Characters belong to Akira Amano
14. Swimming...kinda.
"N-No Tsunayoshi! I don't want to go in!"
The poor frightened brunet was currently clasping his hands around his mouth, shaking his head vigorously as he stood at the edge of the swimming pool. Summer came too early for his liking and he knew this terrible day would come.
Learning how to swim—well, no. Actually learning how to get into the pool without scurrying off like a madman.
He even took the risk of dipping a foot into the water, but just ended up quickly retreating it, shivering from the coldness.
"Tsuna," Tsunayoshi called out his name reassuringly, leaning his back onto to the edge of the pool, his skin glistening in purity. "It's just water, it's not gonna hurt you."
"I know but—!"
His counterpart shook his head. "You don't have to swim, Tsuna. I just want you to get in."
Tsuna stared at his boyfriend for a few seconds, before nodding his head hesitantly. "H-Hai."
Tsunayoshi smiled and held out a hand to him. "Good boy, now let's get you in here."
"You're going to hold me, right," the honey-eyed brunet asked his other self, who merrily nodded. He smiled slightly before kneeling down to grab the other teen's hand and carefully began to dip himself into the water, which was when the hold on Tsunayoshi's hand tightened. However, because of the edge being slippery from the water, he nearly had himself splash into it which made him squeal and close his eyes in terror, embracing for the horrifying impact.
In such a swift calming movement, strong and secure arms wrapped around his waist protectively. Tsuna shot open his eyes and instantly looked into orange ones that were dazzling ever so brightly.
A soft grin formed onto Tsunayoshi's lips. "I got you," he whispered soothingly.
Tsuna pouted adorably and buried his head into the other's neck, holding him tightly by the shoulders.
"I'm going to let go, okay?" The orange-eyed teen felt Tsuna tense up and chuckled. "I'll catch you again if you can't manage, ne?"
"O-Okay," the brunet stuttered out as Tsunayoshi's grip disappeared around his waist. He jolted at the lost contact but nevertheless began to steady himself with the comforting ripples surrounding him. The other teen eyed him the whole time and was ready to catch him if anything went wrong. Tsuna inwardly took in deep breaths and glanced at him, silently saying that it was okay now.
Tsunayoshi mentally cheered and went over to the timid boy, kissing his forehead and then his lips in satisfaction. "Proud of you," he said, caressing his cheek lovingly.
"Arigatou," the brunet replied, his cheeks blooming in colour as he grasped the other's hand that was holding his cheek.
"Don't mention it," Tsunayoshi waved off, leaving one more kiss on the lips to his cute lover before doing laps around the pool.
Tsuna watched him, sighing in amazement and relief.
Now he just needed to learn how to move around.
But just watching his talented boyfriend doing hot back strokes was much more pleasing to him.