I'm back with more on the mermaid story, call it an early Christmas present

Haru and Sousuke finally meet each other and he decides to tease Rin about it making her jealous

I plan on bringing in fem mermaid Makoto at some-point and pairing her up with Sousuke

Fluff and humour

Hope you like it

Haru walked down the street quietly, her black hair flowing down her back like water. Wearing her the oval neck short sleeved blue shirt and black pencil skirt, wanting to dress proper while visiting Rin at work. Her blue eyes gentle and calm like the ocean before a storm. Carrying something close to her chest protectively.

She had planned on having a relaxed day by soaking in the tub, eating fish snacks or taking a nap. She never really got up to much during the day by herself, she got lonely without Rin. This place wasn't her world, she had lived in the ocean all her life so being in the human world was something strange and unusual to her.

Seeing the way humans lived compared to her kind at the bottom of the sea. Learning about their way of life slowly but surely, understanding their gestures and mannerisms towards others. Be they friends, family or lovers, she was learning of the different ways they showed their affections for one another. It was very interesting indeed.

But she was learning to cope and understand the new world she now resided in. Slowly learning to adapt from watching Rin, adapting to her lifestyle and daily rituals rather quickly. But she was also learning about Rin as well, understanding that though she remembered her as a young girl, she was now very much a grown woman now.

She was currently heading towards the police station where Rin worked. This was her first time visiting Rin's work area since they had been reunited some time ago. It being a small town there was only the one police station. The crime rate was relatively low and nothing dangerous ever happened around here. Just the occasional accident or troublemaker.

According to Rin, everyone knew each other around here and because of this was able to prevent anything from happening. They had a tight netted community and everyone had their hands in each others pockets. Apparently really coming into their own around festival time or when there were parties in the neighbourhood. Using their stalls to bring joy to others.

She was taking Rin's lunch to her, the latter having left it behind this morning. Being in such a rush to get to work, she had only just remembered her keys and mobile phone before setting off. Haru was surprised that despite being a grown woman, Rin was still very unorganized and unable to start her day properly by making sure she had all her belongings.

As much as Rin acted like she didn't enjoy or was uncomfortable with having her around. She would be lost without her, she wondered how many mistakes she had made before she showed up. She hadn't quote "Gotten her shit together yet" whatever that meant. She was still adapting to human quotation and methods of description.

She was so lost in her own thoughts she failed to see that she was heading in someone's direction. Suddenly, she bumped into someone causing her to gasp in surprise. She hoped whomever she had bumped into was not injured in any way. Having not been paying attention, due to having her head bowed and lost in her own thoughts.

They were much bigger than her in size and body mass, tall and muscular. She mumbled at the sudden contact, gathering herself and trying to compose herself as best she could. How could she have been so rude as to not watch where she had been going, her parents and Makoto had taught her better than that growing up. She felt so bad about it.

"I apologize, I was not watching where I was going. I hope I didn't cause you too much trouble" she replied apologetically. The last thing she had wanted was to bump into anyone and cause them irritation. However, upon looking at him her eyes widened and she was visibly surprised. Going into shock as she took in his appearance. Unable to find her voice this time and her mouth open a little.

She felt like she was looking in the mirror, as if this was what she would look like had she been born a man. Like this person and her were opposites and once the same soul. She was having what Rin called "Deja vu" the moment when you feel like you had seen someone or been somewhere before but couldn't explain as to how or why.

He had slicked back black hair, a similar colour to her own. Though his skin was somewhat more tanned than hers, I mean she had spent her entire life living under the ocean without sunlight. His hair was tousled almost and combed back out of his face. His eyes aquamarine or turquoise, a lighter colour to Haru's which was surprising.

Haru could only stand there awkwardly, gripping the lunch. She felt intimidated under his silent gaze, having never spoken to another human aside Rin before. Suddenly, acting as her comfort in the situation. Not knowing what to do with herself, simply staring at the man quietly. She hoped that he wouldn't harm or or would attempt anything.

Eventually the man reacted and gave Haru a one over. Looking her up and down silently, taking in her appearance and staring her down. Giving a slightly intimidating aura from him, scaring Haru a little. Eventually he visibly softened and replied "Haru right?" he asked. So, this was the girl Rin had spoken so much about. She really was as pretty as Rin had described, such silky black hair.

Haru was stunned by this, gripping the bento even tighter. Now she was starting to panic a little, wondering if she should make a run for it. How did this guy know her name? She had never met him before in her life, yet he knew what she looked like. But how? She had never felt fear like this before, she didn't like it whatsoever.

Suddenly, to her relief Rin appeared in her uniform. Easing all of her confusions and worries instantly like magic. A confused and calm look on her face, how was it she looked even more beautiful than normal in her work uniform? Her figure perfectly outlined in the tight blue material, giving off a very powerful air and responsible appearance.

She approached the male curiously in a familiar manner, she had seen him speaking to someone and wondered if a citizen needed help with something. Though it was rare Sousuke ever got into any trouble. "Sousuke, everything ok out here?" she asked. She was holding two drinks in her hands, one for her and one for him.

She then spotted Haruka behind him, looking visibly stunned but happy to see her. This confused Rin as she hadn't shown Haru about the village much, so how had she managed to figure out where she worked. To boot, what she was doing by herself out of the house, how had she managed to find her without directions?

She pushed past Sousuke and confronted the black haired girl worriedly. "Haru? What are you doing out of the house? Are you ok? Did something happen?" she asked worriedly. Usually she spent all her time soaking in the tub or eating fish snacks. Not that she minded Haru being out of the house, but she didn't really know the town that well. Worried she may have gotten lost, but luckily that was not the case here.

Thank god she had bumped into them, the idea of someone taking advantage of Haru or her getting into trouble made her skin crawl. She couldn't bear the thought of something bad happening to her. She would never be able to forgive herself, especially since her job involved the law and protecting people from harm.

Haru softened when she saw Rin, this man was obviously a work associate of Rin's. Feeling bad for having suspected him, of course Rin would speak about her at work. It would only naturally come up in conversation. How had she not thought of that before and asked him if he knew Rin, instead of standing there like a fish with her mouth open.

She then revealed the box lunch and held it out to Rin shyly. Feeling awkward about bothering her while she was working "You… you left your lunch at home so" she replied awkwardly. She wondered if she should just leave now and go home. Rin was working and she had brought her what she needed. If she stayed too long she would be bothering Rin while she was on patrol.

Rin perked up and took the box gratefully, what would she do without Haru? Sure, she was odd but she was honestly the sweetest sometimes. Having her around was such a relief. Her cheeks heating slightly at how Haru had come all this way just to bring her lunch. "Thanks, Haru, damn. I thought I would have to share with Sousuke" she replied.

She was short on cash so buying something would be off the menu. Hell, she was buying the drinks from Sousuke's pocket, since they didn't get their pay check until next week. Haru had really saved her bacon here, this was nothing short of pure luck and she counted her blessings that she had gotten off lucky here.

Sousuke stared at Rin, he had never seen her look so worried about someone. Since Rin was usually awkward or kept her thoughts to herself a lot unless it was jokes or work related. Or blush as hard as she was right now, her face redder than her hair. Something told him this was the same Haru she had spoken about as kids.

However, he was curious to know more about her. All the stories he had heard as kids and in middle school, now here she was standing before them in person. He just had to now more about her from herself. I mean she had come all this way so telling her to go back now would be rude. It was an awfully long way after all.

"Hey, since we're on break we should get lunch. I can buy for your friend" Sousuke suggested. The poor girl would be hungry after looking for the police station herself and walking all this way on foot. He had been hoping to get to know Haru after hearing so much of her from Rin as a child. He had never thought he would ever meet her in real life.


"Sorry for freaking you out like that. I'm Sousuke, I'm sure Rin spoke about me as a kid. When we hung out, she told me all about her pretty mermaid friend she spoke to after school" he explained calmly a slight teasing tone to his voice. There were days when he had to miss preschool that he worried about Rin being picked on about her mermaid friend she had met by the seashore.

Though none of the teachers and other kids ever believed her, Sousuke was always on her side. He knew Rin was not the type of girl to lie about anything, ever. Though she was awkward, shy and energetic, she was not a liar. Maybe somewhat prideful and often loudmouthed, but everything that came out of her mouth was always the truth.

Haru blushed, feeling ashamed at suspecting him. Why hadn't she assumed that he could be a friend or associate of Rin's in the first place? She had known that Rin was picked on, but she never mentioned anyone else. Having thought she was the only person Rin spoke to. She felt bad for thinking Rin would never have met anyone as she grew up.

However, she was relieved to know Rin had a friend when she left. Meaning she had someone to vent her problems to and comfort her when she was lonely. Someone to speak to when she was gone. When she left, she had worried about Rin being all by herself. Feeling ashamed for getting so close to the girl only to leave her behind for so long.

She worried about the other kids bullying her, her small face stained with tears. Worrying about whether or not she would be ok, knowing how lonely she would have been by herself. "No its quite alright, Rin never told me that she had any friends. I simply assumed the fact that Rin would possibly be a loner when she grew up" she apologized.

She had spent so long being apart from Rin that she had missed great chunks of her life. Remembering the small child, not expecting to see her as a grown woman. Not expecting to have been gone so long, unable to watch her grow up. No wonder Rin acted hostile and distant towards her after what she had done. It wouldn't be easy to forget.

Sousuke then smirked, he had heard about Haru from Rin as a child. Listening to all the stories Rin had to offer about her mystical water friend. Believing her all the time, yet at the same time curious about meeting Haruka for himself. Wondering if she was as lovely and magical as Rin had described. Now he finally could.

He leaned forward not breaking eye contact with her, reaching out his hand slowly and fingered a strand of her silky black hair between his fingers. How soft and beautiful it was. "Though she never told me how beautiful you were" he replied playfully. No wonder Rin had kept quiet on the details, what he wouldn't give to have a girl like that in his life.

He was currently a bachelor. Having shared a platonic friendship with Rin since they were kids, seeing her as a little sister. Though people assumed them to be a couple, he openly admitted he could never see Rin that way. He was waiting to meet a woman who would be as special to him as Haru was and had been to Rin growing up.

Rin pouted, before this Sousuke had seemed interested but teased her a little. Saying how lucky she was to have a girl like Haru in her life. Surprised she was rejecting her affection. She didn't exactly appreciate him being so forward with the girl she had been crushing on since she was a child. Yes, Sousuke was a tease but she knew even he had a limit to how far jokes can go.

She slowly approached Haru and wrapped her arms around Haru's back. Pressing herself against Haru's body protectively. Giving Sousuke a warning look to back off. This wasn't funny. "Sorry Sou, she's kinda batting for the other team if you know what I mean" she growled through her teeth. She had made her mark on Haru years ago, promising to be loyal to her since then.

Though Sousuke was known for being a tease and playboy, Haru was off limits. Yes, she knew he thought she was cute but Rin called dibs since she was a small. She had told him how she felt about Haru as kids. About how she wanted to marry her when they grew up. So, this joke was taking it a bit too far here.

Sousuke chuckled under his breath, god she hadn't changed a bit. Even now all these years later she was still easy as ever to tease. Her face was the picture of jealousy and it was hard not to burst into laughter. "I get it Rin; damn I was kidding" he chuckled. He would never do anything as cruel as to try and steal the girl that Rin loved.

Rin blinked then blushed realizing she had just been tricked. Her face turning bright red, Sousuke was such a cunning bastard. He really knew how to rile her up, ever since she was a kid. She pouted and looked away but still kept her hold on Rin protectively. She still didn't trust him not to tease her about Haruka anymore. "Idiot" she muttered in annoyance.

A small smile spread across Haru's face as Rin held to her tightly. Feeling her strong affections in the way she held her close to her body. She still hadn't changed all these years later, still as clingy as ever. Showing her affection for Haruka all these years later. But that made her happy, to know that Rin did love her despite the complaints.