When they reluctantly pulled apart, Usagi could tell that Mamoru was in a daze. She giggled at the glazed look in his eyes and jumped into his arms. She could not believe that the protector from her childhood; the memory that she had carried with her all of these years and the man she came to love (despite her stubbornness) in her adulthood.

"Life cannot get any better than this." She sighed with contentment.

At hearing the satisfied sigh and feeling the object of his affections currently making herself rather comfortable in his arms, Mamoru came out of his daze. "So you're not upset?"

Usagi looked up and met his loving gaze, taking in the fact that this wonderful man -this wonderfully idiotic man- was truly and deeply in love with her. She giggled and returned to the warm embrace, nuzzling her head on his shoulder, a perfect fit.

"Mamo-chan, you tell me you've been in love with me and loyal to my memory since the day you met me, then you tell me you love me now for who I am, and on top of that I find out that you're quite literally the man from my dreams…and you expect me to be upset? Boy, we really do need to get to know each other better." She looked at him pointedly for a moment then leaned in closely to whisper in his ear: "and I know just the way."

"You minx! This is NOT what I had in mind when you suggested we get to know each other better."

Usagi giggled and then turned serious. "You agreed we needed to get to know each other! I can't think of a better way, can you?"

"I could think of a few ways." He smiled suggestively at her, making Usagi's insides do funny flips but she held strong -barely.

Usagi returned his look with a stern one (or a sad attempt at one at any rate). "It's not my fault your mind's in the gutter and you're too chicken!"

"Chicken?! How dare you call me chicken! I'll have you know that cat of yours has been throwing evil looks my way all day!"

"Little old Luna? No way. It's not that big a deal; all you have to do is take the scarf from her play pen. I'm sure she won't mind. You agreed to a dare, mister. I hope you're a man of your word."

He stood up from his reclined position on Usagi's floor and headed over to the homicidal-looking cat. "Fine, we'll do it your way. Soon you'll see the benefits of a more…hands-on way of communication."

"You want more hands-on than truth or dare?"

At that, Mamoru stopped mid-way though his deadly rescue mission and looked back at her. "You betcha." He turned away, but not before directing a boyish wink her way.

He returned; scarf in hand, a few minor scuff marks as battle wounds. He narrowed his eyes at her sheepish look. "Now it's your turn, you little minx: truth or dare?"

"Truth," she said sweetly. "My mind is open to explore".

"That is not the first thing that comes to mind when you mention exploring, Usa. I'm starting to think you play dirty little Bunny." He sat on her bed and smiled knowingly.

She giggled but didn't reply, instead opting for laying her head on his lap. "We both know where your dares will lead, Mr. I want to keep this PG…13 at least."

"Why don't we try it and find out?" He smiled at the playful slap on his leg. "Hey, it was worth a shot. All right, truth it is: what went through your mind the first night we crossed paths as adults. The honest truth, before words were said and egos clashed? No half-truths or spared feelings. I want to know what was going through you: the emotions you felt and impressions I gave."

She looked up into his eyes, noting the serious turn the conversation had taken then laid her head back down, unable to look into his eyes as she said "do you honestly want to hear this? "

"Would I have asked otherwise?"

Usagi sent an evil glare his way. "Don't you get sassy with me, sir! That violates Truth or Dare regulations."

"Usa…:"

"Fine, I'll answer." She murmured under her breath. "That very first night at the restaurant, when we bumped into each other and BEFORE you opened your deplorable mouth" at his look she added "that I now find absolutely irresistible." She emphasized this by leaning up to reach his lips. What was intended as a teasing peck turned into a passionate embrace that both were reluctant to end. When they finally pulled apart long enough to take a breath Mamoru kissed her again, sending a spark of electricity throughout her entire being. "I felt that."

"Huh?" He replied, still lost in the memory of the kiss.

Usagi smiled, getting to know that look on his face more and more. "When we first met and our bodies collided; I felt that spark flow through me.

"I felt it too. Seems our hearts already knew what our minds were too stubborn to accept." He held her closer to him, loving the warmth emanating from her body; thanking the fates for bringing his angel back to him, more pure and lovely than he could have ever dreamed of.

"Mamo-chan: truth or dare?"

He chuckled at her childishness, internally hoping that he can have a part in keeping it intact. "Dare, my love."

"Exactly what I was hoping for."

She gave him a little smile that made him a bit apprehensive, but knowing her still said "I aim to please. Only you."

"Good, because this is a dare that I bank on cashing in every chance I get."

He chuckled nervously. "Maybe I should think next time before I promise evil minxes my servitude. Ok, I'm ready: what's my dare."

She gave him a commanding glare that looked downright sexy in his eyes and answered: "I dare you to kiss me every day for the rest of our lives."

Mamoru pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately, with all his love. "Now, that is one dare I will gladly agree to; for all eternity, against all odds." And he sealed his promise with a kiss.