"You mean...you want to stay with me for...?" He couldn't say "forever" though his eyes shone with the pleading hope of it. He would never ask her to bind herself to him unless that was his wish. But it was his hope. Fore he was sure that if she ever left life would seem so much darker. For the sort of love he felt was the kind you should wish upon no one-so strong that it brings untold happiness when together, but soul shattering sadness when apart. He didn't care what they did or what he'd have to do...as long as she remained with hiim. As long as she was happy with him.