"Wow, Haru-chan, you never told us that! I guess I should have expected it, though!" Nagisa's laughs only filled the air after the rather sudden confession. After all, the two boys had no idea of the sort of relationship between the two.

Nagisa turned to Makoto with a large smile to his face.

"Rin and Haru were always together, after all. Rin would always tag along, no matter what Haru said!" He chuckled again at the memory.

A small smile appeared to Makoto's face. He nodded along, seeming to agree with no enthusiasm.

Wasn't I always with Haru, too? Didn't you notice me always with him, even before Rin was in the picture?

The thoughts plaguing this teen's mind shook off the smile on his face. His green eyes narrowed to a point, staring to a similar shade of grass. Never did the color seem to dull as now.

Wasn't I too irreplaceable to Haru..? I'm not so sure about now...

Haru noticed his friend's gesture, and he offered a small confused expression.

"Makoto-"

"I should probably throw the napkins out. Are you done with your juice, Nagisa?" Before any words could flow from the fish boy's mouth, a usual smile harshing cold winters appeared to Makoto's face. He bolted up, looking down to the two as he gathered their trash.

"Oh, yeah. Here." Nagisa giving the cardboard box over was all Makoto needed to start his exit. His feet pounded against the grass in a swift motion, crushing the blades still yearning for a summer sun. His only goal was forward, eyes unable to glance up from the dirt he eyed.

Rounding a corner, Makoto slammed his back to the wall. His tightening fists crushed the juice box in his hand, spilling the small amount of liquid that had not been drank. The clear juice trailed down his clenched fist, dripping to the ground.

After all the time I've spent with him, never pushing him to act on my sake, he still decides that Rin's the better choice? He still thinks about Rin more than he turns to me? He doesn't even need to say it. I can see it. I just can.

Makoto's cold eyes narrowed pitifully.

I had convinced myself all this time spent just at his side was enough. When did I become so hopelessly selfish..?