Angelfire

I have a ninja sitting shotgun. Of course, I'm tense.

And everytime you die, a little piece of me dies with you.

As I swung a third time, he grabbed my wrist. "That's enough hitting," he growled. "You don't exactly hit like a girl, you know.

No!You cant get this close to me and then push me away.

He reached forward to cup my cheek, the touch surprising me. "Please understand that no matter what I am or what has happened in the past, I am yours. I am devoted to you above all else, including my own life." I exhaled after holding my breath for what felt like forever. "That's pretty heavy, Will." His expression was impassioned, and the backs of his fingers brushed the side of my neck. "It is a burden I am glad to carry.

And I am your guardian, your bodyguard, sworn to protect and defend you. And you are making my job excruciatingly difficult.

I am so sick of you pulling this Batman shit on me!

I guess it's true that love makes you blind." "No," my mom said. "It doesn't make you blind. You're very, very aware of everything about the one you truly love, whether you know it from what your eyes tell you or your heart. So no, love doesn't make you blind. It paralyzes you until you can't breathe or run away from it.

The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never live at all.

Love is a beautiful but terrible thing," he said. "You have to be careful with it. It can destroy you.

Ellie, you need to understand," he said softly. "I exist only to serve you and fight by your side. Whether that fighting is to preserve your life or to make sure you smile, that is what I am built to do. You're all I have, and I will watch over you forever.

He smiled. "we go inside." "I'm going to get tetanus in there." I grumbled. "Don't go rolling in piles of dirt and rusty nails and you'll be fine." "You're an ass.

His fingers traced the curve of my shoulder softly, as his gaze fell. I gasped sharply. If he tried to kiss me, I'd slap the crap out of him. Bond or no bond.

I scowled and stabbed begrudginly at the stack before scooping up a bite with my fork, but it toppled over and plopped into my lap. I groaned and banged my head on the counter. Mom frowned, 'You have to be smarter than the pancakes, Ellie.

I hate... I hate when you die. It destroys me. I know i have no right to be so upset, because I'm not the one losing my life, but it breaks me apart inside. I'm not very good with words, and i dont know how to explain to you how i feel. I get lonely when you aren't with me. I miss you. And every time you die, a little piece of me dies with you.

Ell?" Kate asked. "You okay?" "Yeah, I thought I saw a spider." I shook my fist at Will and scowled. "A big, really ugly one. Sorry.

I don't want to die and come back and not remember your face, Will. I don't want to spend another lifetime not knowing who you are!

I wondered, for a moment, if he was cuddly. Probably not.

No, I haven't heard that, but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the proverbial insight, my stalker friend.

As I listened and watched, I knew he was as perfectly aware of me as I was of him, though he kept his infallible rhythm. I knew he could sense every inch of my skin from across the floor, as I could his, feeling every thread of the powerful centuries-old bond we shared. In that moment my lips grew numb and something spun deliciously warm in my chest. In that precise moment I knew I was undeniably in love with him.

It was good to know that when swords failed, simple girl tactics always worked - even on monsters.

Um, hi," I said, drawling in my uneasiness. "Do you... need the trash can?" I felt like an idiot as soon as I said it.

Are you coming with us?" He looked down at me, his eyes a cool mint green. He seemed to have calmed down since Cadan left. "If you wish." "I would feel better if you were close," I whispered. "Cadan freaked me out." "Then of course," he said. "I'll follow you anywhere.

Mom turned but did a double take. "Where did you get that necklace from?" I touched the pendant. "A friend." "A boy?" Yikes. "He's a friend who's a boy." Her mouth twitched in amusement and her gaze left the necklace. "First roses, and now a necklace? Are you sure Landon isn't you boyfriend?" "This wasn't from him, Mom." "So you have two boyfriends?" "No, Mom!" I almost shouted. "Neither of them is my boyfriend. Trust me. They're just boys who are friends. No connecting of words going on... or connecting of anything else, for that matter." She stared at me. "Hmm." Then she left my room. She was so weird sometimes.

I knew I had to live. I had to be there when you came back. You died alone, but I wouldn't let you come back alone.

Will, I'm in love with you. You're the only one who understands what I go through every day, the only one I can share this world with.

You're so sweet, you're going to give me a cavity.

I didn't need him to say anything. I just needed him to stand there and hold me.