Once more a TNP's event making my ideas come to life and this one features Rin's hair, lost hair ties, Haru being obsessed with Rin and both of them just being very much in love.
It's silly and my headcanons are showing as always and I had a lot of fun writing this so I'm very very happy to share it for this year's sakurathon!
Five times Rin's hair bothers him and one time it bothers Haru.
Or six times a lovesick (and sometimes horny) Haru helps Rin tie his hair.
If you allow me, here's one of my favorite sentences:
Rin saying his name through a breathy not-quite-but–halfway-there-moan goes straight to his groin and way past his head.
Sweet Escape (4829 words)
by sharkinlovewithadolphin
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Free!
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationships: Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Hair Stylist!Rin, tattoo artist!haru, Drinking, Flirting, pierced rin propaganda, Fake/Pretend Relationship, (briefly) – Freeform, Unwanted Suitor, One Shot
Summary:
Rin goes out drinking with some coworkers of his but, under uncomfortable circumstances, he winds up in the company of a beautiful, mysterious stranger.
Made for @happyyellowduckling's prompts & @thenightpool's Make A Splash! event. 🌊
Proof-read by my beloved @illbebuyingallofthoseflowers❤
currents | a merfic for @thenightpool's unleashed blue
The year of his father’s disappearance, Rin forms an unlikely bond with a half-fish he calls Haruka, who is equally attached to him. However, the older they get, the more they realize a future together is impossible.
this story was born because i was reflecting, sadly, about how my late mother started forgetting me towards the end of her life. it was so harrowing, so, so painful, being forgotten. i had a friend who experienced a motorcycle accident and had amnesia for a period of time too, and seeing him so disoriented and lost was hard.
so i channeled that sadness into writing this fic, with rin and haru at the heart of the story, and rin's grief being the crux of the plot. i can't wait to get started on its sequel, but it will take some time. life has been challenging lately.
on the bright side, all the comments i've received have been very encouraging! i'm so glad people could feel rin's pain as they read the story, and feel hopeful for them moving forward. i always reply to comments, because i like acknowledging what my readers feel and think, and letting them know the inspirations behind my writing.
this comment in particular and my reply to it took me back to feeling that grief, but in a cathartic way.
but yes, thank you to everyone who's read and left kudos and comments. during a tough time in my life, these little things keep me going.
Chapters: 1/7 - A Bet with a Stranger
Rating: Mature
Warnings: ❗ Major Character Death
Word Count: 2,752
Tags: Alternate Universe - Supernatural Elements, Chatfic, Matsuoka Rin Swears, First Meeting, Implied/Referenced Stalking ( see more on a03 )
Summary:
When an Olympic hopeful finds a mysterious app demanding attention on his computer, he’s sure it’s just a hacker trying to scam him. Instead, the next week of his life descends into a shadow of shifting perspectives.
Only one of them can win this competition, and Rin has never been much for losing.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Here's a 3-sentence RinHaru treat I whipped up just for you! Happy Halloween 🎃👻
"Trick or—" Rin's voice freezes in his throat when the door opens half a second later, empty pillowcase dangling from the hand that hadn't been pressing against the door bell, "—treat…dude, where's your costume?"
Haru drops his gaze down his own body and back up to Rin's face, a hint of confusion glinting in his deceptively deadpan gaze, "This is my costume."
"Dressing up in your own swim gear doesn't count, Haru," Rin shakes his head, already grabbing Haru's hand, "come on, let's go back to my place so you can borrow one of mine."
Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka
Lenght: 20,575
Rating: T
Kisumi and Sousuke turned towards him with furrowed eyebrows and confused eyes.
It was Sousuke who answered his questioning stare, “Do you like the guy or not? Make up your mind, Rin.”
“What?! I don’t like Nanase’s presumptuous ass, I was just pointing out a fact.”
Objectively, Rin could admit—to himself, very silently—that it was a nice looking ass, but a presumptuous one nonetheless.
Or the Hidaka AU no one asked for, in which Rin never got into competitive swimming and he swears to God if Nanase looks up at him with stupidly blue eyes and infuriating little smirk again, he might just strangle the asshole.
It was so fun writing this and I have to thank my partner for giving me the most beautiful inspiration for it, I hope you enjoy!
This is my fic for MEDLEY! rinharu mini + reverse bang and please check Akira's wonderful work on The Night Pool's tumblr!
A Magical Tale of Fire and Wonder (164.514 words)
by sharkinlovewithadolphin
Chapters: 18/30
Fandom: Free!
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationships: Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka
Additional Tags: [Check AO3]
Chapter 18 Summary:
Winter takes a hold on Xenli, and solstice celebration approaches.
Proof-read by my beloved @illbebuyingallofthoseflowers ❤
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For the ask meme ! RinHaru , maybe a library setting ? Orrrr a restaurant ??
The chef’s eyes were blue, though it wasn’t as though Rin could see them today, too busy hiding his blushing face and cursing Sousuke’s punishment game under his breath—who confessed to someone in the middle of a crowded cafe?!
“I love you, so please go out with me,” he ground out through clenched teeth as the chef personally brought his meal.
“Rin,” Haru said as he set down the plate, “wouldn’t it be easier if you told Sousuke we already live together?”
So, rinharuweeek is finally here!! So completing the prompt of the day 3: SOULMATES, I quickly share this little rinharu edit that I made with one of my favorite telenovela songs!! i just had so much fun making this little thing for me is so rinharu-coded and the vibe of soulmates is too great... their meeting was, we could say... lucky fate... skadjwiksisdjdoesdgjwkedkdldd💙❤️🌸
Día de Suerte x RINHARU
The translation of the lyrics:
That an angel would arrive, wake me up and ask me to love him...
And suddenly one lucky day
I come to meet you
And you crossed my path
Now I believe in destiny
to have you...
forever... with me...
But luckier is loving you so much...
And that you feel the same
Everything around him was a dark, pitch-black and the unfamiliar voice echoed from so many directions it was impossible to tell where it was coming from.
“ Find me .”
He reached out blindly, grabbing at nothing, and feeling his heart race as a desperation clawed at him, unwilling to let go.
“ Find me… Rin.”
Red eyes opened suddenly to the surrounding darkness as he finally took in that he was free falling into the deep end, the water pulling him down, down, down.
Rin gasped and righted himself, spinning in a circle to take in his surroundings and determine yes, it was just a dream.
But it was the same dream he kept having, again and again.
Rin’s tail and fins were flowing, a bright red that stood out in the darkness of the deep ocean. The pattern wasn’t one he recognized, with its lines crossing and twisting, winding this way and that.
He hissed and started swimming as quickly as he could back to his pod.