Hi everyone! Thanks for taking the time to read this. I wanted to let you guys know that this story is Mature, and there will be some scenes that are not appropriate for younger readers. It is an adult love story. The first chapter is pretty short, but I liked where I left it off. Nothing really mature about this chapter either, but it is a prelude of what is to come. I appreciate all reviews! Next chapter will be up very shortly.

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon doesn't belong to me. You know it, I know it *sigh*. Let's get on with the story.

Heartbeat

She could feel his lips against hers, his hands through her hair. It felt like forever since she could remember this feeling. His kisses were so sweet, and yet they seemed more urgent then she remembered. He was usually slow, and sweet, he was kissing her as if as soon as he left her go, she would disappear. She realized though she was doing just the same, she did not want to let him go. All she could think of is how she could not lose him again; her heart couldn't take it anymore. With a sigh Usagi pulled away first, she had to tell him what was on her mind. "Mamo-Chan" she breathed looking up into his confused blue eyes.

"What's wrong Usako?"

She looked down at her feet, unsure how to tell him what she was thinking.

"Usako, it is ok sweetheart please tell me what's wrong" worry was evident on his face. She let out another sigh and looked up at him and saw the concern in his eyes, and decided it would be best just to get it off her chest.

"Mamo-Chan I should have realized you were dea…" she could not say the rest of the word, it burned on the tip of her lips "…I should have realized you were gone. I could not feel you, and instead of trying to find you, I just believed you were to busy to contact me. I thought that you being in America was just so exciting for you, that you did not have a chance to write or call. How could I have had such little faith in you? I knew deep down something was wrong, but I didn't want to believe it. Oh Mamo-Chan I should have been searching for you!" Tears started to stream down her face. "This is why I needed to know how much you loved me, because my dear Mamo-Chan you must be so upset with me". She started to sob, but within seconds strong warm arms pulled her in close and held her tightly.

"Usako, oh my Usako. It's not your fault, I would have believed the same thing. I do not think my mind would allow me to accept you being gone, Usako your mind kept you safe, kept you from falling into despair. You did know deep down that something had happened, but baby I am so grateful that your mind overpowered your heart to keep you sane. You never would have found me, and you would not be able to cope. Usako I never once thought that you did not love me enough to find me, because in the end you did, and you saved me. I promise you right her and right now that I love you more then words can say". Her sobbing had started to subside, but she hugged him even tighter. "Mamo-Chan, there is something else I need to say". She held him quietly for a moment and then released her grip on him so she could look into his eyes. He stroked her face and smiled lightly at her, encouraging her to go on.

"I don't think I can handle you being gone again, Mamo-Chan I have witnessed you die too many times to count". She couldn't believe she was able to talk about his death, she thought she would never be able to say the word. "Please promise me that you won't leave me again, I honestly don't think I will survive if you do". She looked at him with pleading eyes.

"Usako I promise you I will never leave you again. Actually I was going to make that promise to you anyway tonight, but I think this is the best time as any". She looked at him in confusion "what do you mean?" and then she gasped when she noticed what he was doing. He slowly got down on one knee and took her ring hand, looking at the ring he had given her just before he left on his fateful flight to America.

"Tsukino, Usagi. My Usako, will you do me the honour of becoming my wife for the rest of eternity?"

She was trembling, not sure if she believed what she was hearing. Tears were falling fast down her cheek, again but this time they were tears of absolute joy.

"Yes, of course I will marry you, I love you more then words can say. You have no idea how happy you have made me baby".

He got off his knee, and pulled her to him. He brought his lips down on hers and in that moment nothing else mattered. He loved her, and she loved him. They kissed as if they were the only two people left on earth, not caring about anything other then the feeling of their hot breaths on one another.