Mineral Town Days

Harvestmoonrox: Since this is mainly Claire's POV, I think she should do the disclaimer. Would you do the honors, Claire?

Claire: Of course I would! Ahem. Harvestmoonrox does not own Harvest Moon titles, nor characters. Or "See You Again" By Miley Cyrus. She has bought some of the games, but owns nothing that Natsume or Marvelous Interactive does. If she did, Popuri would have normal hair and normal eyes!

Popuri: -glares at Claire, then at Harvestmoonrox-

Harvestmoonrox: Oh Poppy, you know we love you!

Claire: Yeah, Potpourri, chill!

Popuri: Just get on with the story!

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Claire's POV (POINT OF VIEW)

I inhaled, then exhaled deeply. I wanted to take in the Mineral Town air. "Today's a great day!" I smiled, then giggled.

"WHEEEEEE! I'M SO HAPPY!"

I giggle-skipped my way to my farm, using the map Zack had given me.

"I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!" I said singing Miley Cyrus's song. Kay, I know I've seen the farm a couple times, but I love it! It was my 5th day here, and I already had friends too!

"Oh I…..Can't wait…To see you again!" I had been so captivated by the song, that I didn't notice that my eyes were shut. And I crashed into someone. My face landed on someone's chest. Yep, this MUST be a dude, otherwise, my face would've been YOU-KNOW-WHERE.

I got up, and brushed my overalls off. I held my hand out to the person. They grabbed it. I pulled him to his feet.

"Ohmygoddess!I'msosorry!Ireallyshould'vebeenpayingattention!Ireallyhopethatyouaren'tmadatme!Pleaseforgiveme!" I exclaimed, while running together all of my words. I took in another deep breath. "I'm sorry. But…what?" he said.

I giggled. "I was saying that I'm sorry."

"Oh. No…..It's my fault. I was….I was spacing out." he replied.

"No, It's my fault. I was the one was skipping with my eyes shut while singing!" I giggled at the thought of seeing me doing that.

He blushed. "I….You're…A really good singer…..I'm Gray." He pulled down the brim of his hat, then extended his hand for me to shake. I did so. "The name's Claire."

I giggled. Goddess, why am I being SUCH a ditz today?

"Hey, want to hang out today?" I asked.

"Huh?! Uh…I….Uh……"

"Oh, if you don't want to hang, I could ALWAYS find someone else…" I turned around as if I was going to leave. I kept taking half steps of my normal steps.

Wait for it……

Wait for it……

"WAIT!" He called out after me.

Hook, line, and sinker.

I turned around.

"Yes?" I said.

"I'm sorry. I…I'm just not used to girls asking me to hang out with them…I…..I would like….To hang out with you."

I lit up.

"Cool! Be at my place, six-ish?"

"Okay."

"Bye!" she ran away. Wait she didn't see was the very confused look Gray made.

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Gray's POV

"Hey, want to hang out today?"

"Huh?! Uh…I….Uh……"

"Oh, if you don't want to hang, I could ALWAYS find someone else…"

"WAIT!"

"Yes?"

"I'm sorry. I…I'm just not used to girls asking me to hang out with them…I…..I would like….To hang out with you."

"Cool! Be at my place, six-ish?"

"Okay."

"Bye!"

I made a confused look. Why had I said yes? Do I….really like her….I don't know. But what about Mary? I like her! But…does she really like me? Mary is naturally nice, and her personality never actually changes around me. No giggling, not much more than a smile. All things normal. I've got to face it: Mary doesn't think of me that way…..I may as well go out with Claire.

He went home to get ready.

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Claire's POV

I NEED to find a cute outfit. I KNOW! I'LL GET THE MOST FASHIONABLE GIRLS IN TOWN TOGETHER, AND ASK THEM IF I CAN BORROW THINGS!

"WE'RE HERE!" Karen exclaimed. Karen, Popuri, and Ann walked in. "Hey guys!"

"Hi!" they squealed.

"ENOUGH SMALL TALK, WE HAVE TO GET YOU READY! NO TIME TO WASTE! I'VE GOT HER HAIR!" Ann exclaimed while getting everything ready.

"I'VE GOT HER CLOTHES!" screamed Popuri.

"LEAVE HER MAKEUP TO ME!" Karen yelled.

30 minutes passed.

"AM I DONE NOW?" I whined.

"NO! I'VE GOT YOUR SHOES!" exclaimed Karen.

"I've got jewelry!" Exclaimed Ann.

"I want to pick your perfume!" Whined Popuri.

30 more minutes passed.

"You're done!"

I looked myself up and down in the mirror.

I had on a pink cotton, of the shoulder baby doll shirt. With it, a had on a dark blue denim miniskirt. It was ruffled, and frayed on the ends. With it, I had on pink matching sandals. My hair was up in a low ponytail. I had on a sterling silver necklace. I also had on Mac makeup. Lip gloss, lip pencil, mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow foundation, and Bare Minerals. "I love it!" I yelled.

"SUCCESS! ANOTHER PLAN WORKS!" Ann exclaimed. Ann, Popuri and Karen exchanged high-fives. I grinned.

Gray's POV

I spritzed on a bit of cologne. I prayed that I wouldn't run into Cliff, my best friend, cause he tease me. Ann was gone, good. She would've teased me too. Doug was in the back. The Inn was empty besides me. I walked up to the door, but it opened.

To my luck, it was Cliff.

Cliff sniffed the air.

"Cologne? Why do you have cologne on? Why are you dressed up? Did you and Mary get together?"

"NO, NO, NO! I….Uh….I'm going out with…..Claire."

His eyes lit up.

"Claire?! Did you ask her or did she ask you?"

"She asked me, but she said we are JUST hanging out."

"Claire's really pretty. Do you think she likes you, or, pardon this kid's expression, LIKE LIKES you?"

"I…..I really don't know."

"Gray and Claire! Sitting in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!"

"I'VE GOT TO GO!" I blew up.

I left the Inn, sweating and nervous.

I went to the Supermarket.

"Hello, Sasha!" I said.

I looked around. No Karen, eh? I've got a bad feeling about this.

"Hi Gray! What do you need?"

"Do you….um….possibly have….a bouquet of flowers?"

"Sure, Gray! They're in the back. I'll go get them!" and she did.

"Okay, that'll be…..200G."

I handed her the money.

"So, Gray, who's the lucky lady?" she handed me the flowers.

"HUH?! I…um….I really should be going now." and I dashed out of the Supermarket with a giggling Sasha behind me.

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Sasha's POV

I giggled.

Oh yeah, wait until I tell Manna and Anna about this! Lillia too!

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Claire's POV

There was a knock on the door.

"IT'S HIM!" Popuri said a little too loudly.

"SHHHHH!" the rest of us shushed her.

"Sorry!" she whispered.

"Okay, guys. Leave AFTER we do, okay?" I said.

"Oh, of course." Ann said. "Now answer the door!"

I rushed over and smoothed out my outfit.

I opened the door.

"Hi, Claire. I, uh, got you some flowers."

"For me? That's so sweet"

I put the flowers in my vase.

"Are you ready to go?" he asked.

"Yes." I grabbed his hand and with my other hand, I shut the door.

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Ann's POV

Gray and Claire just left.

"When do you think she'll be back?" I asked.

"Probably around 2 hours or something." Karen said.

"I say we should have a little SLEEPOVER here, so we can get all the details!" I suggested.

"YAY! SLEEPOVER!" Popuri exclaimed.

Potpourri is just like a little kid! I thought.

"Okay Ann, Potpourri. Let's do it." Karen said.

"YAY!" I exclaimed.

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Claire's POV

Gray put a blindfold on me.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"You'll see." he replied. We walked for about 15 minutes.

"Okay." He said.

He began taking off the blindfold and………..

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Harvestmoonrox: Okay, chapter 1 is done!

Popuri: -Glares at Harvestmoonrox-

Claire: What? What did she do?

Popuri: First, you said that I don't have normal eyes and hair, then you said that I was just like a little kid! That makes me mad!

Ann: Just like a little kid.

Popuri: Grrrrr!

Harvestmoonrox: I'll buy you some Chocolate to make up for it!

Popuri: YAY! Okay!

Ann: Again, JUST like a little kid!

Popuri: -glares at Ann-

Harvestmoonrox: OKAY, we've got to go! Reviews welcome!