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"So this is your girlfriend? No wonder you haven't been running as hard during practice!"

Haruka narrowed her eyes at the third year who was currently appraising her with greedy eyes. She clenched her fists and sent him a glare; Kyosuke loved running and she wanted to hurt the third year for implying that Kyosuke never gave Stride his all.

Luckily, for the third year, practice was starting in a few minutes and everyone had to gather on the field for debriefing.

"So this is the last practice before End of Summer, huh?"

Kyosuke nodded and he kissed Haruka's forehead.

"Will you be there to watch me?" he asked.

Haruka nodded eagerly,

"Of course I will! I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Heath was calling Kyosuke's name and Kyosuke took Haruka's hand, pressing his lips to her fingers.

"I'll be over there if you need me."

"Okay."

Kyosuke jogged over to the group and Haruka sat down on a nearby bench. She waved to Kyosuke as he got in line and waited for his turn to practice gimmicks.

"What's a pretty girl doing here all by herself?"

Haruka looked up and saw an upperclassman from the Stride club.

"I'm waiting for Kyosuke; I'm his girlfriend."

"You are, are you?" There was a glimmer in his eyes, "That's such a pity."

Haruka arched her brow and she proceeded to leave but the upperclassman grabbed her wrist.

"Let me go," Haruka said sharply.

"Why don't you stay for a bit?"

"Oh, Haruka, here you are! Kyosuke told me you were here."

Haruka sighed in relief when Heath approached her. He noticed the tension and placed his hands on his hips, giving the upperclassman a stern look.

"Is everything all right, senpai?"

"Yes, just fine. I was just telling this young lady to take care of herself."

Haruka whipped her arm away when the upperclassman released her and he waved when Haruka walked away with Heath.

Haruka breathed a huge sigh of relief and Heath rubbed her shoulder.

"You all right? The upperclassmen can be a little...ambitious, sometimes."

"I think that's a bit of an understatement."

Heath smiled sympathetically and patted her head.

"Don't worry, Tomoe and I fully support you and Kyosuke. We'll protect you when Kyosuke isn't here."

"That's reassuring. Thanks, Heath. Anyway, shouldn't you be practicing?"

"We're done. Look, here comes Tomoe and Kyosuke."

"Hello, Haruka, what a pleasant surprise."

Haruka waved to Tomoe and she lit up when Kyosuke smiled at her, placing an arm around her waist and pulling her close, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Did you wait long?" He asked.

"Yes, I did, so you owe me."

Kyosuke smiled and ran his fingers through her hair. Tomoe and Heath glanced at each other, rolled their eyes, and exchanged smiles.

"We'll leave you two lovebirds together. See you tomorrow, Kyosuke. Bye, Haruka."

"Bye, guys!"

As soon as Heath and Tomoe were out of sight, Kyosuke swept Haruka into his arms and kissed her, leaving her breathless when he broke the kiss and placed his forehead against hers.

"We need to kiss more often," Haruka sighed.

"I agree," Kyosuke pecked her lips, "But first, let's get something to eat. Sound good?"

"Always. You know me so well, Kyosuke."

Kyosuke smiled and held Haruka's hand, "Your happiness makes me happy."