After Haruka's graduation, Makoto had left for Tokyo but they had stayed in constant contact. Rin went to Australia for his Olympic training and Sousuke moved into Haru's place. Neither of them had immediate plans for the future and with much convincing on Rin's half, Haru reluctantly offered Sousuke a place to stay. To his luck, Sousuke was pretty tidy and he could cook pretty well. Haruka hung out a lot with Nagisa and Rei, while also working at the local pool, thanks to Coach Goro. After a couple of months of living together, Haru and Sousuke's feelings for one another evolved into friendship, then into awkward fumbling and longing glances. Sousuke fired up enough courage to ask Haru out on a date. Initiating their relationship with a kiss and a insult before bed. Haru and Sousuke had been dating for several months when Nagisa asked them to a double date with him and his new love interest of the week. Both boys tried to make excuses not to go but Nagisa somehow convinced them and that's how they were now sitting side by side at the local cafe staring at Nagisa's boy toy in disbelief. Dyed black hair, face full of piercings, a tattoo running down his neck and the stench of smoke intoxicating the air. When Haruka had taken Nagisa aside to question his choice, Nagisa simply shrugged.

"I'm just experimenting."

The four of them sat in silence deciding on their menu, Haru sneaking disappointing looks at Nagisa. Haru was never a fan of tattoos or piercings, but smoking was a no no.

"So we're all decided?" Nagisa questioned, they all nodded and he began to leave before Haru stopped him.

"I'll do it." And left before Nagisa could retort.

"Is he single?" The new comer asked. "Cause he's cute."

Sousuke scowled and clenched his fists in anger. Nagisa noticed the fire erupting around Sousuke's body and took matters into his own hands before Sousuke killed the boy.

"Haru-chan has a boyfriend."

"That's a shame." The young man clicked his tongue, staring at Haru from behind. "His butt looks fantastic."

Sousuke slammed is fists on the table, went to open his mouth when the boy asked another question.

"Who's his boyfriend?" Finally taking his eyes off Sousuke's precious Haru, eyeing Nagisa in interest. Nagisa turned to Sousuke, causing the tattooed boy to as well.

"That would be me." Sousuke growled out.

"Seriously?" The boy seemed disappointed. "He picked you?"

"What are you saying?" The butterfly swimmer gritted his teeth. Nagisa just stared between the two completely useless against Sousuke's emotions, wishing Haru would hurry up.

"A boy like that deserves far better than you."

"What someone like you?" Sousuke scoffed.

"At least I have character."

Sousuke leaned over and grasped the boy by his shirt, fist at the ready. Nagisa grabbed Sousuke wrist quickly, shaking him.

"Haru-chan's coming back."

Sousuke pushed the boy back into his seat hard and slumped down and watched him with narrow eyes. Haruka sat beside him saying nothing, sipping on his drink. Nagisa was switching between Sousuke and his boy toy, slightly worried.

"What do you see in your boyfriend Haru?" The tattooed boy asked curiously. Haru looked over at the unwanted guest and tilted his head slightly before answering.

"Is that really any of your business?"

"I was just wondering why a guy like you-"

"-You don't know me." Haru interrupted, "and it's Nanase."

"I just-"

"-Ooo lunch is here." Nagisa barged into the conversation, salivating as his food was placed in front of him. Sousuke grinned in triumph as the tattoo guy slumped back in defeat.

Nagisa told Haru and Sousuke about the swim club, how Gou was still a blubbering mess around muscles, Rei had taken captaincy with a great stride and enjoyed swimming even more. He mentioned about his own improved grades and was excited about graduation this year. They learnt that he met tattooed boy at a swimming meet, instantly falling for his bad boy act. They were half way through their lunch, when someone called out Haru's name. Sousuke watched as a tall, blonde haired man waved frantically at the nonchalant free style swimmer. Haru excused himself from his lunch and moved over to the stranger. The three of them watched at the interaction, Sousuke frowning as Haru smiled and let out a little laugh. The stranger was grinning immensely at his achievement and drew closer to his boyfriend much to Sousuke annoyance. Sousuke growled internally and removed himself from the smirking tattooed boy toy and the worried Nagisa and casually sidled up to Haruka.

"Hi, who are you?" Haru frowned at Sousuke bluntness and sighed. The blonde only smiled brightly and offered Sousuke his hand.

"I'm Roko, I work with Haruka."

Sousuke took his hand and squeezed it intentionally hard, smirking as the boy winced.

"I'm Sousuke, Haru's boyf-"

"-Friend." Haru quickly inserted, not daring to look at the man beside him. Sousuke's felt his heart drop and felt himself breathe slightly deeper. He looked at the blonde man in front of him, slightly hurt, shrugged and walked off, angrily opening the cafe door, leaving deep blue eyes staring guiltily after him.

"I think your friend is upset, you better make sure he's okay." Roko winked knowingly at Haru who sighed and nodded. Haruka bid his work mate goodbye, walked over to Nagisa and thanked him for the meal and left in search of his grumpy boyfriend. He found him shoulders curled in, waddling down the street.

"Sousuke!" Haru called out, he stopped, looked back, glancing daggers at the free swimmer and continued walking. "Sousuke, wait!"

"Why should I wait?!" He growled, rounding on the approaching boy.

"I'm trying to talk to you." Haruka crossed his arms.

"Well I don't want to talk to you." Sousuke began to turn again, when Haru grabbed his shoulder and pulled him around.

"Will you just listen?" Haruka barked. Sousuke wretched himself away. "Stop being a baby."

"A baby?!" Sousuke scoffed. "You just denied I was your boyfriend, right in front of me!"

"There's a reason for that."

"What? Because you fancy him? Or I'm not good enough for you?"

"Roko doesn't know I'm gay." Haruka rolled his eyes at Sousuke dramatics and smiled slightly as Sousuke face lit up in surprise. "I didn't want to put him in a awkward situation."

Sousuke's mouth formed a 'o' shape and scratched his neck in embarrassment and guilt. Haruka wrapped his arms around Sousuke's chest and sighed with relief.

"So I don't embarrass you?"

"You could never embarrass me."

Sousuke let out a little chuckle and wrapped his arms around Haru tightly.

"You sound like Rin. You romantic."

Haru smacked his arm and narrowed his eyes. "Don't ever say that again."

Sousuke laughed harder and nodded, resting his chin on his boyfriends head. "I love you Haruka."

"I love you too." Haru replied, nuzzling his chest. "Let's go home."

They walked hand in hand down the street, towards their shared home. Haruka eyed his boyfriend teasingly. "I didn't know you were the jealous type."

"Oi! I am not." Sousuke snapped defensively at him. Haru giggled slightly, moving in front of him, hand on hips.

"Well you better catch me or someone might flirt with me."

Haru turned and began to jog away. Sousuke grinned and ran after him all the way. Haruka slowed down and Sousuke was able to throw Haru over his shoulder, laughing as Haru squealed slightly in surprise. Sousuke carried Haruka the rest of the way home with the free style swimmer complaining about his shoulder every few minutes, ordering him to put him down. Of course Sousuke ignored his protests and just bounced him up and down.

"What did you think of Nagisa's toy boy of the week?" Sousuke asked as he opened the door to their home, taking his shoes off and relaxing on the couch. He smirked when Haru appeared from the bathroom, cringing.

"Lets say, I'd never leave you for him."

"You better not." Sousuke growled possessively, tugging Haru to him, pressing his lips on a surprised Haru's mouth. Haruka kissed him back, smiling happily behind the kiss. He jumped and groaned into Sousuke as he squeezed his arse between his fingers.

"Sousuke, what are you doing?" Haru breathed heavily, as Sousuke nipped and bit hard on his neck.

"Just marking what's mine."

If you guys didn't know I got a youtube channel, I've made a Souharu video, its only 44 secs long and I intend to make more, if you your interested here's the link

watch?v=zF7QnkEc6c8 - for the video

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