The next day, it was time for the events. The swim club was dressed and ready to watch the other events. It was Rin's 100m event and he placed poorly.

"Rin…"

Hikaru and Haru got up simultaneously followed by Makoto, Nagisa and Rei. They had gotten in the hallway when they heard Rin shout.

Hikaru bolted to that direction and came face to face with Rin.

"Senpai! Please calm down! If you do that, you won't be allowed to participate in the next tournament!" Nitori said to him.

"It doesn't matter!" Rin yelled. "I don't give a damn about what happens! I'm obviously no better than this!"

"But you love swimming!" Hikaru blurted out. "That's what you told me!" She said, grabbing his arms.

"I was taken off the relay! Forget it! I quit!"

"You can't quit!"

Rin pushed her away from him. "I'm done swimming!" He sent the garbage can flying with a swift kick.

The noise made Hikaru jump and her hands moved to the side of her head.

Rin stuffed his hands into his pocket and walked off.

With her hands still on the sides of her head, Hikaru was shaking. His tone of voice really scared her.

Nitori put a hand on her arm. "I'm sorry about that, Hikaru-senpai." He ran off to follow Rin.

Haru was the most shocked. I won't get to swim with Rin again?

Xxx

While the boys went to go and talk to Rin, Hikaru stayed behind. She replayed the scene that happened in her head. She wanted to cry; she never saw him like that. But after Rei explained everything, she understood what he was going through.

But Hikaru was still shaken up over what happened and she had butterflies in her stomach. She was so nervous. She wanted to take a few breaths to calm herself. She wasn't even aware that she missed the relay.

"100m freestyle women's heat 3." The announcer informed.

Hikaru closed her locker and bolted to the pool. She was right on time and went to her starting point. She looked over at the crowd and saw that each member was smiling at her and giving her a thumbs up. To her surprise, Rin was also there. They all looked happy. What had happened? Did they win the relay? Did Rin end up swimming with them? She'd have to ask them when her event was over.

"Positions!"

Hikaru and the rest of the swimmers got into position.

He blew the whistle and they were off.

"GO HIKARU!"

"GO HIKARU-CHAN!"

"HIKARU-SENPAI!"

"Hey, you are going to apologize to her, right Rin?"

"Yes Haru."

"And confess your feelings?"

"We'll see if she can forgive me first."

"It's Hikaru-chan, of course she will!"

Hikaru swam the hardest she could. She kept Coach Sasabe's tips in mind and swam with all the energy she had. She did her turn and she was neck and neck with another swimmer.

"COME ON, HIKARU-CHAN!"

Hikaru was almost there. She could feel it! She touched the edge of the pool.

2nd – Hikaru Hazuki

The swim club frowned. "She was so close…"

Hikaru panted slowly. 2nd place, that was pretty good. There was always next year, she would have to work harder. She did her best, that's all that mattered to her.

2nd place isn't good enough! You have to be first!

Hikaru froze. Her father's words played in her head.

"Hikaru?"

"Hikaru-senpai?"

"Hikaru-chan?"

Hikaru finally got out of the pool and headed towards the changing rooms to change. She opened her locker and rummaged through her things. She undressed and quickly dressed into her swim club attire. She then grabbed her bag and left the changing room.

Xxx

"Okay and so… after that emotional performance, you were disqualified."

"Naturally."

"I wasn't easy to endure the staff members scolding us. They've never had someone swim in a relay for a different schools team."

"We're very sorry." The boys said in unison while bowing.

Miho sighed. "Well, it's okay. Young people get to do crazy things."

"Why did you pull that stunt?" Sasabe asked.

"Because…well…" Rei started.

"Yep, we might be on different teams…" Nagisa smiled.

"…but we're still…" Makoto continued.

"…teammates." Haru finished with a smile.

"What does that mean?"

At that moment, Hikaru exited and went over to them. "S-Sorry I took so long."

"Hikaru-chan!" Nagisa went to give her a hug. "Are you okay?!"

"I'm okay." Hikaru smiled at him, hugging back.

"Are you sure, Hikaru-senpai?" Rei asked.

"You were great!" Makoto complimented.

"Yes, I'm okay Rei." Hikaru responded. Then she smiled. "Thank you, Makoto."

Haru smiled at her. "Good to hear."

Samezuka's bus was about to leave but Rin had to do one more thing. "Hold on, captain! I-I have to do something!" He bolted to the entrance.

"Hurry up, Matsuoka!" Seijirou called after him. "Everyone else, go on the bus!"

"Yes sir!"

Rin ran over to the bus that the Iwatobi swim club was boarding. He saw that Hikaru was the last one to board so he called out her name. "Hikaru!" He shouted at the top of his lungs.

Hikaru blinked and stopped in her tracks. She hadn't gotten on the first step yet. "Rin? What is it?" She asked.

Rin stopped in front of her. "I need to talk to you."

"About what?"

"You know what it is."

"Is it about-"

"Hikaru-chan!" Nagisa interrupted "Are you coming? It's quite the drive!"

"O-Oh, in a minute okay?"

"Okay!" Came his response.

Hikaru looked up at Rin.

Rin took a deep breath. "I'm sorry." He apologized. "I'm sorry for yelling at you. I had a lot of things going through my mind and…I took it out on you. It was very wrong for me to do that."

"It's okay." Hikaru replied.

"No it's not!" Rin argued. "I'm…sorry." He said again, voice softer. "I shouldn't have yelled…" He put his hand on the back of his head and he turned away. "…at a girl I like." A blush crept up on his cheeks.

Hikaru stood there. Did he just confess to her? Oh my god. "R-Rin…" She whispered. "You like me?"

"…Yeah." Rin responded casually.

Hikaru kept staring at him. She didn't expect this at all.

Rin was getting anxious by the minute to find out her answer. She wasn't responding right away. Did she like him back? "Hikaru, if you don't like me, I understand, but please give me an answer."

Hikaru was about to speak but it the voices coming from the bus stopped her.

"Rei-chan shush!"

"I'm not even talking!"

"Now you are!"

"Because you talked to me!"

"Both of you shush!"

"Yeah."

Rin facepalmed. Here he was confessing and those idiots were eavesdropping. He also was annoyed that they were obvious about it.

Hikaru blinked. "O-Oh." She blushed a little. "A-Answer? Uhm, yeah…I like you too."

Rin's arm fell limp to his side. She what?

"I like you." Hikaru repeated.

A shriek came from the bus.

Hikaru and Rin laughed.

"Uhm ya…so…" Rin's hand went to the back of his head. "Want to go on a date?"

"I'd love too."

Another shriek was heard.

"I'll give you my number and we can text each other in the mean time." Hikaru said.

After exchanging numbers, they both went on their respective buses.

Hikaru climbed up the stairs.

"You're going to go on a date with onii-chan! I have to come over one day and pick out what you're going to wear!" Gou gushed.

Hikaru laughed. "Okay sure." Then her phone buzzed. She flipped the top.

*Have a safe trip home.*

Hikaru smiled at the text and then she replied.

*You too!*

Xxx

Hikaru was finally home. She went through the door and then shut it behind her. She stretched. She was going to take a nice bath and head to bed right away. She was so tired that she could hardly keep her eyes open. She took her shoes off and just dropped them on the floor. She didn't notice the other pair of shoes that didn't belong to her. She took a couple of steps and realized the kitchen light was open. Oh damnit, did she leave the light on again? She saw that the kitchen door was also open and that there was somebody else in there.

"Hello Hikaru."

Hikaru's eyes widened.

Her father.

Her father was here, sitting in the kitchen.

Hikaru stood there, staring at him. No…it can't be…why is he here?!

"Hikaru, I saw your performance at the prefecturals and the nationals and I got to say…" Mr. Hazuki paused. "It was pathetic."

Hikaru didn't react.

"There are the tournaments next year so we have time to train." Mr. Hazuki told her. "And…"

Hikaru's eyes widened. She knew what was coming. No no no!

"…I'll make sure you win."

A.N: That is it for this story! I hope you guys enjoy it!

I kind of ended this on a cliffhanger but don't you worry, I'll be working on the sequel as soon as I can. Homework has been a pain ;_;

Anyways, stay tuned for the sequel and thank you for reading this story!

S.G Tsukasa