Yashiro stirred in his sleep and woke up, his hand still holding hers. He found Astoria awake and staring at him. He quickly sat up and reached out his hand, placing it on her left cheek.
"Nexi," he began, a look of worry on his face, "are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere? How are you feeling?"
"Like I just got bitten by a spider," she joked, letting out a soft giggle.
She only joked so that he would stop being worried since she was no longer in pain and felt a whole lot better. He sighed and smiled at her. It was the most dazzling smile she had ever seen. As dazzling as the sunrise.
"Well, considering you have the energy to make jokes," he said, gently stroking her cheek, "I'm guessing you're a whole lot better?"
She nodded and sighed.
"Sorry for causing you and your family to worry," she said, staring at their clasped hands.
She looked back at him, and he nodded.
