The soft light of the morning filtered through the curtains, casting gentle shadows across the room. Yuji lay on his side, facing Megumi, who was still fast asleep beside him. He couldn’t help but watch him, taking in the peaceful expression on his face, the way his dark hair was tousled around his head. There was something calming about seeing Megumi so relaxed, especially after everything they’d gone through.

Yuji slowly pushed himself up onto his elbow, his fingers brushing lightly against Megumi’s hair. He didn’t want to wake him, but he couldn’t help the soft smile that crept onto his face as he watched Megumi’s steady breathing. He was always so alert, so serious, and it was rare to see him completely at ease like this.

Yuji glanced over at the clock—it was still early, and the world outside was quiet. He knew they’d have to get up soon, but for now, he wanted to savor this moment. He reached over and pulled the blanket up just a little higher over Megumi, making sure he stayed warm.

His gaze lingered for a moment longer, taking in the peaceful sight of Megumi in his sleep. Yuji’s heart swelled with a quiet affection—he never got tired of being with him. Megumi had his own way of keeping everything together, but it was moments like this, when Megumi was vulnerable, that Yuji felt like he wanted to protect him more than ever.

The quiet of the room was broken only by the soft hum of the morning, and Yuji leaned back into the bed, careful not to disturb Megumi. He closed his eyes for a moment, allowing himself to relax in the stillness. No rush. Just being with him like this was enough for Yuji.

As time passed, the morning light grew brighter, but Megumi remained asleep, curled up beside him. Yuji’s fingers gently ran through his hair one last time before he decided to let him rest a little longer. There was no need to wake him just yet. Yuji was happy to just be there, content in the silence and the warmth they shared.