This fic is based off of the anime "Rumbling Hearts". I do not own Pokemon or Rumbling Hearts... -cries- Man! Why wasn't I blessed with amazing Anime creating abilities? -shakes fist at parents-
I don't also own the title of this fic... it's actually a song title. -sweats-
What shippings will this story have? -blink- Well, that's for me and my beta to know, and for you to find out.
Hmm... AU fic, by the way.
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Kasumi walked over to the diving board, and adjusted her swimming suit, pulling the top part a little higher over her cleavage. She looked at the board before climbing on top of it, walking on her tiptoes to the end of the piece of plastic. She took a deep breath, and then dived into the crystal blue water, remembering to twist a little to get that perfect starting form.
Breathe, Kasumi. Breathe. Encouraging thoughts filled her mind as she began her rounds. To one end of the Olympic-sized pool, then back to the start. It was the same routine she went through everyday for the mandatory swim team practice.
After about forty-five minutes of vigorous training, Kasumi got out of the pool, shivering before grabbing the towel she had carelessly thrown on a chair before beginning her practice. She wrapped the towel around her body, and walked into the locker room, skipping over to her assigned locker. After spinning the lock so it would open a couple of times, she grabbed her sandals, a new towel, and bathing materials from inside, then walked to the showers.
She peeled off her suit, and turned on the water, stepping into the spray as soon as the temperature was adequate for her. She then turned, so her back was to the spray. Mm... the water is warm today. Kasumi bent down, and grabbed the shampoo she had brought with her. She opened it, and squirted some of it into her hand. After rubbing her hands together, she brought her hands to her hair, and lathered it. She rinsed it off after a couple of minutes, and stood in the spray, soaking up all the pleasure the spray gave her.
Feeling refreshed, she turned off the water, and grabbed her towel, wrapping it around her body, making sure to pick up her suit and shampoo from the ground. She went back to her locker, and opened it again, this time to pull out her clothes. Kasumi removed the towel from around herself, and pulled on her undergarments. After doing that, she pulled on her school uniform, which was a blue dress that came to below her knees. I hate the uniform here...
Kasumi sighed, and took off her sandals, exchanging them for ballet slippers. She then gathered her suit and and shampoo, putting them back in the lockers. She spun the lock, and walked out of the room, her hair swishing back and forth with her sway.
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"Haruka! Haruka, I'm over here!" Kasumi yelled. Haruka turned around to see her best friend running towards her. She smiled, and embraced Kasumi in a hug.
"Hi Kasumi," Haruka pulled away from Kasumi, and smiled big, her big blue eyes shining even more. "How was swimming practice?"
Kasumi shook her head, smiling. "It was tough like always, Haruka. I need to work on my breathing techniques if I am going to make it into the championships." Haruka nodded, still smiling, and Kasumi nodded too. The two friends then started to walk down down the street, giggling and exchanging gossip.
Kasumi was the first one to notice them walking down the street. One of them was laughing, poking the other one in the shoulder. The one being poked was rolling his eyes, laughing slightly too. Kasumi blinked, then ran over to them, beckoning for Haruka to follow. Haruka just shook her head, blushing. Kasumi smiled knowingly, and continued to run.
"Satoshi! Shigeru! Hi!" Kasumi yelled, stopping in front of the two boys. Shigeru smiled at her, while Satoshi looked behind her at Haruka.
Haruka currently was walking ever so slowly towards the three, occasionally glancing at Satoshi. He smiled at her, and waved his hand for her to join them. Haruka gave a small yelp, and blushed a redder color than she already had plastered on her face. She turned the opposite direction, fiddling with the hem of her dress.
Kasumi shook her head and winked at Shigeru, who blushed slightly. They both knew about Haruka's feelings for Satoshi... but Satoshi didn't, and that was the problem. Stupid dense Satoshi... Kasumi sighed, and ran over to Haruka, grabbing her hand and pushing her face to face with Satoshi. Haruka yelped again, and blushed redder, jumping back a bit.
"H-hi-hi... Sato-sh-shi," She breathed, looking at him through her eyelashes. "How are y-you?" She fiddled with the hem of her dress again, while Kasumi sighed. Shigeru adjusted his dress pants and shirt before looking at Satoshi to see what he would say.
"I'm fine, Haruka. Thank you for asking," Satoshi smiled at her, and then frowned. "But how are you? You seem a little red in the face... are you feverish?" He bent down to Haruka's level, and pressed his hand against her forehead, while her breathing became labored. Satoshi pulled away, and frowned again. "You don't seem feverish... what's wrong?" Haruka gulped, and felt her smooth forehead, where his hand previously was. He touched me... his hand was so warm and soft.
Kasumi saw the dreamy look on her friend's face, and shook her head, grabbing Haruka's arm. "Let's go, Haruka. We have tons of homework to do, right?" Haruka nodded, and gulped again, blushing as she looked at Satoshi again.
"Bye Satoshi. Bye Shigeru," Haruka spoke softly as she was pulled away by Kasumi. "See you guys later."
"Bye Haruka! I hope you feel better soon!" Satoshi yelled as he waved goodbye to her and Kasumi's retreating figures. When they were out of sight, Shigeru hit Satoshi in the head with his hand.
"Ow! What was that for?" Satoshi screamed, glaring at Shigeru. Shigeru merely rolled his eyes, and hit Satoshi again.
"Haruka isn't sick, idiot!" He sighed, rubbing his temples. "I don't understand how you could be so dense sometimes!" He sighed, and kicked a rock that was on the sidewalk, tucking his hands into his black dress pants.
Satoshi blinked, and put a confused expression on his face. "What are you talking about, Shigeru?" Shigeru sighed and rubbed his temples again.
"You'll see one day, Satoshi. You'll see one day."
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Well, there it is! The first chapter! -smiles-
I warn you all, this is going to have TONS of drama. Rumbling Hearts did NOT have a very happy ending, and neither will this fic.
More to come soon! And... I promise that the chapters will be longer than this one!
Special thanks to my awesome beta reader! YOU ARE SUCH A PIFF! -laughs-
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