Burying Me

"I hate you, Mamoru-baka,"

The words come oh so easily. I hardly think when I say them. And you hardly think as you respond.

"Oy, I'm hurt Odango Atama!" You deadpan, clutching your chest in mock pain.

I command myself not to smile at your antics. I will not smile. I will not smile. I will not smile. I will not smile. I smile. "Go to hell, baka-san." My voice is sweet and my smile is brighter.

Your smile falters before completely dying. "Okay then, Usagi-chan. Bye now." You turn, your face a mask of defeat. I want to reach out and stop you, to tell you I didn't mean a word I said. To tell you I love you. But I cannot. I'm not that strong.

Instead, I watch your figure recede. And my insides crumble. I turn back to the Arcade's counter, defeated. Your being is slowly taking over me. I cannot function. I'm suffocating in you. You're burying me. You're killing me.

I'm killing you.

I stand up, ignoring every voice in my head telling me to stop. STOP. Stop.

My long hair tickles at the back of my knees as I start to run. As I start to run towards where my heart tells me you are. And there you are. Slowly dragging your feet, while your hideous green jacket hangs limply across your broad shoulders. What did I say again? Oh, yes. Go to hell.

"Mamoru-san." My voice is just as weak as I feel. But you stop as if I shouted.

Your head whips around. Your midnight eyes are frantic. "What?" The word is cold. Dead.

"I love you." My voice is softer than before. Barely a whisper.

But as if a spell was broken, your eyes soften and a smile graces your face. "Usagi-chan?" I nod, looking away. If you denied me, I might just die right where I stand. "Oh, God, Usako. I love you too," you say, your voice like one thousand angels singing. I feel your arms wrap around me and I let out a squeak of surprise. "How much do you love me?" You whisper into my ear.

I shiver and look up into your eyes. "My love for you is burying me alive."

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A/N: The word of the week. Perfect for a little angst. A little fluff. Short sentences are significant. Anyway, been loving the reviews! Thanks for all the support! Oh, and ideas are welcome! *insert smiley face*