hey everyone! sorry that this is a little late, i'm not going to make any excuses. anyway, enjoy the story!

The nest day Haru dwelled over the question while he was walking to school. It seemed like a forever ago science Makoto walked him to school. Back then, things were diferent. Back then, Kisumi was at a diferent school. Back then, Haru was happy. Now things have changed. Whether it's for the best, Haru doesn't know. But he does know that if he keeps going on like this, he'll break. Haru was deep in thought when he felt himself run into something. Or perhaps, someone. Haru started to apologize before he got a good look at who he ran into.

"Running into people like that isn't like you, Haru.'' The redhead smirked.

''Rin!''

''The one and only!''

'W-what are you doing here?''

Rin pouted.

'Is that anyway to greet a friend? Tch! And to think I came all this way just to see you.''

''I'm sorry, I've just been distracted lately.''

''With Makoto?''

Haru paled.

'Does everyone know?' He thought and then asked.

''Well,'' Rin said. ''It was kind of obvious. Seeing the way you guys look at each other.''

Haru felt a pang in his heart.

''So, you guys together yet or what?"

''He's with Kissumi.''

Rin looked shocked, but that soon turned into anger.

"What?! But every time I saw you two together''

''He doesn't love me.'' Harui nterrupted.

Rin closed his mouth, but his jaw was clenched in anger. He thought surely Makoto and Haru would end up together. He had no idea what to say, he looked at his friend and saw that his eyes were shiny and red. Rin sighed.

"Come on.''

Haru looked at him in confusion.

"Where are we going?''

''Somewhere not here.''

''But, school-''

''Screw it. Let's do something fun! Besides, your grades are good enough, you can afford to miss a couple of days.''

''But, what about you?''

''I'm on break.''

Rin could see that Haru was still conflicted.

''Haru, I can't imagine how much you are hurting right now. But I really think you need this.. Just do it, please? If at anytime you want to stop, we can.'' Rin pleaded.

Haru mulled over his answer before opening his mouth and taking a deep breath.

''Alright,'' Haru smiled. ''Where do you want to go?''

Rin looked ecstatic.

'''We could go to the beach? Or maybe see a movie?Or''

''I think the beach sounds great.''

Rin smiled.

'''Awesome! Great, let's go!"

"Wait, Rin. Hold on.''

"What now?"

Haru let out a breathy chuckle.

''I just have to get some stuff at home.''

''Like what?''

''Oh, I don't know. Maybe my SWIMSUIT?''

Rin looked confused.

''I thought you wore your swimsuit underneath your clothes?''

Haru was silent for a bit.

''I haven't done that since my second year. Makoto got me to stop.''

Rin had on a look of understanding.

''Okay, let's go to your house.''