At least once that time came, they'd have all the time in the world for them to come up with ideas. Time was such a fickle thing, but right now at least, like when they met again, they'd have all the time in the world. Once the days stretched forever back at home, trapping Riku with a sense that he was missing the meaning in his life. Since he'd learned how to protect what was important. He also had discovered something very important along the way. Now she was sitting next to him, skin gently bathed in the dim light of the control panel.

"That's my girl."

When she shifted, he did as well, pulling his arms around her and leaning back and over slightly so she could lean on his chest. It made him feel warm all over, and for a moment he closed his eyes, ignoring the lights below to simply take in the sensation of being so close. His chest rose with a breath before a happy sigh came out through his nose. Riku opened his eyes to see the light, and then looked back down to her again. He could feel his heart beat loudly in his chest.

He hoped that Namine could too.

[The end?]