This is my first attempt at a full-length Seiya and Usagi fic. This is my favorite pairing in the fandom, and I hope that I can do it justice. I really don't have much to say in this note, except that this is merely the intro chapter and I can promise that once the story gets going they will be longer and more in-depth.

I always welcome constructive criticism in my reviews. If you see anything wrong with my writing in any way, be it a character flaw or a typo, please let me know!

You'll find better love,

Strong as it ever was,

Deep as the river runs,

Warm as the morning sun.

Please remember me.

-"Please Remember Me" by Tim McGraw

"I had fun tonight."

Usagi Tsukino's cheerful giggles fluttered through the humid night air like a butterfly dancing on the wind. As she skipped and whirled across the grass towards the veranda overlooking Tokyo Bay, Mamoru Chiba walked a few strides beyond, chuckling to himself. His girlfriend turned to him with a dazzling grin. "Did you, Mamo-chan?"

"You know I've never been one for social events..." he suppressed laughter as Usagi's face fell into adorable disappointment. "But I have to say that I did enjoy myself."

The smile returned and she spun around once more, racing to the rail of the terrace. Mamoru had to marvel that she could cavort so well in her high heels. But, then again, it was Usagi. She was full of surprises like that. When she reached the balustrade, she leaned her body over as far as she dared to get a better look at the water below. "Oh, Mamo-chan, come and see!" she called. "It's so pretty."

Mamoru eased his body beside hers, looking down at the waves that lapped at the shore. The water caught the lights, both the celestial and the urban variety, and reflected them up at the lovers. They stood quietly for a while, absorbing the atmosphere of the night.

The filmy halter dress she wore suddenly fluttered about her legs in a spontaneous summer night breeze, the pale pink of the fabric made iridescent by the moonlight. She sighed contentedly, enjoying the welcome gust of air, and reached for Mamoru's hand, which he offered her dutifully. She clasped it in her own delicate fingers and brought it to her cheek, leaning her head against his warm skin. For a few minutes they stood there, her eyes closed in happiness and he gazing lovingly at her sweet face. Then, suddenly, he writhed his hand from her grasp and brought his arms around her waist. Usagi's face lit up in a shy smile. "Mamo-chan..." she whispered, but he silenced her with a shake of his head.

"Usako?" His rich baritone seemed calm, yet it revealed the slightest suggestion of anxiety. The blonde, ever attentive to others' emotions, opened her mouth to speak, but Mamoru brought his head close to hers. His lips grazed her forehead as he murmured, "Can I ask you something, please?" She nodded solemnly, her lips pursing in concentration, much to his mirth.

"Usako, I love you. I love you more than anything, you know that, right?"

"Yes..." she breathed. "Yes, of course. I love you too, Mamo-chan."

"I know, Usako. All I've ever wanted was to make you happy. I want to give you everything. You're my whole world, Usako." With that, he broke the embrace, stepping back slightly.

"All I've ever wanted is to be with you. And, Usako..." he dropped down on one knee, and a tiny satin box appeared in his hands as if by magic. Usagi unexpectedly felt her eyes begin to fill with tears. "Usako, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to spend eternity with you. So, please---" He lifted the lid, unveiling a white-gold band encrusted with a sparkling, prismatic diamond. The woman's breath caught in her throat. "---Do me the honor of becoming my wife. Be mine, for the rest of eternity."

His dark blue eyes pierced into hers, and she felt the tears begin to fall. "Oh, Mamo-chan! Yes!" she cried, the light of her smile rivaling the moon. Mamoru slipped the ring onto her slender finger and rose to his feet. He gathered her into his arms and their lips met with all the emotion each could muster. Usagi's feet came off the ground as he twirled her through the air, their blissful laughter echoing through the empty bay.

Everything was the way Usagi imagined it would be.

Everything was as she imagined it should be.