There are many different roads in life, it can be rather difficult to choose which one to take. Some have clear paths while others can leave one feeling uncertain. Some can just lead one back to the many forks in the road of life. Others can take another through a rough and rigorous journey. There at times can be shining sun, which can quickly turn to dark clouds that can turn into a storm. It all depends on the road one chooses to take. Sometimes roads can cause another to leave their life behind, to start something new. All it takes is that first step. It can be tempting to look back, back to where it's safe. But, what purpose would that be? To remain in the same place? Eyes wouldn't be able to see what they needed to see. Life couldn't start. The unknown would remain the unknown never to be explored.
Sometimes one needs is a little push to take that first step. Or just close their eyes and take that leap. Getting those legs to keep walking is mostly consider the hardest part, but as long as one keeps going. It becomes easier and easier. The road becomes clearer and clearer. It's not scary anymore. Accepting this change with open arms and an open heart. Everything going great, despite the little bumps in the road. It would seem that walking the path of life is one each person has to take alone. And it can become lonely, but one must keep walking and walking. Because that's what they need to do. And who knows which new road they'll end on. An experience like that can open another's eyes. Allowing them to see.
Walking along the streets pulling a roller suitcase, passing shops and houses. Schools too. Walking like they had a mission to do. Their stride was very confident, eyes stable and focus. It could easily be mistaken as being serious, but that was far from it. Passing a couple of parks, they could easily have taken a bus or some sort of transportation though choose not too. A good walk always does the body good. Helps the mind to become clear and orderly. Their suitcase rolling behind them. Didn't feel heavy at all. It was actually as light as a feather. Well at least in their mind. Stopping at the corner waiting for the light to change.
Passing a few parks and couple of more stores too. They stop at one store and pick up a couple of things then continue on to their destination. The way there was rather long, but so was everything else in life. No road or journey was ever short, it was always long for a reason. At first it would be considered scary, but that eventually goes away. And the road becomes shorter, at least in the mind. Coming to another stop and wait to cross, it took around about an extra 45 minutes to reach the destination.
Finally here, they take a quick breather look up at the place. It still remained the same, that was good. Taking hold of suitcase handle they proceed onto the grounds. Keeping their eyes straight ahead despite the itching sensation to look around. They couldn't have their eyes wonder no matter how much they wanted it too. Weaving in and out, they come to the area they needed to be. Stopping at look at the only obstacle before them. Blocking their way, all they had to do was simple push it aside. Ready to do so, but their hand seem hesitant. Refusing to respond to the command their mind was giving them. No screaming at it. Their hand simply just would not allow itself to go any further. The reason, they weren't really sure.
Because of the hand's hesitation, doubts and regret thoughts filled their mind, like a beehive. Buzzing around wildly. They could feel their feet wanting to turn around and walk back the way they came. But that would mean walking back to the start of this journey. They had come too far to turn around and run back to the start of their journey. The palm of their hand gently rested upon the obstacle before them. All it required was a just a simple push, that's all that was needed. And they could keep walking, keep going. Little by little they pushed the obstacle aside, even as the muscles in their arm tensed up. Their mind had to push through those thoughts that tired to hold them back. With ever ounce of their willpower they push on through. Until they broke through.
Swinging that door wide open, a small gust of wind came with it. Blowing their hair just a bit, caused them to close their eyes to avoid any dust that came from the small updraft. Slowly they begin to open their eyes, their vision returning seeing everything and everyone. All eyes laid upon them. Eyes that where shocked and surprised by their presence. Eyes that rang with so many questions. Eyes that smiled with joy and happiness, while at the same time a bit of frustration. But that quickly melted away. Seeing them standing there. Everything became quiet, the merriment that was happening stopped. The splashing stopped too. A couple of gasps where heard. A few tears formed in some of the eyes. Both sides waiting for either a word or reaction.
Eyes looking each other, noticing the change. From the time spent away. Biting their trembling lip, that begin to form into a smile. Pushing down the handle to their suitcase, unzipping it, all eyes watch them pull out their camera and carefully walk to the edge. To be intercepted by arms, wrapping around them. Embracing them tightly. Soaking their clothes, which they didn't mind. Nor did they mind the smell of chlorine mixed with a soft fragrance of Cherry Blossoms. It didn't matter to them, the scent to them was home. Hugging them back. Hearing them soft happy cries.
Smiling softly at them."Hello Nagisa."you greet him.
His hold on you became tighter by the mention of his name."...May..."he says your name back, crying."...May..."he just cries tears of joy. That soon turned into a happy laughter. That rang throughout the whole pool. Turning around to the others with a big smile, waving to them."Guys! Guys! It's May! She's back! She's back!"He turns back to you. With a couple of happy tears falling still."She's back."
You smile to yourself."Yeah..."Taking out a petal from his hair. He hugs you again. Which you return.
The others watch the touching reunion between the two friends. Even others in the pool. To them it was like watching the two hugging the way had done when they were younger. You and Nagisa break and look at each other.
"May!" You hear another familiar voice scream your name and next thing they latch onto you almost knocking you over. It was Aiichiro, throwing his arms around your shoulders. Nearly handing off."May!"
He wasn't the only either, more came over nearly swarming you. Happy to see you again. Even Momo, who had to double check it was actually and then starts to berate you for leaving. He was starting up again. Complaining about your absence and blaming you for silly things. It made you laugh which did upset him. The others eventually get out of the pool and come over.
You turn to them, Mako, Rei, Haru and Rin. At first you give them an apologetic look, but seeing no ill feelings. It quickly vanishes. Rei steps forward."Did you find it?"He asks a bit worried. Nodding your head yes. He smiles relieved. "That's good."
Walking to him, you look at him. Grateful tears softly appear in the corner, take his hands. Squeezes them. Trying not to choke. "Thank you. Rei. Thank you so much."
Touched he returns the squeeze too."You're welcome, May. I'm glad to see you better spirits. Welcome back."The two of you hug quickly. The moment was warm, though quickly ends, when Nagisa comes up behind and grabs you. Scooping you up.
"Come on May! You're going to be apart of this too!" he screams on the top of his lungs. In his iron hold, he races to the pool with you. The others realize what he was going to do and try to stop him, their reaction wasn't as fast. You cling to him and before you could even scream... which he paid no mind and jumps off the edge and into the pool with you.
Causing a huge splash. The others hurry over Rei searching for any sign of either you or Nagisa. To come up. But saw nothing, panicking someone was about to jump in when both you and Nagisa come up, you gasping for air. Coughing like crazy. Still clinging to Nagisa. Drenched and soaked. Your hair heavy with water. You no doubt looked like a wet dog. Earning laughter from Nagisa, shaking as much water as you could off. Shooting him a sharp glare that went away and was replaced with laughter. Releasing him. He began splashing water on you and which you return. It quickly turned into a water fight. The others soon jumped back in, to share in the merriment. You stayed by the shallow end, but still had a blast. Having playfully water fights with a few. Jumping on the back of a few. Not even caring the how wet your clothes where.
It was good to be back. Taking a break, you go to the edge and sit out, keeping your feet in. Wring out your hair and some of your clothes the best you could. Watching the others having a blast. It warmed your heart seeing it. Looking around, finding your camera you go and get it and come back to your spot. Focusing the lens you take picture after picture of this moment. This perfect moment. After a good five minutes of picture taking you look at them, smiling at what you had. About to take some more, you decide against it and put it on a timer and program how many pictures for it to take. Just a someone pulls you back in to continue with the fun. The camera took every single picture with you in it. During the time, Gou made her way up to Samezuka and was overjoyed to see you. She nearly knocked you back into the pool when you came out again. She cried on you while at the same time calling you an idiot. All because she cared. You took some pictures with her too. The two of you sat on the side to talk and laugh. Like good times. You where given a towel to dry yourself off.
A moment like this, many would want to last forever. But, time didn't work like that. And it had to come to an end. The sun began to set, the festivities began to wind down. Soon the pool that was once filled now became empty with nothing but floating petals. Everyone dried off and changed. Aiichiro showed you to the restroom so you could change. You managed to dry off your body, but your hair remained wet still. Which was okay. Changing into dark tan pants, with a marigold off the shoulder blouse. And dark boots.
The sun nearly setting, the day nearly over. Night would soon replace the existing light. There was little time left now. Still with the others, everyone decides to get something to eat. Finding a place. Nagisa picks the place and it was BBQ. The place was perfect, all of you sat down together. Talking and enjoying each others company. Catching up. Swapping stories. Nothing but good times and vibes all around. By the time everyone's belly was full, it was time to go home. By that time your hair was half way dried.
"You're sure you don't want to stay?"Aiichiro ask you.
Holding the handle of your suitcase you smile at the worried young man. "I'm sure." you tell him. Placing a hand on him."Don't worry. I'll be fine."
He was still against it. You could see it. But accepted it."...You have to make sure to call right when you get there. Okay?!"
"Alright."you agree. Giving him a smile. Then turn to the others. "Guess you better head to the train, you don't want to miss it."You tell Haru, Mako, Rei, Nagisa and Gou.
Who where all more concerned over you. "May, are you sure it's a good idea?" Rei speaks."It's very late. Just come back with us. Or least spend the night, Gou's place is closest. How about there."
You shake your head. Declining. "I appreciate all of your concern. But, I'll be fine. There's no more need to worry over me,"shaking your head."Not anymore at least. I'm done with that. How can you move forward if you remain back and concerned over me? I can't grow that way. I'll make sure to send everyone a text. Plus, it's rather fun really."You give them a smile. Then look at the time."I better hurry to that bus. Like you guys should to your train."
"...You really have changed."Mako says noticing. You look at him, seeing how proud he was. And accepting."There's really no reason."He comes over to you still looking at you smiling warmly. He leans into you and brings you into a embrace. Which you accept.
The others look on, until it was over. Nagisa comes and hugs you. Though not in the same way as Mako did. Gou comes in after him, followed by Rei. Then Aiichiro. Momo acted like he didn't care. But hugs you emotionally, making a spectacle of himself. Being over the top as usual. Soon enough was enough, raising a hand you place it upon his head and ruffle his hair.
He looks at you, you look back at him and smile."...".He smiles back. Turning back around to everyone, when you remembered something. Opening up your suitcase you take out a magazine and show them. They look at the cover. Looking closer they notice in the corner at the bottom, your name in small print the cover was done by you. The picture, it was a the statue of Liberty, with a crowd of tourist and people in front of it.
"Wow."Nagisa said impressed."So cool! You got your picture on the front cover. That's so neat."
"You captured everyone's moment so beautifully."Rei compliments.
"Thank you."you tell them."I guess I didn't realize how good I actually was. Guess I am. To have it post on the city's top magazine company."
"Guess that means you're famous now."Haru jokes, you look at him surprised that he did. He gives you small smile."Good job. May. April would be so happy."
Touched by his words, you do your best not to get emotional and tear up. Simply smile."...Yeah...I know. She would proud of all us."You tell them."Nagisa, Rei and Gou."you look to them. Then to Aiichiro and Momo."Can you guys do me a favor? Watch out of my sister, please?"
"It would be our honor."Rei accepts.
"Sure. We'd love too."Aiichiro respectfully smiles
Momo, Gou and Nagisa nod agreeing as well."Thanks. Well, I should be going then."Giving them all one last look, with your bag in hand you walk away. Waving bye. They watch you leave.
"You know something?"Nagisa says."I'm glad for May."Rei rest a hand on his shoulder.
"I think we all our."Rei tells him."She found what she needed. And is walking her own path. It's quite a relief really. Knowing she's going to be alright."
"The best thing about her profession,"Sosuke begins.
"We'll cross paths with her again."Mako finishes.
Opening the magazine Nagisa noticed something."Hey guys?" He gets their attention. They turn to him just as he pulled out a couple of small thin books. That wasn't what surprised them it was what was on each individual book. It was each of them. Everyone had their own. Their names printed on the front cover with a picture of themselves.
Each of them open it up, stun and in awe with each page."..."Each of them speechless.
Smirking to himself. "She's so strange." Rin shakes his head, flipping through the thin book, stops for a moment a sinking feeling squeezing inside. "Huh?" His eyes notice something, that snapped his head up and look in the direction she went, finding her gone.
Morning came, your suitcase laid on your bed, while you took the pleasure of showering. As you showered some entered the lobby downstairs and went to the desk. At that moment you turn the knobs off and step out, covering the floor where you stood with a small puddle, grabbing a towel that hung, wrap it around you, while using the other one to wring out your hair that you decided to let air dry. Glancing at the digital clock in on the wall read the time, step out into your room and walk over to the bed. Reach into your suitcase begin looking for something to wear. At that same time the elevator doors open and a figure steps out, they look to the left then to right forgetful for a moment, remember walk the right hall. Their eyes reading the room numbers while muttering to themselves the correct number, find it, stop before the room.
Raise a fist, hold their breath, and knock on the door, just as you sat down with your opened laptop about to do something, turn surprised by it. The knock comes again, setting your laptop aside stand grip your towel, and walk over. The knock came again just as your hand rested on the knob, the second you gave it a turn the knocking stopped.
A pair of familiar red eyes meet your blinking golden-yellow ones. "Rin? W-What are you doing here?" you asked peering your head out a bit looking around to see if any of the others where here. Find no one else in the hall but him. "How in the world did you find me?" Return your attention to him.
His eyes pretty much flicker with the obvious answer. Sighing knowing who it was, not at all surprised.
Mutter to the side. While casting your eyes to your phone on the nightstand. "Nagisa..."
Coughing he brings you back. Rubbing the back of his neck clearing his throat. "C-Can I come in?" he asked with eyes moving all around. And a faint rise on his cheeks.
"Sure." you step aside offering him entrance. He enters and sets bag down. "You can sit on the bed." He takes it, there was something else that entered the room when he came. Some that hung over him, that was nearly visible if it could be.
This growing anticipation that weighed the room down. That and something else keeping you from continue whatever it was you where doing and changing. Taking a deep breath Rin clears his throat again. For the fourth time. Made you fold your arms over your chest and do the same softly. Tucking a bit of hair behind your ear walk over and sit next to him.
Point. "Can you pass me my laptop?"
The question snapped him out of it. "Sure." He hands it to you.
Giving a smile of thanks, open it to finish what you needed to do. Trying not to pry Rin's eyes decided it for him. Sliding down seeing what as on your screen, he managed to see some things. Before your rapid typing finished and you closed it. It was stirring, he could feel it rising up his throat and pressed on his tongue. With only his lips to hold it back.
Swallowing was what he could do, till his mind finally settled. "I'm going to change." You tell him standing thumbing to the bathroom. With a small smile. "I don't want to stay in this towel the whole time you're here. You're not Haru."
He stiffens with a low growl, to ease hearing the light chuckle from you. Realized it was just a joke from you. Cracks a small smirk.
Finally.
"Okay." he finally spoke.
Grabbing some clothes head to the bathroom, shutting the door behind you. The moment it clicked shut Rin's breath slowly released it's self from his lips just as his fingers ran through his hair. He scratched a few times all the way to the back of his neck. Growling at the words of Sosuke in his mind. He could hear his friend speaking to him right now. Only deepened his growl, that soon flatten. There was still time...he didn't come all this way not...to...there where a few ways this could go...after regionals...well...that was it...well.
Why did his back seem so stiff now? Rolling his shoulders stops for a moment hearing the faint sound of your humming behind the doors. Brought a small smile to his lips and warm memories in his eyes that nearly brought tears if you hadn't opened the door and stepped out. His eyes instantly went to you.
"Ta-Da!" you strike a pose, keeping it for a second and laugh. Holding your sides. "I'm kidding, I'm seriously kidding."
Joining you, he allows a few laughs to slip through his lips. Running your hands over your white tank-top smooth out any wrinkles, pull a bit on your jean shorts, hair rested freely down on your back. With some shades resting on the top. Refreshing and relaxed was clearly the look you had. With your flip flops on walk over and put your old clothes in your suit case.
"Done with school now, can you believe it?" you said still a bit in awe. "How the years flew by, right? Hard to believe just two years ago we all pretty much reunited and everything was a bit different to become fixed. And look at us all know? Huh? Heading to something new, going to new places. Schools too. Paths in life. It's amazing. To be honest, I kind of wish I was held back to finish with Rei, Nagisa, Gou and the others. Guess, that what I get for having a big brain."
Chuckling a bit at your joke, give a sentimental sigh. Stop what you where doing and cast your eyes out the window. Take in for a moment, not just the sun but...everything. It was breathless, more than this view. Rin's eyes followed you, with his ears listening to your weeping words you wish to smile for. "Years ago, we all once were kids. There wasn't really one place we all didn't go together. We shared so many memories it seem like a dream really. Even as we grew older, it still feels like one. And..."you pause pressing your lips together, to prevent any sort of leakage through.
Even though your back was to him and pose straight and strong, Rin wasn't blind. He saw it. Standing he goes by your side, just like elementary school you reached just barely 1/4 of an inch over his shoulder. He could use you as an arm rest, instead raised his arm wrapped it around, resting it on your shoulders. Felt your body flinch softly from it. His hand instantly squeezes your shoulder lightly, but you step forward and away from it. Leaving nothing to be squeezed. Your gaze still remained out the window...like your eyes where trying to stretch over the horizon and see far...beyond.
"I really did enjoy my trip to America." you breathed the words. Smile after each one that followed. "It was nice to return back, I got to see so many things I hadn't in such a long time. Things...I realized had changed so much, it wasn't the same place I remember living in...and..." the sigh grips your throat. "that's okay. Really. I did what I needed to do and came back. Back home. Where everyone still...was...even if it was for a short amount of time. Everyone was still here. That is something.." your hand rest lightly over your heart. "that I will always keep."
"...May.." Rin spoke delicately. Reaching out and resting a hand on your shoulder. He tries to pull you back to him, but you remained still.
As if afraid to face him. Kept going. "Where did all the years go? They just flew by..like that. It's not wonder I enjoy taking pictures...to capture each one forever. I feel...there are still I need to capture. That I want to keep capturing."
Those words sunk in Rin's heart. No matter how mild they sound, Sosuke's words of hope faded in his ears. Replaced with what he knew all along. That night...at regionals...the same...was this how you felt years ago...when he left? This feeling that...gripping feeling crushing inside. Squeezing out everything. Feeling the tears coming, no doubt the same you had years ago. Though...these seemed different. Felt different. Clearly the words you spoke, held your thoughts. True thoughts...the answer he never did receive from you.
What choice did he have but to accept? Even if it was one he didn't want...he told you that evening to stay...because...before...when he left and...at least this time if you stayed...then...maybe...all that time spent apart...two years wasn't enough to fix what was torn...well actually just a year and a few months really considering the first bit was...broken.
Distant.
But...he wanted to fix that...each word that came from you cringed his heart. He thought for sure someone had...but you were set. It's true what Mako said..Rin looks at you for a moment...you had changed. He saw it shinning in your eyes. Those bold eyes looking towards a brighter future, smiling on the past with acceptance. Rose his mood a moment, it sunk again. Swirling together.
He could...he couldn't look at you. His eyes fall back behind him, to his bag by the door. If you can accept it, then he could too. There was no need to really come, at least he was able to spend some time with you. Not the way he wanted, but it was time none the less. Turning around walks back to his bag a struggling smile on, reaches out and grabs his things. Stops, feeling a tug on his wrist one behind him.
He froze instantly for a moment, with only his pounding heart moving. Slowly turns around to you, with a few droplets of tears and grip on his wrist tightening. Your eyes shut for a moment, to prevent anymore crying. Open them stare directly into his filled with seeking forgiveness. And hopefulness. Left him stun beyond anything.
That didn't stop your trembling lips that seem to be lost with trying to find the right things to say. Find them the moment his arms draw you to him. Holding you there, felt your arms free themselves and wrap around him. With fingers digging in his back. Your whole body trembled in his arms, while some of his tears dropped upon your head. He had to bury his face into your hair. Muffled in. Inhales, the moment you did with him. All the memories came...from the first introduction...to the first smile...tag along. Group work...and everything else that followed.
This hug...right here...was it...it was..it.
The one from years ago...that was never….received...given...spoken. Till now.
Why...why couldn't you...Rin buries his face more from the burning question, stops hearing your soft whimpers. Or was it words? He wasn't sure, he just knew his heart cringed hearing it. That he did the only thing he could think of...speak the only strip of hope he had left...
His lips part with the words on his tongue. "Can we try?"
Stopped your cries and the room fell in silence of uncertainty. Your mind stalled...thinking his words over and over. Again and again like a revolving door. Made your mind dizzy. It wasn't a thought that crossed your mind...his question...swallowing slowly give it a thought. Stop the moment you felt his hand rest on the back of your head.
Was he serious about this? Could this be serious?
To...try...
Not a single reply or answer from you squeezed the knot in Rin's stomach, that was the last bit of hope he had. Now drifted away like a puff of smoke. Slowly his arms began to release you from their hold. It wasn't fair to keep you like this, he shouldn't let his own...feelings dictate your choice. No. That wouldn't be right, when you were looking into the future. He was too. His reason for going back to Australia, he had his goals just like you did. Both you and him wanted to accomplish them.
Closing his eyes for a moment, sees it...they open with understanding. He understood why you hadn't responded...how could he be so...cracking a smile through own sadden of realization. Bites his quivering bottom lip. Muster up the words...the right words.
"It's okay, May..."he sighs. Softly smiling, looking down to you. Tucks a bit of hair behind your ear. And wipes your eyes that still allowed a few tears to fall. Moves his hand down and lightly lifts up your chin up so he could meet eyes with you. Gazes in them for a while. They looked so different...he saw it completely.
And you...saw it in his eyes. Grab his hand the second he removed it from your hair, hold it. Spread your hand open interlock your fingers with his. He does the same. The two of you stare at it before looking at each other. Again. There was something... something magnetic that drew him to you and you to him. It seem slow for a moment, noses touched lightly for a moment sent a small shiver not just through your body but down his spine.
"I'll send a message every day." He bargains softly. Lean closer and closer. Tightening his hold on your hand. The soft sound of the last minute changing to the next filled brief silence. It was nearly time...your realized. "Can we try? I'll make sure to stop by the beach every day, if you do the same. Just like..."
Touched by his words and the fact he remembered. A few tears trickle down your eyes over your cheek. Fall to the floor. He was trying so hard...pleading with a dangle of hope. That bloomed inside. But, at the same time it withered.
Finding your voice speak. "Rin...I-"
A knock came to the door. Interrupting everything. You try again but the knock came, having a feeling it wasn't going to stop, you let go of Rin and walk over to answer it. He watches you slip out for a moment, still keeping the door a bit open. What seem like a two minutes was the longest, again no answer. Interrupted. Mowing his fingers through his hair giving his head a scratch with a long sigh. Clearly this wasn't a good idea. Despite his offer...promise. Going over what he said, looking at each one, thinking what he could have done write and what went wrong. Maybe he could...no...no matter how he looked at this, it was still the same result. Even if it was...two years wasn't long enough. With so much that needed to be filled.
Finished with whatever it was, come back inside, shut the door softly and keep your back to Rin. Draw a shuttering breath, your mind still on the answer, it made your hand tremble you transferred it all to the knob, gripping it so tight your knuckles nearly turned white. Still, it didn't stop it from shaking, till another rested itself on it. And you felt your back pressed up against something sturdy. An arm around your waist holding you there. And a warm kiss on the top of your head. Everything became...
"I'll still send you a message everyday. Okay?" Rin whispers. You could hear the promise in his words. Pull upon the strings in you. Expecting you to say something, hear nothing. Understanding, he kisses you once more on the top. Longer than before. "...…..."
So much swelled inside felt like a wild ride, your mind wrapping around it all. Seeing so much from younger years till now, shutting your eyes for a brief moment see his eleven year old self standing there with a arms behind his head smiling from ear to ear, holds a hand out to you. Saying your name.
Your eyes gasp wide open. "Rin!" Find him gone, again. The spot behind you empty, the room empty besides yourself. Tears slowly rising, wipe them away rush to the window, quickly whip out your phone, scroll through your contacts and press the one needed. Your fingers rapidly move and press send.
Reach the window the moment it was sent, face on the window and eyes down below. Your heart drops instantly seeing the taxi drive off. It leaps when your phone vibrates.
Opening the message Rin received surprised him first, then covered in happiness. Smirking shakes his head, replies back. Tucking his phone back in his pocket leans back in his seat. Stares long out the window.
Back with you, kept your soft smile on set your phone down. And trade it for your laptop, open it look over everything. Moving the curser over 'SUBMIT' click it.
There.
Now you where done. Not a moment to late either, a knock came. "Come in," you said. Setting your laptop back down go over to your suitcase zipping it up. They enter, it surprised you they managed to wait so long. But, it was nice. They look at you as always with that faceless expression. Chuckling to yourself, they walk over.
Grab your suitcase. "I can manage that on my own, you know that right?" you jab lightly.
"Yeah, I know." Haru said. "So, how did it go?"
Collecting your laptop and anything else put it away in your other bag. Give his question a minute thought. He noticed the faint smile you had on and the long look in your eyes he wasn't what it was filled with, but he could see...it.
Normally he wouldn't involve himself in this, but you are important to him. "You don't have to, you know that, right?"
His words where kind as they where true. It was hard for you to hold back the tears rising. Haru thought to himself you where acting Rin. Couldn't help but smile. "I know..."you respond. Zip up the bag pick it up turn around to him. "But, I want too. Ready?"
He nods. Opens the door and the two of you walk out.
There...you where finally done. It look a bit longer than you thought, but you where finished. Wiping your brow smile at your accomplishment. Taking a step back give a good look. It was a nice. A good size and everything. Money well spent, thanking your father for it, otherwise you wouldn't be able to have it. The kitchen was a good size too, enough space to do some cooking. The bathroom...was right. You had a pretty good view, windows that let in enough sunlight. Your room was to the right down the small...hall? If one could call it that.
A front closet for jackets and shoes when a person walks in. Your furniture came already, which some of it was set up by those who delivered and the rest by yourself with some help.
Everything was ready, a nice coffee table in the center, where your laptop sat before the decent size television. Stretching high, remember the time and walk to your laptop. You had time before you had to leave. Turning it on give it a few seconds to load. Still keeping track of time, it was a good thing you where dressed already. Cause if you weren't they would be rather...upset.
Once the screen came on, you move the cursor to the icon on the desktop. Double click, allow it to load. The moment it does you see the connection sync and smile. It was hard not hold it in, and the moment they came on felt your heart do a back flip. Light up like you did as a child. They return the feeling though to a lesser degree but it was there in their red eyes. And on their smiling shark teeth.
Only an hour difference, that was good. "Did you finish?" Rin asked through the screen.
You nod. "Yeah, it took some time, but," you give a quick glance around. "it's done. It's nice. Haru and Mako helped me set it up."
"That's good. I can't believe wanted to live on your own." He said with a bit of worry. "Honestly, I thought it you would have lived with Haru. But, that knowing you probably not."
You couldn't help but laugh. "Trust me, he tired. Did you do your morning run?" He nods. "I figured. I-"
A knock came to your front door. Followed it again within a few seconds. You and Rin look, laughing. "Guess that means you've got to go." He said.
You nod. "Yeah, I better. Otherwise he'll just come right in. Anyway," you turn to him keeping his eyes with yours, he does the same. "I'll talk to your later."
"Yeah, you too." He smiled. "Have a fun, May."
It was hard not to smile, despite how much it still hurt a bit. He saw it and you saw it in him, but that was okay. Because it was different than before. Giving him a small wave sign off first, he always waited for you to do. Once you did, close your laptop and go to the door. The second you reach it hear it start to open. With Haru there staring at you, Mako behind him.
"Sorry." You apologize innocently. Haru rolls his eyes, Mako pats his shoulder.
"Don't be mean, Haru." Mako tells his friend. "Ready May? You look nice today by the way."
Opening your closet grab your bag and shoes. Slip them on. "Yeah." Walk out with them, Haru closes door though not before looking back at your closed laptop on the coffee table for second.
"Haru!"
He hears you call for him. Down the stairs. "Come on! Let's not be late!"
Locking the top he meets up with you and Mako, who's clung too like a child. The second he reached you, you do the same with him, clinging to both their arms. They didn't mind, laughing a bit. Look at Mako then to Haru.
"Let's go." You said beginning to walk, they follow.
On the start of a this new day. And new life.