Time passes by as we reside here together, closely knit against the cool sheets of our bed. Your hand glides over my forearm, sending a shiver throughout my body before lacing my fingers with your own, and I whisper my love for you. You glance over at me as a saddened look forms in your eyes. It’s easy to tell it hasn’t been an easy night for you, but really, it’s more than that. You've been fighting an inner battle with yourself, trying in vain to keep me from harm by the hands of those who don't love as you do. Please, darling, don't think about them; I forget all my worries when you're this near to me. Lowering myself onto you, running my hand slowly against the form of your jaw, pressing my lips to your ear, I remind you just how much I need you and how much I love us. I know you could not possibly hear me... but a smile played gently at your lips.