Warning! Before you read this grab a pillow and/or stuffed toys
Because the fluff feels train has set off and there is no stopping it. If you are weak to feels then you should listen to the warning.
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DarkPheonix666
8 years prior
Haru was sat with his feet dipped in the water quietly; he loved the feeling of being submerged in the water. It was so relaxing; never was he as content as he was near water. He could feel his troubles wash away and his inner self become at peace; like nothing else mattered.
"Oi Haru; if you leave your feet in there much longer your feet with wrinkle" a cheeky voice said from behind him. A cute maroon haired boy around his age was stood behind him. His name was Rin Matsuoka and just like him was the future ruler to a country.
Haru stared at him blankly; while he didn't ever admit it vocally he did care a lot about Rin. He would miss him when he had to return home. By the laws of their kingdoms; they were now both of age to train to become rulers. They were now 10 years old and were to become rulers when they reached the age of 16.
Rin smiled cheekily "Come on water boy; time to go" he teased fondly flashing his white teeth as he grinned. He reached out his open hand to Haru to help him up; if not he would never leave and go home.
Haru gazed at him quietly then took his hand and got up. The water made a soothing splashing sound as he got up. He would miss being near its soothing gentleness; the way it ran over his skin.
The pair then walked together down the boardwalk. The sun was setting and hitting the horizon bathing them in a reddish light. It truly was a beautiful sight to behold on such a warm summer's evening.
Rin gazed at the sunset dreamily "Sure is beautiful isn't it" he sighed gently. Back in the kingdom he would rule; it was always a black sun. His home was in constant darkness apart from the light of the black sun that radiated over them. He liked to visit the world up top to see what it felt to walk in the light.
Haru nodded in agreement; he liked the colours the sun made on the water as it set; like a painting from some beautiful dream. But no matter how beautiful something was; he couldn't lift the sadness from his heart. The fact that Rin would be leaving soon hurt him deeply.
Never being able to see Rin's smile again, to never be able to play with him again, to never hear his laugh again; that was just too cruel. Tears stung his blue eyes as the impending unavoidable fate swirled around his mind. He didn't want Rin to leave; because he would be all alone.
"Haruka-chan" Rin said gently. He had seen the hurt in Haru's eyes and already knew what was wrong. He didn't want to leave Haru either; but as it was there was nothing they could do. He would miss the Dandere prince of water.
Haru bowed his head quietly; sadness filling his eyes. It often surprised him how well Rin could read his emotions "I...I'm gonna miss you Rin-chan" Haru said quietly hiding the fact that he wanted to cry.
Rin smiled and stopped walking; he stood in front of Haruka and held his hands gently. He would never forget Haru; not ever. He was so cute and so stubborn; with his weird water obsession. It would be hard not remember such a cute face and personality.
Haru gazed up to look into Rin's beautiful maroon eyes; he would miss them so much. Rin was capable of acting like a stubborn tough guy; but deep down he was sweeter and softer than cookie dough.
"Haru lets make a promise" Rin said bluntly his eyes warm and loving. He would come back to Haru when they were older; then they could always be together. Nothing would ever tear them apart again.
Haru's eyes widened and he looked at Rin with hope and confusion. Was he going to stay? Did that mean he had changed his mind on leaving? He hoped it was so.
Rin's smile became fond "When we grow up; I'll come back to you. Then we can get married so we never have to be apart again" he suggested gently.
The truth was ever since he met Haru he had harbored deep romantic feelings for him. It didn't take a genius to figure out his feelings for Haru were mutual. But now they were being torn away from each other. It was just too cruel to handle.
Haru gasped and his cheeks flushed bright red. Had Rin just proposed to them even though they were still kids? Did he even understand what the hell he was saying?
Rin saw his hesitation and confusion then laughed awkwardly. He was aware they were still kids and had a lot of growing up to do. As it was he had no ability to protect Haru or show how much he actually meant to him. He needed to leave so he could grow stronger and more confident; someone who Haru could rely on.
"Not now; but someday when we are grown up I'll come find you again. So wait for me ok?" Rin said quietly his voice cracking. God it would be hard without Haru beside him; not being able to look into those alluring blue eyes anymore. Not to see every emotion he conveyed silently through them.
The way he got excited over fish snacks, the way he looked so content around water, but most of all how much he loved stuffed toys. God the image of Haru snuggling a stuffed dolphin made this harder for him.
"Rin-chan" Haru said gently. He was the first friend he ever made; he spent so much time alone that he would need time getting used to never having anyone to play with.
A few tears spilled down Rin's cheeks but he wiped them away bravely with his fists "Damn it all; and I tried to look so cool too" he muttered tearfully. He had promised himself he wouldn't cry; but he had ended up breaking it after all.
Haru knew this was as hard for Rin as it was him. 7 years was an awfully long time to be separated from one another. It would be hard not being able to play with each other anymore.
He clenched his fists tightly bowing his head. His heart was pounding in his chest and this was really scary to say. But he wanted to see Rin again no matter what. If he left it without saying anything he would only regret it later on.
"I...I'll wait for you" Haru stammered awkwardly. He wasn't good at conveying his feelings; but he didn't want Rin to leave without him saying anything. He needed to give Rin reassurance that he would be ok without him.
Rin stared at him in awe; usually Haru was so stoic and never really spoke. Yet here he was being all brave and romantic. He wouldn't let Haru forget this moment; not ever. He would hold it close to his heart and make him remember it when they were finally reunited with one another.
Haru looked up to face Rin his cheeks red as the sunset they were stood under. He didn't know if it was adrenaline or the fear of losing Rin; but right now he felt braver than usual. He needed to make the most of this moment before he chickened out and became all shy again.
He swallowed nervously "Go home and grow stronger; coz I will too. So you don't have to worry coz I'll wait for you" he stammered shyly. That probably sounded like the cheesiest quote possible but he meant it. He would train hard to become a powerful ruler and when that day came he would find Rin again.
Rin felt his tears well up all over again but he held them back. He had definitely fallen for the right guy. Sure he was not one to be honest about how he felt; and he was really really shy. But Haru had a good heart; he was kind, loyal, caring and the way his eyes lit up when he was happy made Rin smile. Nobody else could take his place in Rin's heart.
"HARU YOU DUMMY!" Rin cried tearfully. Saying such cheesy words wasn't fair at all. If he said things like that then he really wouldn't be able to leave; even though he knew he couldn't.
He wrapped his arms around Haru's neck tightly and hugged him. He loved Haru so much; he was nobody else he had ever met. He smelled like the ocean and fish; salty but not overpowering. He didn't mind the smell; in fact he had come to embrace it.
He didn't want to leave Haru; he didn't want to say goodbye. He wanted to stay beside him and play. But above all he wanted Haru to remember him. He wanted to know this wouldn't mean nothing in the years to come. That he was really doing the right thing and that Haru would still remember him when they grew up.
Haru said nothing and simply stood there still surprised by Rin's hug. Eventually the tears he held back spilled over silently. He would miss Rin's warm hugs so much. Slowly he reached out and reached his arms around Rin's back to return his hug. He wanted to remember Rin's warmth in his memory.
The pair stood there quietly for a while; the sunset lowering further into vanishing. Their shadows growing and their bodies stained with the red light. Time seemed to stop as they held each other; the water gently lapping in the background.
Eventually Rin pulled away sniffing quietly; it was time to say goodbye even though he didn't want to. He wiped his eyes gently but more threatened to fall. He had never hurt so much in his entire life; not even when his sister made fun of his pointy teeth.
Haru stiffened as Rin pulled away from him; his warmth still lingering on his skin. This wasn't fair; why was this happening? Why did he have to be separated from the first friend he ever made as a prince?
Rin then turned around quickly and walked down the boardwalk quickly. If he stayed any longer it would become too painful. He had to leave now before he changed his mind altogether.
"Rin-chan!" Haru called out loudly. Why couldn't this last a bit longer? Why did he have to go now?!
Suddenly dark smoke surrounded Rin and his eyes glowed red; he had to go now. If he didn't he would never want to leave and his promise would mean nothing. He had to become someone who would never hurt Haru like this again. Who could ease whatever troubles lay in his heart.
He had to become ruler to eventually replace his mother as ruler. He was the eldest child and it was his duty to do so. Even if it meant he had to leave his beloved Haru.
"RIN-CHAN DON'T GO!" Haru cried tearfully rushing after him. God why was this happening? Why did this have to be so unfair?! Why couldn't they just stay together?
Rin stiffened; if he looked back he wouldn't be able to go. He wouldn't be able to commit to his promise and grow stronger. Then his proposal to Haru would mean nothing at all. He wouldn't be able to protect him and wipe away his tears.
Haru stumbled after Rin almost falling over; he was so upset that his tears were blinding him so he couldn't see properly. He reached out to grab Rin; he wanted to go with him. He didn't care how scary or dark it was; because he would be Rin's light.
Rin turned to face Haru tearfully his red eyes glowing with black slits. Tears were spilling down his cheeks like a waterfall. "Goodbye Haru-chan; wait for me like we promised ok?" he whispered his voice cracking. He then vanished into thin air in the cloud of smoke.
Haru's eyes widened and he then fell face first onto the hard wood. He winced in pain and he looked up to see Rin was gone. The tears then spilled over and he erupted into heavy sobs his body arching as he did so.
Rin was gone; his best friend and his first love was gone. He would never be able to see his smiling face again; not for seven years. His world shattered and his voice erupted into loud screaming sobs. He didn't care anymore; he was hurting so much. He had just lost the only friend he ever had and he wouldn't get so see him again; for a long, long time.