"Training?"
Its been almost a week since Kiba's race and now the girl became seen more and more sneaking into the pool after hours. No longer caring about her breaking the rules Rin simply found himself helping out when it came to her training determined to see her safe at any race.
Sitting on the side both in their swim gear Kiba was looking at the captain with doubt in her eyes, the boy wanted her to start coming to practice so she could swim with the others while giving them a chance to test themselves against a skilled underwater racer.
"I'll still let you come here after hours whenever you want but this way you can be acknowledged as a member of the team even if you don't go to any tournaments." The girl sighed taking a long drink from her bottle she leaned back down looking at her reflection. "So what, will I be your secret training weapon?" Leaning back in thought he fumbled with the right words knowing one slip and his plan is gone"only if you want to be a secret."
"Gahhh, fine I'll help but if I find out that these guys are gross then I'm out, you and Nitori are alright but guys are still guys." Rin couldn't help but laugh, here was a girl who swam with hungry sharks and she has a problem if a guy happens to hit on her, ruffling her hair and ignoring her growls he looked her way "if you have any trouble talk to me alright."
"Alright I'll do it"
"You want to race?"
Throwing off her towel she plunged into the water spraying the shark boy who couldn't help but laugh again it was becoming easier by the day to find weak spots for her."Come on slow poke or I'll take it as a forfeit." The two made it a habit to race whenever in the water still even with all her stamina she was never able to beat Rin in speed causing her to become more and more determined to leave the captain in a trail of bubbles.
"Fine fine" taking his place at the start he waited for Kiba to do the same he took his goggles and pulled them back allowing them to snap agents his head causing her to cringe. "How do you deal with that?" She asked in horror, never has she been able to put up with the cringe worth snap of his goggles
With no more words the two leaped through the air a grin plastered on their faces at the feeling of flight just before they pierced the water's surface.
As always Kiba stuck to her strange stroke her body moving up and down in a perfect arc, pushing through the water for a second she was met with the toothy smile of Rin as they both gave it their all. Diving back to the water she threw herself into the wall launching only to fall behind Rin again she swore even with her new swim cap taking away her drag she was still no match for his speed.
"Why why why!? I out swam a freaking shark and I can't even keep up with you?!" Rin only laugh causing her to splash him "its cause of the shark teeth huh? I doubt you're even human."
In a flash Rin had her picking her up at the waist he held her out of the water until only her knees were submerged "enough with the teeth jokes!" Pulling her with him he flung her throw the surface only causing her to laugh at him. "Really thats all you could think of? If you're going to throw me back in here then I should call you shark names more often." With a smirk he tackled her taking her down to the water like a rock, again Kiba was unimpressed, she could live under water if the world allowed it. Thinking she won she was about to add a point to her victory board.
That was until she felt someone tickling her.
Flying to the open air she was in hysterics as Rin caught her in an endless assault of tickles causing her to squirm, thrashing in the water as if she were drowning she tried to tell him to stop with tears running down her face. "You brought this on yourself!" Unable to escape she took in as much air as she could trying to speak between squeals, she was way too ticklish. "Okay okay uncal!"
Allowing her freedom she quickly made her way to dry land only to be pulled back into the water before Rin made his own way to the surface "you jerk" she said spitting out a mouth full. "Well stop making shark jokes and maybe I'll be nicer."
Kiba sighed the guy failed to realize that he was the nicest male friend she ever had.
"So you're finally joining huh?"
"Not really I'm just going to the practices to improve on my own style."
Dressed in a tank top and shorts Kiba was sitting on her bed her hands undoing the binder allowing the bandages to fall through her shirt like streamers. "Why do you were that all the time? I mean lose the guys get up and let those puppies breath! The boys will be all over you."
Heat rose to Kiba's cheeks, quickly turning her back her pencil began flying over mathematics as she tried to pretend that the words fell on deaf ears. Yuki sitting at the desk was pulling a brush through her hair the bristles freeing her never tangled locks. "You are really pretty you know that Kiba? Don't let it go to waste."
Kiba shrugged "I'm not looking for a date, I just want to do what I love."
"Swimming right?" Kiba nodded "I feel like I can do anything in the water" her voice going softer with each word "yeah I can see that, you've been out there almost every night, never thought I would see someone so passionate about it, let alone a girl like you." Working on her problems Kiba's mind began to work out her double life as well. Was she really passionate about it? Last she checked it was more like a high that she could never get enough of. "Well I just feel so much better in the water, like I have nothing to lose and can do anything."
Laying back on the bed her hands worked around her tooth the smooth bone grazing across her fingers. "You really are a strange one Kiba" said Yuki before moving to her bunk.
"Listen up this is Kiba Tachibana, she specializes in underwater racing, if anyone wants to improve on stamina then talk to her."
Kiba forgot how lively the pool could be during the day with all the teammates yelling in unison they went to work eager to move up in ranks. With her back to the wall she began scanning the boys, indeed some have gotten better while others joked around it was clear to her who did it only as a hobby. Seeing a boy with orange hair look her way his mind trying to work out an inner conflict she couldn't help but look away, the girl felt as if she was intruding.
"Hey Kiba over here" drawing her attention back to Rin she saw a tall boy by his side, his pale green eyes having a relaxed nature about them. "This is Sosuke, he's a friend of mine, Sosuke this is Kiba we just started hanging out" looking at her with cold eyes Kiba almost felt challenged about to speak her mind she was shocked to see his entire demeanor change to warmth as he extended his hand "nice to meet you Tachibana-chan." Taking his hand she nodded her head her hackls going down at the submission. "Like wise"
"Tachibana-san!" With a smile on her face already knowing she turned to the awaiting Nitori dressed for the water "so did you decide to join us?" shaking her head she put a hand on her hip "not really I'm just practicing with you guys from now on I'm not one for pool tournaments though." his mood dampening for only a second he brought his eyes to her determination bruning in silver pools "well then let me race you! Rin-Senpai is the only one that gets to so far."
Putting a hand on his head she tilted her own "of course I'll go against anyone that wants to."
Her attitude spinning on a dime one from sweet to sten she pointed at the awaiting group that wanted to work with her, flinching at the change her gaze narrowed. "I am only going to say this once, you get two minutes to make your comments, after that I refuse to answer any questions and will not work with anyone that turns out to be a gossiping freak."
Ignoring the confusion she threw off her shirt the black fabric flying threw the air with excited gasps only to turn to horror at what lies beneath stripping down to her swim gear she looked at them all dead on awaiting what was now routine for her. Like cats they pounced, questions pouring from their mouths with Nitori and Rin sighing behind her.
So wait you were attacked by a shark?" Asked the boy with orange hair only gaining a nod he bent over her scar his brow furrowed in thought "jeez what kind got you?" he asked "A great white by the name of silver"
It was Rin's turn to be surprised, he knew the beast was big but a great white? He always assumed it to be a tiger shark or something. Looking at the massive tooth that laid on her chest made him realize how lucky his friend really is.
The boy began looking her over leaning too close to her face with a concentrated look "may I help you?" she asked not bothering to hide her annoyance, moments passed by before he stood away finally giving her room to breath "you know for being flat you're kinda cute."
Rin almost choked on air even he could tell she had a chest binder on, though he had to admit he never caught her without one. The idea that Momotaro was that stupid caused him to rethink recruiting him was a good idea after all, still Kiba stood with her arms crossed not bothered in the slightest.
"I have no interest in guys who can't keep up with me."
Again Rin snorted at the show, when Kiba turned him down without a second thought. He may be a good swimmer but the captain has been around the girl long enough to know that he could be the fastest swimmer in the world and she still wouldn't give him a ice cubes chance in a summer ocean.
Accepting the challenge Momotaro ran for the starting board his feet planted on the blue surface looking to see her calmly make her way to her own starting point, throwing the ebony mane in a swimming cap she took her own stance. "Where are your goggles, you're going to ruin those pretty eyes of yours" Without looking at him she simply braced her legs "I never needed to use them."
Waiting for the mark they both took off, breaking through the water with no problem as Kiba made her way deeper into the water's arms leaving behind the world of sound.
Rin pointed up at the bleachers causing Sosuke to follow, seeing his confusion only clear when they were able to get a good view of the girl's swimming methods that were leaving Momotaro behind by almost half a foot. "What is she doing?" Rin leaned over the bar a smirk on his face at seeing Kiba leave the cocky kid in her wake "its her own stroke that she developed by watching orcas as a kid." He laughed inside at his best friends face using all his focus on the race.
Rin's thoughts went to the night he asked her. Again they were playing the game of him trying to capture her under water his fingers always just out of reach. The closest he got was his arms only grazing the black halo that continued to take over his world. Twisting her body around his she kicked off to the surface causing him to follow her like a shadow.
"How do you even do that?" Kiba grinned tilting her head in innocence "you know what I mean, you don't really learn how to swim using a stroke like that to begin with." He knew it was true, the way she moved went against the natural way a body should move to begin with at a glance its obvious she had to train to get it to work right.
Leaning back she allowed the water to take hold, relaxing her body as she begun to float along her eyes focused on the night sky as always. "When I was little my parents would take me and my brother out to go whale watching, on a dare my brother got me to jump into the water where a pod was only a few meters away. You wouldn't believe how scared they were when I stayed down." Closing her eyes in a distant memory Rin watched her face relax in peace, it was as if all her troubles melted away at her own words. "I opened my eyes under and saw them all, I wasn't a strong swimmer back then but when I saw how beautiful they were I became obsessed at mimicking them, I guess its just a case of old habits dying hard."
The way her eyes held that far away gleam mesmerized him, shards of amethyst clouded over by fond memories. Her words held awe behind them, as if she still could not believe the sight that played in her minds eye.
She really was a once of a kind.
Throwing away his daydream he brought his mind back to the race only to watch in surprise. Like a breeze Kiba came up to the wall instead of flipping front ways she twisted her body in a loop causing her to lose time, quickly regaining it like a haunting shadow she shot passed Momotaro her hand slamming on the surface while the guys cheered patting her on the back as she made her way out, already she was one of the team.
"So thats what's been causing it." Hand in face Rin continued to watch the show that was unfolding "what do you mean?" asked Sosuke while leaning next to him the boys bulk blocking out the light. "Me and Kiba have been racing a while now but for some reason she never wins, I seen her out swim a shark even but she is always a few seconds behind me. Just found out that she turns wrong with that kind of stroke she needs to do a frontflip to take off or she could lose to much time."
Sosuke smirked looking back at the girl who began showing the boys how to conserve their air "and you ask why you were chosen to be captain?"
"Jeez Tachibana-san, you really are amazing" Nitori held out a hand the girl taking it with thanks finally pulling her body from the water collapsing like a puppet who lost its strings she let out a long sigh. She was swimming for hours accepting every challenge without complaint and even shown good results by winning a majority of them. "Thanks but its not much, I still need to improve."
The shota shook his head drying himself with a fluffed towel he threw the girl her own "I mean it, you kept it up all day and were still able to beat me! It must be amazing seeing you go against Rin-senpai" Kiba sighed again rubbing the towel over her smooth skin she couldn't help but chuckle at the boy "I just have stamina, and I haven't been able to beat Rin yet I keep coming a few seconds off."
"Nice work out there Tachibana-chan" pulling the towel from her face she was greeted with a smiling Sosuke, she had to admit the boy was amazing in the water, gaining her respect at his friendliness she smiled "thanks you to."
Feeling a hand ruffle her head she smacked it away "enough with the hair Rin, I haven't called you any shark names today." Rin only returned his hand swishing her head back and forth as growls escaped from her throat dodging when she got up to smack him.
"It's too easy to mess with you. Good to see you fitting in already though."
"Thanks, lets just hope I don't get a weird nickname like you sharkboy."
"Enough with the shark jokes, besides you already have one."
"Really what is it?"
"Jaws"
"Whaaaat? But thats your name! Back home I was a snake!"
"I don't think thats a good thing."
Time began to shift back to normal, with Rin allowing Kiba to swim with the team the girl found herself improving a lot only to fall short when next to Rin's lane.
Pulling up her laptop she sat on her bed, the morning sun still behind schedule. The only sound she was given was that of Yuki's tossing and turning mumbling jumbled words mainly of food. The bright screen lighting up her dim bunk bed she began checking her emails, junk after junk her mouse following a name that caught her eye.
In neat black letters was the name 2014 ocean racer. Trying to keep quiet as excitement boiled at the pit of her stomach she opened the message the names of over twenty men showing up, in the center like a proud flag was Kiba Tachibana. throwing her hands over her mouth she let out a muffled scream. She made it! She got through the first round! Now she was a true contender in the tournament. Quickly silencing her tiny party at the sound of Yuki's muffled words she went back to her task.
looking at the first board she realized due to the massive preparation required that the race was going to be held in the late spring. Relief washed over her in waves, she can prepare even more, the longer she has to train the better chance of survival she has. Memories of one of her races being cut short due to a man losing a limb came back to her like a slap, if she was only a few minutes before him it could have been her on her way to the hospital and kissing her love goodbye.
Thats what her life was, nothing but chance and skill with a dash of luck the moment that luck leaves your side is the moment that you lose your life one way or another.
Slightly surprised she was greeted with a message from Nitori, ever since her and the swim team started becoming friends she began allowing a few to have her email yet this was the first time one of them used that privilege.
Dear Tachibana-san
I was able to place in a small league using side stroke! As a reward I was given 4 tickets to the aquarium and thought you might want to come with us. We'll be waiting for you outside the swim club at noon , hope to see you soon
Nitori
She couldn't help but feel loved Nitori reminded her of her little brother in some ways, how he was so innocent and becoming a mediator when any fights broke out caused her to become fond of the little shota. The aquarium never been her thing to began with though, the girl was always used to going to the open water if she wanted to see wildlife. But the idea of spending time with the guys sparked her interest nonetheless.
Allowing Yuki to sleep a little longer Kiba stretched out over her bed, the scar burning with the idea of seeing a shark in a comfort level. "Come on Kiba they can't keep one in captivity you know that." A great white was never brought to captivity for a reason, the massive beast would kill itself due to the cramped walls throwing its sensors off. There were few things that scared her but the idea of seeing one of the kings of the sea sent frozen shards of fear through her veins.
Yuki woke up to the low morning sun, her frizzy hair going in every possible direction she wiped a hand over her mouth drool no longer trickling down her chin. "Who ever said girls looked cute waking up is a big lair." Making her way down the ladder she was greeted to see Kiba already awake dressed in clothes that could be considered female. Stretched out with a book in hand and her arm behind her head the roommate almost overlooked her entirely.
"What are you reading?" lifting a brow she stayed silent for only a moment, "you really want to know?" The blond nodded her head as Kiba revealed a book written in english. "What's it about?" Again she asked if she really wanted to know. "Come on I can take it!" A smirk played on Kiba's face with a cat like glint she closed the book with a thud. "The dark Jewels is about Satan raising a young girl to be kinda like a goddess, while that's going on he is trying to get his sons back from their mothers because they are being used as sex slaves all the while his ex wife is trying to steal Satan's new daughter who is the young girl that he is raising."
Heat found itself rising to the blonds face "how bad is it rating wise?" She knew she would regret it "the only reason I'm reading this is because the story is somehow even richer than the game of thrones but its so jam packed with sex and murder that it was not translated into Japanese, its not even that well known in America I found out." Yuki was shocked at how calm her roommate was when she just explained that she had a porno with a good story in her hands. just what kind of side of Kiba was Yuki looking at?
"So have you read 50-"
"Don't you even finish that! No the story is so bad I only got 13 pages in before giving up!"
Flopping herself back on her bed Kiba felt the energy drain from her outburst "I have a favor to ask by the way." Looking up from her bag of hair products Yuki remained silent waiting for the plea. "I was wondering if I could barrow a outfit." Yuki's face beamed at the offer, throwing her brush to the floor she grabbed the teen "I was waiting for this! Just sit still."
The blonde ran to her closet almost being buried underneath all the clothes she pushed and pulled until she found a shirt and jeans "it's not a date is it?" Kiba shook her head to scared to find out what would happen if it was. "Good then this will work just fine."
Pulling on the cloths Kiba was glad to find out that they fit rather well, simple jeans and shirt she wrapped a small blue sash around her waist. "Blue looks good one you, so mind telling me the reason?" Waving her hand she went back to the book on her bed "Nitori wanted to hang out with me and some others, probably Rin and someone else." Feeling herself pulled back she was met with the awaiting face of the blond "I want answers, which one is Nitori and which one is Rin." The way Yuki stared at her hungerly made Kiba shrink back from the force, she may not look it but Yuki was a pretty scary girl. "Well I told you Rin is a friend who helps me with swimming and Nitori is the other way around." Shaking her head Yuki only stomped her foot."No I want descriptions! Hair, eyes, title, muscles."
"Muscles?" Kiba was getting freaked out about the crazed look Yuki began to take
"Muscles are most important so spill it."
"Fine Rin is the captain you know shark tooth boy, while Nitori is the little guy with silver hair, looks more like a middle schooler?"
Yuki dropped her hold, forgetting that the blonde was the only thing holding her up Kiba found herself falling to the unforgiving floor boards. "You are good with the team captain!? Do you have any idea how much of a hunk he is?" Kiba rolled her eyes "hes just a good friend is all" Yuki was not having it "thats what they all say, but don't worry I won't fight you after all you got a better shot at him than any other girl in the school."
The words only caused more confusion, "What are you talking about?" Taking her seat at the desk she began working on her non tangled mess "you do realize that a ton of girls are after the swim team but the captain turned down every girl that ever asked him out because he's so focused on swimming in the olympics. Now you're here and you been spending time with him non stop, it may be for training but its still two people half naked in the water."
Heat made its way to her face in a full force of fire, she never did think it like that but Yuki was right, take away the words its just for training and you have two teens that are really friendly to each other.
Unable to take anymore from her roommate she made quick work to the door. "Where are you going?"
"Out!"
Slamming the door behind her Yuki's eyes fell on the empty duffle bag underneath the bed, a pair of swim where gone. "Sneaky little.."
Kiba was done talking about boys, not many ever peaked her interest and the tomboy was not about to speak her mind about Rin being one of the few that did grab her attention every once in a while. Looking at her watch the numbers 11:30 blinked in a circle surrounded by a snake. "Might as well head over."
With the sun making quick work to the top of the sky Kiba found herself leaning against the tree that overlooked the swim clubs entrance, playing with her tooth she closed her eyes enjoying the rays of sunlight, it was rare to have such a nice day so deep in the winter, the main reason the races were put on hold was due to the fact it's far to cold to begin swimming. Twirling the tooth between her hands she couldn't help but think about the conversation that was held between her and Yuki.
She only known Rin for about a month now yet she couldn't help but have a hit of happiness that she was the closest girl to him when it came to school. The way that the two were both obsessed with their love of swimming made them become quick friends but Kiba soon realized that she never really took too much time in seeing Rin in a light most girls would, she was always too quick on pointing out his shark teeth more than anything. She laughed at the irony, she was in a position that Yuki would kill for yet she never decided to see Rin as a attractive teen she only saw him as a skilled athlete that she wanted to beat.
"Hey Tachibana-san!"
Ripping her mind away from her thoughts she saw Nitori running her way, walking at their own slow pace was Rin and Sosuke both joking on a topic behind the shota. "Hey congrats on your win Nitori." Grinning at the words he handed her the ticket the thin paper decorated in yellow and blue threatened to blow away in her hands "I was worried you wouldn't want to go because you already swim with most of what they have to offer, I'm glad you came." The boy was enough to melt her heart, giving him a smile of her own she waved to the two slow pokes, "I'm not the biggest fan of aquariums but hanging out with you guys makes it sound like a blast."
"Jeez Kiba you look like a girl for once." Turning her back the girl sniffed the air in distaste "and here I thought I always looked like a girl." Feeling a hand on her head she grabbed it on instinct annoyance meeting an apologetic look, "you know I was joking." Kiba only squeezed his hand tighter "alright fine I'll make it up to you today." Letting go of her prey Rin sighed in defeat as Kiba crossed her arms looking back at the taller teens "the look on your face was more then enough."
Leaving the school was a good change of pace for the four of them. The bustling city capturing the attention of the guys as they made their way through the busy streets. Kiba found herself sticking to the center of their small gang both Sosuke and Rin keeping a protective eye on her as she and Nitori were going over the league that she missed out on.
"You should have seen how Rin made a new record with Haru! Those two are the fastest people I ever seen." The new name causing her to poke her head up she found her gaze lingering to the shark boy "who's Haru?" Looking down to see Kiba staring at him with curious eyes the teen put his hands in his pockets. "Hes a friend when we were kids, turns out all of us grew up to stay swimmers." Her eyes growing wide she turned and grabbed his sleeve catching the boy by surprise "I wana meet him, if he can tie with you that means hes just as fast which means I need to beat him to beat you." Rin found himself laughing at the sight, with a ear splitting grin and sparkling eyes he saw a child asking for a puppy.
"Wow you two are a lot alike, both of you are set on beating Haru now" looking to the shota Rin couldn't help but slightly agree, he and Kiba were a bit alike. The way that they poked fun at each other only to have a set determination for beating their best was only a number of things, the two found themselves agree on almost everything.
Entering the Aquarium Nitori found himself staring at everything with the eyes of a child. Running to the exhibits, the sight of two otters swimming by the tank caught his attention. "Over here guys" Kiba couldn't help but greet them, their tiny faces peering at her through the glass she found herself placing her own palm on the cool surface a smile creeping on her face at the sounds the two made. "Aren't they cute Tachibana-chan?" Kiba nodded "you called me chan, its about time you thought of me more as a friend."
They found themselves throughout the entire building, octopi having its meal, seals giving a show, poking fun at the open pools and even playing in random mini games like children the way Rin would joke with her and Sosuke would point out different creatures made the day go by like a blast.
"Hey lets go see the orca shows, there's one left." Leading the three through the halls with a map in hand Nitori found the perfect spot mere moments before the trainer came a woman with a high ponytail dressed in a wet suit waved to the crowed a smile on her face. Finding herself between Nitori and Rin she waited for the giants, excitement and worry building in her mind.
"This beauty is Seara say hi Seara!" Opening the gates Kiba saw the gentle body make it's way through the waters without trouble mere feet away from where they sat waves creating from the movement alone showing nothing but power. Nitori's eyes going wide at the beauty while Kiba found herself unable to join in.
Seara's eyes were full of longing, a young thing said to be only eight looked to be elderly as she made her way through the water no longer playing the lovely song that Kiba was so fond of. Completing each task without flaw Kiba could not find herself enjoying the idea of a creature so large being in a tank so small her throat tying itself in knots she grabbed at her tooth unaware of her knuckles turning white from the pressure. Before she could watch the main event though she felt something grab her arm "we gata go check something, we'll be right back."
Pulling her through the twists and turns Kiba found herself under a hall made up of a large tank brightly colored fish swimming in groups painting the water in bright activity, the familiar tinge of blue coating the world around her. Rin finally letting her go she found herself no longer wanting to stand, the sadness that the creature displayed draining all her energy causing her to sink to the waiting floor.
Rin sat down beside her putting an arm around her shoulders in an attempt to comfort. "You alright?" Letting out a big gust of air she found herself looking at the fish now wanting to dive into the depths of the tank. "I just don't like seeing animals in pain like that" turning his full attention to her Rin stayed silent unspoken words asking for more. "Orcas are not meant to be in tanks,they are supposed to swim thousands of miles and stay with their family that are linked between full generations. The one in the show, her eyes are full of nothing but sadness. I don't know I guess seeing them in the wild makes me think it's not right for them to have their lives taken from them like this... I bet you think I'm a freak"
Rin shook his head, his soft hair gently swaying around his face "no, I think your a freak for swimming with hungry sharks, I think your weird because you only wear guys clothes, and I think you're strange because you wear your swimsuit everywhere."
Looking her in the eyes she found herself unable to breath, perfect rubies no longer holding that amused gleam but were gentle pools of crimson that held a slow ripple in her reflection. "You see things that most can't and you speak your mind for something that can't voice it's own thoughts, that is a trait that I can go as far as saying is beautiful."
Putting a hand in his pocket he fished for a object that he held in a fist. Kiba sat there dumbfounded, Rin was showing a new side, one that was more caring than any guy she met she was so scared someone would poke fun at her for her beliefs yet Rin took it in his own way praising her for the thoughts she had to the beast. "Here" taking her hand in his she opened her palm a long thread falling through his fingertips.
"I saw yours was falling apart, you'd probably go insane if you lost it so I thought this made up for the girl joke this morning." Opening her hands she saw a cord of leather taking up her palm, the smooth brown not even broken in that shined slightly under the lights. A new cord for her shark tooth, to her it was more than just a cord holding onto that tooth meant holding onto life itself. Looking over to the boy he gave her a smile "that's alright isn't it?" No longer able to speak she threw her arms around his neck a tear threatening to fall from her eye, not many ever cared for her to do something so simple, no one ever called her thoughts beautiful, and no one ever saw her past the crazy streak she had.
Returning the hug after a few moments she felt him smile against her skin "glad you like it." Ruffling her hair like always she simply hugged him tighter, he could mess up her hair as much as he wanted Rin earned that much, never had she thought she would ever come to care for someone like the shark boy who made fun of her every day.
But the more she looked at it the more it seemed it shouldn't go any other way.
Tell me your thoughts! There are some parts that I was having a bit of trouble in making but I was board all day so I finished early.
Kiba is finally starting to realize just how lucky a girl she is SHE GOT RIN! kinda... still I love being at this stage in a story where dropping tiny hints to just throwing a bomb can be done anywhere right now. Still my biggest problem is keeping Rin in character, my biggest pet peeve is when a writer throws out his/her character to fit their own desires.
Thanks for the support guys this is already my most popular story!
