Izumi had fallen asleep again as the fire dwindled to a low crackle. Kouji, on the other hand, still found it hard to fall asleep. He took off his jacket and covered her with it then walked to the mouth of the cave.
Although the rain was a bit better than it was before, it would still be hard and hazardous to go and find his friends again. Besides, it was better to let Izumi sleep for a while, and he didn't want to leave her alone.
It was around three in the morning, he guessed, and in four hours, his parents, and his friends' parents would be coming from their campsite a few miles away to wake them up and take them on a hike to their next camping spot.
I wonder how Takuya and them are doing. He thought. That pauper…he doesn't deserve Izumi.
He looked over to the sleeping girl; beautiful, with her straight blonde hair gently framing her peaceful face.
I want her. He realized. Kouichi was right, I do want her for myself.
He looked away, almost surprised at his own thoughts and feelings.
Takuya is my best friend, but still…even if I'm not really mad at him, I don't want him to be the one making her happy and making her laugh. He recalled the few minutes of laughter earlier that night, and smiled. Izumi Orimoto…