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 Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:03 pm
Nate was uneasy, and Mel knew it. But still, she couldn't help her feelings. The silence weighed on both like a damp, heavy, uncomfortable blanket. Casting down her eyes, staring to some point in the distance, she breathed deeply and finally managed to find the courage to talk.
"I would be lying if I told you I've forgotten you, or that I don't love you anymore." her words were still low and soft; the girl sighed "But I'd also be lying if I said I've forgiven you, or that I no longer hate you." She smiled a sad, bitter smile, and searched his eyes with hers "If you have any suggestions on where that leaves us, I'll be happy to hear them, because, quite frankly, I don't have a clue."
She kept holding his hands, playing with his fingers, intertwining hers with his. She knew she'd have to let go, sooner or later. She ordered herself to let go, but her hand didn't seem prone to obey her command. His closeness, his touch, somehow soothed the blazing hot pain that seared her soul, and her heart wouldn't give up on that comfort easily.
Leo served the few new customers that had arrived and, noticing Namine leaving, waved back at her. Going to catch the money, he was surprised; or maybe he shouldn't be, he thought to himself, she was, after all, a wealthy model. Smiling inwardly, he returned to the counter, with the warm fuzzy feeling he had just made both a customer and a friend.
Speaking of friends, Mel was still talking with the blond guy. She seemed sad, and the fiery Italian had to struggle to keep from going in her rescue, which was his first reaction. Leo had the feeling that was not a conversation he'd want to interrupt, for the sake of both his job and his physical and mental integrity. Mel could be a sweet angel usually, but when crossed, she made all Hell break loose.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:11 pm
"I....don't know...because if you can't forgive me...or stop hating me, which I don't blame you for....I don't know what to do....if I kiss you it will probably fuel your anger and hatred for me....." He said with a heavy sigh, her words, the first statement, was like falling for her all over again. But her second statement, it was like a burning hole through his heart. He wouldn't let go of her hands he would allow her to do that first for he could not bring himself to do it. He sighed once more and looked away slightly, her words bringing tears of both joy and sorrow to his eyes.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:27 pm
"I...I'm sorry." The girl sighed, wishing she had better chosen her words. "I don't...hate you, exactly. Even though many times I thought I should. But still...you hurt me so much...I think, maybe too much." Her head dropped a bit, yet even unconsciously her grip on the boy's hand tightened a bit. She wasn't sure of what to say, of what to do. She had no clue as to what she wanted to happen next.
"This is just...too much...all at once..." Shaking her head slightly, her dark eyes found his once more. She was stunned at the sight of tears. Without thinking, she raised her free hand and softly wiped them off his face. The touch of his skin was almost overbearingly sweet. All the emotions rushed through her skin, through her soul, making her head spin. For a second, she hesitated, lost in the sweet limb where there was no past, no future, just her and him, her hand on his hand, his eyes on her eyes. She didn't want that moment to fade, never.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:37 pm
"I know...and I hate myself for it as well...I didn't meant to hurt you Mel...I wanted everything but that for you..." He said softly before feeling her hand on his face. As he felt her hand once again touch his face he sighed a little, instinctively leaning into it slightly. He had forgotten the gentle nature of her touch. He said nothing more as their eyes once again met. He could find no more words.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:25 pm
((hum..to kiss or not to kiss...lol I've always liked gentlemen. ^_^))
His words caused her eyes to shimmer briefly with tears. Suddenly, the walls she had so meticulously built around her bruised heart shattered. In front of her, was the first boy she had ever loved, and every others paled in comparison. As in the old times, she could read his thoughts just by staring into his clear eyes, and the passion she found there was enthralling.
Having finished cleaning the traces of salty water from his skin, she slowly, gently, caressed his skin. The Cafe, the city, the whole world around them melted into a distant, unimportant memory. "How long...for so long I have dreamed of hearing those words..." her voice was down to a whisper; the girl didn't even realized she had spoken, while, lead by a strange power, she leaned closer to him.
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:26 am
Nate continued to look into her eyes as he heard her words. He saw her lean in and he leaned in as well. "Well....there they are Mel....I never wanted to hurt you...ever..." He said softly as he held her hand a little tighter. They continued to move in closer and he felt a surge of emotions jolt throughout him. Love, hate for himself, for what he had done, he had also felt a little fear, that something else bad might happen. But it didn't waver his movement. He continued to move in as she did.
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:34 am
((NO PLEASE DON'T LET THIS DIE!!!! IT WAS JUST GETTING GOOD!!! crying ))
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:36 pm
((found it! once again, sorry for the delay... sweatdrop ))
Their faces had come so close Anne could smell the boy's breath, as sweet as it had always been. More memories flooded her mind, and a couple of tears found their way on her skin; tears from all the love they had had and lost, for all the time passed, for all the hurt feelings. Time seemed to have stopped.
Slowly, softly, the girl's lips brushed his. Just a touch. Her eyes never left his, and, as their lips met, a shiver of strong emotions ran through her body. The feeling was so intense air was trapped in her chest for a second. Then, fear returned, a cold shiver on her skin, and she drew herself back.
"I...I'm sorry." Mel whispered, looking down "I...I don't think I am able to trust you. Not yet." She sighed. She wanted to forgive him and to trust him again, but such things would not come easily. And yet, she feared he would give up on her, think it would be more work than she was worth. Hot tear sprang from her eyes at the thought. Shaking slightly, she waited for his reaction.
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:01 am
As their lips touched for the first time in years he froze, it was as if it was new to him. But, as she pulled away, he sighed heavily, looking down as well. Her words, those of distrust, ripped through him. He sighed once more and then choked out as best he could. "I guess I'll have to wait..." He sighed once again, slouching back in his chair, looking at the floor as he tried to hold back tears from her words.
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:56 am
A sad smile crossed Mel's face. She was still holding his hand, and gave it a small squeeze. She wanted to say something, something smart, something funny, something that would break the tension created between them, but she couldn't find anything.
From the corner of her eye she could see Leo was trying hard not to stare at them. Nate was, after all, the first boy coming to see her at the Café; she had never brought any of her boyfriends in.
Seing the Italian boy also reminded her of something else, and the brunette looked at her watch. "Oh gosh, it's past midday already! I have to replace Leo, he's been working since 4am."
She started to raise from her chair, and her eyes fell upon Nate once more. "I'm sorry, I really am. But you'll have to prove you're trustworthy...I can't take the chance without guarantees." Her she spoke matter-of-factly, keeping her overwhelming emotions to herself. With a small smile and a quick kiss on his hand, she let go of him and left for the counter. Middway she stopped, turned back and whispered "I'll see yoy around."
"About time, bambina!" Leo greeted her cheerfully, not doing a very good job hiding his curiosity.
"I'm sorry, Leo. You can go now." She was hiding from his eyes, and still shaking slightly, which worried the young man. He loved Mel as a sister. Putting down the glass he was cleaning, he approached her and embraced her softly, kissing her forehead. "I'll stay if you need me to. You don't look well at all." He felt the girl letting herself rest against his warm body, finding some comfort in his arms. When she looked at him again, cheerfulness was back in her eyes. "I don't know how you do it, but you always make me feel better. You can go, now, I already trapped you here longer than I should have. I'll be fine."
Squeezing her one last time, Leo released his friend, placing his hands on her shoulders and looking straight into her eyes. "Ok, but I want to know everything that's going on! What do you say we gossip over some lasagna and good wine this evening? I won't leave unless you agree." He was happy to see her smiling at him. He knew she wouldn't refuse; she was crazy about his lasagna. "You bet on it. I'll pass by after I close this place." And content with such assurance, the Italian gave her one final hug and left the Cafe.
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:05 am
Nate sighed, wiping the tears from his eyes. "How do I do that...." He asked himself. He never had to regain someone's trust before. He hoped he would again however for he did love Mel, dearly. He rose from his chair and slowly, also reluctantly, left the cafe. He couldn't prevent Mel from working and his presence would only be a niusance to her.
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:42 am
x--X--Star-Ferns--X--x  That's all our memories of each other do. They just, disappear after while. That's the good thing. 'Cause sometimes, you just don't want to remember.
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