[ The being "forward" part doesn't bother Haru. But when Makoto asks about someone else, he looks up sharply, confusion and slight annoyance coloring his expression. ]
No. [ There hadn't been anyone else.
—but that is the reason: he'd been alone. Haru looks at Makoto's hand, the way his knuckles are starting to turn white. ]
I want to swim. Later today. [ Haru looks Makoto in the eye now. ] Come with me.
no subject
No. [ There hadn't been anyone else.
—but that is the reason: he'd been alone. Haru looks at Makoto's hand, the way his knuckles are starting to turn white. ]
I want to swim. Later today. [ Haru looks Makoto in the eye now. ] Come with me.