Rin these days?"

"He's good." Makoto answers. "We swam a relay not too long ago... But... We were disqualified because Rin was from a different team."

I feel the pain of jealousy in my chest. When I was younger, I've always wanted to swim in a relay with the boys but, only four are allowed to participate...

"Everything okay, (F/N)?" Mako asks, glancing down at me.

"Yeah, of course." I half lie with a smile. Makoto didn't look too convinced but, he didn't press on.

"Today is joint practice with Samezuka. Do you want to come and watch? Rin will be there. I'm pretty sure he'll be glad to see you." Makoto offers with a smile. I was hesitant to answer.

"Um, sure..." I murmur. Let's just hope I don't faint again...

After a regular day of school, it was time for the joint practice with the Samezuka and Iwatobi swim club. Time to see Rin, I guess. The swim club and I took the bus in order to go to Samezuka. I heard that this school has an amazing swim team so, it'll be cool to see them swim.

"Will you be okay around the pool, (Y/N)?" A voice breaks my thoughts. It was Makoto. His green eyes are filled with concerned. I slightly blush. Why does he care so much? Hm, maybe because he's Makoto!

"Yeah, I think so." I reply, with a small smile. Before I knew it, we're at Samezuka. We exit the bus and walk across the campus. We finally enter the pool area, I could tell by the smell of chlorine. A whole bunch of half naked men whom are really toned and muscular, are shown before me. My face slightly heats up

Well, not as much as Kou's...

"Oh my gosh... Look at their triceps!" She squeals in my ear. I give her a weird look before looking up and seeing a maroon haired boy approaching our group.

"You guys are late." His deep voice grumbles in announce.

"Sorry, Rin-chan!" Nagisa apologizes.

Rin...

My other childhood friend I have yet to talk to, finally notices me. He tilts his head, probably wondering who I am.... He doesn't remember. All of sudden, his crimson eyes widen in surprise.

"(Y/N)?" He questions.

"Yo, Rin. Nice to see you again!" I exclaim with a smile. I walk closer to him and I wrap my arms around Rin, giving him a quick tight embrace. He hugs backs before I let go. Little did I know, a blue eyed boy looked at us with envy....

"Nice to see you again, too." He replies, with a small smile. Back in the day, Rin was my friend yes, but to be honest, we would always fight over Haru... Obviously not in a romantic way but, he would want to hang out with Haru and as would I. "Anyway, guys, get in the pool... We have work to do."  He grumbles. He glances down at me. "You're not swimming."

"Um, no... I don't swim anymore..." I murmur, a little afraid of his reaction. Before he could say something Nagisa grabs Rin's wrist with Makoto and Rei following.

"You said it Rin-chan! Let's get going!" He says, dragging Rin off. A hand quickly brushes against mine, gaining my attention. I turn to see who it was. It's Haru.

"Are you sure you'll be okay?" His monotone voice asks though, it was still filled with concerned. A small blush appears on my face. I could only nod.

"Y-Yeah, of course. I'll probably just be walking around..." I answer, avoiding his ocean eyes. He simply nods in reply before following the others. With a sigh, I went the other direction. I made my way out of the building unnoticed. It's not like I don't want to see the boys swim, it's just I need some time alone...

I kind of feel bad for not fully telling Rin about my past. He deserves to know too. After all, he as well as the others influenced me to swim.

That reminds me of something...

Flashback:

I ran and ran as fast as I could, not caring about how tired I am. I'm just worried that I'm not too late. There I see at the airport, Rin unloading his luggage from a car.

"Rin!" I yell, out of breath. The maroon-haired boy looks up. Once he sees me, a small smile spread across his face. Without saying anything, I ran up to him and give him the biggest hug. I almost ended up knocking him over but, he caught the both of his.

"(Y/N)! You finally decide to show up!" He says, sounding glad to see me. I could only smile, still panting after that run. I haven't seen Rin since the relay he did with the others. I haven't had a chance to say a proper goodbye. I can't believe he's moving to Australia!!

"Yeah! You're one of my friends so, I have to at least say bye, right?" I giggle, catching my breath.

"Right," He says with a head nod. He looks at his watch which was place on his thin wrist.

"I'm going to miss my flight! My mom and Gou are inside waiting for me so, I should get going!" He exclaims. Surprisingly, he gives me another hug.

"Bye (Y/N)!" He says cheerfully.

"Bye..." I mumble once he releases me. Sadness washes all over me... Soon however, that turned into determination... Just before Rin could go inside the airport, I speak up.

"Hey, Rin... Good luck. Maybe when you get back, you can finally beat me a race." I smirk. Rin looks back, smiling.

"You're on!"

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Our departure was bittersweet. All of sudden, something interrupts my thoughts.

"(F/N)-senpai? Are you okay?" A voice asks. I look up and surprisingly see Kou.

"Kou? What're you doing here?" I ask, sounding a bit rude without meaning. I guess Kou doesn't notice because she sits down next to me with a smile on her face. Back then, I didn't talk to Rin's little sister. I was always with the boys.

"As much as I love seeing triceps and abs, I noticed that you left looking upset. Is everything alright?" She explains.

"I'm okay..." I half lie. Growing up, I haven't really had friends that were girls. Sure, maybe a few but, not a lot. I just had mostly guy friends; it's less drama, I guess. It's not like I don't know how to talk to girls, I do. I just don't know what to really say. Do I talk about makeup? I guess in Kou's case, I probably have to talk about muscles...

"Oh, I see." She simply replies. It doesn't sound like she buys it, though. "After you left, Rin was shocked to see that you don't swim anymore."

A pain of guilt slaps me across the face. Of course he would be...

Kou notices my uneasiness.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to upset you!" She exclaims, trying to reassure me. I shake my head.

"No, I'm fine. It's just hard to hear that I let everyone down..." I mumble, wrapping my arms around me.

"That's not true!" Kou protest, standing up. "Come on back with me! You don't have to swim but, you can see how much the others have improved since the last time you saw them!" Kou suggest. I'm glad she cares so much.

"Okay, sure." I reply, standing up too. We then head back to Samezuka, me feeling less sad.
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