"Be my girlfriend then.."

Haruki Pov

The words escaped from his mouth leaving us in utter silence for a few minutes, My eyes couldn't help but pop out.

"Listen, I know springing this on to you so fast and considering you just came back home, I don't mind waiting for an answer. I just wanted to tell you." Rin said rubbing the back of his neck as I cover my mouth blushing, I mean I want to... But..

Haru..

I also have to think about my brother and his reaction of this, I'm pretty sure he would be upset knowing his little sister was dating his best friend. When we were kids and I would sometimes sit next to Rin, Haru always sat in between us ignoring our complaints, I guess it was pretty obvious how I felt about him but now, I wouldn't even know his reaction towards us would be. sighing I look to the side.

"I.. Rin I want too. But.. you know how Haru is.. I think some time would do nicely.. at least to spring this on to him soon." I said as Rin nodded giving me a toothy grin, I couldn't help but wrap my arms around his waist, He smiled to himself as he placed an arm around my shoulders.

Suddenly a buzz was heard, and I realized it was my phone, I pull away to check it was Makoto.

Makoto: We're done with practice, Tell Rin to take you to the front gate, we have your things so we'll be waiting for you. :)

I smiled at the message as I wrote back.

Haruki: Oh, Okay. Thank you Mako-kun. I'll be there now. :D

I turn back to Rin who nodded at me.

"I guess it's time for us to go," Rin said with a sigh before winking at me as I smiled taking his hand.

"Um.. you have longer legs than I do so... This way I can keep up with you.." I said softly blushing, Rin took a minute before pulling me toward the exit, I couldn't help but smile.

Normal Pov

"Thanks for inviting us for practice," Makoto said bowing politely at Sousuke, Ai, and Momo. Sousuke crossed his arms nodding, Ai pitched in tilting his head a bit.

"Not a problem, But would that girl be okay though? She didn't look so good." Ai said thinking over as Haru shook his head.

"She can't swim.. but being with Rin always calms her down.." He said softly only making heads turn his way, Sousuke eyes narrowed as Gou gasped a bit.

"What do you mean she feels calm with Rin?" Sousuke asked.

"Just as I said," Haru said a little annoyed as Makoto came in between of them.

"Now now, calm down. Why don't we let this conversation stop now? This is between them whether you like it or not." Makoto said calming both males as they heard footsteps coming closer to them to turn to see Rin holding Haruki hand as they ran towards the group, Haruki had a smile on her face as Rin grinned stopping a few steps away as Haruki bumped into his back making Rin chuckle a bit but she only slapped his back making it clap.

"Ow... That really hurt Ruki-chan." Rin pretended to be hurt as leaning back on her who was trying to push him back up, Everyone watched as they played around, Haruka was getting a bit annoyed as Gou walked up to him in a whisper.

"Haruka-kun, You knew about her feeling towards Rin!?" Gou asked in a whisper to Haruka.

Haru nodded.

"It was obvious." He said simply.

"Why didn't you say anything?!" Gou said angrily in another whisper.

"I want her to tell me on her own, Besides I'm her older brother... I'm supposed to know this." Haru said soft, Gou couldn't help but give him a little smile.

"That's really considerate of you.." Gou said softly only for Haru to look away.

"Nee! Rin-sempai, Now that you have a girlfriend, Can I go out with Gou." Momo said bluntly putting his arms over his head, Haruki blushed beet red as Sousuke watched their reaction, Rin scowled at Momo grabbing his head and putting him in a headlock.

"Ow Ow Ow!" Momo cried in pain.

"Don't say an unnecessary thing. You've embarrassed her." Rin said roughly as Haruki shook her head as she placed a hand over Rin arm.

"Hey... Don't hurt him.. I'm fine, Promise." Haruki said happily smiling at them.

"Okay.." Rin said in a huff.

Momo's eyes widen as Rin loosen up his arm letting Momo get out of it and quickly took a hold of Haruki hands blushing crazily.

"You're really... Cute.. Why don't you go out with me instead?" Momo said totally mesmerized as Haruki gave a wide eye blush blinking at his sudden request.

"Momo!" Rin said gripping on his head once again and not letting go this time.

"I refuse," Haruka said highly annoyed as he pulled his sister towards him, Haruki giggled as she shrugged her shoulders.

"Nee, Momo was it? I'm sorry but Onii-san doesn't like me dating someone he doesn't know. Gomen." Haruki said apologetically.

"Let's go.." Haru was already walking out of the school with the others waving goodbye. Haruki turn back to Rin hugging his jacket which she was wearing.

"Bye bye everyone! it was nice meeting you!" she said cheerfully as she turns around walking with her brother.

Rin waved them off with a goofy grin on his face, Sousuke 'heh' patting his back.

"What?" Rin asked as he turns to his best friend.

"You're so obvious." with that Sousuke walked back to the dorms.

Nanase Home

Haruki was washing her brother's laundry while Haruka got to making their dinner, Though with his obsession with mackerel he made Haruki something different as always as children.

"Onii-san, Clothes are almost done~ how's the cooking?" Haruki said folding the clothes in the living room as she heard a soft 'Good'. Just then her phone rang and she picked it up.

"Hello?" she said politely.

"Haruki! Hi, how are things? how's Haruka? is everything going well over there? Has he been eating?" On the other line was their mother talking a bit frantic as Haruki answered with a soft chuckle.

"Mom, everything is cool, Haru's actually been fine this whole time, He's been cooking for himself, cleaning up and balanced his school work with his after school activities perfectly. He just didn't contact us because of his busy schedule. Now that I can see why mama." Haruki told her mom as she gave a sigh of relief with a short laugh through the phone.

"I'm so glad that was the case, but honestly he could've called or something." Haruki heard her mother pout and complain on the phone, Haruki couldn't help but smile softly at the ground, She misses her mom, they would have meaningful talks together from time to time, But now it was like she was limited to a phone call a day.

"Say Haruki." Her mother started as she drifted back into reality.

"Hm? She said as she saw Haru placing their food on the table.

"How was your first day back?" She asked a bit anxious but Haruki gave her a soft smile.

"It was great mama, I hadn't realized how much I missed Haru till we were face to face," I said honestly as I smiled as Haru brought our food to the table.

"Speaking of your brother, Do you mind putting him on right now?" Her mom said as Haruki felt a little urgent coming from her. She nodded handing the phone to Haru.

"Mama wants to talk to you Haru, and be Gentle." Haru nodded taking the phone out of his sister's hands, Haruki started eating as they talked.

Next Day

"Hello! My name is Haruki Nanase, I am Haruka Nanase little twin sister. It's so nice to meet you all!" Haruki said bowing in front of the class with a smile, Ms. Amakata smiled and told Haruki to take a seat next to Makoto which she gladly did.

As class went on Haruki spent most of her time looking out of the window thinking back at what happen at the pool. Just the thought of her lungs burning from the suffocation of the chlorine water, Her body froze from the instant touch of it, she couldn't move.

'Rin really did save me..'

She thought as a smile crept on her face when everything was getting dark the only ray of light that came out for her was Rin's warm touch pulling her out of the water, saving her from going any deeper in that darkness.

"Rin.." She couldn't help the blush that crept into her cheeks, He was so different from when they were kids, more mature and brighter than anything she ever has seen him.

"Be my girlfriend then.."

Just the thought of his words made her heart skip a beat. Returning back to reality Haruki paid attention back to class.

Swim Practice Samezuka

Haruki sat at the far end of the bleachers watching as everyone swam their laps, she couldn't help but watch in amazement at the 2 teams.

"They've all grew well in time," Haruki said as her eyes shimmered.

"Oh. Ruki-chan, Over here!" Turning her head she sees Momo waving at her excitedly as he stood next to Sousuke, Ai and Rin who didn't like Momo's gesture only to push the poor underclassmen in the water, She couldn't help but giggle in her hand at Rin, But in return, she waved back at the boys. Sousuke gave her a short nod, Ai gave her a quick but kind smile and Rin gave her a heartwarming smiled which made her cheeks turn bright red.

"Ne Ruki-chan, How are you feeling?" Turning to her side to see Makoto walking up to her taking a seat right next to her, She couldn't help but smile.

"I'm great thanks, Just watching you guys go all out in practice is amazing how much power you have, but I guess when your actual meet happens, I'll be breath taken." She said watching Haruka made the next turn swiftly.

"And somehow... I feel lonely and left out. Seeing how Haru is swimming, without a single care in the world compared to me who is scared of her own reflection in the water... It's pretty pathetic. I wanna feel what yu guys feel in the water, that free feeling you all have, That rush, I wanna feel like I can fly through the water like my brother and Rin... But I know I can't... it's really hard for me too..." Haruki said softly looking into her palms, they were sweaty just thinking about the water.

Makoto gave her an understanding smile as he looked back at the pool.

"Would you like to learn?"