Author's Note: This is the last chapter but I will write yuri for other anime. This is kinda an unrelated chapter tacked on the end in lieu of an epilogue. Sorry for the shortness, I've finally run out of ideas for this anime. Lastly, I'm happy to say I have a sleek and shiny new editor. =)

“Kaori, are you still awake?” A gentle whisper caressed the young girl's ear.

“Yes,” was her tiny reply. Kaori snuggled in closer to her long-haired lover, nestling her head into the soft spot in between Shizuma's chin and torso. Her petite form fit oh-so perfectly into Shizuma's warm embrace. The chill of winter made it impossible to adjust without greeting the cold into your bed, all the more reason to enjoy the comfort of sleeping with another person. As much comfort as this brought, the couple still couldn't find sleep. After awhile, such a simple task seemed just beyond reach, only slightly, but still unattainable.

Kaori's fingers entwined themselves with a few strands of resplendent, silver hair. Time ticked by slowly, almost as if taunting the restless couple. The morning seemed so far away, yet so close. Winter break had provided the couple the luxury of late mornings. Little by little small tufts of white snow found their places among the others, creating a tranquil, sanguine haven, disturbed only by the occasional leafless, majestic tree. Slowly, morning's subtle presence settled over the entire scene.

The sound of the neighbor's rising never came this morning, they too, were enjoying what little time off they had. Content with the prospect of spending the day in bed, our couple had no intentions of getting up either. Kaori had finally fallen asleep, no more than an hour ago, to the rhythmic beating of her lover's heart. Shizuma didn't have the heart to disturb the look of serenity that had eased it's gentle way upon the small girl's face.

Noon came and went, slowly, they got up and prepared for a day of ease and lazing about. After they had both showered and dressed adequately for the day, they both sidled back under the warm confines of their bed because the walls couldn't keep the chill from grasping the outer rooms of the dorm. An ever so faint, flowery scent emanated from Kaori and tickled Shizuma's senses. Her arms found their place around the older girl's back and her head it's place on her shoulder. Her ever present bow's absence was almost palpable. Taking a moment to admire the soft detail of the younger girl's face, Shizuma's hand found itself, almost instinctively, on Kaori's delicate cheek. Kaori timidly took hold of Shizuma's hand and brought it down to her breast, a bashful yet insidious look had set upon her fair features. The couple spent the rest of the day occupying the resulting phantasmagoria of imagined possibilities.

Hours later, the sun light faded, replaced only by the somber glow of a cloud obstructed moon. Shizuma was perched above Kaori, pinning her wrists above her head, eyes focused intently on the smaller girl's somewhat somnolent gaze. Finally, her weary arms gave way and she collapsed next to her younger lover.

"Shizuma?" Her angelic voice broke the silence.

"Yes, my love?"

"Thank you." Shizuma responded by pulling Kaori into a light but unyielding kiss, her arms remaining on the small girl's delicate figure A feeling of ethereality, unlike any other had settled in among the lone desk, and the valiant book shelve that served as the room's only decoration.

"Your welcome." A smile accompanied her softly spoken words. Her hand returned to Kaori's smooth cheek, remaining there this time. A soothing and serene semblance had gently replaced the previously rather hectic atmosphere.

"I love you."