And then I cried :( Indeed. Love always protects. What a weird instinct. I've been said that it's just being selfish. Because you'd get hurt if something bad happens to the person you love. So you're basically protecting yourself. I think it's hard to explain this with words. But yes, of course, indeed: love always protects.
Oh, no! I hope it was a happy cry, girlie!
I guess I can see how it can be perceived as selfish because you don't want to get hurt, but I see it as a beautiful way to show love, by being protective and guarding! To truly love is to be someone's knight in shining armor, ready to defend, no matter the cost! :)
It really is hard to find the right words for emotions -- especially love!