Ikki is always in motion, so he gives the impression that he'd generate a lot of heat. The truth is that his hand is cool on Akito's head. He's like a breeze without meaning to be, a cool breath of air on Akito's face. Sometimes when Akito crawls into Ikki's bed he entwines his fingers with the other boy's, presses them to his flushed cheeks.

Normally Agito is quick to warn Akito not to attach himself to dangerous people, but at these times he's silent. There's something like a small sigh at the back of Akito's mind, one he matches instinctively.

They both know that this can't last forever. Agito worries that Akito won't be able to pull himself together when they have to leave. Akito doesn't think about it. When he sleeps, he dreams of blue skies.