I Should've Known
~*Prologue*~
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you guys eat A LOT :) Yes, I know, I've posted yet again another story. But I know how this is going to end, and I'm quite pleased. This is just the introduction, so don't worry. Please read and review, and more chapters will be added. Thanks :D
Disclaimer: Harvest Moon is not mine. Nor well it ever will be.
Coldness surged through the window as the remaining frost-biting, winter wind drifted by on a cloudless spring day. The sharp, crystal like icicles drooping from Jill's window began to liquefy under the boiling rays of the sun.
Drip, drop, drip, drop, drip, drop, drip
Jill sat impatiently on her twin sized bed, fidgeting on a piece of turquoise string that was sticking out of the hem of her blanket. It was that time of year again, Spring 14. Exactly, Spring Thanksgiving, and every year it's been the same for the hapless farmer.
Every year, even when they weren't in a relationship, her contemptible boyfriend Rock, would elude from the valley. When he would appear, not even a decent, loving batch of pastries would be handed to Jill. Nevertheless, she would forgive him, assuring herself that he had a reason.
The young farmer groaned as she arises, causing the bed to creak. Perhaps, if she called Rock, she could ask him where he is. She grasped the elegant, ebony telephone that rested on the stand in front of her bed. Hesitantly, she dialed his number, anticipating a response.
Ring...Ring...Ring...Ring...You have reached the voice mail of 'Rock Jennings'. Please leave a message after the tone. Beeeep...
Exhaling, Jill tried reaching him again.
Ring...R-Ring...Ring...Ring Ring...Ring...Ring...Ri-
"H-hello...Jill...?" Rock asked between breaths. "Is...is something wrong?"
Jill frowned. "Not really. Are you o-" She was cut off by Rock.
Music started to play. "Listen, Jill, I-I'll...call you later...ok?"
Rock hung up, leaving a melancholy Jill flabbergasted. There wasn't a thing she could do, she tried everything, yet, none worked. Pondering, she realized there was one local blonde that has been in rough relationships. Muffy.
Placing the phone on the stand, adjusted her auburn ponytail. She put on her cotton sweater, and she departed her cozy house. Her breathing hitched as a fierce wind brushed past her. Jill continued to walk down the footpath, the dissolving snow crunching under her feet.
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As Jill walked past the Inner Inn, thoughts of Rock accessed her mind. What could he have possibly been doing that was more important than Jill, his own girlfriend? Doing what was best, Jill brushed the thoughts out and walked up to the Blue Bar. The lights were out, as if a blackout struck.
She knocked on the door, regardless if the 'Closed' sign was hung up. Although no one was answering the locked door, she continued. The door knob began to tremble, and out came an astonished Muffy.
Muffy rubbed her eyes. "Jill? What a surprise! Shouldn't you be with Rock?"
The brunette sighed. "H-he didn't show. I have no idea where he is."
"Again? Golly, Jill." Muffy ushered the farmer inside.
Jill walked up to one of the stools and sat down. The blonde took out two glass, wine glasses and filled them up with a dark liquid. She passed one glass to Jill and the other to herself.
The farmer inspected her drink. "What's this?"
A smile played on Muffy's lips. "Raspberry Juice."
Both girls bursted into giggles. Yet, Jill's giggle died out and turned into a frown. She wanted to laugh, but in this situation she couldn't. Too many things were going on with her at this point.
"I don't know what to do Muffin," Jill hid her face in her hands. "I've tried calling him, but there was music playing and he hung up on me."
"It's been the same since you two started dating," Muffy rubbed her friend's back, but stopped when she comprehended what her friend had just said. "Music?"
Jill nodded. "It was a slow type of song. Come to think of it, he was panting a lot, too." Muffy gave her a stern look and Jill shook her head. "You don't think...?"
Muffy simply shrugged. "There's a possibility Jill. What other explanation can there be?"
"Rock wouldn't cheat on me. I know it." Jill reassured herself, but it didn't work. "Oh Muffin! Now that you mention it, I kind of believe you!"
A single tear made its way out of Jill's eye, earning her a warm embrace from her friend. She couldn't believe it, at this very moment Rock could be cheating on her. She had to prove it, one way or another. Before another word was spoken, the Blue Bar got a phone call.
"That's strange.." Said Muffy, as she rose from her seat and left to pick up the ringing phone. "Hello? Yeah, I'll let her know. Bye."
Muffy returned seconds later, smiling. Jill raised an eyebrow, trying to speculate what was wrong with her friend. Muffy sat back down next to the brunette.
"Guess who called? Rock!" Muffy answered, not even giving the young girl the opportunity to guess. "He said he'll try to come this time."
Jill sighed. "Try? That's not much effort. It's getting late, I should go." She got up, giving the blonde a quick hug.
"I'll let you know if he comes, alright?"
Nodding, Jill left the bar. The sky was pitch black, the only light were the scattered stars. Jill rubbed her hands together as the cold air hit her, making her nose turn rosy. She tried to focus on getting home, but the crumbling snow made more noise than she expected.
"My, my, what do we have here?"
The voice surprised Jill, causing her to slip on a sheet of black ice. Before she hit the hard, cold floor, an arm grabbed her around the waist. She gasped as it pulled her back into something hard.
"Be careful beautiful," said a male voice. "A fragile angel such as yourself should not be wandering at this dreadful hour."
The man let go of the farmer as she struggled out of his hold. "S-Sorry," said Jill. She turned around to see the man, and stared at him in awe.
A tall, lean, figure stood before her, wearing an elegant tan leopard printed shirt. His wine purple pants fell right under his ankle, accompanied by a pair of black, leather shoes.
His pale, vampire like skin resembled a full moon, as his metallic, silver hair appeared like the stars. Jill's breath froze in her throat, as the man flipped his hair, revealing his emerald eyes.
"Now, may I be able to get the name of such a," he lifted her chin. "Petite maiden?"
Jill looked him in the eyes, trying hard not to flinch. "Shouldn't you tell me yours first?"
The guy chuckled. "Hehe, very clever. But I do believe it's ladies first?"
A smile crept onto Jill's lips as she extended her arms. "Jill, and you are?"
"I don't think it's safe for me to tell you, but call me Skye. " He glanced around. "It's quite dark out, so I'm about to jet."
The brunette raised an eyebrow, wondering why a stranger would be slithering around the valley at this time.
"No need to feel sorrow, for we shall meet again, it's in the stars." Skye kissed Jill's hand. "Farewell, lovely maiden."
Without a word, the stranger strolled out of the valley, the howling wind taking his place. There was a distant scream, that seemed to get louder by the second. Jill turned her head and saw Muffy running her way.
"Jill! J-Jill!" Screamed Muffy. She ran without a coat on, her heels crunching against the snow.
Jill gasped when she saw what the blonde was wearing. "Muffy? What are you doing, it's freezing outside!"
The now panting blonde leaned forward, resting her hands on her knees. "He...he's not c-coming."
Jill's heart started beating fast. "W-What do you mean?"
"Rock said he can't make it." Muffy placed her hand on her friend's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Jill. Really, I am."
She didn't know if it was the climate, or the situation she was in, but Jill began to feel light-headed. Her face turned hot, changing into a dark tomato color. Muffy held her friend as she staggered, her eyes blinking non-stop.
All it took was one sneeze, and the farmer collapsed. Indeed, the last thing she saw was blonde, but it wasn't the blonde she was expecting to see.
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Phew, the first chapter is always the hardest. Please review, they make me happy, and I'll have the next chapter up pretty soon! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving :)
