Until My Heart Stops Beating

You have always said you love me

But only in a fraternal manner

From a princess to her guard

From a friend to another friend

I love you as much as you love me

But I love you in a different way

I love you like a human boy loves a girl

I love you more than my very own life

When you were a child

It was simply affection

But as you grew up

It blossomed into love

I wish I could hold you in my arms

I wish I could kiss you passionately

But, alas, it cannot be

For you are a princess

And I'm only a Mandiblor

I know that by loving you

I commit treason against our tribe

But if I didn't love you

I would be committing treason against myself

Although I can't show you

The feelings I have towards you

The way I would like

I will show them the other way I like

I will always protect you

I will never leave your side

I will always be there for you

Until my heart stops beating