Momo had convinced Sousuke to join him at Iwatobi High to swim practice with their team. Sousuke didn't know why it was only the two of them and he wasn't one to ask questions. He just shrugged it off and was actually glad of a different change of scenery. He often wondered what Iwatobi High was like and where Rin's friends went to school.

They had just entered the school grounds through the gate and Sousuke glanced around. It was definitely smaller than Samazuka. That he expected. What he didn't expect were the amount of kids still lingering after school hours. They were all staring at the two outsiders and Sousuke being the stubborn and unyielding teen that he was, just stared them down. He followed Momo to a fenced off area, which turned out to be the pool. This is where they train? His eyes widened slightly. His eyes drew him to the small blonde swimmer, who was waving frantically at the two boys calling their names. They went around and into the club room. Sousuke dumped his bag inside before heading out to inspect their pool. Momo ran past him and jumped at Nagisa who returned the hug. That's why we're here. Sousuke rolled his eyes. And that's why Momo asked Sousuke instead of Nitori or Rin. Sousuke wouldn't ask questions. He didn't care. He was a bit annoyed Momo hadn't told him but he just shrugged it off. Kou approached him and they chatted like old friends. Makoto joined in with a weary Rei. That was when Sousuke realised someone was missing. Not that he cared.

"Where's Nanase?" He spoke out.

"Oh he's in the library. Studying." Nagisa pouted.

"What for?" Momo asked. "I wanted to swim with him."

"He's failing English. If he doesn't pass he can't swim anymore." Makoto explained, frowning slightly.

Sousuke smirked. The so called 'perfect' Haruka Nanase was failing at something.

"Where is the bathroom?" Sousuke asked Kou who pointed back down to the club room. Sousuke nodded and headed off. He walked straight pass the toilet, grabbing his bag and headed towards the main building. The library. Where would that be? Sousuke glanced around looking lost. A small, blonde haired girl, walked up to him, a sweet smile aimed at him.

"Hey there. Are you looking for someone?"

"Could you show me where the library is?" Sousuke took the opportunity that presented itself. He knew his directional sense was abysmal, Rin constantly reminding him.

"Of course. It's this way." The girl answered. She starting walking away, swaying her hips far too much. Sousuke rolled his eyes, not attracted at all, he sighed heavily. They finally made it to the library and the girl battered her eyelashes at him and offered him a piece of paper.

"What's that?" Sousuke asked, knowing exactly what it was.

"My number." She giggled. "I thought you'd want to go out for a drink or whatever."

"Thanks for bringing me to the library but I don't swing that way." Sousuke replied, pushing past her and entered the library. He heard the girl scoff, he ignored it and went in search of the boy he was here for. There were a few students about, none of them the raven haired boy he knew. He turned the corner of a book case and there he was, hunched, eyes narrowed, biting his lip in concentration and fiddling with his pen. Sousuke approached him and glanced down at the question in front of the raven haired teen.

"It's B." Sousuke announced, making his presence known. Sousuke smirked as Haru jumped and stared surprisingly at him.

"What?"

"The answer is B." Sousuke slumped down in the chair opposite Haru. "That's probably the easiest question on there."

Haruka furrowed his brow in annoyance and glanced down at his page. He circled B and tried to understand why that was the answer. Sousuke noticed the confusion on the boys face and showed him.

"It wouldn't make sense if it was that one would it?"

"No, I guess not." Haru nodded, finally starting to understand as Sousuke pointed things out. "You're good at this huh?"

"I learnt English because of Rin." Sousuke answered.

"Do you reckon you could help me study?" Haruka glanced up at him, internally pleading.

"What do I get for it?" Sousuke smirked at Haru's frown. "I don't do things for free you know."

"I'll make you dinner." Haruka offered.

Sousuke hadn't had a home meal in months, the campus meals weren't bad but they weren't the same as his mums cooking. He heard from the others that Haru was a good cook and was swayed by the offer.

"Deal." Sousuke put out his hand. Haruka let a small smile cross his face as he took Sousuke's hand. Sousuke was surprised at the softness of the free style swimmers hands and was reluctant to let go. They stared at one another for a few moments, a spark flew between them and they both broke away and Sousuke coughed awkwardly. "So what question are you on?"

Haruka pushed his papers towards the bigger male and let the teen glaze over his answers. Sousuke let out a small chuckle. "I think we need to go over some of these."

Haru let out a frustrated sigh and leant his head in his hand in annoyance. "Why can't I do this?"

"You can't be good at everything."

"Clearly." Haru motioned with his hand at the piles of paper in front of them.

They studied for several hours before Haru let out a huge exasperated sigh and slammed his head on the desk. Sousuke's stomach rumbled loudly and he grasped his mid drift to muffle the noise. He glanced down at Haru who was smirking at him.

"Don't look at me like that." Sousuke narrowed his brow at the free style swimmer. "I cancelled my plans to help you."

Haru's eyes widened slightly and he sat up. "Did you want to head back to mine?"

"What? Why?"

"I owe you dinner." Haruka began to gather his papers, Sousuke began to help him. Their hands brushed against each others several times. They tried to ignore each accidental stroke, catching each other's eyes as they snatched their hands away. After the papers were all securely tucked in Haru's bag the two set off.

"You see this scenery every day?" Sousuke asked, watching the tide come in as the two walked in a comfortable silence down the road. Haru hummed in acknowledgement. Sousuke took that as a yes and stuck out his foot. Haruka tripped and stumbled to get his balance. His arms flared and he skipped several paces.

"What was that for?" Haru rounded on the advancing teen.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Sousuke shrugged, walking past the accusing raven haired teen. Haruka frowned, he knew he didn't have a choice when he asked Sousuke for help. He needed to pass English and Sousuke was offered on a silver platter. Haru knew they weren't friendly with each other and that didn't bother him. What bothered him was why Sousuke was trying to be friendly. Obviously tripping him over wasm't nice but the bigger teen was playing with him. Haru watched Sousuke's back as he kept walking and decided if Sousuke's wanted to play then so could he.

Sousuke was examining the houses along the path before he was thrown forward. His legs frantically finding his balance while his arms wrapped around the body that jumped onto his back. He glanced to the side to see bright blue eyes.

"Boo." Haruka whispered.

"What? Get off me!" Sousuke let his arms fall free, wriggling his body.

"Admit you tripped me over."

"Seriously?" Sousuke rolled his eyes. "You're angry about that?"

"No." Haruka let himself down, before walking ahead.

"You're so weird." Sousuke pointed out as he jogged up to keep pace with the teen.

"I'm going to ignore that."

They made it to Haruka's house, Sousuke watching from the room connecting to the kitchen as Haru began to cook dinner.

"What are we having?"

"Is Mackerel stew okay?" Haru asked, disappearing from sight.

"Not really."

"Too bad." Haruka called back.

Sousuke shook his head and glanced around Haru's house. The room was fairly bland. "Do you live with anyone?"

"No." Came the reply.

"How'd you get the house then?" Sousuke asked curiously.

"It was my grandma's."

Sousuke nodded, not wanting to delve deeper he asked something else. "So Tachibana lives near here?"

"Down the stairs to the left."

"What's a adjective?"

Haru's head popped round the corner, a 'are you serious' look aimed at the all somber butterfly swimmer. Sousuke motioned him to answer and Haru sighed, bringing his whole body to view. One hand on hip the other holding a ladle.

"It's a describing word."

"What does it describe?"

"A verb." Haruka sighed. "I know the basics. I'm a third year."

"Alright." Sousuke nodded. "But it helps to go over it."

Haruka disappeared once again and reappeared with two bowls of the stew. Sousuke smiled and thanked Haru for the meal before devouring it within seconds. Haru had never seen anyone eat his food so quickly and blinked several times.

"Is there anymore?" Sousuke wondered. "This is really good."

"Yeah, it's in the pot." Haru pointed behind him before continuing with his meal. Haru let a small smile grace his features. He knew someone had to like his stew. Who knew of all people it would of been Yamazaki.

"How did you get this good at cooking?" Sousuke called out from the kitchen. Haruka frowned and flinched slightly.

"I cooked a lot when my grandma got sick."

"Oh, I, sorry." Sousuke apologised, reappearing.

"It's okay. It's been a long time since she died." Haru shrugged. "I'm glad you like it."

"It's amazing, I'd love to eat more of your food."

"You would?" Haruka seemed shocked. Sousuke blushed and adverted his eyes.

"Oh, I mean." Sousuke sighed in defeat. "Yeah I would."

"If you help me study once a week I could cook for you." Haru offered. "I know you don't do things for free."

Sousuke let out a chuckle. "I'd like that."

They smiled at one another, unintentionally drawing towards each other, Sousuke's eyes flickering to Haru's lips. Suddenly realising what was about to happen, Sousuke pulled away and let out a fake yawn.

"I'd better get going. Don't want to miss the train."

"Yeah, the train." Haruka glanced to the side, still processing what happened. Sousuke rose from his seat and headed to the door.

"Thanks for dinner." Sousuke thanked, as Haru followed after him.

"Thanks for helping me study."

"Same time next week?"

"Sure." Haruka replied, watching Sousuke begin his descend. Sousuke waved slightly in goodbye and smiled as Haru waved back. The butterfly swimmer ran a hand through his hair after Haru closed the door, while Haruka was leaning against the door, staring at the ceiling. Both boys thinking the same thing. What have they gotten themselves into?