Odd sighed as he closed the door behind him. He wasn't supposed to be in her room, but it wasn't his fault her door was unlocked.

Does anyone know,
What love can cost?
To take you so high,
Then leave you lost.
Is it a mystery,
That runs too deep,
For such a simple heart?

Odd walked in and sat on the end of her bed. He snuck in, just to watch her sleeping. He never felt this way for a girl before, but more than one thing kept him from her. One being that everyone thought they were cousins, even if it wasn't true. But that wasn't the only thing that stopped him.

Can anyone stop,
The hands of time?
And put back the loving,
In your eyes?
Though it's his name I hear,
When you are sleeping,
I'll pretend it's mine.

"Jeremie…" She whispered in her sleep. Odd sighed. That was another thing to add to the lists of reasons why he couldn't be with her. She loved him. He did rescue her, and she had every right to love him.

When they ask me how long,

I'm gonna love you,
If the road to my heart,
Will always stay true,
I'll say forever.
I'll say forever for you.
When they ask will I stand,
Right there beside you,
And they don't see you and me,
The way that I do,
I'll say forever.
I'll say forever for you.

Odd watched her roll over, their hands almost touching . He wanted to grab her hand in his, but he couldn't. You'll kill me one day, Aelita. He thought. It was true. No other girl could compare to Aelita. She was carefree, smart and innocent. She didn't really understand what love was. She didn't understand much about feelings at all. But that's what Odd loved about her.

A rose is rose,
By any name.
But a thorn will still cut,
You just the same.
I'm losing your love I know,
So sad the feeling.
I can tell,
Somebody's' stealing,
Stealin' away your heart.

Odd shook his head. Aelita is Jeremie's. He thought. I just want what's best for her, and I'm nothing close to it. Odd knew it was true. He was carefree, but he wasn't close to smart. And he wasn't innocent. He'd been out and kissed so many girls, he'd lost count. He didn't deserve Aelita, anyway.

When they ask me how long,

I'm gonna love you,
If the road to my heart,
Will always stay true,
I'll say forever.
I'll say forever for you.
When they ask will I stand,
Right there beside you,
And they don't see you and me,
The way that I do,
I'll say forever.
I'll say forever for you.

Odd leaned close to her, listening to her breathing. It was calming. Her arm reached out and brushed over his cheek, and he jumped back slightly, in surprise. He quietly laughed at himself. You're such a dork. He stood up and leaned over her, lightly kissing her forehead. "Everyone knows Jeremie and you are meant to be." He whispered. "I wish you two the best, Princess."

I don't know if I should tell you,
How you live in my heart.
There's no room for another,
If you leave me now,
My heart would not recover…

Odd stood up and headed for the door. He looked at his mobile, which was on silent.

Odd, where are you? Jim's about to do rounds, and you said you just headed off for a shower. Hurry up.

-U

Odd sighed. He knew he couldn't watch her forever. He looked at her. She was so peaceful when she slept. "I love you, Aelita." He murmured, before he walked out the door.

When they ask me how long,

I'm gonna love you,
If the road to my heart,
Will always stay true,
I'll say forever.
I'll say forever for you.

Odd sighed as he shut the door. He didn't realize that if he stuck around just a second longer, he would've heard her whisper something subconsciously to him, even though she was asleep.

When they ask will I stand,
Right there beside you,
And they don't see you and me,
The way that I do,
I'll say forever.
I'll say forever for you.

"I love you too, Odd."


I love OxA. Anyway, R&R. Thanks for reading.