Chapter 16: Epilogue
Looking up at the through the window once again, I can see that the sun has managed to completely dominate the morning sky.
Well, there's no point in delaying it any further. I might as well get up.
Gently removing her hand from my chest, I slowly and quietly stand up. As cheerful as she may be during the day, she definitely does not have the same attitude when woken up early.
I quickly managed to change into my day robes and haori without making a sound. Pretty amazing, really, seeing as she has a habit of leaving leaving all sorts of objects scattered across the room.
Yet, just as I'm about to make my tactful escape out of the room, a voice stops me.
"I love you, Hitsugaya-kun" I hear her grudgingly mutter as she's half asleep.
And, with a smile on my face that will last through the day, I leave the room.
