Through the gentle hold that sleep still had on me, I felt a presence beside me. They were very close and seemed to be touching me. As I became more aware, I noticed that one hand was holding my own. I squeezed gently to let them know that the gesture was appreciated. However, they did not seem to notice it. Sighing internally, I decided it was finally time to wake up. I opened my eyes to greet the person sitting beside me and let out a small gasp. Taiya! Wh-what is she doing here? I quickly recovered, knowing I had to keep my composure or risk being discovered. I laughed silently to myself. Why is my whole life centered around keeping things secret? I made a promise, right then and there. Soon, I would let go of my secrets. Well, most of them anyway. And as I gazed into her beautiful face with those ever-loving eyes, I knew I had to. Very soon.
The more I looked at her face, the more aware I became of my surroundings. I was sitting on the couch, covered by a blanket. I smiled a little, knowing it had been Taiya who placed it on top of me. Then I finally remembered. Taiya had been here late, helping out with the Kira case. And soon she was so tired she could barely stand on her feet. So I told her she could stay here and carried her in my arms to the room. When I thought about how nice it had felt to hold her, how peaceful she looked in sleep, I smiled even wider. Her singsong voice took me back to reality, "L-chan! You're…finally awake. D-did you have a nice rest?" To my surprise, she seemed nervous, disoriented. Why is she behaving like this? My thoughts drifted back to our hands clasped together- and another touch I had just become aware of. Her free hand was placed on my head, and it seemed as though she had been stroking my hair soothingly. I loved how her motherly instincts came out around me, as if I was a small child. And yet, she was always polite to me. The more I am around her, the more she intrigues me. I suppose that is why I love her so much. Knowing I had to speak soon, I said the first thing that came into my mind.
"Want some pancakes?"