I walk down the hall and notice that sun-room's door is open just a crack. Out of well, curiosity (I am named that for a reason) I just had to peak in. I push the door open just a bit more and look in. Sitting at one of the windows is Space staring up into the clear starry sky. I quietly creep up to him.

"Shouldn't you be in bed, Space?" I ask trying to keep the hint of sadness I'm feeling out of my voice.

"But space is only visible at night when the sky isn't cloudy." He replies not turning his gaze away from the stars. I look down.

"But, honey, it's..." I glance at the clock near the door. "It's 2:10 am."

"I know."

"I'll...just leave you be then." I creep back to our room and collapse on the bed. I want to cry. He's been doing this since that room was built three weeks ago. I know he's programmed to love space...but doesn't he have enough room in his heart to love me too?

Five more days pass before I decide I can't let this go on any longer. At around 1am I walk into the sun-room.

"Space. Space look at me." He turns to meet my gaze.

"Do you know I can't tell anymore who you love more, outer space or ME. For almost four weeks now I've been sleeping alone." Tears start to leave hot wet trails on my cheeks. He opens his mouth but nothing comes out.

"Well? What do you have to say? Do you still even care about me?"

"Of course I care about you..."

"You don't show it anymore! How can I believe you?"

"Curiosity I-"

"Forget it." I cut him off. "Have fun talking to the stars." I turn and walk out of the room slamming the door behind me.

About an hour later, I hear the door open. I don't have to look up to know he slips in slowly...quietly. I shift onto my other side so my back is to him.

"Curiosity?" His voice is quiet. "Curiosity...please answer me." I say nothing, just lay there, more tears falling down my face. I hear him take a few steps closer. He sits on the bed behind me. I feel his hand touch my shoulder. As much as I want to, I just can't move away from that touch. I know he's sorry.

"What is it Space?"

"I'm sorry...I wasn't even thinking of how this would effect you. I'm so sorry darlin'. I'm so, so sorry. I understand...if you don't want to be with me anymore." I feel my heart shatter. I sit up, turning to face him.

"Oh Space..." I pull him into a tight hug. "I love you with all my heart. I'll never leave you. Just please...don't ever leave me. I need you so much."

"I need you too...I promise I won't leave you. You matter more to me than all the stars in the dark night sky."

I feel his arms tighten around my waist, holding me close to him. I tuck my head in close to his neck, never wanting to be out of this loving embrace. We didn't say anything more, there was no need. We both felt the love for the other, and that's all that mattered.

After a little while...I feel my eyes getting heavier...my lack of sleep is catching up with me finally...

"I...love you..." I barely hear his answer as I drift to sleep.