Warning: Some foul language used in this chapter!

Rated M for future sexual themes.

The Swimming Drabbles!

Chapter Six

~ The Impatient Shark ~

"Hey, Haru." Rin pulled Haru aside during their joint practice with Samezuka and Iwatobi that afternoon to speak to him in private.

Haru, felt a bit dissatisfied that Rin was invading his personal space and was pressing his face all up close to him. He didn't mind if their bodies touched or anything like that, but it was unpleasant having Rin breathing down Haru's neck. He pulled away with a small wince, freeing his forearm of Rin's iron grip. "What?"

"How are things with Makoto? Did you guys do it yet? Are you guys still just friends?" Rin asked, seemingly unfazed by Haru's visual revulsion.

None of what Rin asked made complete sense to Haru. Things with Makoto were the usual, and Haru didn't understand what Rin was getting at. Of course they were still friends—what else would they be? "Do what?" Haru asked him, unfortunately unaware of the fact that he had just dug his own grave by his choice of words.

Rin's eyes widened, and then a shit eating grin took over his features, his sharkesque teeth revealing as his lips pulled up from the act. "Oh?" He dragged out the word in a sing song fashion, his eyes holding a mischievous glint in them. "You do not know what I am speaking of?"

Sometimes Haru never could fathom half the things Rin would ask, wondering just where his wild imagination came from. Sometimes Rin's conjurations could even challenge Nagisa's, threatening Nagisa off his throne of wild ideas. This trait was one Haru hadn't seen in years until lately, after they made up.

Haru couldn't say he missed it too much, because Rin's look suggested way more than he'd like to know. Haru averted his eyes, secretly wondering why his friend was suddenly all sickeningly sweet and speaking way too politely than his usual sailor's mouth.

"I don't." Haru said, slightly annoyed that he had to clarify it. Rin should have known that Haru didn't know what Rin was saying the minute he asked 'do what?' but of course, being the smug person Rin was, he'd ask it again.

"But I'm sure you know. Don't make me say it Haru." Rin's grin grew wider, if it was even possible.

Haru leaned away from Rin as Rin leaned closer; snickering about some unknown joke that Haru was not let in on. "Then don't say it." Haru decided it was better if he didn't know it. He didn't think he wanted to know after all the fuss Rin was making about it.

Where were Nagisa and his popping-up-out-of-nowhere abilities when Haru needed it?

"C'mon Nanase, don't be sly. You totally know what I'm hinting at." Rin rolled his eyes, falling back on his heels and finally giving Haru room to stand properly. "You and Makoto totally have this sexual tension shit going on."

At the sound of his family name leaving Rin's lips, Haru knew that Rin was aiming to tease Haru—wait. Sexual t—

"What?" Haru couldn't help but blurt out, his face turning pale.

"Jesus Christ. Haru! I made it as blunt as possible and you give me a 'What?' How the fuck am I supposed to reply to that? Now you're making me seem like I'm bullying a little girl and making her confess for something she didn't do!" Rin said in frustration.

Haru's eyes scanned the perimeter from over Rin's shoulders, wondering where everyone was. How could that many people suddenly disappear into thin air? Rin sure chose a good place for privacy.

"So is there any tension or not?" Rin demanded impatiently, blocking out Haru's view.

Haru's eyes narrowed, his lips pressing into a thin line. The color returned to his face, and he composed himself mentally before replying. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Rin slapped his forehead hard with the palm of his hands, causing Haru to cringe at the sound the contact made. "Haru, I know you love the water and all but one cannot be denser than you are."

"Once again, I don't know what you're saying." Hare felt offended that Rin had to bring the water up into the conversation only to insult it.

"You." Rin jabbed a finger into Haru's chest. "Makoto." He pointed at the opposite direction behind him, stretching his arm out even if Makoto wasn't currently present. "Love."

Haru felt as if he was struck in between his eyes. "Love?" He repeated, a bit taken back.

"Wow I had to dumb it down that much? I overestimated you, Haru. And here I thought you were quite the lady's man with the whole cold shoulder act towards anything or anyone that isn't the water." Rin's voice oozed with sarcasm, shaking his head.

"You're testing my patience." Haru warned.

"So is it real or not? Did you confess yet?" Rin asked.

"What am I confessing about?" Haru was growing irritated by how Rin was beating around the bush albeit his attempts to clearly lay out the point of his questions.

"I won't repeat myself Haru!" Rin snapped, his own patience wearing down thin.

"You wouldn't have to repeat yourself if you didn't speak in some weird code!" Haru returned with a glare. "Are we done here? We have to practice the others are—"

"You are not going anywhere until my question is answered!" Rin's voice rose, stopping Haru from moving.

Haru sighed in annoyance, closing his eyes and turning back to face this ridiculous man and his strange game of twenty questions. "Then ask your questions, and don't make with strange analogies."

"Okay Haru, I'm going to put this as blatantly as possible. After I ask this and you still claim you don't understand I'm going to seriously punch you in your gut you ignorant fool." Rin threatened.

Haru didn't even bat an eye, waiting for Rin to proceed.

"Are you and Makoto more than friends, as in; are you two romantically involved in any way? Do you like Makoto more than a friend? Have you told him you liked him or has he told you he liked you—" Rin was running his mouth like no tomorrow, and Haru couldn't even hear the rest.

"You lost me at romantically." Haru interrupted. "Makoto and I are just friends, Rin. Are you satisfied?"

"NO!" Rin shot back almost angrily, causing Haru to flinch a bit. "… God Makoto must be blind too! You're both blind! You two are now known as the blind couple I hope you're freakin' satisfied!"

"Rin—"

"Don't complain when I say 'I told you so' later on!" Rin yelled immoderately, clearly displeased with Haru's answers as he flashed what Haru assumed was the equivalent to a middle finger. Haru couldn't confirm what it was because Rin's arms was moving like a madman and for a split second Haru was worried that Rin had lost it. "If you finally freaking understand even half the B.S I'm spewing out, call me and I'll help your sorry ass!"

Haru was standing where Rin had left him, looking bewildered by his friend's outburst.

-; Some Water Time Later ;-

During the entire joint practice, Rin continuously sent glares towards both Haru's and Makoto's direction.

Haru would have died a million times over if looks could kill.

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… So I've been getting reviews saying that the Japanese I use in the story is a bit annoying, so I'll tone it down a bit. I don't want you guys to feel constantly annoyed by it ;-; As you can see this chapter had no Japanese phrases so I hope that was good.

Someone's an angry MakoHaru shipper xD I thought Rin needed some screen time so here he is! I'm really glad they all made up because I was able to use Rin's personality as an advantage to write this chapter ;u;

I thought that Rin fit the role of yelling at Haru for not making the move, because he knows Haru and Makoto the best so he would be the one to see all of the interactions between them. Sometimes, people need a third opinion to help them realize certain things and that was exactly what Rin did!

I realize that people might not agree with the style of Rin's character portrayal here, but in my defense as a child he was pretty lively and observant (in High Speed and the animation of Free!) so he would more than likely do something like this.

ALSO I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY MISTAKES IN ANY OF MY CHAPTERS I... beta my own work and sometimes I get tired of reading what I wrote 54987390587 times and I'm usually half dead by the time I finish a chapter so bear with me!

Right then, that's it for now. Look forward to the future chapters because I have a lot of things in store! So leave your reviews children.

See You Next Water Time!