For once Makoto couldn't keep his attention on his professor's lecture. Instead of taking notes like he always did, he found himself writing Haruka's name on his paper over and over again until it was nearly filled. He woke up alone in the dorm room. Kisumi had left him a note saying that he had to go train for his basketball game that was going to be in the evening. Makoto wasn't one to sulk, but he didn't feel like doing anything but staying in bed all day. He didn't know how he mustered the willpower to get out of bed and drag himself to class in the end.
The professor ended class and made sure to remind the students of their upcoming assignment. Makoto grabbed his books and his bag and walked out of the classroom. He greeted some people and smiled while he walked down the hallway, but deep down he was a mess. He had the feeling people could tell that he wasn't himself. He also knew that he didn't look that great considering he had cried a lot the night before.
Making his way out of the building and towards the dormitory, Makoto remembered that he still needed to reply to Nagisa's text messages. The blond haired male had sent text after text during the night asking Makoto if he and Haruka were really broken up, what happened and that he doesn't like Haruka being with Rin. Just picturing Haruka with Rin made Makoto's stomach turn. Why would Haruka start a relationship with him if he had always liked Rin? It didn't make any sense to Makoto. Haruka wasn't the type of person to do that.
Walking into the dormitory and up to his dorm, Makoto opened the door and closed it once he was inside. He dropped his bag on the floor and put his books on his desk. Moving over to his bed and laying down, Makoto texted Nagisa back even though he knew Nagisa and Rei were most likely in class at the moment.
Makoto: Hey Nagisa. Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I just got out of class. There's not much to tell, but Haru just thought we should break up. So he's with Rin now?
Makoto didn't want to believe that Haruka was now dating Rin. It was too fast and too odd. The cell phone beeped which grabbed Makoto's attention. Surprisingly Nagisa decided to reply.
Nagisa: MAKO-CHAN! How are you? Are you okay? Should Rei and I go over there? AHHH! I don't know what's wrong with Haru-chan!
Makoto: Nagisa, aren't you in class right now?
Nagisa: Yeah, but it's really boring. I'd rather talk to you. So, are you okay?
Makoto: I'm…I don't know. I want to talk to Haru, but I'm scared.
Nagisa: You shouldn't hurt yourself more Mako-chan. If Haru-chan broke up with you and is dating Rin now, then there's no point in crying over him. He's my friend, but I don't like what he did.
Makoto: Don't be mad at Haru…Maybe he was confused.
Nagisa: Don't try and defend him when he hurt you!
Makoto: I can't hate Haru…I still love him.
Nagisa: Mako-chan, it's going to take some time, but you'll get over him. Take some time to yourself and try not to think about it.
Makoto: …I don't know if I can.
Nagisa: You can. Hey, I'll talk to you later. Rei-chan is glaring at me for being on my phone. Be strong Mako-chan!
Makoto: I will, thanks Nagisa :D Say hi to Rei for me.
Makoto put his phone down and sighed. As much as he wanted to take Nagisa's advice, he couldn't find it in him to forget about his feelings for Haruka. They had gone through too much together to just throw it away. Picking up his phone again, Makoto looked for Haruka's last text which was "I'm breaking up with you." Makoto kept his eyes on the text for a while. He thought about the right thing to say, but he couldn't figure out what to send.
The door to the dorm opened and Kisumi stepped inside. He looked over at Makoto and walked over to sit next to him. "Are you feeling any better?"
Makoto put his phone down and smiled as best as he could. "I'm doing a little better. I look really bad, don't I?"
"Well, your eyes look kind of bad, but they'll get better if you don't cry anymore. Which is why you have to go to my basketball game later, it'll be a good distraction."
"I was going to go anyway," Makoto replied with the smile still on his face.
"Even if we hadn't talked last night and were still on bad terms with each other?" Kisumi asked a bit curious.
"Yeah, because you're still one of my friends."
Kisumi couldn't help but laugh, "You're too nice Mako. Anyway, I made sure that a seat is reserved in the first row, right behind the bleachers. That way you can see me and I can see you on or off the court."
"You didn't have to do that!"
"But I did. So make sure to get there on time! I need to go to my last class. See you later and try and cheer up, okay?"
Makoto nodded his head. Kisumi smiled and leaned in as he placed a quick kiss on Makoto's cheek. The unexpected gesture made Makoto blush, but before he could say anything Kisumi was already out the door. Makoto looked back at his phone. If Haruka was already with someone else, then maybe he could do the same? But Makoto didn't feel like being with anyone else but Haruka. Everything had gotten so complicated. All Makoto wanted to do was see Haruka face-to-face and see for himself if Haruka was really serious about the break up. For some reason he still felt like all was not lost. He didn't know why, but something in him told him to hold on to the small chance that things would work out.
Looking down at his phone, Makoto finally picked it back up and started to write a message to Haruka.
Makoto: Haru, I want to talk in person. I'm going back to Iwatobi tomorrow after class so we can. I don't want to give up on us. I love you. I really, really love you Haru.
Makoto pressed send as he felt tears well up in his eyes. He hoped Haruka would agree to the meeting. He hoped that it truly wasn't the end for them.
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Whoo hoo! Go Makoto! Take the initiative and go after your love! ^0^ Hehe, I love him so much. Anyway, I hope this chapter was a bit satisfying. I know that a lot of MakoHaru hasn't been happening due to the complicated situation Rin created, but don't worry! Haruka and Makoto will prevail!
Thanks for reading! Until next time!