Matthew Skywalker's POV

I sighed, resting my chin on my folded arms once I sat down.

"Mattie, what's wrong?" my wife asked me, rubbing my shoulders as she stood behind me.

I let out a sigh, "Nothing, my darling. It's just that I'm tired." I lied. It hurt me so much to lie to my love but I couldn't just blurt out what my plan to save her was... Not yet.

"Come with me," she whispered against my ear, running her hand through my hair, then, my back before heading upstairs.

A chill ran down my spine but I lurched up to my feet and quickly went upstairs.

Suzy already changed into comfortable clothing... But I haven't. She sat on the bed, waiting for me.

I smiled at her, arching an eyebrow. I untied my tie and unbuttoned my shirt. I shrugged them both off of my body and grabbed a pair of comfortable sweatpants.

As I was in the bathroom, brushing my teeth, I heard... Music began to play. I spitted out the water and toothpaste once I finally rinsed, I patted my face dry before finally coming out of the bathroom.

I chuckled as I remembered the song she dedicated to me after I dedicated her a song. Suzy dedicated to me "The Only Exception," by Paramore while I dedicated her "Better than me," by Hinder.

She giggled; "We never got a chance to dance at the ball tonight." she spoke, coming closer to me.

I immediately snatched her into my arms, kissing her neck. "I'll teach you how to -"

She threw her head back, "Not that way!" she laughed, Suzy pulled away from me, but kept her hands on my shoulders. "I meant the way of actually dancing."

I sighed, giving her the best pouting face I have ever given.

She groaned in defeat. "Fine, fine." she giggled, rolling her eyes.

Before I kissed her, I forgot to ask her a question. "Wait... Can I ask you something?"

"Of course you can, sweetheart. What is it?" Suzy responded, rubbing my neck.

"Who's the guy you spoke with at the Ball?" I asked her. "I know he was a high school friend..."

"Mattie, he's just a friend. That's it. We went to school together many years ago. I moved in and out of Naboo. And so did he. I wasn't looking for love. I just focused on school and finding a job." she explained to me.

I rested my head on top of her shoulder as she leaned against my chest. "Good. You belong to me and only me." I breathed, "I'm never going to let anyone take you away from me."

Both of us started singing quietly to each other, another song we both loved. "How did I find you out? I wasn't even looking. How did I find this love?"

"When it was least expected?" she sang.

"But I won't let it go. I won't let it go. I need you by my side... And I want you to know. I want you to know. We're on to something right. We play pretend. Keeping all our feelings in. Somehow I knew... It's always been you."

I whispered, "Always been you."

Again we cooed simultaneously. "How did I find you out? I wasn't even looking. How did I find this love? When it was least expected? But I won't let it go. I won't let it go. I need you by my side... And I want you to know. I want you to know. We're on to something right."

The song continued and we lay there, on the bed... Remembering our moments together.

Hours later...

I got up from the bed, my eyes shifting to look at Suzy. I rubbed her back, leaning down to kiss her cheek.

I walked out of the bedroom, and slowly shuffled to the bathroom. I sighed, and sat inside the tub, sobbing. I cried my eyes out when I thought of the two most important people in my life. I was losing them both.

I bent my knees in front of me and placed my folded arms on top of them as I rested my head against my arms.

"You cannot let her die..." I whispered in pain, repeating it.