Black and White (Rin Matsuoka x fem!OC)

45.

Virtual classes has taken a toll on me, never thought they'd be so hard. Finally, I have some days to rest, so here's a short chapter ;) 

Be safe <3

***There are some mentions of anxiety attacks***

We had all agreed that I wouldn't go to the next competition for obvious reasons. It didn't make me happy, I was even more nervous, so I did the only rational thing to do: Ask Kisumi to update me every 5 minutes, while I tried to finish an essay that was due in a few hours.

My pink haired friend was so amazed by our team's performance that he sent me some videos of everyone, but mostly of Haru. I couldn't believe my eyes, he was swimming more freely than in the last competition. Of course the fact that he set more records this time, was because of his hard training, but I could tell he was feeling the water even more. I was glad he had resolved whatever issue he had.

How I wished I could be there.

When I was rewatching the videos, I focused on the other contestants and I spotted Ikuya. I'd totally forgotten about him. I remember what Sousuke had said that day and it was true: He resembled Haru when swimming. As crazy as it sounded, he did. Not only the way he swims but also the speed.

Was this the reason Haru started training harder? To beat him?

Probably.

Haru was proud, so if that was the reason, I'd never hear it from him.

<3

A few hours later, I was done with all my assignments. That meant I could eat in peace now, since it was almost 6pm and I hadn't eaten since noon. I made my way to the kitchen and got some chicken breast out of the fridge. I was about to put water on a pot when my cell phone started ringing like crazy.

Rin's ID appeared on the screen.

-Rin, hello- I greeted him.

-Noah, how are you feeling?

-I'm good. I was waiting to hear your voice. How was it?

-Are you sure you don't know already?

-I want to hear it from you.

-We got first place in the relay- he said loudly.

-Ah, that's wonderful! Congratulations, love! I knew you guys would make it. What about the individuals?

-We all got 1st place, it was tough, but we did it. We've prepared for this and we did it. I'm so happy I could cry- I could feel him showing his shark teeth.

-You guys had everything to win, you just had to set your minds to it. I'm so proud of all of you, please tell the others.

-Will do. What are you doing?

-Just finished some assignments, now I'm going to eat something. Where are you guys going to eat? You should celebrate.

-We don't need to have a big celebration for every competition.

-I know, but sometimes you just have to. It's your team, you need to bond more.

-Well, we actually have something in mind, but...

-But what?

-First, I need you to stop what you are doing.

-What? I'm just filling a pot with water.

-Exactly, stop and put the food on the fridge again.

What the hell.

-May I ask why at least?