*”Oh I hope you know I will carry you home..”

You and Ume had been staring at the sunset from up on the roof of Furin. The two of you tossing dreams against the wall. He wanted to live his life protecting those he cherished, as for you..

The sun dipped below the horizon, causing the shadows to creep up all around. The moon being the only light shining down from above. You’d grown tired after a few more hours of idle chat. But you wouldn’t trade that chat for the world..

”whether it’s tonight or fifty-five years down the road..”

The next thing you knew your feet weren’t on the ground and you were halfway home. He held you gently, as if handling a precious gem. One hand under your legs and the other on your back, letting your head rest on his shoulder.