Seems I'm having a habit of updating free fanfics as of late

Rin has an outburst and yells at Haru about her feelings of leaving her alone for the past 10 years

but the two reconcile and make up

Fluff and feels

Rin hummed as she slowly undid the top button of her uniform shirt. Another quiet day but it was her job as a police officer to keep the town safe from harm of any kind. Knowing lives were safe because of her made the job worth it. Sure, sometimes it got scary and on the rare occasion she had to use her gun. Sometimes chasing the odd thug or public molestation. But usually just helping citizens during their daily lives.

Sometimes she would get the odd sexual harassment of perverts out-letting their kinks on her uniform. But they could be arrested for that so it wasn't all bad. It helped when she had Sousuke to help her during patrol so stuff like this would be easier to avoid. Sadly having a guy friend around meant other men would feel threatened.

Honestly, despite the stereotypes in moves the life of police was in fact very boring. It wasn't all chases and actions scenes as one would believe the life of a police officer to be. There were times she almost fell asleep at her desk because of how boring things got, having to be woken up by Sousuke before she got caught sleeping on the job.

"Haru, I'm home" Rin called loudly. She had picked her up some fish snacks from the store as well as some food for dinner. Honestly, she was exhausted, ever muscle aching like hell. I mean walking around the area 2 hours a day and sitting at a desk doing paperwork. You would be lucky if you were doing more than laying down for long periods of time afterwards.

"Welcome home Rin" Haru replied casually. She had missed her when she went away, she knew she had a job to do but in all honest she got really lonely and miserable when she was gone. She knew Rin's job was important, but at the same time she felt neglected. She had come all this way to be with her because of their promise. But now it felt like Rin had forgotten the depth of it.

Rin sighed and walked down the hall, how long had she been in there. She swore her water bill must have raised since Haru had come to live with her. But she was cute so, she just dealt with it. I mean she had a cute roommate living with her whom kept her company, felt nicer than coming home to an empty house after so long.

Her job paid ok, and her parents sent her a little money so she wasn't broke. But then again, she was used to paying for once person. Having two people live in a house got expensive. Living alone wasn't as cheap as one would expect. She had learned that the hard way after moving out. But she was a resilient person so she was good at handling most situations.

Eventually she came to her bathroom and opened the door, an un-amused expression on her face. So much for being able to relax, seems the bathroom was occupied by someone else. Just when she thought she could finally have some time to herself. Instead she would have to wait for god knows how long before she could finally get the tub to herself.

Haru was lounging in the tub with a content smile on her face, her dark hair flowing across her chest. Covering the mounds on her chest tastefully, yet appearing very seductive. One hand resting over the side of the tub, the other was rested on her head slightly entangled in her hair. Her eyes glazed over slightly as if she had been deep in thought.

Her beautiful long scaly blue tail hung out of the tub near the bottom, showing her fins. Almost bobbing about in a happy manner. The rest of her remained submerged in the water, back to her own natural habitat. She seemed completely unfazed about being walked in on. Compared to any normal person who would be embarrassed and yell about someone intruding their privacy.

Rin could only stare at the mermaid awkwardly, she knew they were both women thus sharing the same anatomy. But she just wasn't used to having another girl in her house. But then again Haru was a guest, she had freedom to do what she wanted. Yet respect Rin's manners at the same time. But so far, she had not broken any rules or done anything bad.

She sighed heavily, trying not to stare "Why don't you ever wear a shirt? Don't you feel weird about having your boobs out for the world to see?" she asked hesitantly. Didn't mermaid's feel embarrassment at all? In normal human culture, having someone see your body unless you were in a relationship was seen as inappropriate. So god knows what mermaid culture was like in that sense.

Haru blinked, confused by Rin's awkwardness. They had been living together for some time and she had known Rin since she was a young girl. So why was she so hesitant about looking at her? I mean it was nothing she didn't see on a daily basis, ok yes it would be strange to see a fish instead of human anatomy but her upper half was the same.

Back when she was young, Rin had complimented her appearance a lot. Now that she was grown up, she seemed to be embarrassed at the very thought of looking at her in that way. "We are both women, aren't we? Why should something so trivial matter?" Haru asked casually. Back home her breasts had always been on show, but nobody ever cared about it.

All mermaids went around without a shirt, they were half fish after all. Why would they need to worry about clothing when they lived in the ocean? Such things were unnecessary.

Rin irked and shifted in her place, annoyed at Haru's reply yet knowing at the same time she was right. But seeing Haru in such a seductive way was honestly turning her on a little. Despite attempting relationships with other people, she had never once been able to forget Haru. Every day she had been gone, Rin had felt lonely without her for company.

But despite her feelings for Haru, she was a mermaid. She belonged in the sea not on the land. It was her home and it always would be, meaning she would have to return there someday. She would have to return to the blue depths and probably marry some merman instead of being with her as sad as that made her feel.

She then sighed heavily turning her back on Haru "Just hurry up ok, some of us want to use the tub as well" she replied in an annoyed tone. Closing the door on Haru and going to make something to eat. As the door was closed on her, Haru blinked in confusion at Rin's reaction. Didn't Rin like women? Was she not attracted to the female body? So why was she rejecting her?

Meanwhile, Rin leaned against the bathroom door. Her face in her hands and her face as red as her hair, trying to remain calm. Her heart aching with love and her body screaming with frustration. It couldn't keep going like this, she loved Haru with all her heart. But mermaids belonged to the sea, not on dry land like humans. Though she wanted Haru to stay, she had people who loved her back home.


Rin stood at the cooker silently, attempting to cook some curry for dinner. She was too tired to do anything fancy and Haru couldn't really complain since she was living here for free. If she was to complain about her cooking then that would be the last straw, this wasn't a diner so she shouldn't expect any fancy quality of food.

Rin had since changed into a loose pair of shorts and a casual T shirt to make dinner until she took her bath. She still felt sweaty and gross but then Haru was still using the tub. Most likely she had been in there all day which was the annoying thing, she would question how such a thing were possible if Haru weren't a mermaid.

Though she would be lying if she wasn't slightly irked by it. Since staying with her, Haru had started to act as if this were her home not Rin's. Though she was alien to human culture, Rin was sure she wasn't alien to manners. The amount, of things Haru had done while she was here being endless. It was amazing that Rin hadn't thrown her out and sent her back to the ocean already. She was just too kind.

Sure, she didn't mind sharing a bed with Haru as she only had one of those in the house. I mean she wasn't so heartless to make Haru sleep on the floor or the sofa downstairs. But walking around barely clothed, running baths all the time, being so clingy and talking about the female body so casually. Honestly, she felt like she was caring for a child.

Haru would wear clothes when going out but only when Rin helped her. She had since gotten the hang of it but when indoors she would dress in very skimpy clothes. She was only lucky Haru would wear underpants so she wasn't flashing anything, or that would be hella embarrassing and awkward. She was only thankful they didn't have guests.

She would spend a lot of her time in the bath, but usually on hot days. She wondered why Haru didn't just drink the water instead, I mean, being a mermaid she wouldn't suffer water poisoning. Even in bed or outside of bed, Haru was always cuddling up to or being very touchy feely. I mean the two weren't in a relationship and they were in a way childhood friends to boot.

Things weren't as they were and things had changed since she was a child. They still had a strong bond and a connection that nobody else would understand. But, Haru obviously had a different mindset to how things were compared to the way Rin felt about it. Probably still remembering her as that small tomboyish child.

To boot the incident with the bath, Rin was a confident about her body and sexuality too. But she knew certain things were not appropriate to do as a woman. And Haru failed to understand that. She sighed heavily and stirred the sauce before chopping up some veggies to add. Curry was cheap for living alone, but now that Haru was here she would need to shop for two instead.

The worst part being Haru had a big appetite, you would never think a mermaid would eat so much. It was like she had hollow legs or something, eating way more than Rin did. Wondering if Haru was ever satisfied with the quantity of food she was given, how much fish did she consume while she was underwater. I mean, mermaids obviously weren't vegetarian.

But at the same time, part of her was happy to have Haru around and once more part of her life. It felt like old times even after growing up and moving on with her life. Sharing a sense of affection and worry for Haru, likely the same Haru had felt towards her as a child. Having someone else for company and to make conversation with.

She had left her home, her family all of it behind just to see Rin again. She had given up her life as a mermaid to come to dry land despite having no experience just to see her. This made Rin happier than you could imagine seeing her after all this time. But she still felt a great sense of guilt and sadness to know what Haru was giving up because of her.

"I'm done bathing" Haru said casually appearing from the bathroom. A towel placed on her head as she dried her long black hair. Her cheeks were pale white from sitting in a bath for so long. She was amazed that Haru could stand to sit in cold water, but then she was half fish so it probably didn't even faze her. Mermaids were certainly fascinating creatures indeed.

"Dinner will be done soon" Rin replied quickly as she put the rice on. She had made a little extra just for Haru, as she had learned it took at least 2-3 servings to fill her stomach. She tried not to peer at Haru but she was very tempting. Wearing the same over sized shirt again, flashing her long creamy legs, the outline of her bosom and flashing her collar bones.

She tried to repress her desire to hold Haru, her fear of losing her again lingering in her heart. She had already dealt with heartbreak once before, she wouldn't like to experience it a second time. To become happy with Haru only for her to be torn from her again and become separated once more would break her heart.

Haru saw the conflicted look on the other girls face, the hidden pain in her eyes. Yet able to see the visible blush and look of conflict on her face. So many emotions running through her. She didn't understand Rin, why she was acting this way. Why could she not simply be honest about her feelings instead of repressing them. She knew she was happy to see her again.

Her gaze became heated and she felt an anger brewing inside of her. Wasn't Rin happy to see her at all? Hadn't she missed her? Why was she being so cold and distant now? "Why do you distance yourself? I thought you cared about me Rin. Back then you always looked forward to seeing me" Haru asked accusingly. Her tone filled with confusion and sadness.

Back when Rin had been a child, every day she had big eyes wide with joy and an eagerness about her. Rushing into her arms happily whenever she saw her. Knowing she cared for Haru. Holding the small girl close to her and comforting her. Speaking endlessly with her by the waterside had been some of her happiest memories.

Rin stiffened, her eyes stinging with tears that threatened to fall. This wasn't fair, using the guilt card. Making her remember the past when she had been happy and innocent. She sighed heavily a pained look appearing on her face "This is only temporary Haru. You can't stay here forever; a bath gets expensive you know. You'll have to return to the sea sometime" she replied coldly.

Though deep down she would like nothing better than to have Haru stay here. She would not separate her from her family, friends and home. The sea was where she belonged. Surely Haru would miss it and would worry about her family, but instead she was thinking of Rin and neglecting her own feelings.

Haru then became sad, why was Rin telling her to go home when she wanted to be with her. Hadn't she promised to return when she had finished her migration with her pod? "This…isn't this my home?" Haru asked hesitantly her tone sad. Her family would understand her desire to be with Rin. During their migration, she had spoken about her a lot.

Makoto had even comforted her when she was lonely and missing Rin. Saying they would return soon enough and she would be reunited with her again. Easing her sadness. When she had decided to return to the surface Makoto had seen her off but asked Haru to visit the waterfront so they could speak to one another.

Rin then snapped, her feelings bursting out of her. This was just too much, why couldn't Haru understand this wasn't how things worked. Why couldn't she understand how she felt? She then spun around to glare at Haru flicking off the cooker. Her eyes angry and filled with tears, gritting her teeth and looking at her hatefully. Her eyes shiny with tears that threatened to fall.

"Don't gimme that bullshit Haru! You don't belong here! I mean you were happy enough to leave me behind the first time, weren't you?!" she snapped bitterly nearly choking on her words. When Haru left that day, her heart smashed into pieces. Just looking at the ocean hurt, when story time about mermaids was read she would remember Haru and start to cry.

She would run up and down the beach looking for her and calling her. Until she was tired and couldn't run anymore. Her brother and Sousuke having to come and find her. She had been called so many names, been told her stories were lies. Calling her crazy and isolating her further. Having only Sousuke who actually believed her words about her mermaid friend.

Haru was taken aback and nearly jumped at the intensity of Rin's tone. Stunned to see Rin looking at her so fiercely. Like a shark staring down its prey. A shiver of fear running through her. She had never seen Rin look like this, she had always been so happy to see her. Treating her with a fondness and affection she had never felt before.

Then the tears began to spill, big fat tears running down Rin's face. Pouring out of her like a waterfall leaving stream marks down her face as she burst into tears in the kitchen. She leaned forward bowing her head, covering her face and hiding her face from Haru. Was she happy now? Seeing her look so pathetic? Seeing how bitter she truly was?

The accumulation of everything she had endured over the past ten years while she had been gone. Everything her heart had experienced after losing the only friend aside from Sousuke she had ever had. "Y... You never came…I waited for *hic* so l…long but… but you…you never came" Rin sobbed. Days became weeks, weeks became months and months had become years. Time slowly passing and yet no Haru.

The image of a young Rin sobbing for Haru while sitting alone on a beach broke Haru's heart. Thinking of how lonely and miserable the poor girl must have been. She didn't know what to say, she had no excuse but she hadn't been able to control the length of her migration. Never thinking it would be so long, leaving Rin to wait.

Rin looked up revealing her tear stained face smiling sadly, almost ashamed of Haru seeing her like this. "The other kids…. They… they would pick on me. Calling me a liar. I was bullied even more than I was before I met you" she sobbed. Calling her a liar and saying she was making things up, that mermaids weren't real. Leaving her alone and miserable, calling her a freak and a wierdo for believing in fairy tales.

It broke Haru's heart to see Rin like this, broken and lonely. Unable to stop crying due to the pain she had caused her. She could not undo the past and the mistakes she had made. But she could still fix the future she had with Rin. Making up for lost time and being away from her. She was gone then, but she was here now. And she would never leave Rin again.

She hesitantly approached Rin and wrapped her arms around the maroon haired girl. Pressing herself against her and holding her close to her own body protectively. Realizing how weak Rin truly was, how she had slowly built up walls around herself so she wouldn't get hurt. Yet still hoping she would see Haru again, but that day had never come.

Rin stiffened at first then eased into Haru's body. The scent of salt water and fresh air wafting up her nose. Haru's silky skin and cold form against her own warm body. How she had missed this, the last time she had been this close to Haru she had been an adolescent. Crying her eyes out while Haru and she parted ways.

"Rin, forgive me. I beg you. I never meant to leave you for so long, you have no idea how much it hurt to part from you. I never thought my actions would cause you such pain" Haru apologized. She would never understand why those boys had been so cruel to her. Wishing she had been able to protect her. But she was here now and she always would be.

Rin softened, just like when she had been a child and upset. Haru's embrace eased her pain and brought her a comfort she had never felt before. Chasing away her sadness. She then felt fresh tears welling up but not from sadness, but joy and relief. She then buried her head into Haru's shoulder and cried. While Haru held her close, and spoke soft soothing words.


Haru hummed happily as she spooned curry and rice into her mouth. This was already her third helping, it was a little spicy but then she didn't mind it. Rin didn't seem to like overly spicy food. But she loved it, back home she did not have food like this. They mainly lived on plant based diets and lower species of fish. But this was hot and delicious.

Rin sat opposite, her eyes red from crying yet she felt oddly better. Relieving her feelings of the past ten years while she was held by her first love. Felt kind of like something out of a romantic movie. She was especially hungry after all that crying. Enjoying her meal just a little bit more, but at least she would rest well tonight. That was the main thing she had gotten out of this.

"Are you feeling better?" Haru asked in a worried tone. She was glad to see that Rin had an appetite as she would need to regain her strength. She had cried an awful lot, she didn't think Rin could hold that much water in her body. It was rather amazing. She was surprised the girl didn't look shriveled and dehydrated.

Rin blinked then blushed, but she honestly did feel so much better. The air felt clearer and she felt more relaxed. Having got her feelings off her chest after all this time. She then nodded but felt rather guilty for snapping at Haru like that "Y… Yeah. Thanks, Haru" she replied awkwardly. She couldn't remember the last time she felt so refreshed.

Haru smiled warmly, memories flooding back as she saw Rin sitting there red eyed. Reminding her that the little girl had now grown up and become a woman.

Rin saw her expression and shifted, why was it that Haru seemed more mature than usual. Radiating a womanly aura that far extended her years. It was honestly a little creepy. "What is it?" Rin asked hesitantly. She wondered what the woman could be thinking about to make her so happy? Gripping the spoon in her hand tightly as she did so.

"You look really cute when you're crying" Haru said gently. Rin was adorable even when angry crying. But then again, she had always thought Rin to be cute, even back then. All these years later she still saw Rin as adorable even after she had become a woman. For Rin would always be someone precious to her no matter what.

Rin felt her cheeks heat, was Haru making fun of her? Though she was not as upset as she usually would be. She simply huffed and started to eat her food "Your weird" she muttered. But the atmosphere felt lighter, happier, homelier. How had she not realized how lonely it had been before?