Day 4: On A Date
I know some of you just want your smut already (believe me I understand) but it'll be here soon I promise! So for the meantime just enjoy the beautiful beginnings of a wonderful relationship. Thank you for reading!
Neither Rin nor Haru knew exactly where they stood. Most of the things they'd been doing lately was obviously more than just friends and while they both knew that they held 'more than friends' feelings for the other, neither one had yet to say anything about liking the other or uttering the word 'boyfriend'. So with all this in mind, Rin was even more surprised, but also pretty excited, when he got a certain call from Haru on Wednesday night.
"The Tanabata Festival?" Rin asked, trying to balance his phone with his shoulder as he put laundry away.
"Yeah it's this Friday." Said Haru, playing with his dolphin toy in the bath. He picked it up carefully, trying not to make too much noise to let Rin know where he was calling from. "I wanted to know if you wanted to come with me?"
"Mm sure." agreed Rin. "What time should I meet you and the others?"
"Um well the others aren't coming…" Haru clarified, staring down into the water. "I meant just you and I."
Rin's hands immediately stopped moving. "Just you and I?" He asked, his heartbeat starting to pick up speed. "Like a date!?" He blurted out before he could stop, already internally yelling at himself for it.
Haru slightly chuckled. "Well yeah if you want to come right out and say it…" He paused, running a hand through his hair. "I just thought it was about time, don't you think?"
Rin smiled thoughtfully, feeling a small warmth in his belly. "Yeah." He murmured.
"Great, just get to my house by 6 alright?"
"Alright." Rin replied, trying to keep his voice under control. "I'll see you then."
"See you." Answered Haru, before hanging up. He rested his head against the side of the tub, breathing in deeply. Now there was just one more thing to take care of.
Friday soon rolled around and having decided to forego the traditional outfits, Haru opened his door to a casually dressed Rin in a gray tank top under a red checkered plaid shirt with black jeans. Haru himself wore a blue t-shirt with an unzipped gray hoodie and blue jeans.
"Yo." Said Rin, trying to play it cool although Haru could see the tint of pink on his cheeks.
"Hey, you ready?" Asked Haru, Rin nodding in reply. Haru locked his door behind him before swiftly taking Rin's hand, locking their fingers together.
Rin's reply was delayed as his blush intensified, surprised by Haru's hand holding. "Um yeah, yeah let's go." He answered, tightly holding onto Haru's hand. Rin was happy. This wasn't just friends hanging out anymore, it was a date. An actual date and they were holding hands.
Haru glanced over at Rin's smiling face and he was pleased with himself. If only Rin knew what he had planned later on in the evening.
"So how's the swim club?" Asked Rin, trying to make conversation.
"If I do answer, it's safe to assume that you're not just trying to spy on our trainings right?" Said Haru.
Rin laughed. "Oh please, Samezuka can still easily beat Iwatobi without spying."
"You really think so?" Asked Haru. "You know you being a little too cocky might let us win."
"I doubt it." Rin replied, as they entered the festival. All the lights, people, and food stands immediately brightening up the atmosphere. "Well, we'll find out at the next competition won't we?" He smiled.
"I guess so." Agreed Haru, looking around at the stands trying to figure out where to stop first while ignoring the few stares they were receiving. Haru's eyes stopped on one stand on the far left and he immediately pointed. "Takoyaki." He stated, pulling Rin along to get in line.
"You know I was kind of worried if you'd eat anything since all I've seen you eat is mackerel and rice." Chuckled Rin.
"Well Takoyaki has a piece of octopus in it." declared Haru.
Rin sighed before giving a small smile. "Close enough I guess." The two boys soon reached the front of the line where Haru received his plate of Takoyaki, Rin preferring to get some Yakitori instead.
"Try it." Said Rin, pointing the kebab towards Haru's face. "It's good it's chicken." Haru tentatively took a bite before nodding in agreement.
"Okay it's not bad." Said Haru, angling his own plate towards Rin. "Try some Takoyaki."
"I will." Smiled Rin. "But only if you feed me."
"I'm not feeding you." Replied Haru flatly.
"Come on, I fed you."
Haru sighed, picking up a piece and holding it in front of Rin's mouth. Rin grabbed onto Haru's wrist as he fed himself the Takoyaki, making sure to slowly drag Haru's fingers out of his mouth, leaving Haru unable to look away. Rin pleased with himself let go of Haru's wrist.
"It is good." Smiled Rin as he finished it.
"You're too much." Haru simply answered prompting Rin's laughter. The two continued walking around, admiring the scenery and making light conversation. They stopped at a couple of more food stands before they reached the edge of the festival by a pathway to the beach below.
"Hm." Acknowledged Rin, "Do you want to go make our wishes now?"
"Not now." Said Haru. "What if we take a walk on the beach first?"
"I'm up for it, as long as you don't run to jump in the water." Grinned Rin.
"You're not funny." Joked Haru, taking hold of Rin's hand as they headed down. They walked by the water, hand in hand, under the moonlight. They made jokes, continuing to tease each other since they were rivals at heart until they reached the cliff that rested at the edge of the beach.
"You know we shouldn't be here." Said Haru as they got closer to the rocks.
"Oh?" Smirked Rin. "And why not?"
"Well, urban legend says you can see the ghost of a broken hearted lover jumping off this cliff at night." Replied Haru.
"Oh really?" Rin answered, amused. "So why did you suggest coming down here?" He asked, turning around and slowly walking backwards as he faced Haru.
"Well for one because it's empty and quiet."
"And what's the other reason?" Rin asked, his walking stopped as he felt the wall of rock against his back, Haru stopping right before him.
"For this." He answered as he leaned in pressing his lips against Rin's.
Rin kissed him eagerly in return as he tugged at the bottom of Haru's jacket, Haru's hands coming to rest on the wall on either side of his head. The kiss was soft and sweet at first but quickly escalated as Rin slipped his tongue in Haru's mouth. Haru returned the favor and Rin retaliating by nipping at his bottom lip.
Rin reached up running his hands through Haru's hair before Haru reached for them, holding them above Rin's hand as he pressed Rin back against the rock. Haru kissed Rin again, this time leaving a trail of kisses down the corner of his mouth, to the edge of his jaw, and remaining at his neck, nipping and licking at the soft skin.
Rin let out a soft moan. "Haru…"
Rin spent many years denying his feelings for Haru. Denying just how much he loved him, despite his cold demeanor and stubborn attitude. He loved him for the passion he saw in his eyes when he swam and the fire he ignited in Rin when they raced together. He loved him, he did. And now finally able to hold him and kiss him instead of just wishing for it was more than he could ever ask for.
"Rin." Haru breathed at the base of Rin's neck. Rin always wore his emotions easily, ever since they were younger. So it wasn't hard for Haru to realize that Rin had stronger feelings for him than just friends. But it never fazed him, because Haru soon came to terms with the fact that he had the same feelings for Rin.
"Rin." He breathed once more, lettings his hands go as they fell to wind themselves through Haru's locks once again. He raised his head pressing his forehead against Rin's and looking him straight in the eye.
"Rin, I love you." Haru spoke softly, his eyes never leaving Rin's. "I love you and I want you to be my boyfriend."
Rin remained quiet for a bit, stunned. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He smiled unbelievably and chuckled before throwing his arms around Haru's neck holding him tight. "I never thought I would hear that."
"Well…" Mused Haru, wrapping his arms around his waist tightly in return.
Rin pulled back, resting his forehead on Haru's again. "Of course I love you. And of course I want to be your boyfriend." He smiled sincerely.
Haru flashed one of his rare smiles before pulling Rin back into another kiss.
The two lovers remained by the rock for a while longer, relishing in such a sweet and tender moment. But when the time came for them to return back to make their wishes before the festival was over, their wishes were full of hope and happiness.
I hope to make Rin happy in every way I can. - Haru
I hope for a long, happy, and healthy relation ship with Haru. - Rin