When the sun has fully risen, they wake for the day and pack to leave.
They step outside, and the skies are blue and clear. The air is crisp but not cold. And while it's one of nature's perfect days, Kagome already finds herself missing grey skies and the cozy atmosphere of the fire-lit cave.
She also doesn't like goodbyes.
This time, it's her who takes his hand, and she holds it facing him. She still doesn't know what this is and feels insecurity creep in, but he's not pulling away, so she swallows and is honest.
"I'll miss you."
