It was almost time for Haru to get home. As he was considering going to talk to him, the doorbell rang one time. His mother would get it so he didn't move. A minute later, his own door was knocked and behind it Haru made his entrance.
"Haru..."
"You left without explanation."
His smile was natural but not sincere. "Yeah... I know."
"Are you okay, Makoto?"
"Yeah, I think..."
An awkward silence filled the room with an uncomfortable heat. "I... just need time."
"Was it... because of your fear?"
A soft laugh was his answer. "Yeah." It was because of his fear, not to water but to lose Haru.
Again, the silence between the two of them. It was something usual, but Makoto wasn't looking at Haru to read what was written on his expressionless face. But there was no need to see him to know what was his expression when he broke his silence one last time. "Haru... just... tell Rin that he shouldn't bite you".