Touch of Life

Hikari woke up the same as usual with a tail draped over her abdomen. This warm tail had become her constant sleeping companion. At this point, she doubted she could feel at ease without it.

She stretched her arms and sat up, looking at her little dragon who had a peaceful look on her face. Hikari carefully poked the girl's cheek.

"Master?"

"Good morning, Kurayami."

"Good morning, Master." Kurayami reached up and hugged Hikari. Before they parted, the dragon gave her a quick peck on the cheek.

"You're a sly little one, aren't you?"

"I can't help it because Master is so cute."

Hikari felt her cheeks heating up from the honest compliment. But another attack came soon after when the dragon playfully licked Hikari's pointed ear.

"Hey! Stop licking me. I am not a tasty candy."

Kurayami licked her lips and pressed her finger against Hikari's mouth. "You are the tastiest treat."