I lie there quietly watching her drift of to sleep, her waves of golden hair cascading around her body

I lie there quietly watching her drift of to sleep, her waves of golden hair cascading around her body. My lips longed for hers, my fingers wanted to caress her soft cheek, but I restrained myself with every ounce of my willpower. Galaxia was defeated, and my princess deserved some rest.

She was perfect to me in every conceivable way: that laugh that made me melt, those lips that drew me in, those eyes I couldn't turn away from. What did I do to deserve this perfection bestowed upon me, and even worse, how could I have treated her the way I did?

She never hurt me, she was always there, and her smile lifts me up during my darkest hours. But, I hurt her and made her cry bitter tears that should never have been shed. No matter how many times I hurt her, she always forgave me; always let me into her heart.

The worst time was when I left her, all alone, for my own selfish reasons. I thought I should follow my dream of becoming a doctor, but I didn't realize that my only dream is to be with her.

Then, he came along. He protected her, he held her in his arms, and he comforted her when she spent hours crying over me. But, she didn't leave me, even though I had left her. I know he wanted to protect her and make her happy, everything I neglected to do, but I hated him for it. It's nothing personal, but I would murder anyone who would take her away from me. But she didn't love him, she loved me.

Sometimes, I wonder 'How could she ever love someone like me. Someone who hurt her like I did.', but then, by some miracle, she would tell me in that angelic voice of hers that she loves me. She would say that she loved me, loves me, and always will love me until the end of time. Occasionally, I wonder why, but then again, I don't care; she loves me and that's all that matters.

I really didn't want to be him in the end, she never loved him the way she loves me. But, no one should be alone, trust me, I know how it feels. I hope he can find someone who will return his feelings someday.

Amidst my thoughts, my Usako begins to stir from her slumber.

"Ohayo Mamo-chan.", she tells me as she stares at me with her beautiful blue eyes still laced with drowsiness.

"Ohayo Usako." I respond. I dip my head lower and place a light kiss on her delicate lips.

As we part, she whispers something in my ears; "I love you."

She loves me. No matter how many times she says it, I can't believe it. But I love her too, until the end of the time. I will always love her, and only her.

I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her closer. Her head finds its way to its usual position under my chin. I was so happy, happy just to be with her.