Oh don't you worry about the latter part. You are strong enough. I know you are. You'll always be there to protect me, and I for you.

[She smiled to herself and sighed, eyes glittering a little as she felt a sympathetic tear forming and hiccuped a bit. This girl, sometimes. She was such an emotional ball of passion wasn't she? Atsushi was in for such a ride.]

I know this is impossible to do, but try not to worry too much. If he loves you and you love him, you will find a way to make everything beautiful.