「 glide 」IkuyaXreader

「c h a p t e r - o n e」

cause-and-effect

Five years later 。。。

Avoiding water hadn't been quite so easy for you ever since what happened on your birthday. 

On that day, no one noticed you at the deep end. You were at the very bottom for more than five minutes, how you survived till this day: no one honestly knows. You developed a breathing disorder because of this somehow. 

Yes your skin was wrinkly and everything but that really didn't matter at the time. You didn't bother to have long conversations with anyone, and by anyone, you mean anyone and everybody. Parents, friends, everybody.

You weren't cold, or all-the-time expressionless. No, you gave short responses. You never told anyone, but you thought your voice would be different and stupid, so you never dared to try out your voice.

You sighed as your alarm played an orchestra version of your favorite song, (f/s). You gently pressed the off button and dragged yourself off your bed tossing off your (s/f/c) comforter. Standing up, you stretched your arms and walked to your bathroom. 

You stole a glance at the sink and gritted your teeth. The only time you didn't avoid the water was when you take your showers. You released your teeth and turned the knob of the sink. 

Usually you used moisturizing wipes to clean your face, but you promised your parents you'd try to get over what you went through by the beginning of the school year, just last night. 

You tightly closed your eyes and put your hands through the water, cringed, and splashed it on your face. You shivered but you shook it off. 

"It's okay, it's okay. It's just water. Get over it, Bell," you reassured yourself. 

You smiled to yourself and excitement started to fill your eyes. You played in the water for five more minutes then you continued to get ready for your first day. 

You were going to Iwatobi Junior High for the first time and the girls wore sailor fuku's while the boys wear gakurans. 

After getting changed and everything you went downstairs to say bye to your parents. 

"Ah! (Y/n), dear. You're up! I thought I would have to yell this morning. Thank goodness," your mother sighed. 

Your brother came down stairs and hugged from your back. "Mornin', Divin'-Bell. Ready for school?"

Aoki released his grip on you and smiled at you. You nodded and smiled. 

Your dad chuckled. "Someone's in a nice mood today. So are ya over the water thing?"

You nodded again. 

Aoki cheered. "Yess!"

"Well that's perfect dear. We still have that application from that swim team your brother's on. It's due next week in case you'd like to," your mother offered.

"No. It's okay," you simply responded before heading to the door with your brother.

You heard your mother call out behind you, "Have fun and talk, talk, talk!"