Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 52: Afterglow

'Did that actually happen? I… it was such an impossibility in my mind… That could've gone so wrong. I felt her, completely… The way she called out my name and made me shudder…

Ugh… I don't think I've ever had a sleep this peaceful before. There's that scent again. Like delicate petals on the sea; a sweet and just a little salty smell, mixing to give an intoxicating aroma.

The scent of sea dandelions is all over my pillows now; I hope I don't get addicted.' She roused herself, gently opening her eyes to a hazy image.

"Mmm… My mornings can only get better if they're like this~" head leaned on a propped up arm, the brilliant blue eyes with ruffled red hair watched.

A little mumbling yawn, "Because being awake with me feels like a dream~?" Jotou followed with a sly grin.

Hotaru sighed, rolling her eyes. Jotou's eyes closed back, having rolled away from her during the night.