Author Note: YAY! My first one-shot! The story will be in Luke's POV. This story doesn't really have much romance; it's just one of those things you have to write down. And I don't own Harvest Moon, and I never will.

Oblivious

"AKARI!!!!" I raced down the old dirt trail like lighting, and before the female farmer could see it coming, I scooped her up in my arms and spun her around in a circle.

"Luke!" The girl protested, but I could sense the amused edge in her voice. I just grinned widely, still holding her in my muscled arms.

I couldn't help it; Akari was in fact my best friend. I greeted her like this every day, it was just that she's so darn huggable! How could I resist picking her up and spinning her? She certainly didn't seem to mind.

"Okay, Luke, you can put me down now. I have to finish watering my crops." Akari laughed, now struggling to free from my grasp, but her attempt was pretty much useless. I gave up and propped her up on her feet, but the moment I did so she launched her fist into my chest. It wasn't enough to hurt me, more like a playful gesture. A loud bellow of laughter escaped my lips.

Akari just rolled her eyes, now rubbing her injured fist.

"Jerk." She muttered, amused.

I laughed again, grasping my ribs because I was laughing so hard.

"Hahaha—Nice—haha—try!" I managed between laughter.

Finally, I was able to calm myself enough to stop and wipe the tears from my eyes to look at Akari. She was pretty fit for a girl, she was a rancher after all. When I first heard a female rancher would be taking over the vacant farm I expected a fragile, delicate girl like the other women at Harmonica Town to show up, but Akari really surprised me. She wasn't delicate or fragile at all, but instead stubborn, determined, and a hard worker. What was even more shocking was how cute she was for someone who did such hard physical labor: Her hair was short, cut just above her shoulders, and a light brown that reminded me somewhat of caramel. She was medium height, but to me she was short, she only came up to my neck. Last of all her eyes were amethyst, a purple fire that held confidence. That's the reason for her birthday I gave her an amethyst pendant, it matched her perfectly.

Akari's eyes narrowed, her hands moving to her hips, but this only caused me to chuckle.

Now I scanned her ranch, it was really an amazing thing to behold. She had two fields of blooming crops. It was summer so she had corn, tomatoes, and flowers from Toucan Island (Author: I forgot the name of the flowers.^^') covering both fields, I can't imagine how she was able to water all of them in one day. To the west of her now level-two house were an upgraded barn and chicken coop. I knew from bad experience that Akari's chickens were evil little devils, but to Akari they were, "Precious Angels from above". How can chickens like that be "angels" when they chase you around your best friend's farm trying to peck you eyes out?! Anyway, beside the chicken coop was a nice sized barn filled with animals. Three cows, two sheep, two goats, a horse, and one amazingly awesome ostrich.

Another goofy grin spread across my face as I took in Akari's farm.

"Dude, this place is AWESOME!" I yelled with the usual cheer in my voice while throwing my arms out for a dramatic effect.

Akari rolled her eyes, but couldn't hold back a giggle.

"Luke," She giggled, "You visit me all the time, and each time you come you say that! Doesn't it get old?"

My grin widened (if that was possible). "Never!"

Akari rolled her eyes again and picked up a small watering can that she had resting by her feet. She cast me a warning glance, a silent message not to do anything stupid while she worked, and I just smiled mischievously in response.

I watched as she jogged over to her second field and began expertly watering the flourishing crops, but after a moment she stopped as if realizing something and gently set her watering can on the fertilized soil. With alarming grace, she skipped over to the bell a little ways away from her fields. She grabbed the string of the bell and rung it while calling, "Come on guys! Time for some fresh air!!!" Almost immediately after, a parade of barn animals trotted out from the barn, some yawning, others almost running out.

I glared as three chickens made their way past me, their white feathers ruffling up at the sight of me standing there.

"I'm not scared of you runts!" I muttered under my breath, shooting the demon chickens more daggers. I still had scars from their last attack.

"AHH!"

One thing I forgot to mention about Akari: she could be a tiny bit clumsy at times.

I instantly dashed over to her, ignoring the chickens clucking in fury and leaped over crops that made my own personal barricade. I got to Akari's side, who was sprawled out on the ground. More tears of laughter sprung into my eyes.

"Need some help?" I laughed.

Akari just glared up at me from her laying position on the ground, spitting out dirt and soil from her mouth while cursing me to the fiery pits of Hades.

"Just shut up and help me up," was all she said.

I happily complied, grabbing both of her wrists and pulling her to her feet. But while in the process, Akari stumbled over a twig (Clumsy Akari) and fell forward. Luckily, I had been in front of her and able to catch her at the last moment.

I stared down at Akari, the grin never leaving my face.

"Whoa, klutz, keep this up and people will think your drunk!" I chuckled to myself at the thought, Akari didn't even drink.

A light pink danced across Akari's cheeks, seeing this, I raised one hand and brushed it across her face, causing her to go a bright crimson. Concern flashed though my features. "Akari? Are you feeling alright? You look a little red…" I murmured softly.

Akari shook her head roughly and pushed me away. "I'm fine, it's just…"

"What?!" I asked, worry now obvious in my voice.

"Well…" Akari hesitated twiddling her thumbs; I knew she only did this when she was nervous or anxious.

"Err…um…uh…" Akari was a loss for words, making me even more worried then I already was. Akari was never the kind to stutter.

"Never mind. It's nothing, Luke." Akari chirped, returning to her normal self.

And leaving me completely dumbfounded.

The End

Author's Note: It's the end! Yeah, I know. "Where's the love? The kiss? The fluff?" Oh wellz. But please review and tell me what you think! I was thinking of turning this into a whole story, with more chapters and stuff, but I only will if you ask me too!^^