Author's Note: ARGHARAHAJSNSBZKANXJXKABDICSNXIXBSXNS...

I Love This Anime. Free! Has been the highlight of my summer, and I fucking ship Rin and Haru so goddamn hard! I just realized I've cursed a lot here... Oh Well xD So Yes~ THERE WILL BE SMUT IN LIKE... The next chapter or something. SO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR UKE HARU! :D cause its really cute x3 Any-Whore~! I hope you enjoy this story! I mean, I know I enjoyed writing it . but then again this chapter is practically a re-run of the 1st episode before the trio goes to Samezuka Academy! But I did add my own personal touches of course... So yeah... INDULGE IN THE YAOI!

Disclaimer: I ( Unfortunately ) DO NOT OWN THIS AMAZING ANIME! BECAUSE IF I DID, THE SHOW WOULD BE RATED M FOR MATURE! All rights go to the respectful owners TT^TT

Pairings: RinXHaru, slight ReiXNagisaXMako (CAUSE I CAN DO THAT! :D)

WARNING: rating will change in later chapters o.o


"Let's visit Samezuka Academy!" The dirty blonde chirped, his hands clenched in front of his chest. As the bubbly swimmer spoke, I stood in front of the two males, my swimsuit clinging to my lower half.

Glancing away from Nagisa, my eyes landed on the light blue towel in my hands. I had been tossing into the air, waiting for it to air out a little. Finding the towel dry enough, I bent my head forward, laying the cloth over top my drenched hair. I had no other choice but to close my eyes, unless I want to look at my floor for the next couple of minutes.

"Don't you want to see Rin?" The familiar voice of Mako, filled the small entry way as I rubbed my hands over top the blue towel. Of course I want to see him, he's been gone for what- 4 years? Well, at least that's what Mako and Nagisa thought.

Sighing inwardly, my thoughts traveled back to yesterday morning, This morning wasn't looking very different. Yesterday, Mako had convinced me to get out of my bath, and go to school. And today, he was accompanied by Nagisa. Their mission now, was convincing me to go to school, again. But this time, to Rin's school, Samezuka Academy. Do I always leave the back door unlocked?

"We saw him yesterday." I informed, not wanting the topic of the Cerise haired male to continue. Just the thought of him, sent me pins and needles of jealousy. But it wasn't all jealousy, something else was there too... I just couldn't place my finger on it. Wistfulness, maybe?

Though the occasional jealousy was annoying, I had been suffering it for some time now. Rin had known I loved swimming, just as much as he did, yet he had to go that extra mile.

"Here I was thinking you'd finally get to swim if you came." The brunette sighed, in a slightly exaggerated fashion. Handing me the topic of swimming on a silver plater, I could already smell the chlorine wafting through the air. Bringing my hands to a halt, I stood, staring down at the wooden floor below me. The blue cloth shadowed over my face, hiding my stunned expression.

Sneaking into this school, raised the possibility of me seeing Rin again. This, would generally lead to a race. A race I was naturally, prepared for. Though I wanted to see what he had learned, he was sure to flaunt it afterwards. Whether it be faster times, new techniques, or just plain out better physique. He was sure to let the light shine through, because that's who Rin was.

"Samezuka is suppose to have an indoor pool." Once again, Mako was driving my attention into a brick wall. No detour, no back roads, I couldn't get around these two. Nagisa was the vehicle, Mako was the driver, and I was asleep in the back seat. But that left the passenger completely empty, someone had to be helping these two.

I knew all to well, that this duo, couldn't plan this all out on their own. Slowly tilting my head upward, the small towel slid back, revealing my glimmering gaze. With a smile of victory, Mako's eyes seemed to glow with ambition.

But why not see where this plan heads, life is all about taking risks, right?

Victory Over The Heart

The train ride to Samezuka Academy, was an estimated 45-60 minute trip, This was sure to be an adventure on its own. Nagisa was known for becoming unsteady, when told to stay seated for long periods of time. Sometimes I wonder how he made is through classes without getting up, must have been a handful being his teacher.

Mako and I, kept our eyes glued on the quirky male, his hands fidgeting in his lap. "Oi, Nagisa." Placing a hand on the blonde's shoulder, the smaller jolted slightly. "Just take a nap, You stayed up late last night anyway." The taller male suggested, a soothing tone in his voice. "We'll wake you when we get there, right Haru-Chan?" Mako asked awkwardly, worriment implied heavily in his words.

Glancing up from golden locks of hair, I spotted the friendly giant darting his eyes down at the naive swimmer. I immediately gave, both Nagisa and Mako, a reassuring nod. With the slight movement of my head, relief swept over the male's, once stressed, face.

Smiling, the green eyed male patted the smaller boy's shoulder gently. "See? We'd never let you miss out on seeing Rin again." Though the name gave Nagisa a small spark of excitement, those three letters made my stomach churn in ways I never thought possible.

Since the encounter at the abandoned pool, memories of the Cerise haired male haunted my thoughts. Something about his demeanor last night, his confidence. Though Rin had always been an... eager competitor, what was shown last night was out of character all around.

While my mind wandered about the things that had possibly occurred in Australia, I became completely oblivious to the sleeping blonde between Mako and I. His gentle breathing, seemed to calm me of the growing pain in my chest. Never once had I felt pain to this, this extent.

While my knees had grown weak, the occasional jostle from the train reminded my legs, they still had purpose. Tilting my head back, the glass from the window brought skull to a gentle rest. With my heart throbbing eagerly, my chest began wrapping around the suffocating organ, as if I was being buried. Exhaling, the closure of my eyes brought a sudden chill over my skin. Not shocking, but relaxing.

"Haru, you're still hanging out with these guys?"

"You Never Learn."

Flickering my eyes open, the setting sun light caused me to wince. With the remembrance of what the cerise haired male said, a frown was slowly sculpted onto my lips. He didn't know Mako and Nagisa... Not like me. If he would have stayed, and not gone to Australia, maybe we'd all be in the same school again.

Feeling a burning tingle down my spine, I spotted the brunette watching me out of the corner of his eye. "You alright, Haru?" He sighed out, adjusting his shoulder underneath Nagisa's cheek. Still keeping his eyes locked on my slight grimace, he leaned back In his seat again, after becoming comfortable with Nagisa's face glued to his shoulder.

Shaking my head, I dragged 5 digits through the darkened strands that covered my crown. "It's nothing." I lied, leaning my back against the firm train seats. God I wish this ride would end, I thought to myself, groaning inwardly. I needed a pool...

Feeling a splotch of heat against my arm suddenly move, I looked down to see Nagisa pulling his arms into his chest. Rolling over slightly, the blonde's opposite cheek then landed on my shoulder, the breath tracing lines across my neck.

Sighing, my head seemed to turn back. As the sun set, clouds were dusted a faint cream color, while the sky glowed a warming pumpkin spice. My breath fogged the glass with a thin layer of heat, which reflected the blue in my eyes. I only hoped this wouldn't turn into a race. All I wanted, no, needed- was pool.

And fast.


AN: So I re-write my first chapter :3 due to knew facts within the fandom x3 and I like to please my readers, so I adjusted some slight OOC-Ness. :3