Shark Week

I am not in love with Haruka Nanase Lorview, house #00

[sharknadostyle-blog]

House 001, huh? [layoffthechan]

[layoffthechan-blog]

Protests successfully ignored, Haruka had made sufficient time in removing pesky unnecessary layers before finally returning his full attention back to Rin. He’d agreed to come, then; whether or not that was something to be pleased about Haruka wasn’t sure, but it was what it was. And it wasn’t exactly untrue to say that the most recent race with Rin had played a part in motivating Haruka’s return to competitive swimming…

"Get ready, then. I don’t want to wait long."

It was none too unbelievable that Haruka would end up leaving him if it did take too long, but seeing Rin swim again kept him lingering around for the time being. It was certainly a shame the other didn’t seem to enjoy it anymore, but that was just how it was, he supposed.

"…And I won’t race you."

[sharknadostyle-blog]

"... That's all right, I don't want to race you," Rin said before walking off to a hall way. "But yeah, just give me a bit then..."

To think, not only will be under the same roof as Haruka, but now he was going to the beach with him. It's as though all those years were sudden;y being pushed behind them. However, that isn't necessarily the situation at hand. For now, it just seemed like two old friends going out for a day.

Something he didn't think was possible with Haruka anymore.

"All right, I'm ready I guess."

[sharknadostyle-blog]

House 001, huh? [layoffthechan]

[layoffthechan-blog]

The awkward lack of much conversation between the two came as little surprise. There wasn’t much to say while trying to avoid a fight; Rin seemed to have grown increasingly touchy over the years since their last race. In hindsight, if Haruka had known how much it would change he wouldn’t have agreed in the first place, but there was nothing he could do about that now.

He nodded, focus partly going back to the beach that was waiting for him. It would probably be better without Rin there; less competition, and more time for a leisurely swim, free from trying to gauge what Rin’s reaction would be to any outcome of a race and Haruka caring little about it. Just him and the waves. Still…

"You can come if you want."

It was a big beach anyway. Regardless of whether or not Rin took the invitation or not, he was going himself, deciding it would probably be better to leave his clothing here than have them get lost in his careless rush to get into the water; with that decided, he turned his back to Rin, sliding the towel off from around his neck and going through the process of removing pesky clothing.

[sharknadostyle-blog]

"D-Don't just--!" But of course Rin was too late, Haruka already started. He looked away before Haruka's shirt came completely off, and just frowned. He just couldn't believe this was happening.

Then again, who was he kidding? This is Haruka, he's going to the beach, of course he's going to strip right now. At least the other roommates weren't around--not like they needed to see this as much as Rin.

Either way, Haruka had actually asked him to come along to the beach. It wasn't often that Rin got to watch Haruka swin, after all...

"I guess I can go, though..."

[sharknadostyle-blog]

House 001, huh? [layoffthechan]

[layoffthechan-blog]

How like Rin to respond with what had apparently become one of his trademark expressions. It had been a long time since Haruka had seen him with anything other than a snarl or some other unpleasant face; he half-wondered if Rin’s face would eventually freeze like that, like mothers were always warning their children about. It probably wouldn’t be noticeable even if it did.

"Of course." Even if Rin’s comments had gotten to him, he wouldn’t have shown it, expression remaining deadpan. As if he were going to let some sassy shark’s attitude get the better of him. “I don’t know the others here, and it’s been a while since I’ve seen you." It could have stayed that way and he would have been perfectly happy, considering how their last encounters had turned out, but he didn’t add that part on.

[sharknadostyle-blog]

"Yeah, a while..." He didn't expand past that since it was kind of his fault that they hadn't seen each other in "so long." What with the avoiding them and especially Haruka if only for a race. And of course, he's still like that. Just looking at Haruka right now, that towel around his neck, clearly he plans to go to the beach now. Just the thought of it makes Rin want to race him and best him but it'll be just as before.

If Rin wins, Haruka won't care.

If Haruka wins, he still won't care.

So before Rin considering inviting him for another race, his new plan was to try to make Haruka care so that his win could mean more. And it will, one day.

"Going out I take it? Have fun."

[sharknadostyle-blog]

House 001, huh? [layoffthechan]

[layoffthechan-blog]

There were several problems with this situation, primarily the fact that he had been abducted in the first place, but as far as Haruka was concerned the obvious issues of his current predicament paled in comparison to the beauty of the expansive sea spanning out so close to his new home.

He could still swim, so really, things could be worse. They could have stuck him in the arctic, or that desert; somewhere without inhabitable water for him to spend all his time in. From what he understood, travel between towns technically was possible, but to be located here was a convenience.

However, there was still a problem with this arrangement, as pleased as he was with his general location. Two of the names listed as his apparent new roommates were unfamiliar, though he was more or less fine with that; it was the last name, the only familiar one, that presented a problem. If it were in fact the same Rin Matsuoka he thought it was, then living in the same space as him was going to be less than enjoyable.

There was no time to dwell on that, though, when the sea was waiting for him, all but calling his name; so it was unfortunate that he happened to catch sight of exactly who he had not wanted to see upon coming down the stairs from the second floor, towel around his neck and expression composed even at such an unpleasant sight. Could he get out without Rin noticing he had been there? He doubted it. Better to get the confrontation over with as soon and quickly as possible, then.

"Rin."

[sharknadostyle-blog]

Oh great, the man of the hour has arrived. He could have easily ignored his presence, pretending he never saw him or heard his voice call his name. But he was staring right at him, the same expressionless face as always. He made a snarl, not believing his luck.

"Haruka," it was too hard to not growl out his name. "Isn't it just great that we'll be living under the same house? Wherever we are. You must be enjoying that I'm here, huh?"

[sharknadostyle-blog]

House 001, huh? [layoffthechan]

"This is dumb," Rin mumbled to himself as he stared at the house in question. Sure, the town itself was nice and had enough water for him to practice his swimming all he wanted, but when he saw who he'd be bunking with in this "house," his expression went sour.

A Sonia Never...mind? Interesting name, maybe she's just as such so he wouldn't be bored. Natsuki O'Conner? Another weird name. Hopefully these weird names just don't mean weird people. But the last name, right before his own, that's the one that worried him.

Haruka Nanase.

"Yeah, this will definitely be interesting," he said with a sigh before entering the house, looking around. He dropped whatever belongings he had onto the couch and began exploring the place.

[sharknadostyle-blog]

[sharknadostyle-blog]

ROBOTS OR DINOSAURS?

Sharks.