Listening to the song while reading is recommended ♥

"Rin! Let's go!" You call out, rushing to catch up with him, grabbing your robe in one swift motion.

He turns at the sound of your voice, giving you a quick nod. "Hold on, I'll be there."

You fall in step beside him, but your mind is racing, heart thumping in time with your footsteps. 

The nerves from the ceremony haven't quite worn off, but the familiar presence of Rin beside you makes it all a little easier.

Later, as you line up with your classmates, you glance around, trying to catch your breath and shake off the unease.

Suddenly, you feel a tap on your shoulder. 

Rin's standing there, holding out your graduation hat, his expression a little softer than usual.

"You left this," he says, almost too casually, but there's something about his voice that makes your chest flutter.

"Huh? O-oh... thank you..." Your words come out in a rush, and you laugh nervously, cheeks warming. It's just a hat, but it feels like so much more in this moment.

Rin nods, glancing away quickly, his fingers brushing against yours just as he pulls his hand back. 

His gaze shifts toward the crowd, like he's trying to look at anything but you, but there's a softness in his eyes that you're sure he doesn't want you to see.

I like your eyes, you look away when you pretend not to care

"Are you nervous?" Rin glances over at you, a soft smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

I like the dimples on the corners of the smile that you wear

You shrug at him, chuckling a bit. "A bit, but it is our graduation, what if I trip and embarrass myself or something?"

He sighed at you flicking your forehead, although the half smile on his face betrays him.

"Don't overthink it."

I like you more the world may know, but don't be scared

You take a deep breath, trying to calm your racing thoughts. 

'Cause I'm falling deeper, baby, be prepared

Rin's presence has a way of easing the anxiety, even when he's teasing you.

You glance up at him, meeting his eyes for a moment before quickly looking away, your heart racing once more. 

You want to say something, to tell him how much you appreciate him being here with you, but the words feel stuck in your throat.

Rin seems to notice, his eyes softening slightly as he steps closer. 

"You'll do fine," he says quietly, his tone sincere. "Don't worry about a thing."

The sound of the ceremony starting pulls you both back into the present, and you fall into place beside him, nerves still there but easier to handle now. 

As you walk toward the stage, your hand brushes his again, and this time, neither of you pulls away.

Rin gives you a brief glance, but it's enough to leave a smile lingering on your lips. 

It's the smallest of moments, but with him beside you, it feels like everything will be okay.

Love you every minute, every second

The moment the announcer calls your name, your heart leaps into your throat. Your hands suddenly feel clammy, but you take a steadying breath. 

You glance at Rin, who's already standing beside you, his expression calm but his eyes softening with an unspoken support.

"Good luck," Rin murmurs under his breath, his lips barely moving.

Love you everywhere and any moment

You give him a nervous smile in return, feeling your heart flutter again. 

"Thanks," you whisper back, knowing the significance of this moment—graduation, the end of an era, but the beginning of something new.

Always and forever, I know I can't quit you

As you step forward, you hear your name echoed over the speakers, and you feel the weight of everyone's eyes on you. 

But for a moment, it's as if the world has slowed down. 

'Cause baby, you're the one

All you can focus on is the soft sound of your footsteps and the bright, reassuring presence of Rin standing behind you.

You reach the stage, and the spotlight hits you, blinding for a second. 

The principal hands you your diploma, a smile on his face as he congratulates you. You nod, the smile on your face feeling a little more genuine now. 

You walk off the stage with a slight skip in your step, your heart racing as the adrenaline of the moment fades.

Then, it's Rin's turn.

His name rings through the speakers, and your attention shifts to him. 

You can't help but watch as he walks with purpose, his steps steady, his posture perfect. But there's a slight nervousness in his eyes—something only you notice. 

It makes your heart ache, realizing that even someone like Rin, someone so composed, is still feeling this moment as deeply as you are.

The crowd cheers for him as he steps onto the stage, and you can't help but smile as he accepts his diploma with a nod. 

His usual cool demeanor is still there, but you can see the way his lips twitch upwards as he spots you in the crowd.

When he turns to leave the stage, his eyes meet yours, and there's something unspoken between the two of you. 

You can see the pride in his eyes, but also the same softness that makes your heart flutter every time he looks at you.

Rin returns to your side, his shoulders slightly relaxed, the tension having left his body. 

"We did it," he says, voice barely above a whisper, yet somehow it feels like the most important thing he's said all day.

You smile at him, feeling the weight of the moment between you. "Yeah, we did."

And for a fleeting moment, as the crowd's cheers fade into the background, you both share something far deeper than just a graduation. 

It's the beginning of the next chapter, together.

I'm in love with you, and now you know

-End-