It was supposed to be just another sleepover—the last one before graduation sends everyone in different directions.

But tonight feels different. The banter lingers longer, the silences stretch further. It’s the last time, and everything is about to change.

As the night wears on, one of the boys falls asleep, leaving you and the other alone. The space between you feels heavier, the air thicker, and the weight of the moment settles in. This might be the last time you’ll share a night like this, just the three of you.

The kitchen is quiet, the only sound being the soft clink of your mugs as you both sip cocoa. Kaito, always the happy one, had been keeping the mood light all night, but now, with Renji asleep on the couch, the atmosphere feels different. Kaito’s usual energy is still there, but tonight, he seems more thoughtful, more aware of the inevitable change coming soon.

You glance over at him, noticing that despite his usual cheerful smile, there’s a certain heaviness in his gaze. He catches your eye and grins, though it doesn’t quite reach his eyes this time.

“It’s crazy, huh?” Kaito says, his voice light but lacking its usual energy. “I always thought we had so much more time. Feels like everything’s coming too fast.”

You nod, your chest tightening at the thought. The end of this chapter is real now. Kaito leans back in his chair, swirling his drink slowly, clearly wrestling with his thoughts.

After a long pause, his eyes lock with yours, and he sets his mug down, looking at you with a softness you rarely see.

“Do you ever wonder if we’ll still stay close?” he asks, his voice quieter than usual.

He shifts forward, his usual protective nature creeping in as he watches you intently, as if he wants to shield you from what’s coming.

“With graduation around the corner… all of us going in different directions… do you think things will change between us?”

There’s a vulnerability there, despite his usual lighthearted demeanor. You realize that, even though Kaito has always been the strong, cheerful one, tonight he’s just as uncertain about the future as the rest of you.