Aria came to the side of the bed and laid down, stretching out on her back in the most typical way. Kouhei, however, couldn't manage the same. He felt too awkward to even move. Aria didn't seem to notice the turmoil swirling in his head, which was both a relief and an added source of tension.
"Okumura-sama?" she asked suddenly, turning her head toward him. Her soft voice pulled him from his thoughts. "Why aren't you lying down? Are you having trouble sleeping?"
"Ah, no," Kouhei replied quickly, shaking his head. "I'm just... I'm not sleepy yet."
"I see..." Aria responded, her tone calm and steady. It seemed she wasn't aware of the internal struggle he was having, trying to process the situation without making a fool of himself. Kouhei silently thanked the heavens for that.
"Okumura-sama?"
"Yes...?"
"Can I... move a little closer to you?" she asked softly.
