A Cheater's Love (Part 1)
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As Haru prepared to leave his house the next day, he was worrying about what exactly he was going to say and do. He planned on confronting the waterfall calmly, because he knew that otherwise he may not succeed in his task, and that would not be good. Though he knew things never go according to plan. He needed to get back together with the ocean, and for some reason he needed to make up and get over his exes before he could do so. That was all there was to it. He had to relive the worst periods of love life to get over the ocean. That was all there was to it. All he had to do was that, and then for a reason that had no logic behind it the ocean would take him back. The ocean knew about the waterfall and Haru's past with it. Though Haru was with the pool when he started dating the ocean, it was a quick transfer. Haru had gone to the pool almost immediately after getting dumped by the waterfall, and though that was going along well he felt the pool just could not understand his feelings. He still remembered when he began with the ocean…

The raven haired boy was sitting on the beach, close enough to the ocean he liked that it just brushed against his feet when the waves came in, feeling slightly cold every time the water retreated leaving him alone again. Sure, he had the pool, but it was more like his relationship with tub. He had tried to talk to the pool, it never listened. The ocean, his friend, was the one that always listened. No matter how long he talked to the ocean about the waterfall it never got bored and left him, it always stayed by his side, a constant and consistent flow at this time. Even with the pool, when their relationship got rocky, the ocean was always there for him. It was during one of those bad points that Haru began his relationship with the ocean behind the pool's back, or would it be behind its fence? It was only a few weeks into his relationship with the pool, and like mentioned, they had hit a rough patch. Haru saw some rocks and started getting upset over the waterfall again and had no one to turn to. No one but the ocean…

Ocean colored eyes snapped back into focus, he could not be focusing on the past after the past he was trying to confront. If that made any sense. Worry about the past of the past not the past. Something like that was what he was chanting his head. He finally chose to exit the house, tentatively beginning the journey to the waterfall. Last time he had run away, but that was not going to happen this time! Not at all. If not for the waterfall, he may have never gotten together with the ocean. Haru decided to thank the cheating waterfall for doing that, smirking at the thought. The waterfalls relationship with the rocks was probably still eroding, and the thought made Haru want to laugh. He told himself he was not a mean person for thinking that, that he was just vindictive and that being vindictive is totally and completely a better thing than just being mean. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the trail up to the waterfall. Clenching his teeth he began to go up the trail to the waterfall. It was not until he saw the water fountain that he remembered.

Water bottle lying dead in his hands. The last few drops of water inside slowly evaporating, soon the only thing left would be an empty corpse. Despair racked his aroused body, arousing tears cascading down his face. Its mangled corpse seemed so delicate, it made crinkle sounds as Haru patted it gently, lulling it into the waiting arms of Death. Or whatever it was that picked up the souls of water bottles. The sound made Haru cringe and wince each time. He was filled with despair, he had become a monster. He did not know where he went wrong. It was going along so well. He had just wanted it rough, and the water bottle was not ready for that. He was use to them always being prepared.

Haru simply stood and stared at the spot for what felt like eternity. The water bottles lifeblood had long since sunk into the dirty ground, no marking was left of where it had been killed. But Haru knew, he knew the exact place he had committed the sin. It was just a bit farther up the trail, and he would have to meet that to get to the waterfall. He had planned on confronting the waterfall first, but he had to confront the water bottle on the way. Two in one day, he was going through the list quite fast, and he knew he could do it. The sooner he got over all of this the sooner the ocean would take him back. Hurray for logic! Determination in his step, Haru continued up the track to the kill site.

It only took a few minutes for him to get there. Standing in the same spot he had the day before, he sighed and closed his eyes, preparing himself for a flashback… that never came. Oh, he had forgotten. He totally got over the death of the water bottle by having multiple orgasms with the rain. He got all worked up over something that no longer existed. Haru could not believe he had been so foolish. Why was he worked up over this? Shaking his head he continued on up to the waterfall. He was mentally preparing himself when he started to hear the distinguishing roar of the waterfall crashing upon the rocks. He had not realized till weeks into their relationship that it was actually cheating on him in plain sight. The sound made him annoyed. Last time it had made him scared, causing him to flee. Now it was just too loud and more than just a bit bothersome. The ocean was almost always so quiet…

Haru had to be careful as he laid back and floated in the ocean, if he was not careful he would easily fall asleep and either drown or get lost at sea. Except it would be lost at ocean. The movements of the waves acted like a lullaby as well as rocking cradle. It relaxed the black-haired teen, relieving him of all his worries. Especially about the waterfall. Where the waterfall was loud, the ocean was soft. Where the waterfall was always rough, the ocean was gentle. Haru loved the change of pace. As he laid on his back he caressed the surface of the ocean with his finger tips.

"I love you," he whispered. He did not need a response because he knew the ocean loved him also.

Haru shook his head, blue eyes focusing as his mind came back to reality. That was the past, and he was hopeful that he could have a future like it also. Haru had not stopped walking while he was in memory land, he was just a minute from the waterfall. Haru forced determination into his steps, continuing up the trail. The minute did not seem to end, the pounding and crushing sound sending memories through him which he did his best to brush aside. He turned to face the waterfall.

Hehehe Cliff hanger~ Same day update as the previous chapter, so make sure you do not miss the previous one!
Skylar decided she no longer wants to do this, so it is just me now! Hehehe. I think she was not a huge fan of me saying longer chapters, so I had to add most of the words myself before anyway. Oh well~ I hope me being by myself entirely is not going to bother you guys! It is however why I wrote this chapter so fast. I was worried about it~
C.A.M.E.O.1 and Only - T_T I hope it was a good surprise?
makuroshi - Do not worry about it! All reviews are good reviews whenever they may take place. I am glad you liked the chapters and appreciate all the praise you gave us~ I hope I alone meet your expectations! The ocean flashbacks were because you asked for some more ocean... I hope that that is what you meant ..

To both of you: I apologize, I am too awkward at writing awkward things to have someone walk in on him...
HOWEVER, I want all the readers to be happy~ Does having him go to Mako for advice with some rather detailed background work for you guys? I think I can manage that awkward level~

All forms of feedback appreciated, especially since I am all on my own now... I do not know if this is up to expectations anymore, and I am quite worried.
-Caitlyn