You Make Me Melt
By Team GEMINI
xYuki: .-. Can you believe I actually finished a story? XD And the sad thing is... I didn't even know I finished it... ;-; Curse you A.D.D! Oh and return of the world's longest A/N!!!
Anyways... thank you for the support, and please... please... keep reviewing to the Nameless Project! The more reviews we get, the less I'll feel lazy to expand the chapters. And yes, just in case you were wondering... we do in fact expand EVERY chapter we post on ... because the original chapters are (are, were, still crappy. :)
Hm, that aside I have a little announcement. With school starting up really soon Team GEMINI's priority goes from fanfiction to studies, so our main editors are really busy thus leaving us severely under staffed. Now if you feel like you will have the time to spare and the talents to prove you worthy of being a member of the Team GEMINI family please don't hesitate in applying for a position with us.
Our requirements are very simple:
1. Willing to get along with the rest of the team. This is a crucial part of working with us you see. Team GEMINI work in a messenger system to keep ourselves up to date with edits and suggestions. Because of this MSN messenger is a requirement, not an option. We usually have joint conversations to discuss certain aspects of things, all with varying topics of course…
2. Remember that the team is like a little family and we talk to each other as such. To be honest we're all play and very little work, and whenever we DO work… we're usually playing. Either we're talking about something completely random or talking about story ideas… a Team GEMINI conversation is never boring. :P
3. We're getting to the more serious aspect of what we're looking for in members. We take our work very seriously here (as much as our second requirement contradicts). If we spot something wrong we will not hesitate in bringing it up. We need people who aren't afraid to say what they think doesn't sound right.
4. I'm really wondering why this is near the bottom of the list… anyways, our 5th requirement is that all applicants must have a good or outstanding knowledge of the proper uses of English grammar: commas, semicolons, dashes, periods, etc. Now for writing tasks there really isn't much an editor can do. I have full control of the text, but I take suggestions and contemplate them. For example a chapter of the Team GEMINI novel takes us a few days to complete. We rotate the chapter to all of our members to gain a collected point of view and after all that passing around I get the final edited copy and fix what needs to be fixed. :P It's pretty safe to say we work extremely hard.
5. One last thing. All applicants must use proper grammar when they message us. If you really want to work with us plus don't be scared to chat. We don't bite… at least I don't… I wouldn't say the same about, Usa. So yeah…
That's all we really require from an applicant. :P Now benefits… you get to work with an amazing group of extremely people who love playing video games, Japan, Nanofate, and writing. You also get to work on all Team GEMINI projects, but your skills as an editor highly influence this. If you're editing skills are above and beyond chances are you'll get placed to work on the novel. But like I said it really depends on your skills. Hm… what else… oh and as of late the Das Resultat Sagt Alles project might be looking for more editors so if allowed, Team GEMINI will be able to participate in the editing process.
I think that's about it…
Contact info~
If you want to apply for a position simply send us a PM or email us personally. Listed below are the emails to the executive members of Team GEMINI. The reason why we're suggesting you email us personally is because our inbox gets flooded every now and then. For example the last time we were taking in applicants it took Usa about 2hrs to go through all of them and a few extra minutes to delete all the applicants we rejected… yeah, we had that many. :P
So if you want an almost immediate reply you can contact either myself or Usa. If you send us the same message you will most likely be rejected… or passed over. Now, please keep in mind we're only doing this so people who do not have an account can apply for a position. X3 See we're thoughtful. This means you Awestruck. Msg us if you have the chance. We want to thank you personally for all of your support.
xArashiYukix (at) hotmail (dot) com
Usa (underscore) Nguyen (at) live (dot) com
Anyways that's all folks. :3 Thank you for reading this over and please do consider joining us. ;D The only reason we update so slowly is because we're lacking man power. O.o The more readily available editors we have the better.
Kay~ please enjoy Fate's side of "Melt"!! Oh and I hope you guys don't mind if Fate's part is divided into 7 parts instead of the original 6 like before.
Hokai~ that's all now. Nothing but story left. :P Cya all next time!
Making choices isn't always easy... but the aftermath of the choices we make is what we're really afraid of, not the choice itself. I know this fact well. The mistakes I've made in my past is what brought me to where I am. Divorced, single parent, owner of my own company, dating a former nun, and falling hopelessly in love with my best friend.
メルト
Fate's Point of View
Can You Feel My Heart Beat? Part 1 of 7
(Did you guys notice I made Fate's part longer? XD)
I embraced my lover tightly, my nose buried in her long golden hair, inhaling her lovely scent in. I felt a small smile tug at my lips as I exhaled; Carim smelled heavenly today. It was these little moments we shared together that I remember why I loved her so much.
And probably why I still do.
Looking down at my beloved's perfect figure I began to wonder how her bare skin would feel to the touch. Would she feel just as smooth or would she feel even softer? Like a fluffy white cloud that was just seemingly out of reach, or would she feel like a delicate rose petal carefully plucked out from a red rose in full bloom? Nevertheless, I bet she'd feel wonderful… and I bet she'd sound even better.
Suddenly, I felt Carim stir beside me.
"Mm... Fate?" she murmurs, her voice sounding like a pristine little chime.
"Yeah?" I muttered back in return.
"You're awake..."
I smiled at her when she turned to look at me. I sighed in content when I saw my reflection in her crystal clear blue eyes. I felt as if the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders -- I was allowed a moment of peace. However, that peace was short lived. The words we exchanged were soft spoken and very brief, but I could tell exactly what she wanted to say to me. "Are you going to see her today?", "If so, do not tell me.".
"Yeah, I couldn't help it. I woke up for a drink of water and got distracted when I saw you sleeping." I replied with a big goofy grin on my face.
God, I loved this woman.
Carim nodded her head and snuggled in closer to me, her head nuzzling into the crook of my neck, our bodies fitting perfectly together.
"How about you?" I asked. "Why are you up so early?"
Carim yawned like a little kitten and stretched her arms. "I have work in three hours."
"Oh…" I quirked my eyebrow at her and grinned devilishly. "Three hours to go right?"
"More or less."
My arms that were tightly wrapped around her nude frame tightened whilst her large breasts pressed up against me. I felt a tingle of anticipation grab hold of me when Carim sent me a girlish yet mischievous smile. There was something about this stunning British woman that just… captivated me.
I wanted her.
I needed her.
I have her.
There weren't any words spoken at this point, just the look in our eyes told us what was going to happen. It was this sort of relationship that I felt most comfortable in. A relationship where no more words could describe how I felt, for if anymore were spoken… the moment would be lost to oblivion. But because of this mutual understanding… no more words could describe the guilt I felt when I touched her.
I don't think my heart can bear the sight of Carim's face if I told her the truth.
I can see it now. Perfectly shaped eyebrows furrowing together as a brilliant mind tries to contemplate my poorly chosen words, her heart breaking when she realizes what I've said. The bond between us crumbling like a bridge whose suspension wires snap under the sheer pressure of such a heavy burden.
Carim would probably break down into tears before I get to finish my sentence.
"I love you." I whispered into her ear as I positioned myself above her.
She nods in acknowledgment and tilts her head for me. "I love you too." she mumbles. The words of affection were muffled and uncouth, something that contradicted my well mannered lover's natural disposition. "Just… a little deeper." she commanded. Her lips brushed against my neck as she left little butterfly kisses on my skin. I felt myself losing control of the situation. "R-Right there…"
The deeper I cave into my passion… the faster I'll fall into a fantasy.
And the faster I'll start thinking of another woman whispering my name as I pleasured her.
"Carim," I say, my eyes shut tightly as I forced myself to stay focused. 'Please God, just this once… don't let my mind wander.' I hear her sigh in relief as I hit the spot. "I love you."
Please… just this once… let me only think of her.
An hour and forty-five minutes later, I was woken up by an abrupt jab to the side. I sprang up in bed, half asleep; I turned my head around looking for the source of the poke. I cursed loudly when I couldn't find my assailant and face palmed when I realized I didn't look behind me. Carim stood behind me wearing a smug look on her face; the smile didn't suit her really… Carim's visage was much too angelic for such a fallen angel-like grin. Honestly, she's been spending too much time with me.
"I have to go soon." She says as she sits down at the side of the bed. "I just wanted to say goodbye before I left." Placing her palm on my cheek, Carim leans in and places a small chaste kiss on my lips. For a second I tasted a bit of regret, but that faint rancid taste was washed away by the smell of spearmint chewing gum – I love spearmint.
"I'll see you later okay?" I returned the kiss and gave her a bear hug. Carim was cuddlier than a teddy bear in my opinion. "I'll stop by the flower shop if I have time. If that's okay with you that is?"
"Of course! I love seeing you at the shop–you bring in more business." she replies with a nod of her head.
Carim really is too cute.
I blushed and scratched my cheek. "Well, it isn't everyday one of Japan's better known business tycoons stop by a tiny town store just to window shop for a daisy."
"You bought our most expensive bouquet and had the newbie deliver it to me in the back!" Carim exclaimed with a puffed out cheek. "I was so embarrassed!"
"Well, you liked the flowers in it and I haven't gotten you a real present in who knows how long."
Carim sent me a disbelieving look and crossed her arms. "So a trip to Europe and a cruise on your yacht does not count as a present?"
Shrugging I reply, "The trip to Euro was a date, and the yacht was just for fun. Plus, I wanted to see you in a bikini… followed by nothing at all."
A heavy blush covered Carim's face when my words reached her ears. Stuttering, Carim said "D-Don't forget this diamond engagement ring you gave me…" in hopes of averting the conversation away from her body and back to the main topic.
I shook my head and grinned. "That's not a present."
"Fine, then how about that lion fish you got for me. That counts as a present."
"I got it as a gift from one of my associates. I thought you would take better care of it."
"How about that laptop!" Carim looked to the side and muttered, "Come to think of it, I don't even need one of those…"
I shrugged again and said, "I got that free from a contest I entered."
"Okay, I give up." Carim growled as she tackled me onto my back. She hovered above me and smiled. "I honestly do not need all these things you are giving me." She lifted her hand slowly and placed it over my heart. "All I will ever need is this."
A ghost of a smile appeared on my lips as I replied, "Your wish is my command. If all you require is my love then I'll give you every bit of it."
Carim smiled at me, but I saw disbelief in her eyes.
Does she know?
Patting me on the shoulder, Carim got up from the bed and stretched her arms high up in the air causing her white blouse to ride up. I couldn't resist the goofy grin on my face when I looked up at her. Carim really is the world's most adorable woman ever. Everything about her was lovable, a real 'Lamb of God' so to say. Her soft youthful skin, full lips, firm bust, and captivating behind quite literally removed ten— maybe fifteen —years off of her age.
I can see why God kept her cooped up in one of his churches.
Such an angel.
Such a… desecrated angel.
And it was indubitably my fault.
"You're amazing, Carim." I confessed, my voice just above a quiet whisper. "Just thought I'd let you know that.
"Thank you, but I really should get going now." Carim looked at her wrist watch and sighed. "I really hope you don't mind me borrowing Bardiche for the day."
"Bardiche likes your company Carim. I really don't think he'd mind driving you to work." I said in hopes of trying to ease her discomfort. "Plus, it's not like I need him today."
"I guess…"
"What good is a personal driver if you prefer the feel of holding a wheel, y'know?"
Carim quirked her eyebrow and asked, "Then why do you have a personal driver?"
"I can't drive a limo." I deadpanned.
"Oh… I am not going to work in a limo."
"Too late."
"Fate , you didn't!" I laughed nervously and pulled the covers up to my chin in a failed attempt to hide from Carim. A quiet growl escaped from her lips and soon the wrath of God was upon me. "You know how much I dislike fancy things like this! I cannot show up at work looking like some celebrity!"
I felt my good mood sour. I hated how reserved Carim was; as much as I loved her I really wished she would understand that she isn't a quiet little nun at a church anymore – she's free from that cage now.
"Carim, when will you understand?"
"Understand what?"
Giving her my sincerest gaze, I looked Carim straight in the eye and said, "That extravagance is a part of being with me. I want to spoil you. I want to give you everything you'll ever want. Just say the word and I'll buy you the moon. Carim, I want to treat you like the princess you are."
Carim shook her head vehemently almost as if she was flat out refusing my money.
In fact… she was.
"No, Fate." Carim said, her voice stern and unwavering. "When will you understand that I don't want your money? I want you and nothing else! Just you…"
"Carim…"
"I don't think you should stop by the shop today…"
"But you said I brought in business… Carim, I'm sorry."
Carim put her hands out in front of me, her anger evident by her trembling. "I just… I just don't want to draw more attention to myself."
I didn't know how to express the pain I felt when she said that. Part of me knew I deserved it, but another said that she was over thinking about this whole situation. Carim strongly believes she isn't a celebrity… but I concur, really I do. Small town girl from a little city in Britain doesn't exactly scream "celebrity by association", at least not to me.
"I don't own any regular cars, you know that."
"I know…"
There were so many things I could have said and done to make Carim forgive me, but I just couldn't find something she hasn't heard before. I was running out of excuses.
"You can ask Bardiche to drop you a block or so away…" I suggested, my eyes focused on the hard wood floors below us. "Or you can ask him to drive you in one of the other cars."
Carim stood there quietly, her expression a mix between disappointment and uncertainty. "Oh alright, I will take the limo for the day. I don't think my heart can take the… 'excitement' of Bardiche's driving in one of your overpriced death traps."
Looking at the alarm clock beside me made my heart jump. It was almost time. "You should really get going okay? Call me if you need anythi-oh, you know the drill." I said with a chuckle, trying my best to sound as natural as I could be. "I'll miss you."
"I will miss you too, Fate."
Watching Carim turn around to walk out the door I felt a tug on my heart strings causing me to call out to her. "Carim!"
"Yes?"
It was now or never.
"I'm sorry for making you feel this way. You know I don't mean to do it, right?"
"I know… something like this still needs a lot of time to get used to."
I nodded my head. "The press just find you fascinating, that's all. It'll all die down eventually, and you'll completely fall off the radar if my company crumbles."
"Fate, you know I would never wish for such a thing to happen to you. I know how hard you've worked to get this far, and I'm not about to allow my personal feelings of publicity affect this relationship."
I didn't know what else to say to her. Carim knew me so well it was almost always useless to doubt her.
She sent me one last fleeting glance before saying, "I like what you've done with your hair."
"You like it? I thought I could use a change… do you really like it?"
"Sexy. A pony tail would look great on you." Carim reached out for the door knob and it tightly. "I'm sure Nanoha will think so too."
And just like that she left.
(Oh, I hope you guys look through Nanoha's version of the song. I fixed the translation so it looks prettier.
Also comment on it please, I worked hard to make it sound nice)
End of Part 1 of 7
メルト
朝 目が覚めて
When I woke up this morning
真っ先に思い浮かぶ君のこと
The very first thought I had was, yes… it was about you
思い切って髪型を変えた
So I daringly changed my hair style
「どうしたの？」って聞かれたくて
Just to hear you say, "What's with the new look?"