All the success for my buddies, success for my friends. Success is the only thing I understand, you see? Head back home to the place I grew up. Give my medals to the ones that I love, my family and friends especially. I'll chase you through the door in the wall at the monastery where me and the ninja live. You say, "Never catch me never miss me at all!" out loud, lightheartedly, as you continue running, a game of cat and mouse between us. I respond with a playful tone in my voice, "I love you, you cut it out!" I start laughing, enthusiastically continuing our game of cat and mouse.

I love winning, baby, I want it all, every and any little reward. I want to prove that I've got what it takes, so I go through every obstacle in my way with determination and an ignited fire of bravery. You wake up in the middle of the night because of night terrors and the dark scares you. I run into your bedroom and turn on the light, of course, I never want you to ever feel scared.

My eyes dart over at you lying in the bed with a blanket covering your entire body. The corners of my mouth lift into a soft smile, my dimple visible. I go over to your bed, sit down on the edge as it dips slightly under my weight. My hand hovers over the blanket, slowly grabbing the corner before uncovering it to see your face. I run my hands through your short black hair gingerly as if you were a delicate flower that I just want to protect. I say, "I love you, I don't care."