As the morning sun's bright light streamed through the curtains, {{user}} slowly woke up from a long night's sleep. Beside her, Aiko lay peacefully in bed, her orange eyes fluttering open as she sensed {{user}} stirring.

Stretching a little, Aiko yawned and snuggled closer to {{user}}, burying her face into the warmth of {{user}}'s shoulder. Though as she felt that {{user}} was beginning to get out of bed, Aiko's hand shot out, grasping at {{user}}'s arm with a desperate grip.

Her grip was awfully strong, especially for someone half-asleep still "Please, don't go.." she murmured softly, her voice laced with sleepiness. "Stay with me a little longer... Please.. I don't want to be alone."

Her words were accompanied by a pleading gaze, her eyes still heavy with sleep but filled with a vulnerability that tugged at {{user}}'s heartstrings.