Author's Note:

This is the last chapter of the Project Heart Collection. Although I got some disapproval from friends and readers, I am really sorry but I have to end it already. Although, I promise that this won't be the last of my one shot series. I chose this song "Thank God I Found You" by Mariah Carey and 98 degrees to show how much I am thankful to all my readers, my beta-reader and the friends I made thru writing fics for anime series.

Please continue supporting my fics esp. the story "In Both Realms" where I'll be dedicating most of my time now. (Smiles). And the upcoming story along IBR which is "GHOST HUNT: Book of Shadows".

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

Disclaimers:

I don't own GHOST HUNT.

THANK GOD I FOUND YOU

(Project Heart Finale)

I was 6 when we were orphaned. Gene and I.

I was 7 when I learned sadness. Gene patted my head.

I was 8 when I gain a new family. Gene smiled warmly at me.

"We're no longer alone Noll." Gene said.

I was 9 when I allowed myself to love and be loved by my new family.

Gene was proud of me. "You deserve to be happy Noll".

I was 10 when I became famous for my special ability.

"Congratulations little brother" Gene said with his trade mark smile.

I was 11 when I began enjoying life as a famous personality.

"Keep it up Noll, I know you can… I am always beside you." Gene said.

I was 12 when I first fell in love… with a pure white rose.

A birthday gift from my brother Gene,

I was 13 when we celebrated the best birthday we ever had.

"Isn't this the best birthday we've ever had together Noll?" he asked with a bright smile in his face.

I was 14 when I started holding conferences, lectures and seminars.

"You can do it idiot scientist… you are the best" Gene would say before those lectures.

All those years spent with only my brother… Eugene.

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BUT THEN…

I was 15 when I lost the light of my life. I lost Gene. He died.

I was 16 when I withdrew completely from the world.

I mourned for my brother alone.

My world turned all BLACK.

Miserable

Gloomy

Lonely

Empty

Sad

Dull

My parents got worried.

----

Finally, after so many sleepless nights I made a decision.

"I'll find Gene and bring him back," I said to my parents as I packed my things. I am going to look for my only brother: my twin brother.

I realized so many things, when Gene died.

Life was never the same without him. Gene might have been annoying...

BUT

He's the only one I have… the only one I can have…

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UNTIL,

I was 17 when I met her…

Noisy, clumsy and surprisingly annoying.

However, I found her a little intriguing.

"Something about those eyes," I said when my assistant asked why I hired a high schooler to work for me.

Since then… my life turned 365 degrees round…

Less pain

Less Sadness

No more dullness

No more loneliness

No more insecurity

No more darkness

Finally, no more Regret

I found a new light with her.

----

When I look at her, I see something different.

I find her clumsiness 'cute'

I find her stupidity 'amusing'

I find her laughter 'beautiful'

I find her innocence 'captivating'

But most of all…

I find her heart only belongs to 'me'.

----

When one door closes, a window will open.

And she crept on that window to open up my heart.

She turned the darkness of my life into light.

She brought happiness into my sad existence.

She gave meaning to the dullness of my life.

She let me see the bright side of living,

Even though I have lost so much.

She even brought my brother back to me.

Her light shined in my heart.

----

Someone asked me, "Would you survive without her?"

You know what I replied…

"It is because of her that I survived the loss of my brother… if I lose 'her" then there is no reason for surviving anymore."

I would give up everything
Before I'd separate myself from you
After so much suffering
I've finally found unvarnished truth
I was all by myself for the longest time
So cold inside
And the hurt from the heart it would not subside
I felt like dying
Until you saved my life

"An unthinking layman's thinking" I retorted, hearing her very unintelligent explanation.

"Argh! T-This g-guy…" she muttered under her breath.

----

"Idiot," I muttered.

"Jerk," she replied.

----

"Don't think too much, you might grow a turnip in your head," I said without thinking.

"Don't worry, at least my head won't be as big as your huge ego!" she huffed.

----

"Mai, tea." I ordered.

"Would the word 'please' kill you?" she asked, irritated.

"It would, so move," I replied before looking back on my report.

----

"Murderer!" she said angrily.

"…" I heard my heart break.

----

"I'm sorry; I said some very harsh things. You quickly get absorbed by other people's problems so it must've been very hard on you. I'm sorry." I said, my first and only apology to her.

"Y-You're always like that—taking all the best parts!" she yelled, blushing 'cutely'.

Seeing her so adorable made me smile.

For the very first time since Gene died.

She managed to make me smile.

She's amazing. Isn't she?

----

"You tricked us, you bad man!" she accused me.

"It's what you call strategic secret and there's a certain someone here who can't keep a secret," I answered.

She looked monstrous.

I find it endearing even in that dangerous situation.

----

"That's enough." She said sternly.

I froze in shock; she never spoke to me that way.

Her eyes were on fire.

"Everyone's already at their limits, thanks to spending all their energy saving you. So why the hell do we have to do this for the sake of your pride? Are you a complete idiot?" she screamed at me infuriated.

I stared at her. I could feel the blood pounding in my head.

"If your pride is so important, why don't you stop relying on others and do it yourself?" she paused and made a face.

"What is pride worth if you have somebody else protect it for you anyway?" she snapped at me.

"That's true," was the only reply I gave.

I knew she was right, I knew what to do.

----

Because of my huge pride, I risked my life, I worried her.

Because of that pride, I cannot bring myself to admit my own mistake, that's why I hid it with my cold attitude,

That same pride almost brought an end to what both of us have.

In the end, when I thought she would leave me…

----

She didn't.

When I woke up, Lin was in one corner of the room…

While she…

She was sleeping on the side of my bed.

Tired

Wary

But with a smile on her face.

----

Days passed by, I realized one thing…

I needed her.

To be with me.

To stay by my side.

So, in the corner of my eye…

I watch her make tea for me,

I watch her talk to people.

I watch her eyes twinkle with emotions,

I watch her smile.

I don't know why…

I feel comfortable with her around.

I feel loved when she's with me.

I feel I am not alone,

When she smiles at me.

----

"Mai, tea." I said.

"Hai," she replied.

After a while,

"Here." she said, placing a hot cup of tea on my desk.

I continued reading.

She didn't budge from her place, I looked up.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing," she said smiling.

"What are you looking at?" I asked.

"You, who else…" she said, still smiling down at me.

I cannot help but smirk.

"I know… I am irresistible." I said going, back to my book.

She giggle. "Indeed," she whispered.

----

"Naru, we're leaving!" she called from the front door.

"Aa." I replied, slipping my blue coat around me.

"That coat looks good on you," she said.

"I know," I answered smirking.

"Idiot, you're supposed to say 'thank you' and compliment me as well," she said pouting.

"You're not bad yourself," I replied.

She sighed. "You're hopeless…"

----

"Thank you." she said.

"Good night," I said, giving her forehead a soft kiss.

"Drive safely." she replied.

----

"Today?!" she asked bewildered.

"Yes, today," I confirmed.

"B-but…" she stammered.

"No buts…" I countered.

She sighed and nodded.

Thank God I found you
I was lost, lost without you
My every wish and every dream
Somehow became reality
When you brought the sunlight
Completed my whole life
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
Cause baby I'm so thankful I found you.

Everyone has their own share of secrets to keep.

Of course, I am no different

However, the secret I have isn't really a secret.

It's just not exposed.

Besides, nobody asks…

----

We've been dating for three years now…

I'd be a complete idiot if I didn't admit to myself,

How much my heart has changed during the time I've spent with her.

She gave color to my dull life.

She brought light to my darkened personality.

She healed my lonely heart.

She enlightened my stubborn attitude.

She is everything I am not.

----

I am everything she doesn't deserve.

I am dark, she is light.

She's an angel, I am the devil.

----

My life would be over if not for her light,

For her bright existence…

I thought I'd never love anyone as much as I love her.

That I could never find anyone as beautiful as her,

Her hair,

Her face,

Her eyes,

Her lips,

Her body…

All of her… Is God made.

Natural

Attracting

Addicting

and Dangerous…

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I have lived a long, dark life

However, with her beside me I can always see the light.

I will protect her with my life.

I will love no one but her.

I will cherish her alone.

I will make her smile.

And my smiles are hers…

Always and Forever.

I would give you everything
There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do
To ensure your happiness
I'll cherish every part of you
Because without you beside me I can't survive
Don't wanna try
If you're keeping me warm each and every night
I'll be all right
Cause I need you in my life

She is full of challenges.

She loves adventure.

I am scared that one day, she'll get tired of me.

A boring man with only his brain to be proud of…

But her smiles always cheer me up.

Her voice gives me hope.

Especially, when she said "I'll stay beside you always."

----

She has no clue how much I love her.

Just the thought of her is enough to bring me to insanity.

Seeing her give me reason to breathe.

She completes me…

She makes me whole…

I like her,

I care for her,

I miss her a lot,

And most of all…

I love her,

With all my heart,

Body and soul.

Thank God I found you (I'm thanking you)
I was lost lost without you (so lost without you)
My every wish and every dream (every dream, every dream)
Somehow became reality
When you brought the sunlight (brought the sunlight)
Completed my whole life
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
Cause baby I'm so thankful I found you.

"Mai, tea." Naru ordered.

Mai huffed angrily and mumbled to herself. "Would it kill him to say 'please' once in a while?"

----

"Use your brain to think! Ah! I forgot you don't have a brain!" Takigawa said.

"What did you say?!" Ayako fumed as she strangled the annoying monk.

See I was so desolate
Before you came to me
Looking back I guess it shows
That we were destined to shine
After the rain to appreciate
The gift of what we have
And I'd go through it all over again
To be able to feel this way

"Hara-san, I'll help you with those books," John said as he helped the young Japanese medium.

"Thank You Brown-san…"

----

"Things you do have limits. So don't overdo it Koujo." Madoka scolded him again.

"I won't…" was Lin's short answer

Thank God I found you
I was lost lost without you (lost without you baby)
My every wish and every dream
Somehow became reality
When you brought the sunlight
Completed my whole life (whole life)
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
Sweet baby I'm so thankful
I found you

"Mai, tea." Naru said from inside his office.

"Hai…" she replied, heading to the kitchenette.

After a few minutes:

"Here," Mai set down the tea cup and smiled at him.

He looked up at her.

"Thank you." he said, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Mai bent down to him to kiss his lips tenderly.

"You're welcome, anata." Mai replied before leaving to go back to her desk.

Mai and Naru have been going steady for 4 years already. Mai moved in with Naru two years ago, but the two made a promise to Naru's parents to wait on having children until Mai graduates.

----

"What did you say?!" Takigawa screamed over the noise back stage.

Ayako blushed bright red and whispered something again under her breath.

"What? I couldn't hear you!" he asked.

Ayako sighed and took a long breath.

"I AM PREGNANT!" she screamed.

The entire dressing room turned silent.

Takigawa blushed.

"You don't have to scream," he said with a smile. Ayako blushed redder.

Everyone congratulated him as Ayako went to see the kids.

"Congratulations Buddy! Another one to add the three in three years! You two sure have an active sex life…" one of his band members teased.

Takigawa laughed whole heartedly.

In three years, they had one boy, identical twin girls, and another one on the way.

'I'm sure am blessed.' He thought and dialed Mai's number to tell his big news.

Thank God I found you
I'm lost lost without you
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
My baby I'm so thankful
I found you

"Gene, come back here." Madoka called the four year old boy as he ran along the field.

She sighed.

"He never listens," she complained.

"Let him be… sit down… you don't want to tire yourself and the baby, right?" a masculine voice asked as he pulled her to sit under the blossoming tree.

"Hai, Hai." Madoka replied as she placed her head on her husband of five year's shoulder.

Lin smiled and kissed her forehead.

"I love you," he whispered.

"And I love you too," Madoka answered back.

Lin and Madoka have been married for five years now and have their son named after Naru's dead twin brother Eugene: aka "Gene". Lin still worked for Naru while Madoka is still under British SPR but was acting as their representative in Japan.

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John walked out of the church and greeted the lady waiting for him outside.

"Ready?" he asked.

She smiled brightly. "When you are," she replied.

"Daddy!" a boy around two waved his chubby hands towards his father.

John took the boy from his mother and gave her a chaste kiss on the lips.

"How was your taping?" he asked.

"Tiring but surprisingly enjoyable." Masako replied.

"How about you? How's the negotiation going?" she asked.

"Great, they have decided to order from our bookstore all the Christian books they need." He said smiling.

"Congratulations" she said with her own happy smile.

John and Masako were married after Ayako and Takigawa have a son named Peter John. John opened a religious bookstore and, on the side, magic and paranormal related books.

I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
My baby I'm so thankful I found you

THE END…..

AN:

That's the last chapter of PROJECT HEART one shot collection. See you next time for the "GHOST HUNT: Book of Shadows" and a possible "PROJECT HEART DIARIES."

GHOST HUNT: Book of Shadows

New cases for the Japan SPR team, every case connects to each SPR character, will they be conquered by the shadow of their past... or overcome their fears and see the light of the future…

File #1: House of Memories

File #2: Doll Master

File #3: Twin Effect