[She smiles almost reflexively at the quick kiss. It's a good response; not a lot of words, but she gets the point, or she thinks she does, anyway. Typical for him. She tilts her head slightly and rests it on his shoulder...
That didn't last. No, it didn't. Of course not, and she shies away from the thought itself, though his hand there is a nice reminder that this isn't that anymore. Nothing lasts forever, right? But for years or for the rest of your life is the forever of right now. The horizon doesn't go on forever, either, but it's as far as you can see.]
It will, Minato-kun... It has to. I'll stay with you. No matter what...
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That didn't last. No, it didn't. Of course not, and she shies away from the thought itself, though his hand there is a nice reminder that this isn't that anymore. Nothing lasts forever, right? But for years or for the rest of your life is the forever of right now. The horizon doesn't go on forever, either, but it's as far as you can see.]
It will, Minato-kun... It has to. I'll stay with you. No matter what...
[Her voice is quieter but full of resolve.]