Summary:
Rin takes Haru to Australia so he can discover his dream. As Haru's only comfort during a period of self doubt and fear, Rin finds himself grappling with strong feelings that he had previously beaten down. One emotional confession later, and Rin finally has what he has desired for years. But what will happen when Haru's insecurity spreads to their relationship, and he begins to question even his own existence? Can Rin pull him out of depression's clutches, or will he lose the most important person to him, forever?
Prologue:
"Haru! Rin!"
Makoto came dashing towards them out of the crowd, a happy grin on his face and two boys on his tail.
"Hey you guys!" Rin cried, waving his right arm above his head in greeting.
He continued tightly holding Haru's hand with his left. Nagisa and Rei seemed to be out of breath after running, but equally as delighted as Makoto was to see their friends again.
"So how was the trip?" Makoto asked, his eyes slowly dropping to the pair's tightly entwined hands before they widened considerably. "What are you...? Are you...? Are you together?!"
Haru nodded once, and watched as Makoto's face slowly grew to resemble a small child's expression after receiving all the birthday gifts they'd wanted.
"Yes!" Nagisa exclaimed, leaping off the floor to enthusiastically high-five with Rei. "I told you guys! I told you they would get together!"
"So, how did this happen?" Makoto asked, placing a hand on the blonde boy's shoulder in an effort to calm him down. "I mean, it's wonderful! But... how? When?"
Rin smiled and squeezed Haru's hand lovingly, before the pair began to leave the airport along with their three friends.
"That's a long story," Rin said, not expecting Haru's following response.
"One that we'd be perfectly happy to share."