A Strange Place [3/3] Free!Haruka X Reader

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It was if the world stopped around them. They were numb to the sounds and presence of others enjoying the Sakura festival. Only the pumping of adrenaline through their bloodstreams and even breathing rhythm were not drowned out by both of their hyperactive hearts.

Haruka saw [_f/n_]’s eyes tightly shutting, her attractive face only a few centimeters away from his. His own ocean blue orbs lowers to her slightly open plump pink lips. The love-struck boy finds himself blushing at the close proximity to his crush. He swallows hard and places the wet paintbrush onto her soft cheek.

They were both hoping that the other party would be oblivious to their racing heartbeats. Her comparatively small hands were on his muscular thighs and she was sitting in front of him with her knees between his toned legs. The raven haired boy earlier laid her hands to their current location for support, worried she would be uncomfortable.



Oh boy. She was DEFINITELY uncomfortable but....



It was the kind which made it harder to resist the temptation of jumping on top of each other.


*doki doki*


The girl’s eyes flutter open, surprising the swimmer with the beauty of her [_e/c_] orbs and long lashes.


Actually... How did we end up like this?!


-


I’m finally done!


The young woman’s shift at the face painting booth was over.

[_f/n_] brushes the invisible dust from her light blue denim shorts and straightens out her cute [_f/c_] babydoll top as she sits up. The Iwatobi swim club would be arriving soon. She was hoping Haru would notice her today thus putting effort into her clothes co-ordination.

‘We’re here now!” reading her message again. The anticipation and joy which built up since her invitation was finally unbottling. Looking up from her phone, she smiles and waves to the group heading towards the booth.


“You’re even prettier than usual [_f/n_]-chan~” the red haired matchmaker coos as she greets her friend.


Nagisa enthusiastically runs towards the two girls, joining them both.


“Ehh~ Are you sure it’s not because of a GUY!?” points out the blonde.


“I agree, love is known to make female put more effort into their appearance and glow with radiance.” Rei additionally comments, ignorant of the current situation.

Gou sends a fierce spine-chilling glare towards the two.


WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!


The playful breast stroke swimmer throws his hands up in defense as a nervous sweat drop appears at his temple. Makoto with a motherly smile intervenes.


“Ne, ne... Calm down now~”

Expressionless, Haruka’s eyes meet the blushing girl’s, his orbs stuck to hers.


“You look good today, [_f/n_]-san.”


MY HEART....



“Thank you, Nanase-kun.” she answers as her heart jumps out from her warm and fuzzy chest.


Jaws dropped.


Soon the pair were left alone at the booth, the others leaving to give the couple a chance to experience joys of a sweet, lovey-dovey youth. Nagisa and Rei went to check out the dango eating competition while Gou and Makoto headed to the food stalls to buy food and drinks.


“If you like this girl, tell her or show her - just something.”


Haru’s eyes are drawn to the paints. He remembered what Rin said to him.
The freestyler called Makoto the night before informing him of his ideas for confession.


“Perhaps not a five-star mackerel bento, Haru.... Something more romantic since girls like that kind of thing.”


“Can I paint you something?” His water-loving heart anxiously tightens.


-



The [_height_] girl touches her left cheek, inspecting the ebony haired male’s fine craftsmanship.

A pair of dolphins, one blue and the other[_f/c_] dolphin with their noses touching as the leap from the waves; was this the confirmation of his feeling for her?


“AH!” she exclaims from the sudden wetness on her back.


“I’m so sorry, Onee-san!” a little purple-haired girl apologises with tears in eyes with a half-empty can of juice.


“It’s oka-”


A large rough hand abruptly pulls the older female's hand before  she can comfort the little girl. The tall male drags his companion to the bathroom block.
His hands clasping her soft pair tightly, not letting her go, as if he thought she was going to run away from him.



I was just going to tell her...!



They go into the boys bathroom. Fortunately, there was no one in sight because it was quite a distance away and people would often head to the portable toilet stalls closer to the festival.


“Nanase-kun! This is the male bathroom - I can’t be here!”


“Well, I can’t go into the girl’s either.”


“Take your top off. The juice will leave a stain if we don’t clean it up now.” he continues as he reaches for the hem of [_f/n_]’s ruined top.


The girl’s ears become hot and red as a hot pink blush forms on her face.


“I-I can do it m-my-myself....” she stutters.



However, it was too late.



Haruka was precise and extremely quick as he pulled the [_f/c_] babydoll top of her. He didn’t mean to be rude or come across a pervert, but he didn’t want to see her to be upset if the stain became permanent.


The stark cool air hits her smooth [_s/c_] flesh only for a moment before the kind boy covers her top half with his dark blue and white striped jumper.
He turns his back towards her, revealing his toned body. Haruka was skillfully washing out the juice stain, happily aware of the blushing girl’s [_e/c_] eyes stuck to his beautiful form.



Why was her heart beating so fast?



It wasn’t anything she hadn’t seen. She often saw him half-naked in his swimming jammers, but this was different entirely.


Okay... I’ve seen him almost naked once when I accidentally walked in while he was changing back into his uniform.... THIS IS ANOTHER MATTER!



Haru’s chiseled biceps and triceps tense as they wring out the colourless liquid and he hangs the wet item of clothing on the nearby hooks of the bathroom wall.
She could completely understand Gou’s obsession with muscles now because she was longing for Haru’s well built body to be touching hers.

His resolve was absolute. It was now or never. The incomplete confession had to be finished before she left the building.


“I may not honestly show you my emotions in the future, but remember my promise,”


She felt his warm breath tickle her ear as the space between them closed. Her smooth abdomen feels his dexterous fingers caress her raw skin underneath the fabric of his sweater. [_f/n_] smelled like [_favourite/fragrance_] and he like fabric softener and chlorine.

Haruka tightens his strong hold on her; bringing their hot bodies into an embrace. The feeling of his abs and his unclothed body on hers make her lovely face turn tomato-red.


“I love you, [_f/n_].”


“I love you too, Haru....”


With his hands on her waist she wraps her arms around his neck, both licking their lips in anticipation. Her [_h/c_] head tilts left as his raven head tilts right naturally and their eyelids close. Haruka’s slightly rough lips envelopes her smooth pair.


She tasted like [_f/fruit_] because of her lip balm. He was sure that he couldn’t hide the blush that was plastered on his face.


The swimmer nibbles her bottom lip and she gently sucks his top lip in reply. A low moan reaches his hot ears. A wet muscle probes the entrance of her mouth seeking permission.


Haru was daring but it was because he knew he only wanted to be hers.


-


The newly established couple walk back to the Sakura festival with their fingers intertwined returning to their grinning friends. Nagisa erupts into loud cheers as Gou squeals with delight from the success of her matchmaking.

Rei sat cross-legged on the picnic mat and smiles at the pair heading towards the group. While Makoto welcomes them with two cups of sparkling juice in his hands.

A sweet smile forms on the love-struck Haruka and he peers over to his lover.
A bright loving smile erupts on her face as she replays the words they exchanged in the steamy event earlier.


I love you, [_f/n_].


I love you too, Haru....



Those words were all she needed to be his forever. <3