A/N So here is the next chapter. Naru does confess his feelings to Mai. He might seem a little OOC but I don't think it's too bad. And if you haven't caught on yet I'll revile the name of the song at the end. I'll give you a hint though. If you haven't notice the title of the chapter is very similar to the title of the song. Also I think it is pretty obvious that I don't own the rights to either Ghost Hunt or the song. If I did I probably wouldn't be living in a town in South Carolina that is so small we only have two major roads with everything else being back roads and we also only have three red-lights.
I Loved You From Hello
Naru's POV:
I knocked on her door. I had that stupid song Gene used to play all the time, the one he gave me a copy of like he knew I'd need it one day, in my hand. I was nervous as hell but I tried to keep my stoic and blank mask on. That was hard around Mai though.
She opened the door and it was immediately obvious that she had been crying. Her eyes and lips were red and swollen. Her entire face was wet like she had tried to wipe the tears away and make it look like she hadn't been crying. She wore a fake smile. I knew it was fake in an instant. It looked nothing like Mai's real smile. The smile that was one of the reasons I loved her. This might be harder than I thought.
"Naru," Mai whispered so low her voice was almost inaudible. It was almost as if she was trying to decide if I was a hallucination or not. I didn't blame her.
I was suppose to be on a plane to England right now, not standing on her doorstep after rejecting her in the worst possible way.
"Mai," I said, trying to let my voice be gentle and even let some of what I was feeling leak into my voice.
Mai seemed to come to the decision that I was real. "N-Naru? Naru what are you doing here? Are…Aren't you suppose to be on your way to England?"
I gave her the smallest smile possible. "I couldn't go, Mai," I told her.
"Why?" she asked her voice shaky.
"I have something I need to tell you. Can I come in?" I had to ask because I was getting really nervous standing on her doorstep.
She didn't really answer but she stepped aside and gestured for me to enter. After entering and removing my shoes I turned and faced her.
"Mai as I said I have something I need to tell you. However, as you know, I am not good at expressing my feelings. For that particular reason I have a song I'd like to play for you that I feel says everything I'd like to say to you. Do you have anything I could play it on?" I was surprised. I never really talked that much unless it was about work.
"Yes. It's over there," Mai said in answer to my question while pointing in the direction she was talking about.
I saw the CD player she was talking about. I walked over to it and put in my CD and made sure it was on the right number for the song I wanted to play for her.
As the introduction played I looked. I spotted Mai sitting on a coach. I was surprised to notice she had a western style apartment.
I sat beside her and watched her as the words of the song started to play.
One word, that's all you said
Something in your voice called me, turned my head
Confusion clouded Mai's features. She didn't understand yet. I just hoped she would soon.
Your smile just captured me
And you were in my future as far as I could see
Mai gave a glimpse of that smile I loved so dearly. I really couldn't imagine a world without her. When I pictured my future I pictured her.
And I don't know how it happened, but it happened still
You asked me if I love you, If I always will
Mai's face fell. She was remembering my harsh rejection. I only rejected her because I really didn't know how it happened and I some how could not believe she loved me.
Seeing Mai's hurt face and knowing I caused it hurt me more than anything. I couldn't watch her anymore, so I dropped my head down.
Well you had me from hello
I felt love start to grow
I could only hope Mai believed this. She probably thought I was playing some kind of cruel joke on her. If only she knew how long I've loved her. Since the very beginning even before I realized it.
The moment I looked into your eyes you won me
Mai's eyes truly have won me over. The cinnamon color and sparkle of happiness that's always there no matter what is going on. Well at least until I screwed up and broke her heart and possibly mine if she doesn't believe me.
It was over from the start you completely stole my heart
And now you won't let go
The things Mai has done to me ever since we met sometimes scares me. The power she has over me without even knowing. I would give up my life for her. My heart is completely and utterly hers and nothing can change that.
I never even had a chance you know
You had me from hello
I didn't have a chance. I always loved her. That's why I kept a close eye on her. I didn't want to be in love. I thought it would only lead to pain, especially with someone as danger prone as Mai.
Inside I built a wall
So high around my heart I thought I'd never fall
I heard a huff and looked up. Mai showed some signs of disbelief but I could tell she knew I had a wall around my heart and emotions. I'd seen her try to take it down too many times for her to fool me into thinking she didn't know. She wanted to see my emotions and I was ready to show he some of them.
One touch, you brought it down
The bricks of my defenses scattered on the ground
Mai snorted. She didn't believe this part. Did she not see what she does to me?
I have to fight smiles and hold back laughs with her. It's hard to stay cold and stoic with Mai near.
And I swore to me I wasn't going to love again
The last time was the last time I'd let someone in
Mai looked at me with a sadness in her eyes that I know was reflected in my own. We were both thinking about Gene. His death hurt me beyond what people could imagine. I didn't want to love anyone for the fear I'd lose them like I did Gene and that the pain I felt then would come back.
I know if Mai died I'd hurt worse than when Gene did. I loved her that much.
But you had me from hello
I felt love start to grow
Mai's smile started to come back. She was starting to believe what I was trying to tell her through this song. I might be able to tell her myself after the song is over.
The moment I looked into your eyes you won me
I stared into Mai's eyes pouring all the emotion I could into my gaze. Mai looked back with the same amount of emotion. I was over come with how great the feelings between us were that I reached out and grabbed Mai's cheek with my hand and caressed it with my thumb. I rested my forehead against hers as she leaned into my touch.
And now you won't let go
Not only will Mai not let go of my heart but I won't let go of her. Never again. I can't live without her. She makes my feel alive and makes me want to live.
I never even had a chance you know
If I did have a chance I probably wouldn't be here. This was not what I wanted for myself. This is what just happened.
You had me from hello
That's all you said
Something in your voice calls me, turns my head
Mai's voice does call to me. All she has to do is say one word and I'm looking around for her.
You had me from hello
You had me from hello
Girl, I've loved you from hello
"Naru," Mai said as the last notes of the song faded with a slight plea.
"Mai, I do love you," I told her.
"Naru," Mai said sounding close to tears. "I never loved Gene."
I gave a sad smile.
"I know Mai," I told her, "but I've always loved you."
Our faces were inches apart so I leaned in the rest of the way and covered her lips with my own. I found out I had one thing right. Kissing Mai was like heaven.
Song: You Had Me From Hello- Kenny Chesney
A/N: Okay I'm sorry for how long this song took to post. My Word went into a coma and the computer doctor (my dad) couldn't fix it for two days. Well I really loved your reviews. Reviews are nice but they aren't every thing. I'll try to continue this story but it's getting harder to find songs. I don't only look in country songs but that's what I listen to mainly and the feelings in them speak to me. If you have any suggestions for songs for future chapters tell me and I'll listen to them. Hope you enjoyed the story. Bye for now!