"And just why are we camping on the beach with everyone?" Sousuke asked as he huffed his bag higher on his shoulder, feeling the sand creep into his sandals.

"Oh quit your whining," Rin laughed out, waving as he saw the site the guys had set up for them all.

"But all weekend?" Sousuke asked.

Rin groaned and walked ahead, he wasn't dealing with this grump all weekend. They all said their hellos and a quick catch up on things. It was a welcome back after they all had separated for the last year. Haru and Makoto back from Tokyo, Rei and Nagisa finishing their third year and him and Sousuke back till next semester.

"We will probably swim a bit before grilling," Makoto stated, nodded at Rin, putting his arm around Haru. It caught Rin's attention as Makoto held Haru to his side, hand running down his arm and Haru even leaning into the touch. Had something changed?

"Rin! SouSou!" Nagisa yelled out, bouncing over to them- Rei walking at a normal pace behind him. "Finally! You made it!" Nagisa said as he bounced in front of him, smiling up like a puppy wanting a treat. Rin laughed and ruffled his hair.

"Sorry," Rin said, pointing his thumb to Sousuke. "Grumps over here was taking his sweet ass time."

An elbow to his side from Sousuke, and Rin knew he was asking for that and laughed out.

"So we got three tents!" Nagisa exclaimed, pointing over where two were almost set up. "We have another one you two can work on if you want. They are real easy!"

"Three tents?" Sousuke asked.

"Well yeah! One for each couple!" Nagisa exclaimed with a smile.

"Couple?" Rin asked.

"Well duh! Mako and Haru then me and Rei!" Nagisa said, stepping into Rei's personal space, wrapping his arms around his waist. Rei casually draped his arm over Nagisa's shoulders, confirming it.

"So… you all are couples?" Rin asked, "That is new." Rin noticed how all four looked over at him and Sousuke… then it hit him. "Oh wait!" he yelled out. "No! Me and Sousuke aren't!"

Sousuke started coughing and choking.

"Oh…" Nagisa said, stepping away from Rei. "Well I figured…"

Sousuke laughed (finally over his coughing fit) and stepped forward, playfully slapping at Nagisa's arm. "Nah it is ok. I am use to Rin snoring from our third year!"

"I don't snore!" Rin growled.

"Keep telling yourself that!"

Rin growled and puffed his cheeks out. Everyone was laughing, but he wasn't finding everything all that funny. Stomping over where their tent needed to be put up, he threw his bag down and grabbed the rods for the tent. He figured if he assembled the tent, less he had to deal with.

"Want help?" Sousuke asked.

"Why? So you can stay awake all night with my snoring?" Rin grumbled.

"Oh don't be like that," Sousuke said, taking a few rods himself and helping him assemble.

"I don't snore," Rin growled.

Sousuke chuckled, and shook his head. "It isn't loud snoring… and I don't mind it."

"Whatever."

Once the tent was set, they saw the other guys were already out in the water- splashing and jumping on one another. Quickly changing, they both ran out into the ocean. The water was warm, and the day just perfect.

Small races, a few games, and lots of splashes later, they all made their way back up to the beach. Rin could feel his stomach growling while they gathered the food and dried off a bit. He kept noticing how close Haru stayed to Makoto the entire time.

"Do you find it weird?" Rin asked Sousuke when they went to the cooler to grab drinks.

"No, not at all," Sousuke said.

"Really?"

"Well yeah… I mean think about it. How long have they known each other now? Haru is the type who will either not acknowledge a relationship… or it will come as natural as swimming is to him."

They both looked over, and Makoto was smiling down at Haru while Haru passed his water bottle over. Makoto dipped down to kiss Haru's forehead, brushing the hair off his forehead. It did seem natural between them. It wasn't over the top (like Nagisa and Rei)- it was perfect for the two of them. Even when they were talking with Nagisa and Rei- Haru had a way on leaning in Makoto, trusting he was there to support and hold him up. There was so much between them, it made Rin smile as he stared at them.

"I'm so glad they finally figured it all out," Rin said.

"Almost a shame it took them this long," Sousuke said.

"Not really," Rin stated, "They have always been like this… it is just more intimate now."

Walking back over to the group, they started a small fire and got the food set up. Rin and Haru where in charge of the vegetables while Makoto and Sousuke were cooking the mackerel. Nagisa and Rei ran off somewhere- none of them not even wanting to ask at this point.

"So Haru," Rin said, "Are you happy?"

When Haru looked up at him, Rin noticed his eyes had a sparkle to them he had never seen before. His face was still void of all expression momentarily til he looked over where Makoto and Sousuke were quietly talking. Nodding his head, he started to smile. "Yeah… I really am."

"What are you two doing next year?"

Haru took a deep breath and sat back, pulling his knees to his chest. "We are considering moving in together… would only make sense as we stay over at each other's places… just we aren't sure which place to keep."

"That's a big step," Rin pointed out.

"It feels right," Haru said, then got up and walked over where Makoto and Sousuke were. Wrapping his arms around Makoto from behind, he looked down at the mackerel. "You're cooking it wrong."

Makoto got to laughing and let Haru take over. A few seconds later, Sousuke came over, sitting next to him. "Need help?"

"Sure," Rin said, passing some carrots over to him. "Is this all… weird?"

"What do you mean?" Sousuke asked.

"I feel like we are some couples retreat here."

Both of them looking over where Makoto and Haru had repositioned themselves, Haru curled up back against Makoto as he cooked- as if it was all the most natural thing in the world. Rei and Nagisa kept wandering off- each coming back with more marks on them then before they had taken off.

Laughing, Sousuke elbowed Rin. "I think you are right! This is the weirdest couples retreat ever!"

"You think those two are going to figure it out?" Makoto asked Haru.

Haru shrugged. "I don't know."

"Maybe they are just friends."

"I could always smush their faces together and see what happens," Haru said, standing up walking over where Sousuke and Rin where.

"Haru!" Makoto exclaimed, reaching out and grabbing Haru's wrist, pulling him back down into his lap. He had to laugh as Haru was clueless how all this worked. Hell, Makoto wasn't even sure how exactly they even happened. It felt like one minute they were friends, the next they were kissing- and it just never stopped from there. But it was a lot more natural he found with Haru, as if it was meant to be like this.

"They just need someone to open their eyes," Haru said, pressing more into Makoto, an arm slipping around his waist.

Makoto laughed, kissing Haru's forehead. "Give them time."

"They have til the end of the weekend… then I'm squishing their faces together."

Makoto fully believed he would.

They had all stayed up late, even taking a late night dip into the ocean. It went well before Nagisa started to mess with Rei in the water- and Rei not even seeming to mind. They had never known Rei to be such an exhibitionist. The moment Sousuke noticed Rei's swim trunks floating in the water- they all went into uproar and made Nagisa and Rei go to their tent (after Rei put his trunks back on).

Rin laughed as he watched them swim back to shore. "I hardly recognize Rei," he muttered.

"Yeah… seems to be something about Nagisa that just has Rei more… open," Haru said.

They all got to laughing, as everything Rei had been up to all day was so out of character for him- it seem typical of Nagisa though.

Haru was wrapped around Makoto as they all stared up at the stars. The night was beautiful, and even more so out in the ocean.

"So you two…?" Makoto went to ask, gesturing at him and Sousuke.

"Us two what?" Rin growled out.

"Oh nothing!" Makoto spit out, waving his hands as if to erase what he was getting at.

"What he means is that, you two are really just friends?" Haru asked, not caring.

Somehow, Rin felt like he was choking on water. Sousuke started to pound on his back, though he kept choking. They all decided maybe it was time to head back to shore and off to bed. Drying off, Rin and Sousuke took turns changing in their tent then settled in.

The tent was a decent size, but Rin noticed just how close Sousuke was as they laid out in the their sleeping bags. Usually they were in bunks, and he couldn't see Sousuke.

Questions from the day where echoing in his head. Everyone thought they were together… they had been asked- and even assumed him and Sousuke were an item. Even if they were-

No, Rin couldn't think like that. Sousuke was his best friend and rival, always had been. Always there for him…

Always…

"Weird how they keep assuming we are a couple," Rin said.

"Yeah… weird," Sousuke said.

Shaking his head, Rin turned on his side- his back to Sousuke. He was afraid he would stare at him otherwise. This was not something that was new to his mind. He had noticed long ago how his heart raced when a letter from Sousuke came in, or how much he had missed him when he showed up that year to swim.

He had swallowed all of this for so long, easier to be in denial than hear rejection. Listening to the waves lap up on the beach, he only prayed sleep would find him quickly.

"Rin," Sousuke said.

"Hrm?"

"Are you-"

Sousuke stopped as they started to hear noises from the other tents. Nagisa was loud- as if he did not care who heard him or knew what him and Rei doing. Small chants coming from Makoto saying "Haru" over and over seemed to be screaming loud into their tent.

Rin groaned and rolled over, covering his head with the pillow and trying to drown out the sounds.

"I'm going for a walk," Sousuke said, then quickly leaving the tent.

A long sigh and Rin didn't blame him. The more he heard the distinctive noises coming from the tents, the more he was oddly getting turned on by them- not that he wanted to think about his friends and what they were doing.

It seemed like it was never going to stop- Rin couldn't take it anymore. Groaning, he sat up and exited out of the tent. The moon was shining bright and he easily spotted Sousuke's footsteps in the sand. Following, he worked his way down the beach to the rocky area. Once he got to the rocks, he lost sight of the footsteps due to the shadow.

"Following me?" Sousuke asked, stepping out from the shadows.

Shrugging his shoulders, Rin looked out to the ocean. "Couldn't take the noises."

"Same," Sousuke stated.

They stood in silence, just watching the moonlight dance over the water. It should have been easy, but Rin felt a thickness of unspoken words. He could even hear Sousuke breathing behind him. Running his hands through his hair, he had to wonder if coming out where was a mistake.

"Look… I'm sorry I dragged you out to this," Rin said. "I had no idea they were all… you know."

Sousuke shrugged, "It is good seeing them all again."

"You saw half of them most the year," Rin pointed out.

"Well you know what I mean," Sousuke said, leaning back against the large wall of rock.

A wave come up, making Rin jump back- trying not to get his pajama bottoms wet. Elbowing Sousuke accidently, Rin turned and gasped.

"I'm sorry!" Rin exclaimed as Sousuke had exhaled loudly from the impact. When he looked up, Sousuke's intense stare was on him- even in the moonlight he could see it clearly. Jumping back away, Rin turned and ran his hands through his hair.

This was a mistake… a big fucking mistake.

"Rin," Sousuke, said.

"Look, we can leave tomorrow if you want… I am sure there are better things you'd rather do anyway."

"Rin-"

"-No, I get it."

"Rin-"

"-Sousuke… please just stop," Rin whispered.

A hand reached out, grabbing his wrist and spinning him around. When Rin looked up, that stare was back on him again. "Are you going to let me talk?" Sousuke asked.

Shaking out of Sousuke's grip, Rin jumped back. "Fine! Then talk."

"I'm ok with being out here," Sousuke said, "you are the one who looks more uncomfortable."

"Well yeah!" Rin exclaimed. "You got everyone being all lovey dovey around you…. And yet-" Rin stopped, turning away.

"And yet… what?" Sousuke asked.

"Nothing," Rin whispered.

Sousuke took his wrist again, turning him back facing him. Rin looked up, feeling his eyes water and the way Sousuke was staring down at him was hard to read.

"What?" Sousuke whispered. "Do you want what they have?"

Rin nodded, closing his eyes tightly. He could feel a tear slip down his cheek. Sousuke reached out, wiping it away with his thumb. Rin could feel Sousuke's hand tucking his hair back behind one ear, then the other.

"Open your eyes," Sousuke whispered.

They were so close. Rin knew they were sharing the same air at that moment. It was just a fraction of distance that separated them. Gasping, he locking eyes with Sousuke- but didn't move.

It was barely there, and he almost missed it. A quick brush of Sousuke's lips over his. Blinking, Rin felt Sousuke's hands back in his hair. "What is going on inside that head of yours?" he asked.

All he could manage was shaking his head. This was his best friend, this was his Sousuke. They were already walking that line… that line between friendship- and something more. It was risky, and one he was willing to take.

He had no words. The space between them was less and less- he could feel the heat radiating off of Sousuke as his arm went around his waist. Rin found his body arching into Sousuke's, feeling his breath on his face. Another blink of his eyes, and his hands found their way into Sousuke's hair, pressing his lips to his in a kiss.

Their mouths fit perfectly together, Rin's body felt natural pressed to Sousuke's. It was all perfect in his mind. When Sousuke pulled back, he pressed his forehead to Rin's- both of them breathing heavily… all from a simple kiss.

"Rin," Sousuke whispered, pressing their mouth back together. Rin gasped, as this kiss was more intense than the first, a tongue trailing his lower lip, and he felt his mouth opening- welcoming Sousuke.

The smell of the ocean circled around them, the wind was in his hair, and Sousuke continued to kiss him. Rin hummed into to the kiss, opening his mouth more- deepening. Hands moving down his back, cupping at his bottom and Rin was being lifted. Hopping up a bit, his legs wrapped around Sousuke's strong body- hands pulling at Sousuke's hair.

Pulling back, Rin was gasping, pushing back Sousuke's hair, smiling at him. "Aren't I going to hurt your shoulder?" he asked.

Sousuke shook his head slowly, kissing at his jaw and down his neck. Ring tightened his legs around Sousuke, loving the way he felt against him. A gentle rock of his body, and he felt they were both equally turned on. "Sousuke," he whispered.

"Rin," Sousuke whispered against his neck, biting gently and kissing back up to his jaw.

He could feel his body humming, responsive to Sousuke. He made these small low noises as they kissed, and Rin felt them deep in his core. Maybe it was having everyone around them so involved with each other, maybe it was the magic of the moon on the ocean - whatever it was, Rin was overjoyed. Their mothers met again, and Rin sighed the moment their tongues met.

His friend… his best friend. He was kissing his best friend.

His best friend was kissing the life out of him!

It felt like Sousuke was taking the air from his lungs, gasping and pulling away- Rin stared at Sousuke, that far away gaze of a lost look on his face. Kissing his nose, Rin wiggling his legs so Sousuke would let go of him. Stepping back down, he ran his hands up Sousuke's arms- so large and muscular- even after all this time.

"So…" Sousuke said, leaning down, pressing their foreheads together. "Are we doing this?"

Rin grinned up at him, smiling as big as he could, pressing his lips to Sousuke's he continued to smile against his mouth. "Yeah," he whispered.

Arms tightening around his waist and Rin felt his body flush to Sousuke's, his mouth hot on his. The wind whipped around them more, the ocean crashing against the shore. It couldn't have been more perfect. Rin's hands pressed at Sousuke's chest- so many time he had admired his body, envied it at times even. Sousuke was so large and so strong. No matter how much he upped his calorie intake, worked out- Sousuke had the bulk he never would.

Running his hands down Sousuke's body, he grabbed at his waist, fingers digging into his sides. Their kissing grew more intense. Rin was spun around- and Sousuke had him pinned against the rock. A thigh pressed between his legs, and Rin had to release Sousuke' mouth to moan out.

"Oh fuck yes," Sousuke whispered, his lips back on his neck kissing. "Please tell me you are loud." He pressed his thigh against Rin's cock, the pressure making Rin dizzy. Crying out, Rin tried to bite his bottom lip to stop from making so much noise. "I want to hear all the sounds you can make," Sousuke whispered into his ear, sucking on the bottom part of his lobe.

The entire time Sousuke was doing this- his thigh was firmly pressed against Rin, making him roll his hips. He could feel Sousuke hard on his hip. He had never been this fucking hard in his life. Precum was slipping from his cock, wetting his briefs. Gasping when Sousuke bit at his ear- Rin cried out again.

He felt helpless against the rock. His body was reacting so strongly to Sousuke, his head was spinning- and he was loving every moment of it.

"Sousuke!" Rin moaned out, running his hands through his hair, pulling it so they were kissing again. It was messy, their noses kept bumping, teeth gently knocking together. The more Rin rolled his hips against Sousuke, the closer he was getting.

It was the moment Sousuke ran his hands down his body, cupping the outside of his pajama pants and palming him that Rin lost it. Almost screaming, he came so hard he saw flashes of light behind his eyelids. Gasping for air, Rin knew Sousuke was still hard against him. Taking a cue from Sousuke, his head foggy from orgasm, Rin took it one step further. Dipping his hand into Sousuke's sleep pants, he grabbed his cock, thumbing over the precum at the head. Small groans from Sousuke as he bit into Rin's shoulder- he stroked him. Gently at first, then tightened his grip and twisted at his wrist. Sousuke was so large and thick in his hand.

"Your turn," Rin whispered, stroking him harder.

Sousuke's breathing picked up, then he felt him pulsing in his hand. He also knew he would have a very angry bite mark in his shoulder come the next morning- he didn't care. It took a few minutes, Sousuke just leaning against Rin, breathing heavy.

"We are leaving first thing in the morning," Sousuke said.

"What?" Rin asked as Sousuke pulled away.

"Well one… I don't have any other pair sleep pants," Sousuke said, "and two… I'm getting us a cabin for the weekend."

"A cabin?" Rin asked.

Sousuke wrapped his arms around Rin's waist and kissed his nose. "I'm locking you in there and doing everything I possibly can with you."

He knew he was blushing. Smiling back at Sousuke, Rin gently kissed at his lips. "Oh… and what is it you want to do?"

Laughing loudly, Sousuke stepped back and held his hand out to Rin. "Let's just say… it doesn't involve swimming."