Chapter 3 Clarity

Next morning came and Makoto got himself ready as well as Ren and Ran. The twins ran around laughing getting things ready for school.

"Got your books and lunches?" Mako asked the children

"Yes Onii-chan" they both smiled

The two ran to their mother and waved goodbye to their big brother. Makoto walked out and went towards Haru's house, which was just down some stairs. He knocked on the calling Haru. There was no reply, as usual. Makoto announced his arrival and walked down the hall. He walked into the kitchen and no one was there. He continued to the bathroom, it was most likely that he was having a bath like every other morning.

"Haru come on we are going to be late-"Makoto stopped as he walked into the bathroom

Haru wasn't wearing his swim suit. Makoto paused in shock and his face turned bright red. Haru raised his head out of the water then Makoto realised the awkwardness and turned around and went out.

"I- I'm s-sorry…Haru" Mako stuttered

He could hear Haru come out of the bath and not saying a word. Makoto could still feel the heat of red on his face. Haru always had his swim suit on in the bath in the morning, he thought. He tried to shake his head to dismiss any questionable thoughts that ran through his head. Next thing he feels a cool spray of water hit his face. Mako jumped a squeaked at the unexpected attack on him. He turned to see Haru half-dressed with his dolphin bath toy.

"You need to learn to knock louder" Haru muttered

"I am sorry really Haru" Makoto smiled while rubbing his hand through his brunette hair

Haru squirted water at him again from his bath toy, Makoto squeaked but not as loud this time then frowned a little towards his dark haired friend.

"Sorry, I like the way you jump at things" Haru holding back a giggle "It's cute"

Haru's eyes widened and looked away, almost as if he didn't mean to say that out loud. Makoto gave a sweet smile towards him. Before the awkward silence settled in Mako lead Haru to the kitchen for him to cook marcel insisting they were not to be late today.

Lunch came and Makoto walked to the usual eating place of the roof top to find Haru with a sketch pad. He didn't seem to notice his tall friend's presence. Haru seemed to be concentrating hard on what he was drawing but still curiosity settled in as Makoto went up to Haru.

"Hey Haru, what you drawing?" Makoto smiled down to him

"Um…Nothing" Haru rushed to close his sketch book

"Just brainstorming?" Mako smiled

Haru nodded as Makoto sat next to him. Makoto kept looking at Haru's book with curiosity. Haru rolled his eyes in defeat and opened his sketch book. Makoto's eyes widened to see a sketch of a dolphin and an orca swimming peacefully in the ocean. Makoto was amazed in the beauty of the colours in the sketch. Mako almost felt like in a trance, maybe this is how Haru feels about water.

"It's amazing Haru" Makoto beamed

Haru inched closer to Makoto while they took a moment to look at the little piece of paradise. Haru rested his head on his tall muscular friend. Makoto almost jumped not expecting with his face turning a slight pink. Makoto then rested his head on Haru's soft hair.

"What inspired you?" Makoto whispered

"You…at the beach that day" Haru murmured

Makoto's yes widened and that made him blush even more. Time stood still as this moment of peace filled Makoto with a warm, fluttering feeling. But that moment of peace ended as the door opened to the roof. Makoto and Haru quickly parted and acted as if they were eating lunch as normal. A small bouncing blonde entered the area.

"Mako-chan! Haru-chan!" He shouted as he ran towards them

Makoto and Haru were looking at the ground almost ignoring him. Nagisa looked in concern.

"What's going on guys?" The blonde asked and sat close to them and leaned in.

"Nothing" Both Mako and Haru said in sync which made them lightly blush and look away

"Woah you guys are so in sync that's so cool!" They hyperactive boy beamed "would you like some sweet bun I got on sale?" he offered a long bakery stick, most likely half of it was made of sugar.

"Don't feed them that!" a female voice shouted from the distance

It was Gou and she walked in with Rei. Nagisa looked in shock towards them. Rei shook his head as he pushed up his glasses. Nagisa looked down in defeat, then open the packaging and tried to take a bite but a quick Rei stopped him. Nagisa looked up in shock to his best friend.

"You should take more care on what you put in your mouth" He exclaimed "You are what you eat"

"So I'm sweet and delicious?" Nagisa said as he tried to take another bite

"No Nagisa, it's not good for you!" Gou shouted at him and took the bread away

Nagisa looked down in sadness and groaned with defeat. Rei sat next to him and put his hand on his back to comfort him.

"It's ok Nagisa you can have some of my lunch" Rei revealed his beautifully presented rice with vegetables

"Woah it's so pretty. Look at all the colours" the blondes eyes lit up

Gou then sat down with her lunch. Makoto thought it would be good idea to do the same. Mako then smelt a hint of fish as Haru opened his lunch box. Well at least he packed his lunch today. Gou seemed to be looking at everyone's' lunched with a serious face. Then she stood up suddenly giving everyone a shock.

"Right as your manager I need to start preparing you for tournaments" Everyone looked up to her with their eyes widened. "We shall start with your diets!" she looked towards Nagisa "Especially yours" Nagisa looked down and sighed

Gou then looked at Haru and told him he needed more vegetables, though Haru didn't seemed too concerned. Gou then looked at Rei and told him he needs more meat. The Gou looked at Makoto and told him he needs to balance out his food groups. It felt like Gou was being pretty paranoid about our foods for some reason. She must be still sick, Makoto thought.

"Well then you make the perfect meal" Nagisa protested

"I will for the team" she replied strongly "Also practise starts today at the pool" she added

Haru's eyes widened at the idea of the pool. Makoto wasn't surprised but luckily he bought his swim suit today. The bell went for class and the students slowly made their way off the roof. Gou left first saying goodbye. The Rei was soon to follow but was pulled back by a tired Nagisa.

"Rei-chan do we have to go to class?" Nagisa tugged his arm

"Yes Nagisa, you need to pass biology" Rei sighed

Nagisa pushed his head into Rei's back and kept nuzzling. Rei sighed and pulled along Nagisa by his hand. Haru and Makoto just stood back and contemplated about the two. Mako looked at Haru

"Do you thing Rei and Nagisa-"

"No" Haru bluntly cut him off and kept walking

Makoto just shrugged and continued walking with him. Haru opened the door but turned to Makoto and looked into his emerald eyes. He opened his mouth to say something but looked away and sighed, then continued to walk.

"What is it Haru?" Makoto asked in concern

"It's just..." Haru stuttered "…did you bring your swim suit?"

"Oh…yeah I did" Makoto smiled "I really wanted to go to practise today"

Haru nodded and they kept walking down to class. Makoto kept thinking that Haru was going to say something else, something Mako really wanted to hear. Mako shook his head thinking he was just imagining things. "Haru is just my friend nothing more.' Makoto thought, though he wished he could believe his thoughts, but his feelings for Haru crept up to him once again. He didn't like not being in control of his feelings but it's something that can't be helped. Makoto just wished Haru felt the same way. Well does he?

Hey guys thanks for reading this story I really appreciate it. I write for you so I shall continue if the demand is there :D I shall try to post new chapters asap x