Hello, and welcome to this short little one-shot I wrote for my friend, Myttie. This is obviously about my precious babies, Souji and Chizuru, and it takes place in Souji's final chapter (so spoilers if you haven't played the game). Also, the narrative is described from Chizuru's perspective.

As always, enjoy!

Sleep Well

"Even if we get separated some day, my heart will always belong to you."

Just as he finished speaking those lovely words, his eyes slid closed, as if now satisfied enough to fall asleep.

"…Souji?"

Talking like this must have spent a great deal of energy, but energy that he didn't mind spending. To him it was worth pouring out all of his feelings. He'd say those words to me over and over again -even if it killed him. His grip on my hand loosened only slightly, and even as he slept his embrace was still warm and inviting.

"I thought you said you weren't sleepy yet", I teased lightly, feeling my own eyelids starting close. But I didn't want to fall asleep just yet, not after hearing that sincere and heartfelt confession. Even I had my own energy to spend on him.

"…I feel the same way", I whispered softly into his ear. I wasn't sure if he could understand me, but my feelings must have registered somewhere within his dreams as a lazy smile pulled his lips back. I snuggled closer to him, wanting more of his warmth and touch. He cared for me deeply, and even worried for me in our hour of bliss. I knew our fears for the future wouldn't go away, but I wanted him to feel loved more so than anything else.

"Even if we do end up apart someday… My heart is yours. Forever", I echoed longingly, letting my tongue linger on the taste of my heart's desire.

Even among his pool of dread, I knew he felt guilty for loving me, for putting me in this bleak position. I didn't mind, of course, but that didn't help his insecurities. He couldn't let go of me -he wouldn't- and as a result he constantly worried about my feelings for him. He did all sorts of things for me: making sure that I was happy, that I felt loved and content, and doing everything he could to give me all of him.

I loved him unconditionally, so much that it even hurt. He should never have to worry about my feelings for him.

That's why, on this warm summer day in the flowery field, I made a promise to give him all of my love each and every day we had together, and even after when those days were gone.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared, but I knew that no matter what happened, we'd always be together. Perhaps not in body, but our hearts and minds were one, and that connected our souls for eternity. We'll stay together forever, and I earnestly believed that because I knew that our feelings wouldn't change or go away with time.

As the slow rise and fall of Souji's chest was lulling me to sleep, I thought to myself I would have to make sure that once we awoke, I would tell him how happy he made me and how much I loved him. I would say those words over and over and over again. But words were so benign, and they could never do my heart and soul any justice. Thus just like him, I wanted to give him everything I had to offer.

But for now, just sleeping together would do. I sent a silent to prayer to dream about him, and for him to dream of me.

"Good night, Souji…"

Sleep well…

And there you have it, so thank you for reading this!

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