"Miyu!" Kanata called out. "Where are you?"
"Here," he heard her call from the porch.
Miyu was staring up at the clear night sky, the stars reflected in her beautiful emerald eyes.
He walked over to where she was sitting. "What are you doing here?"
"Wondering where Wanya and Ruu-kun are."
"Oh." He sat down next to her and looked up at the stars. "What a beautiful night."
"Yeah…"
"What's the matter?" he asked, noticing her sad face.
"Nothing… I just wish Ruu-kun and Wanya would come back."
"They only just left an hour ago."
"I know… but I miss them already," she said quietly. Then without warning, she burst into noisy tears. "I'm sorry," she hiccupped, "I just got a little emotional… I feel so lonely without them…" Tears ran down her face.
To Miyu's shock, Kanata wrapped her in a hug. "Ruu and Wanya may have left, but at least we have each other. I'm always here for you."
Surprised but comforted at this sudden show of affection, Miyu returned the hug and whispered, "Me, too. Come to think of it, we've been through a lot together."
He murmured his agreement, and they fell silent, each one contemplating their past misadventures.
Miyu rested her head on Kanata's shoulder. "Kanata?"
"Hmm?"
"I know we always fight… but life wouldn't be the same without you."
He blushed. "I feel the same way. I think we've become best friends, in a weird, crazy way."
She gave a giggle. "Best friends. I like the sound of that."
When she didn't speak for a while, Kanata looked down at her face. Her eyes were closed, and her breathing was slow and steady. She was fast asleep.
She must have been tired from all the excitement, he mused as he gently lifted her to her room.
Brushing the golden locks from her face, Kanata smiled faintly. She looks so peaceful when she's asleep.
He straightened up, and, with a last look at the sleeping girl behind him, left.