Hiya guys! :D I'm sorry for the late update. It's because my college mates and I are doing a BIG project which deadlines in a week and my 1st term Finals is coming... I'm really sorry.

Disclaimer: I do not own Free! -Iwatobi Swimming Club- because they are too hot to handle.

Nanase Haruka x Reader: Let's race, Freestyle!

"AAAAAUUUUUUUOOWWWHHnomnomnom" You yawned loudly as you stretched yourself. "Do we really have to go to the swimming club this early, Kou-chan?"

"Hai." Kou, the one who ruined your peaceful sleep in the morning, determinedly answered. "As a manager of this club, it's my duty to take care of it! And that means, waking up early!"

You shot a lazy glare at Kou and threw your hands at the back of your neck. "Whatever."

Both of you are now walking to the swimming club. Kou is in the lead while you simply followed her.

This morning, Kou surprisingly came at your house with a lot of force and excitement. You jolted on your bed and the next thing you knew, Kou is doing all the work for you. She's such a good friend but because of her large amount of hyperness, this deducts her points to you.

You sighed so desperately at your poor friend.

"We're here."

You looked forward and saw Kou rummaged a key inside her pocket. She inserted it through the door knob but strangely, it's already open.

"Huh?"

You and Kou casually walked inside and noticed a light-brown trousers, a white shirt, a green necktie, a dark grey blazer and blue sneakers scattered all over the lockers.

Kou heaved a sigh of relief. "It's just Haruka-senpai." She gathered the clothes and placed neatly on the right locker, specifically Haruka's. "I thought the club was bank—"

A splash was heard at the swimming pool.

You smiled. "It's definitely Nanase-san." With hands in your pockets, you went to the pool.

You were greeted by the chlorine smell and the beautiful blue water. You took a morning air through your nose. "It's been a while since I felt like this…"

"Haruka-senpai! What are you doing!?" Kou's shout destroyed your moment.

You sighed and walked closer to her. "What now, Kou?"

Kou looked worried at you and to the pool. "Haruka-senpai is drowning himself!"

You raised an eyebrow and decided to see the situation yourself. You bended over and saw your senpai sleeping soundly under the water.

You smiled again. "Nanase-san is just feeling the water, Kou-chan." You straighten your back. "Like you said, Nanase-san is in love with the water. It's his life." You recalled your topic with Kou about the swimming club last night.

"I-I know that but this is too much! Haruka-senpai might be dead!" Kou continued to freak out.

"Oi."

"AAAAAAHHHH!" Kou shrieked and clung onto you. She also hid behind you as she doesn't want to see the so-called-monster-senpai according to her.

You looked at the pool once more. A black haired man came out from the water and seriously looked at the two girls, meaning you and Kou.

You recognized that serious face. "Nanase-san, Good morning." You greeted without a smile because of the clinginess of Kou that you are feeling.

"My morning is not good." Haru remained his serious face and got out of the pool.

You starched your head. "I'm sorry for ruining your morning but Kou-chan is just scared, that's all." You explained as you looked at your coward friend. "Now, Kou-chan. It's just Nanase-san, calm down."

While you are calming Kou down, Haru hold your free hand which made you looked at him.

"Let's race." He boldly said.

"H-Huh? B-But why?" You stuttered but still remain posture. "I told you guys that I only swim for fun. Swim race is not my thing."

Haru walked even closer to you that both of your faces are inches close. "Let's. Race. Now."

Your body melted when you saw his ocean blue eyes looking directly at yours. His eyes are on fire but still remain calm like an ocean.

You gulped, admitting defeat, as you nodded. "Hai."

He smiled lightly at his success. "Good. Go change now." He walked away.

You didn't notice that he is shirtless and decided to examine him. His body is toned and muscular just like what Kou said. His tight black swim jammer with violet pattern is a perfect match for his sexy and slender body.

You bit your lower lip. "Goddamn it." He's too hot!

"E-Eh? F/N-chan?"

You forgot about Kou altogether! You hesitantly looked at her. "Kou-chan! Are you okay now?"

She slowly nodded. "Y-Yeah but… Did Haruka-senpai just ask you to race with him?"

You nodded back. "Yeah." You looked at your senpai, who is stretching himself for the race. "I guess, he really wants to race with me then…"

After a few minutes of changing your clothes into a black plain one piece swim suit, you and Haru are now at the starting block.

"Just as you know, I don't know anything about swimming race so don't blame me for not doing it right." You reminded him as both of you ready your position.

He understood. "Alright." He looked at Kou. "Blow the whistle."

"H-Hai!" Kou tightly hold her mighty whistle around her neck as she waited for a moment.

BBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTT!*

With that, you dived in water and swam your way to the other side using freestyle, the easiest style to manage plus Haruka only swim freestyle so it's fair.

Pant. Pant. You gasped for air but at the same time still swimming. Your arms and legs are getting tired due to forcing yourself to be fast. You just don't want to humiliate yourself in front of Haru and Kou.

This is why I hate swim race. You felt a hard surface and decided to lean on it. The fun is not there anymore…

"Eh!? F/N-chan!"

You were too tired to response and decided to look back. You mouthed a 'What?' to Kou but your gaze quickly changed towards Haru doing his turn and swimming back to the starting line.

"What?" You mumbled but because of Haru's beautiful swimming, your mouth is shut until your mind is clouded over him.

Haru slapped the wall as Kou blew the whistle.

"Haruka-senpai wins!" She cheered but her tone is not as hyper as should be. She looked worriedly at you.

You simply sighed. "I guess, I loss then." You nervously starched your head.

Haru flipped his hair, making his atmosphere so cool. "You know…" He stared blankly at you. "…swim race is not that bad."

You smiled a little. "You and I have different belief, Nanase-san." You placed both of your hands on the edge but suddenly Haru caught you off guard.

"I'll teach you."

You flinched and looked at him. "Eh?"

"I'll teach you how to race." He determinedly said. "Now, swim back here."

You raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"Trust me." He flashed his once in a lifetime smile.

You shrugged your shoulder as you kicked on the wall, dive in the water once again and feel the quiet waves around your body.

I wonder why Nanase-san is like this today. I mean, I know he hates races and stuff but still… You gently closed your eyes as you hear the water quietly whispering to you. …It's strange to think that he wants to race with me.

Time slowly passed as you reach the center but suddenly, two slender arms wrapped around you.

You turned your head. EH!? You once more saw Haru's face slowly moving towards your face.

"Nanase—" You coughed. You totally forgot that you're still under the water.

What does Nanase-san wants this time!? You hold your breath, both eyes closed shut and cheeks puffing.

Your face doing that, Haru can't resist but pressed a cold lips onto yours.

Mm? What's… going… on…?

The last thing you knew is that the slender arms became protective until your whole world went dark.

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"F/N-chan!"

Huh? Where am I?

"F/N-chan! Wake up!"

I… hear… voices?

"Haruka-senpai what should we do!? She's going to die!"

Eh?

You shot your eyes open and saw Kou looking worried at you.

"K-Kou?"

"F/N-chan!" Your friend hugged you tightly making you sit in the progress since you were lying on the floor seconds ago. "I thought you were dead!" She cried.

You patted her back. "Well, I'm alive so be thankful." You hugged her back.

At the corner of your eye, you saw Haru, still remain emotionless as ever.

You sighed. I guess Nanase-san is just making fun of me. You and Kou parted away and flashed a smiled at each other.

The door creaked open which the three of you gained attention to it.

"Minna-san~! Ohayou~!" A cheerful Nagisa appeared with a nerdy Rei and a sweet Makoto walking behind him.

Kou stood up. "Ah! Minna!" She ran over them.

You smiled at them but didn't notice that Haru is next to you.

"F/N."

You unexpectedly looked at him. "What is it?"

He looked down, feeling guilty. "I'm sorry for what happen."

You flinched. Nanase-san is apologizing to me? For what? You think it over when a flash of memory popped on your head. His cold lips.

You blushed madly and tried to confidently face him. "It's okay, Nanase-san!" You grinned. "Everybody makes mistakes!"

Haru smiled, again with his once in a lifetime smile, as he stood up to join the others.

"Ah! Nanase—"

"Haru. Just call me, Haru."

You smiled. "Thank you."

He continued walking until he reached his destination, receiving a hug from Nagisa, smiles from Makoto and a greeting from Rei.

You heavily sighed, laying your back on the floor as you looked at the blue sky.

Wow, that was… an awkward race.

*I honestly don't know what the sound of a whistle in words but according to the net that it's 'BREET' but I still have a feeling that it's wrong. I apologize.

I'm also sorry for the crappiness of this chapter. Also, sorry for my idea, grammars and spellings.

Critics are very welcome! :D