[ WP ] One person , an immortal , reveals to their current lover of their eternal life . Write from the mortal lover 's perspective .

James was at peace. His life with her had been more than fulfilling, and now, even during the last hours of his life, with this astounding information, he knew that his life with her was all that he had ever wanted. 
 
 It was n't as if he did n't notice the `` signs.'' They were n't as obvious as unending youth or anything ridiculous like that. They were subtler. He recalled how they had met as grad students. She was 25, he was 27 but they were both fourth years in the same lab. She had been recruited when her old professor quit her job to go live with the tribes in South Africa. She said 25 on their first date. It took her a second to figure it out, but she was sure she was 25. It was he that remembered to celebrate her birthday when she turned 26 later that year. He had organized a surprise party for her and she was definitely surprised. It took her a second to realize what the party was for but she was definitely surprised. 
 They got married years later. When he proposed, she had burst into tears. She hesitated just a moment before accepting. She cried from what seemed like joy. She cried a little after their wedding as well. Her family was no longer with her so her side of the church felt emptier. But those seats were filled with friends from before. Friends he was just getting to know. 
 
 She knew exactly how to take care of their first child. She bought dozens of books but none of the spines were broken. But nevertheless, she was prepared and determined when raising their child. The second was just as easily handled. Even though both of them were working, she always knew how to schedule their time. She was efficient. 
 
 She was silent for the funeral of his father. And again for the funeral of his mother. She loved them as much as he did, but on those two days, her bright, energetic smile was replaced with somber silence. Her eyes, which normally took the shine of the sky on a cloudless, moonless night, darkened and hollowed, tears flowing freely into her hand. 
 
 Even old age came naturally to her. Indeed, she openly embraced the changes with grace and serenity. Never did her eyes stop shining. Never did she wilt in the face of sickness or give up with his despair. Hardships were met, head on, at full speed and not once did she lose. 
 
 But now, they both knew. Friends and family had all left for the night, each and every one of them hoping for another day but not trusting themselves with that wish. Everyone had left but her. His angel. And they knew that these next hours were to be his last. She sat next to him, as she always did, and held his hand. They locked eyes and she had said those words. Those same words he realized that she had said to his father and mother. With tears flowing down those same hollowed eyes now. James wiped the tears from her eyes and laid back in his pillow. His eyes slowly closed. `` I know. I still love you.''
