They share secrets and laugh under the stars.
"He sounds serious," Sango says, pushing through the water to sit next to her.
Kagome shifts over, little splashes breaking the peace as they settle and resume their conversation. "He is."
"When did you know?"
A small laugh bubbles up with the memory before she can stop it. "He accidentally let it slip." Her smile softens then, the edges tinged with sadness. "But I guess it's better we don't waste time in the end."
Sango takes her hand, squeezing gently, but there's nothing to say.
Their reality is too heavy for words.