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With a small smile Nitori steeled himself, willing the dizziness away. "Yes, I'm fine..." He trailed off for a second then scratched his cheek absently, looking away. "Well, I felt a little strange earlier, but," he gives his best determined face and lifts his chin, "it's not going to slow me down." He grinned at Rin a little then pulled his goggles over his eyes. "Good luck on improving your time, senpai."

Since Nitori was already strong in endurance Captain wanted him to focus on improving his overall speed. He would need to try to do faster laps today. Nitori had done this before so he wasn't worried, but he hoped he could actually improve this time. Turning away, he headed for the farthest lane, almost certain he was walking in a straight line.

Rin stood with his arms folded over his chest as he (vaguely) listened to the captain speak, goggles spinning quickly around his finger. He glanced over at Nitori once he was at his side, studying him for a moment out of the corner of his eye.

Rin had gotten up early that morning to go for a run and even in the dim light of their room, he could tell Nitori looked paler than usual. He had thought about waking him up, but if he actually was sick it would be better for him to get some rest.

Once the captain had finished his speech and everyone scattered to their appointed areas, Rin turned to look at Nitori, arms still folded against his chest. “You’re late.” He said, uncrossing his arms and slipping the goggle’s band over his head and letting them rest around his neck. “Are you alright?” 

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Yes, Rin-Sempai!

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He knew the minute he tried standing up that something was off. The world went fuzzy and he had to grip the the ladder up to his bunk in order to keep himself upright. Nitori paused for a moment to let the room settle back into place and then walked a little unsteadily to the bathroom to pour himself some water. When he tried to swallow the water scratched its way down his throat and he grimaced. His reflection looked a little pale. Perhaps this was karma for when Rin was sick last week. 

I can't skip practice today, Captain was going to alter our routines and I don't want to be behind...

Steeling his resolve and nodding in determination to his reflection he grabbed his bag and went to the pool, ignoring the slight ache in the back of his head and the way he was sweating more than usual. He quickly changed into his suit and goggles, jogging slowly out to the others. He was already a little later than he usually was and everyone was gathered around Captain as he gave instructions. Nitori took his usual place at Rin's side, swallowing a little heavily around his scratchy throat.

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Diary Entry #23: It's a Sick Day!

Today we swam so many laps I felt like my arms and legs were going to fall right off. I noticed more people stopping before I did though. Hm, I guess I've always been able to swim a little longer than others, even if I'm not as fast. I'm marking times down for myself so I can improve! I don't want to be left behind again. What else...ah! Earlier this week Senpai...ah, it's alright if I call him Rin when it's not out loud right? Rin was looking pretty tired and he went right to sleep when he got back to the room. I think he said goodnight but I can't be sure since it sounded pretty similar to his 'good morning'. It's hard when the grunts sound so similar (I'm still working on distinguishing them, I think I've almost got it). 

Anyway, he didn't wake up right away when it was time for classes and it worried me a little. He was sweating pretty bad so I felt his forehead really quick (thankfully he didn't wake up, he's always a bit grumpy in the morning). I didn't want him to get sick so I bought some orange juice and tea and left them in our room in case he wanted any. The next day it looked like the orange juice was a little lower but that was probably just my mind playing tricks on me. Rin didn't look much better the next couple of days either. I knew he was probably ignoring it to focus on swimming, he does that a lot. I admire his effort but sometimes he can be a bit stubborn. I figured I should take matters into my own hands. 

I went to the store after practice yesterday and talked to the clerk behind the medicine counter. I must've looked more worried than I was because she seemed to be taking pity on me as I described Rin's symptoms to her. Fever, won't keep his medicine down (thinking back, maybe I should've worded that differently), sore throat from his coughing (I was sure it must be hurting him), probably headaches (I'd seen him cringe a time or two). They were expensive but I figured better safe than sorry, plus then Rin could use them in the future if he wanted. I'd make sure he didn't know it was me, I've seen how he hates feeling like he owes someone something. She told me if he had trouble with them, taking a warm bath beforehand would help. I thought, ah, to relax the throat muscles.

I hurriedly took the bottle back to our room to place them on his bunk before practice started. He was already gone when I got there so I placed them next to his pillow. I thought for a second how they might be hard for Rin to swallow, as they were about an inch long and thick for a pill and flat on one end. I considered recommending a bath to him, but then he'd just be suspicious... 

I didn't quite understand at first why, when we returned, Rin saw the pills and upon reading the label began yelling about 'why the fuck is there Relpax here' and 'if this was someone's idea of a joke I'm gonna-' I kept quiet from my bunk. I didn't think it would be a good idea to tell him I was the one who bought them just then, he looked kind of scary.

I guess, it turns out those pills don't go in your throat.

I have yet to see him throw them out though, I think. Maybe he knows how expensive they are.

-Nitori

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