"Hehe... You really do look adorable when you're asleep."
His gaze softened. "I kind of want to kiss you again."
He quickly shook his head. "No. What is this? Some strange chemical reaction inside the human body? People feel attracted to someone and then call it a crush... or love?"
He frowned thoughtfully.
"I'm definitely attracted to her. But don't misunderstand that as love, Noah. Maybe not yet."
He fell silent. After another long moment, he smiled faintly. "Still. I really care about her. I hope one day... I'll be able to fall asleep while hugging her. And cuddling with her."
A lazy yawn escaped him. His eyelids slowly grew heavier. Within minutes he quietly drifted off to sleep.
Silence returned to the room.
Akari slowly opened her eyes. Her blue gaze immediately landed on Noah's sleeping face. He was much closer than before.
"This man..."
