• The entire picture is exquisite. Each fragile moment is played out flawlessly. The morning light pours in through the window, setting the white sheets aglow and illuminating our faces. There is a feeling of warmth that fills my soul and leaves me feeling loved and refreshed. I wish it could stay this way. I would give anything to have this always. However, I know that nothing can play out right in my life. No matter what, everything must fall somehow. This is how this moment did.
    I buried my face in his chest, and inhaled that most delightful scent that forever lingers on him. "I love you, Mello." I said, as I tenderly kissed his smooth forehead. Mello only responded with a light smile, and kissed me back, wrapping his arms around my neck. I sigh and rest my head on his chest. Here's where I feel the bliss. The part where it seems like it may actually work out. Then I look back up at Mello's gorgeous face. His eyes are blood shot, and crystal tears rest on his cheek. My heart drops.
    "Mello?" I manage to speak through the ache that is building up in my chest, "what's wrong?" Mello turns around and wipes his eyes.
    "Nothing. Everything is perfect." His voice cracks on the last note. Nothing kills me quite like this.
    "Talk to me, Mello." I demand, pulling him back onto his back so that I may see his face.
    "I-I'm so scared, Matt." Mello says, with tears now cascading down his face. The words shock me. Mello? Afraid? Why I never imagined him being afraid of anything. He is the bravest person I know.
    "Of what?" I am sitting up now, gripping the edge of the bed. The seconds seem to turn to hours as I wait for his response.
    "Losing you."
    I pull Mello onto my lap and hold him as tightly as I can. I almost feel tears in my own eyes now, but I blink them away, in a pathetic attempt to stay strong. Mello sobs into my neck, and I stroke his silky hair.
    "I'm not going anywhere." Even I know it's a lie. And I can tell it isn't a comforting one either, by the way Mello clutches me tighter.
    And there you have it. Another perfect moment washed away with pain and sorrow.