Chapter 2-The Question That Unanswered...
Haruka's Dream(Haruka's POV)
At The Beach...
The peaceful surrounding under a beautiful night sky. The beautiful moonlight and blinking stars decorating the night sky that dark bluish. The waves were very gentle together with the calmed and peaceful water ocean. Still beautiful,the cold wind blowing across the beach. The winds can be felt up to cape coast where there are two boys were there,sitting under a palm tree while looking at the sea view.
Their hands are always intertwined with each other and are not willing to release it. Whittle their lips always smile and feel happy with their current situation. In the meantime, a dark-haired boy leaned his head on the shoulders of the boy next to him. "Makoto, so beautiful here." Said the dark-haired boy said as opener. "Yes, you're right,Haruka. I can not deny that the views here are so beautiful. It is also very quiet."
The fact is,they were enjoying their vacation at a beach located in southeastern Japan called Okinawa Island . They visited there after they won in the swimming event in Tokyo Open match . Their team successfully defeated their main target that was Samezuka Academy . Haruka managed to beat one of the members of the academy who was also a longtime friend of his named Rin Matsuoka . So , they both celebrated the victory by planning a holiday in Okinawa that fully funded by their swimming club manager , Gou Matsuoka . Rei and Nagisa were also should participating in the holiday. However , they would like to go on vacation in other places with the main purpose of not wanting to interrupt their time together ( Haruka and Makoto ) . Gou had to return to Australia because of her personal problems . Although five of them separated according to their direction , to Haruka and Makoto , that's not a problem for them to be alone together . " Makoto , I love you . " "I love you too , my love. " Makoto lifted his head and stared into his face for a moment. In his heart , he was happy because he loves a guy who is very cute and very soft-hearted . Came at the end, both of their lips started touching each other. The tenderness in the kiss that made Haruka felt peaceful and happy .
The Scene became white...
Haruka's Bedroom,8:00 a.m.
Haruka suddenly woke up from his sleep. He startled and shocked to dream that he faced. And quite unconsciously, he had reddish cheeks. He smiled a little but a smile began to disappear from his face a few moments later. He just bowed his head and thinking about the dream.
"Mako, until when I want to hide my feelings for you? I can not stand it anymore." He murmured to himself.
He took his wallet on the table and open the inside of the purse. Then, he took a photo of the back of the identification card. He was holding and looking at a picture of a smiling Makoto.
He rubbed and then kissed the picture as he said, "Makoto, I really love you."
He kissed the photo again and hold it very close. Haruka loves Makoto as people touched by the disease, the disease of love. After a few seconds later, he's keeping the photo in his wallet and look at the clock.
"7:30 AM ... it's time for me to get ready. They probably on the way to school." Haruka talk to himself as he stood up from his bed and walked into the bathroom. Today he and his team will provide training on the beach before the match starts.
After everything was ready, he took his traveling bag and walked down to the ground floor. His parents were waiting for him in the dining room.
"Good morning, my son." Mr. Nanase chided him with a very happy tone. Similarly, Mrs. Nanase.
"Good morning, father and mother . " Haruka reply to the speech of the semi- happy tone . He started to sit next to his mother . After he sat , the three of them begin to enjoy their breakfast .
While they ate , they chatted for a while , " Haruka , how long will you go there ? " Mr. Nanase asked .
" Umm, maybe 4 days. Depending on the performance of my team . If our performance improves, maybe we'll go home early . "
"Dad also hope that your performance is also improved . Similarly, your stamina . "
Haruka grinned wide when his father gave a positive remark . He replied, " Thank you, father . I will not disappoint you both . I will do my best for our family pride . "
They continue to enjoy their breakfast meal .
Iwatobi High School ,
Haruka finally got in front of the school gate . He saw Nagisa , Rei and Gou was busy setting up equipment for training there later . They will all be heading to the destination with the van . But , he did not see any sign of Makoto . He walked towards them with smiling faces .
" Hey , everybody !"
" Oh, hey , Haru ... you arrive on time. I am very happy ... " Gou response .
Later , Nagisa comes close to him and said, "You know , you are very lucky you come on time . Seems Makoto should treat us the lunch after this . "
"You could say that, Nagisa ... that is his punishment because he was late." Rei said. The three of them laughed for a moment. After that, they go back stacking equipment to stay there later.
Suddenly Makoto finally arrived at the school. He continued to meet with the four who were busy organizing their equipment. He snarled with a smile.
"Hey, all ... sorry the delay ... I woke up late."
Without warning, Gou running toward him and punched him in the arm. Gou felt a little angry but she still smiled, "Thank God you're still not too late ... if not, we are long gone there, leave you here."
Makoto laughed lightly and replied, "I'm sorry ..."
"As punishment, you have to spend our lunch." Nagisa exclaimed.
With a sigh tone, he easily replied, "Well ... if it's a punishment."
Nagisa , Rei and Kou ( Gou ) jumped in joy . They can not wait to enjoy lunch later because Makoto already agreed with the sentence. Haruka smiled but did not want to talk . Then , he came closer to Makoto to confront .
" Mako ... " Haruka began.
" Haruka ... " Makoto face became sad . His smile disappeared from his lips .
They both stared at each other eyes . They did not look in any direction or even their friends . Haruka began to bow down and was silent for a moment .
To avoid such a quiet atmosphere . Makoto started to say , " Haru ... I want to say that I am ... "
Suddenly, Haruka interrupted to say , " I'm sorry about yesterday ... I should not be angry with you and leave you alone. "
Makoto embraced the boy with closely . Tears flowed on both of his cheeks . Haruka was surprised by the sudden hug . Again, the quiet environment came . Rei , Kou and Nagisa also were silent .
Then , he said, "I should apologize to you, Haru -chan ... I should not be asking you that question . I do not intend to embarrass you. I'm sorry ... "
A few seconds later, Haruka began showing a smile on his lips. He further strengthen the grip and did not want to let go.
"It's warm ... and quiet ..." Haruka thought dreamily.
Makoto felt that his body was getting tighter. He could feel that the boy was hugging him tightly. Makoto just carving a little smile while he was still sobbing.
"Haruka ... thank you ..."
"Thank you too, Mako ..."
They began releasing the hug two seconds later. Unashamedly, Makoto rubbed the tears on his crush's lips. Haruka startled by what he had done but he just let him to do so. In the silence, his cheeks reddening.
"Do not cry, okay?"Makoto said softly.
" Makoto ... "
Suddenly, Rei interfered. " I'm sorry to disturb you ... but ,should we need to move now? "
" Oh , sorry ... let's go ... " Makoto said while scratching the back of his head. They both feel very embarrassed . The three of them laughed . Two minutes later , they began to leave the school and head to their destination .
Actually , everyone including Haruka does not know the destination they wanted to go . So , Nagisa asked Makoto " Mako -chan ... where are we going ? "
" We will be doing training in Izena Beach , Okinawa Island . " Makoto replied happily .
Haruka suddenly recalled a dream he faced last night . Where he and Makoto was on vacation there. At that time, they were together or in other words they loved each other .
Flashback..
Haruka's Dream(POV) ... " My sweetheart , I love you ... " says Makoto . "I love you more than you love me, Mako ... "
Haruka was leaning his head on his boyfriend shoulder,Makoto while they both enjoying the scenery on the beach at night.
Makoto lifted his head and stared into his face for a moment. In his heart , he was happy because he loves a guy who is very cute and very soft-hearted . Came at the end, both of their lips started touching each other. The tenderness in the kiss that made Haruka felt peaceful and happy .
Flashback End...
Haruka grabbed the wallet from his pants pocket . In the event of hiding, he opened the inside of the wallet , which displayed his secret lover photo . He stared hard in the direction of the photo and then he kissed the photo softly and without the knowledge of others.
Haruka said to himself , still in a state of slow tone , " Makoto , I have dreamed that we do holiday on the island. During that time, you were my boyfriend and we really loved each other . Oh , dear ... I'm very hope that the dream will come true . I just need you , Makoto ... only you can complete my life . I was so happy to live together with you . "
He kissed the photo again and closed the wallet and put it back into his pants pocket . Suddenly, Nagisa snarled , " Haru - Senpai ... what are you doing in the back ? "
He quickly replied, " Nothing ... I just want to relax alone .. can not ? "
" Eh , who can not say ... go take a break. "
Haruka took a deep breath . He was very relieved that he did not realize about that. However , Makoto seemed to know about something that happened to his close friend . He did not want to ask because he afraid that the same thing happened like yesterday.
The journey continued until the van finally arrived at the international airport . They came out of the van along with their essentials equipment . Then , they entered into the main lobby of the building and waited in the foyer.
" Attention to all passengers ,the airplane that heading to Okinawa Island is now open. Please enter platform 2 - 3a . Safely enjoy the journey. "
Without wasting time, they went straight to the platform and entering the plane . Gou , Rei and Nagisa were sitting in the middle, while Haruka and Makoto at the right edge .
2 hours later...
Haruka looked at the surrounding. He found that , Makoto was sleeping . When he looked at the center , he saw Gou also asleep. And one thing has surprised him. He noticed Rei and Nagisa were kissing each other while they were holding hands . He was just staring to see them both being doing a romantic relationship .
However , Haruka did expect that they love each other . In the minds of others , he said that how sweet of seeing them both together . Then , he looked at the sleeping Makoto .
"Mako ... Rei and Nagisa are together now ... I always thought that when our turn will come? I can not stand anymore to hide my feelings for you. But, I try to keep patient and try not to destabilize the situation." Haruka said alone he stared hard toward his secret lover.
Without realizing it, Haruka was holding hands with Makoto and held tightly. He just smiled and said, "Makoto ... I just need you in my life. I do not want anything else but you. I was so jealous when I see Rei and Nagisa were kissing each other. I wonder ... when we can do that. "
Haruka then released the hand from the grip. He's staring down until he finally fell asleep. The answer has not been answered yet.
Will they finally be together?
Will be continued ...
