"Thank you for helping me Makoto-senpai. I was able to narrow down the number of schools I want to apply to."

"It was no big deal. I'm sure you'll get accepted anywhere Rei," Makoto replied with a smile. Rei and Makoto were walking out of the public library after spending some time going over colleges together. Makoto was happy to help his friend. No matter where life would take them, they would always be together. Iwatobi was their home and the place they would always come back to.

"Hey Mako!"

Rei and Makoto turned to look and saw Kisumi running up to them. "Hey Kisumi! What are you doing here?"

"I just met up with a few friends. I see you're doing the same."

"Oh right! Kisumi this is Rei, Rei this is Kisumi."

"Nice to meet you," Rei replied.

"So you're the one going out with Nagisa! I hope he isn't giving you too much trouble!"

"Haha, not at all."

"Hey I was actually heading to the basket ball court. Do you guys want to go play basketball with me?" Kisumi asked.

"I'm not very good at basketball. Why don't you and Makoto-senpai go? I need to meet up with Nagisa anyway."

"Then I'll go with you Kisumi. Rei, tell Haru I'll text him later."

"Will do. Have fun."

Makoto and Kisumi turned around and walked off. Rei watched them leave. He couldn't take his eyes off of Kisumi. He could tell that he got along well with Makoto. He only hoped that he could accept Makoto as only a friend and nothing more. Rei watched them until they were no longer in sight. He sighed and turned around, but was surprised to see Nagisa approaching him.

"Rei! Where's Mako-chan?! I need to tell him about Haru-chan!"

"Wait, what are you talking about Nagisa? What's wrong with Haruka-senpai?"

"Haru-chan was kissing RinRin!"

"Calm down Nagisa! We can't run into conclusions! We need to talk with Haruka-senpai first! He wouldn't do anything to hurt Makoto-senpai!" That's right, the deep love Haruka had for Makoto was evident in the way he looked at Makoto when they were together. Rei recalled the numerous times they hung out with Haruka and how he would always check his phone. On occasions he would smile which told Rei that he had received a message from Makoto. There was no way Haruka would betray Makoto for Rin - that Rei was absolutely sure about.

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Rin landed against the lockers on the opposite side with a red mark on his cheek. Haruka had pushed Rin away and punched him hard across the face. He was glaring at the red haired male with anger.

"I told you! I love Makoto! I want no one else but him! If you get in our way Rin, I won't forgive you!" Haruka dashed off without taking a second glance back. He looked around for Nagisa but saw that he was nowhere to be found. Haruka decided to leave the rec center and go to the public library. He needed to see Makoto. He needed to feel Makoto's arms around him while telling him that everything would be okay.

Haruka kept running until he finally made it to the library. He quickly noticed Rei and Nagisa standing near the entrance. They saw Haruka coming their way and ran up to him. "Where's Makoto?" Haruka asked while he looked around.

"He went to play basketball with Kisumi," Rei responded. Haruka's eyes went wide. "Don't look so worried. You can trust Makoto-senpai." Haruka smiled in return and nodded his head in agreement.

"But I wonder if Mako-chan can trust you…"

Haruka looked at Nagisa's glaring eyes. It was rare for Nagisa to be angry and when he was, there was a good reason behind it. Rei sighed and looked directly at Haruka. "Haruka-senpai, Nagisa saw you and Rin kissing…Why did that happen?"

"It's not like that! He forced a kiss on me! I was able to punch him and get away before anything else could happen! The two of you should know how much I love Makoto!" It hurt Haruka that Nagisa and Rei would question his loyalty to Makoto. After all the time they had spent together, there was no need for suspicions. Nagisa's eyes saddened and he quickly hugged Haruka into a tight embrace.

"I'm sorry Haru-chan! I got carried away! I didn't like seeing Rin and you kissing!"

"It's okay Nagisa. I understand why you were mad. But you shouldn't doubt my love for Makoto. He's the only one for me."

Nagisa leaned away from Haruka and smiled with tears in his eyes. Rei also smiled as he saw his two friends. He was glad that Makoto and Haruka were together. Their love was strong and nothing would be able to ruin it.

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The sun was beginning to set after a long day. Makoto and Kisumi were playing basketball in an outside court, already sweating from the numerous games they had played. It was just the two of them in the public court. Kisumi was happy that he was able to spend some alone time with Makoto. He always felt like he was on cloud nine whenever he was with him.

"Hey Mako, Hayato wants to hang out with you and your siblings again."

"We can all go the park before we go back to school. I'm sure Ren and Ran will like that."

"That sounds great. I'll let Hayato know. Now, let's finish this game."

Kisumi dribbled the ball and tried to get away from Makoto's blocking to make a shot. He moved passed Makoto and jumped while throwing the ball towards the hoop. The ball successfully went in as Kisumi landed on the ground, but something about the way he landed made his ankle bend and caused him to fall. Kisumi hissed in pain as he grabbed onto his ankle.

"Kisumi!" Makoto yelled. He ran towards Kisumi's side. "Are you okay? What happened?"

"I think I sprained my ankle. Such a great way to end a game, huh?"

"Here, I'll carry you." Makoto faced his back towards Kisumi and signaled Kisumi to climb on. Kisumi blushed a little but did what he was told. Makoto got up and carefully grabbed onto Kisumi's legs while making sure Kisumi was well adjusted on his back. "I'll get you home safely. You're going to have to put ice on it so it won't swell."

Makoto started to walk off while showing no sign of struggle with carrying Kisumi. "I don't think that's going to be possible…I forgot my house key. My mom and Hayato went to a doctor's appointment and were then going to go visit a relative of ours. They won't be home anytime soon."

"Then I'll take you to my house. You can sleepover."

Kisumi was taken aback by Makoto's kind words. He cursed Makoto for not knowing how much his sweet gestures stirred his heart. Kisumi leaned in to kiss the back of Makoto's neck. Makoto jolted a little in surprise. "K-Kisumi!"

"You already know I'm in love with you, so stop being an air head and seducing me with your words."

"Ah, I'm sorry!"

"Don't apologize…You're naturally like that any way…Say are you okay with Haruka being around Rin?"

"Yeah, because I trust Haru just like he trusts me if I'm around you. He told me there's nothing to worry about, so I won't worry."

Kisumi's eyes saddened a bit. He leaned his forehead down against Makoto's head, wishing that Rin would steal Haruka away so he could have Makoto all to himself. He didn't want to live without Makoto. He was the only one he wanted and he'd find a way to claim him as his.

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Kisumi was lying alone on Makoto's bed while waiting for Makoto to return with a pack of ice. He was happy to see the twins and thanked the Tachibana's for treating him to dinner and allowing him to stay the night. The door to the room opened and Makoto walked inside with a pack of ice.

"I got the ice Kisumi!"

Makoto walked over to the foot of the bed and gently placed the pack of ice over Kisumi's ankle. Kisumi jumped a little from the cold, but quickly adjusted to it. "Thanks." Makoto smiled in return. His cell phone beeped in his pocket. He took it out and smiled once he saw a message from Haruka. Kisumi could only watch as Makoto smiled because of someone else.

Haruka: I heard you went to play basketball with Kisumi. How did that go?

Makoto: HARU! ^.^ We had fun, but Kisumi sprained his ankle at the end. I brought him to my house since he couldn't go home.

Haruka: He's at your house…?

Makoto: Yeah, I told him he could sleepover tonight…Is that okay? D:

Haruka: Yeah I guess it's okay. I trust you.

Makoto: ^_^ How did everything go with Rin and Nagisa?

Haruka's eyes went wide as he thought back at what happened in the locker room. He bit his lip and decided it was only fair to tell the truth.

Haruka: Mako…Rin forced a kiss on me…

Makoto's eyes went wide this time. Kisumi noticed and wondered what had caused it.

Makoto: He was trying to steal you away…

Haruka: It's okay now. I told him that I love you and only you and left. We didn't get to swim because of it.

Makoto: I'm sorry Haru…

Haruka: Don't apologize. I said it was okay. Besides, I had to leave after he did that. I kind of wish you were here so you could remove his kiss from my mouth.

That's definitely seducing Haru-chan! Makoto thought. He blushed after he read the text. His heart was starting to beat faster. When Haruka decided to become flirtatious was something he couldn't answer, but deep down he liked that side of Haruka. The side only Makoto was able to see.

"Hey Mako, why is your face so red?" Kisumi asked annoyed.

"Ah! Eh?! Umm, Kisumi! T-There's no reason! Haha!"

Kisumi became more annoyed and decided to close his eyes. "I'm going to sleep."

"Ah, okay! I'll wash up and set up my futon so we can turn off the lights," Makoto said. He looked back down at his phone and inwardly sighed.

Makoto: As much as I'd want to go see you Haru, it would be rude to Kisumi. I promise I'll go see you in the morning, is that okay? :D

Haruka: Fine, I'll see you tomorrow.

Makoto: Good night Haru, I love you ^.^

Haruka: I love you too.

Makoto put down his phone with a smile still on his face. It slowly started to turn into a frown as he pictured Rin kissing Haruka by force. Makoto made a note that he'd go and talk with Rin face to face about it. No one was allowed to kiss Haruka and he'd make sure that Rin understood.

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Phew! I hope this was a satisfying chapter :D It's a little longer then the others so that's pretty awesome! Thanks for reading! I appreciate it!

Until next time!