IMPORTANT NOTE from the Author:

Hi there guys… I did promise a sequel for Project Heart right? Well here it is… The former mentioned 'Project Heart Diaries' was changed to "The Journal of the Heart". Aside from the change of title nothing else was changed. Similar with Project Heart it will be a collection of one and two shot stories of our favorite Ghost Hunt characters.

But, there will be aspecial feature in this fic… from the cute fics to… this collection of stories that will contain more romance, darker angst and deeper desires.

I would like to ask for your support on this one too. It will be my 'first' in writing more mature rating type of stories. Please be kind.

AND NOW, On with the First Chapter…

AN: Hope you'll like it guys… first shot my favorite pairs: Naru x Mai and Lin x Madoka.


BRAND NEW BREEZE

It's been two years…

College exams are hectic.

Life must and will go on…

With or without,

Him.

Cling.

"Irrashaimase!" a brunette welcomed the customer that entered the café. The grandfather clock struck 9pm. The brunette's smile widened as she recognized the faces that entered. It was almost the end of her shift and they were here to pick her up. Gliding to their booth Taniyama Mai gave them her brightest smile.

"Bou-san, Ayako and John too… I'm glad you three could make it… I'll be out in thirty minutes… can I get you something?" Mai asked her friends.

"The usual Mai…" Ayako said. Mai jotted it down her pad.

She turned to Bou-san. "And you?" she asked.

"Sundae and fries," Bou-san answered with a smile on his face. Mai nodded and looked at John.

"John?" she asked.

"Just coffee Mai-san," he answered politely.

"Okay… One green tea and blueberry cheesecake, one sundae and fries and one cup of coffee… right?" Mai repeated their orders.

The three nodded. Mai waved at them and went back to the counter. "Be back in a bit," she said.

Bou-san watched as Mai dictated their orders to the new waitress on the counter and then disappeared to the back of the café.

"Mai had grown a lot ne? She's no longer the crybaby she was two years ago." Takigawa Houshou said with a smile.

Ayako smiled and looked the direction Mai disappeared to… "Yeah… Naru would be proud of her," she whispered.

Bou-san nodded and smiled. "I wonder how he is."

"Probably still the idiot he was two years ago!" John said bluntly.

Ayako and Bou-san gaped at the exorcist.

John blinked, blushed and scratched the back of his neck.

"I didn't mean it that way…" he said sheepishly.

The three laughed at that. They didn't notice Mai's approaching figure.

"Here are you orders," Mai said, placing their orders at the table. "You guys seem to be having fun…" she said as she sat beside Ayako, no longer wearing her waitress uniform and roller blades.

"It's nothing Mai… by the way, how's your day dear sister?" Bou-san asked as he devoured his fries.

"Same as usual. College is still as busy as before. Good thing Osamu-kun is always there to help me… oh, he's going out with Chiaki now…" she answered, stealing some fries from Bou-san.

"Chiaki? You don't mean…" Ayako asked.

"Kasai Chiaki?" Bou-san seconded.

"Ping Pong! Yes! Chiaki as in Kasai Chiaki…" Mai said.

John smiled. "What a small world." He said.

"Indeed." Mai said smiling.

After a finishing their snack they decided to call it a day and went home. Bou-san took Mai home as Ayako and John rode their own cars and promised to meet again tomorrow the same time.

No one… Not one noticed a black figure watching them from a distance. His midnight blue eyes dancing with emotion.

The days passed without them noticing the same black presence watching them everyday as they sat at the same table chatting and having fun.

---

One day, on a rainy night Takigawa called Mai to tell her that he was sick and Ayako have errands to run while John was busy with his new apartment. Mai decided to buy dinner from the convenience store near her new apartment.

Since she entered college, she transferred to a unit much closer to her university. Running in the rain with only her coat and small umbrella she accidentally bumped someone.

"Ah!" Mai yelped as her umbrella was knocked out of her hand. Bowing in respect Mai apologized to the person and proceeded to pick up her fallen umbrella and dash to the nearest convenience store.

If only she had looked up at the person she bumped into she might have seen his midnight blue eyes staring at her soulfully.

---

Snow falling from the night sky. Mai pointer her face to the sky, closing her eyes as she savored the coldness of each bit of snow that fell on her face.

She decided to take a detour and walk a different route to her apartment with the intention of seeing what SPR had become in the past two years ago.

She arrived at the building where the former SPR Japan was located. She stood in front of its door. She closed her eyes as she reminisced... the memories of the office… the people working there…

Lin-san… the tall Chinese assistant of Naru…

Naru… Shibuya Kazuya also known as Noll… or Oliver…

The famous Oliver Davis…

Tall… Mysteriously Dark… and definitely handsome manager of SPR.

Her formeremployer.

Her love.

Mai placed a hand on the door and silently prayed.

Submerged in her deep thoughts, Mai didn't notice the approaching shadow from her side.

He stood there few meters away, watching her figure bathed with moonlight, his blue eyes softening.

Mai opened her eyes and placed a hand on her heart giving a small smile as she turned to leave.

Chocolate brown eyes meet midnight blue and gazes locked.

Her eyes widened, hands fell to her sides. Her shoulder bag hit the ground with a soft thump. Her mouth agape, emotions played in her eyes just like before.

His eyes watched her with mirth. His face remained impassive but not as firm as it was before… it was still tough but softer now… especially his eyes…

The eyes that stared back into hers.

"Naru," she mouthed his name.

He smiled. His 'own' smile.

Tears began falling from her eyes. She ran up to him and hugged him tightly.

"It's true… it was 'you'… I am not dreaming… Right?" she said.

He cupped her face in his warm palms. "Of course…" he said, placing a kiss on her forehead.

She sobbed and cried on his chest.

And he held her. Close to his own heart.

"Tadaima," he whispered in her hair.

Mai nodded. She looked up to him and smiled.

"Okaeri nasai," she said and reached up to give the man a peck on the cheek.

Naru smiled, kissing the tip of her nose before lowering his head to capture her lips in a full kiss.

ugoiteru toki no naka
meguri ateta ne You and I
afuredasu kono omoi
kienai you ni atatamete

Kirameku mirai ni
anata to futari de itai kara

In the time that we were moving on,
Didn't we meet by fate? You and I
I keep this overflowing feeling warm,
So it won't disappear

In the glistening future,
I want to be together with you.

From the car parked on the building parking lot, Lin and Madoka watch the two 'new' love birds as they shared their first kiss.

"Shouldn't we give them a little privacy?" Lin asked the woman sitting beside him.

Madoka giggled. "Are you suggesting we go?" she asked playfully.

The man gave her a 'what-are-you-planning' look. Madoka giggled more.

"I know... I know… you want it too." She said before pulling the Chinese man into a heated kiss.

"And I know perfect place," she whispered in his ear as he nipped his earlobe. "To keep you warm." she added.

"What have I done to deserve you…" he whispered back.

"You showed me you love me," she answered.

Lin smiled before capturing Madoka's lips in a kiss.

Brand New Breeze… [When you whisper to me
Kanjita koto nai this feeling

Just for you [I'm singing just for us
zutto nakusanai you ni
[It's never ever gonna end, 'cause you're my real best friend
Baby, I can touch the sky and pray for awhile

Brand New Breeze.
I never felt this feeling before
Just for you.
I won't let it lose for forever.

"I didn't know you love to watch the sky…" Mai said as she stared at the glass ceiling in Naru's room.

Naru nuzzled her neck. "So what if I do… there's a lot of things you and I don't know about each other Mai… but don't worry. We have a lifetime to discover them." He said, his arms around her naked waist.

"You are right… you know…for a winter night, the stars sure shine brightly." Mai said.

"You shine brighter than any star I know." Naru murmured in her ear.

Mai shivered. Naru wrapped her in his body. Their closeness warming their naked forms underneath the comforter.

"I have waited months to gather up my courage to come to you Mai," Naru admitted.

"Really?" Mai asked snuggling to Naru's warmth.

The man nodded and kissed the top of her head. "I love you Mai!" he said.

Mai smiled. "I told you before and I will tell you now and forever… I love you too Naru…"she said, wrapping her arms around his waist, her head on his chest.

"Will you marry me Mai?" he asked.

Mai gasped and looked up to stare at him.

"Naru…" she murmured. He stared at her waiting.

She traced his face, tears falling. "It would be my pleasure to spend every sleeping and waking moment of my life with you in the same bed." She said.

Naru let out a small laugh. "I'll please you with my all Mai-mine… every second, every minute and every hour of our lives… I'll spend it all with only you." He said as he kissed her soft lips.

"Oh… and not only your sleeping and waking up hours will be spent with me Mai… I demand for more… especially… your working hours." He said as he caught her lips again before she could speak.

And the rest of the night was spent with the passion of two reunited hearts.

---

A loud moan and deep groan from two lovers echoed inside the dark room of Lin Koujo as he and his lover reached nirvana.

Pulling Madoka in a hug. Koujo kissed the top of her head. "That was incredible Madoka…" he murmured.

"Aren't I always…" she answered giggling.

Koujo smiled, enveloping the woman in his arms. "Yes, you are…" he replied.

"Koujo…I love you," Madoka whispered in his chest as she closed her eyes.

"I love you too Madoka." Koujo said, holding his dearest in his arms.

Finally sleep consumed them… with a smile on their faces.

ureshii toki kanashii toki mo
mayowazu tonde yuku kara
dakishimete uketomete

egao wo misete hoshii no
anata ga iru kara
kyou mo ashita mo I can keep on going

When I'm happy
And when I'm sad,
I don't hesitate to fly to you.

I want you to hold me,
To catch me, and to show me your smile.
Because I have you,
Both today and tomorrow,
I can keep on going.

Mai woke up earlier than Naru. She scooted silently out of bed wearing Naru's large polo as she padded towards the balcony of Naru's room. Sliding the glass door open, she let the morning breeze touch her soft skin. She stood there and watched the sunrise.

Moments passed… two strong arms wrapped around her waist and the handsome face of Naru rested on her shoulder. Silently they watched the sun rise together.

Later…

"Hungry? I'll prepare breakfast." Mai said, turning to face Naru.

"There's only one hunger I have… and that is you. So then… can I have you for breakfast?" he asked huskily, his left hand on her waist and his right rubbing Mai's leg with his own in between hers.

Mai giggled. "Since when did you become a pervert Naru?" she asked and 'unintentionally' rubbed herself against one of Naru's leg.

Groaning Naru pulled Mai in a heated kiss. Panting as they let go of each other's lips he placed his forehead on hers. "Since I met you," he murmured and bent his head again to kiss her again.

---

Lin woke up alone in bed. Smelling an arousing smell from the kitchen he pulled on his pants and strolled to the apartment kitchen to watch Madoka cook, clad only in her undergarments and apron.

Amused, he watched her swinging her hips in rhythm to the sounds only she could hear.

Deciding that he had been patient enough he leaned on the kitchen counter.

"Even though your cooking smells, looks and tastes delicious… it cannot rival the enticing and tempting sight of you in my kitchen wearing only those and that silly apron." Koujo said smirking.

Madoka squealed and jumped

"You sacred me!" she whined. "Mou."

Chuckling Koujo Stalked towards Madoka and pressed her towards the kitchen counter. His right hand running along her side and the other hand turning off the gas stove.

"You don't have a clue how ravishing you are Madoka…" he said slowly.

Madoka pouted. "The breakfast…" she said.

"Who cares…? I have a better one here with me." Koujo murmured, nibbling on her neck.

Madoka titled her head to give the man more access. "Mou… Koujo your insatiable…" she whispered seductively.

"Only with you!" he said, licking her earlobe. Madoka gasped.

"I love it when you do that," Koujo said as he sealed their lips with a kiss.

Brand New Breeze… [When you whisper to me
ima hajimari monogatari
Just for us… [I'm singing just for us
zutto owaranai you ni

Brand New Breeze.
The tale begins now.
Just for us.
And I won't let it end for forever…

Mai watched Naru sleep. She stroked his hair and observed the steady rise and fall of his chest. She smiled.

"Thank you," she murmured and gave his forehead a father-light kiss.

[Baby, I just want you to know that you make me feel so beautiful and no matter what happens I'm never gonna let this go 'Cause I know that we we're meant to be Together…Forever…

Madoka caressed her still flat abdomen. She stared herself in the full length mirror in Koujo's room. She allowed a small knowing smile on her lips. She played with the ring on her ring finger.

"Finally, we can now be a family." She whispered, looking back at the sleeping figure on the bed.

Brand New Breeze… [When you whisper to me
ima hajimari monogatari
Just for us… [I'm singing just for us
zutto owaranai you ni

[It's never ever gonna end, 'cause you're my real best friend

Brand New Breeze.
The tale begins now.
Just for us.
And I won't let it end for forever…

Naru grabbed Mai's hand as they walked out of his apartment. Mai smiled and grasped his hand tighter to her.

"You look good in different color aside from black!" Mai said, referring to the navy blue polo he was wearing underneath his leather coat.

Naru smirked. "I know. That's why you're head over heals in love with me," he said.

Mai couldn't agree more and just laughed it off.

Brand New Breeze… [Baby, I can touch the sky and pray for awhile
ima hajimari monogatari

Just for us… [It's never ever gonna end, 'cause you're my real best friend
zutto owaranai you ni [Baby, I can touch the sky and pray for awhile

Brand New Breeze.
The tale begins now.
Just for us.
And I won't let it end for forever…

"Do you think those two will appear today?" Madoka asked Lin as she put down several papers on her desk in the room she shared with him in the old SPR office.

"You know Naru… as much as he wants to spend time with Mai-san he cannot just leave his work behind. He's a total workaholic," Koujo said.

And right on cue, the SPR office door opened.

Madoka hopped off her seat and dashed towards the main room to greet Mai and give her a tight hug. Lin shook his head and did the same.

THE END.


Author's note:

HAH! DONE! LOL. May I remind everyone that the one/two shots would not be linked with the other fics to be written in the future.

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