Ai cheered from college dorm, his roommate and some of his friends cheering on as they watched the fuzzy computer screen of Rin's match. Ai would have to wait a few more hours to get a call from Rin to congratulate him on his win for his butterfly. He was getting closer to his dreams and goals, and so was Ai.

He held a little get together to watch the competition with his friends. The ones who were totally okay when he happily declared that Rin was his boyfriend. Ai couldn't help but laugh to himself. He was on his way to his dreams too.

Feeling a little tipsy he waved his friends goodbye at the end of the night. His roommate took off to a bigger party for the night and Ai promised to keep the door unlocked for him, telling him to be safe. And then Ai settled into bed. Surfing through the various articles about Rin Matsuoka who was one to look out for in the upcoming Olympics. Ai could not feel any more proud.

He clicked around some more before going back to his notes to study. He couldn't waste a night without studying if he wanted to get any further. That didn't stop him from excitedly closing out of every powerpoint and note taking tool he had when skype rang and it was Rin's name that popped up.

Quickly brushing his hair, Ai answered the video call.

"Hey," The long, drawn out voice sounded tired.

"My future gold medalist," Ai waved.

"Ah! Don't jinx it," Rin laughed. He looked exhausted. Ai missed him. He had the urge to hold him close, spoil him with dinner and relaxing massages and more.

Ai sighed thinking of all the things he missed doing with his boyfriend.

"How was your day?" Rin asked.

"Not as good as yours!" Ai laughed. Which had Rin telling him about the match, how he felt, everything he held back from the reporters. It was all so cute.

"Oh, Ai, it felt so amazing. I wish you were there!" Rin looked directly at Ai and it felt as if he was right there with him.

"I was," Ai whispered. Just low enough for Rin not to hear. "I love you," Ai said, louder, he was tearing up.

"I love you more," Rin laughed, tired and high from his win.

Years together and they could still say it to each other and it would give Ai butterflies. Years together and Ai was excited for the years to come.

They talked some more before Rin had to go for the night. Ai blew him a kiss, thinking back to the kiss they shared in their dorm room many years ago. Thinking of how far they had come to this moment. More kisses were to come, more memories, more tears, more smiles. And Ai was excited for it all.

Watching the way Rin pretended to catch the kiss in his hand and place it against his lips, Ai knew that he was happy for the choice he made.

Kiss number 1,034.


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