A/N: Hi! I love the song, Begin Again by Taylor Swift. So I decided to make a story about it since I'm listening to it right now. Enjoy!

Diclaimer: I don't own Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club, or Haruka would be mine. I also don't own Taylor Swift's 'Begin Again.'

Took a deep breath in the mirror,

He didn't like it when I wore high heels,

But I… do.

"I like it." said Gou, as she checked her outfit in the mirror on her bedroom wall once more before she went to meet her boyfriend, Seijuro Mikoshiba. Today was the marking of their two-month anniversary.

"I'm going to be late!" She exclaimed as she checked the clock on her bedroom wall. The clicking and clacking of her heels could be heard as they hit the pavement.

"Good morning, Seijuro-"

"Why are you wearing heels?" He interjected.

"W-what are you talking about?" She stared at her shoes, a simple pair of white heels, with a clear criss cross pattern on the top of her foot.

"You don't look good in them. Don't wear them next time."

She stared at him in disbelief, wondering what kind of a man could ever be that blunt to the person they were supposed to "care about."

"O-okay… Sorry."

"Let's just eat. You're paying for your own portion."

"Okay…" She frowned.

Somehow, she knew that was coming.

She dragged her feet sllently, and followed behind him to their table.

Turned the lock and put my headphones on,

He always said he didn't get this song,

But I… do.

I, do.

Gou plugged her headphones into her phone, and started playing music. She locked the door to prevent anyone from disturbing her, though no one was home. Her favorite song came on, and she frowned.

'Seijuro hates this song, doesn't he…'

Gou always found this song comforting. It released her from her bonds to her schoolwork, and instead relocated her into her own fantasy.

But still, she couldn't understand why she came to love Seijuro Mikoshiba. Was it because he called her cute when they met, or was she just attracted to his muscles?

At any rate, she decided she wasn't going to try anymore.

Gou was who she was. And no one could tell her otherwise.

I walked in expecting you'd be late,

But you got here early and you stand and wave,

I walk to you.

"Matoko-senpai!" She jumped and waved as she ran over to him.

He leaned off the lamppost by the restaurant, and waved back. "Hey, Kou! Ready?" He said, smiling.

"Yup! You're here early. I didn't expect that." She laughed.

"A man can't leave his girlfriend waiting, now can he?" He teased.

She smiled and clung onto his arm as they walked into the restaurant.

"I'm breaking up with you." Seijuro said.

"Okay. See you around." Gou said as she walked away from her spot in the park.

"Wait!" He shouted.

She turned around. "What?"

"Aren't you going to be just a little sad? Break-up's are supposed to be a sad thing, idiot."

She smirked and walked over to him.

"If I were sad, I would be crying. If I were sad, I'd be begging for you to take me back. If I were sad, I would've ran home in tears. But I'm not doing any of that, am I? Because I'm glad. I'm glad to be released from the hands of you, you bastard. Now, if you'll excuse me." She turned around, and walked away again, leaving Seijuro to his thoughts.

You pulled my chair out and helped me in,

And you don't know how nice that is,

But I… do.

"My lady," He said, jokingly, as he pulled out Gou's chair.

"Why thank you, kind sir." She laughed as she sat down.

"No problem. Are you hungry?" He said as he sat down on his own seat.

"A little. Let's order." She smiled at him.

'Seijuro would never do this… Arigato, Matoko.'

And you throw your head back laughing like a, little kid,

I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause, he never did,

I've been spending the last eight months,

Thinking all love ever does is,

Break, and Burn, and End.

"Oh my god…" He mumbled as he started laughing again.

Gou was confused. "…What?"

"What you said… It's… hahaha!" He started laughing again.

"It wasn't that funny, Mako…" She smiled sheepishly, as she scratched the back of her neck.

Makoto finally calmed down, and stared into her eyes, smiling.

"…W-what? Is there food on my face?" She said as she quickly wiped her face with the napkin.

"Nope." He said, popping the 'p.'

"Then, w-what?" She said, blushing furiously.

He leaned across the table and placed a gentle, sweet, kiss on her lips.

"You're beautiful, Kou." He smiled.

"You're so sweet, Mako." She kissed the tip of his nose as he sat down again.

But on a Wednesday,

In a café,

…I watched it Begin Again.