Simple Love
By: Aneko-chan
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Chapter One
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Disclaimer: I don't own anything~
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It's all about his job.
That's the whole reason he came to Sunny Island. The more business, the more profit he'd make.
Spring sixteenth. The day he got out of the ferry and onto the island. There, Julia and Mirabelle welcomed him at the beach.
They did own an animal store and Vaughn was in the animal business. His job? Transporting animals to and back from the island and towns.
Besides, he has no problem with his job. It's obvious he loved animals by the way he treats them. It's the perfect job.
Only an idiot can't see that.
He wasn't the talkative type; moreover, a quiet type. He tends to speak harsh words towards people who greet him.
Actually, he just dislikes interaction with others.
He finds them annoying and he's too bothered to talk for long.
It was a growing island, with few residents walking here and there. He was told to introduce himself to the villagers. After all, it wasn't that much.
They were right. There wasn't much introducing to begin with. He met Taro and his family followed by Chen and his son, Charlie. The big man, Gannon grinned as a newcomer has arrived. Plus Julia and her mother, Mirabelle.
Taro told him that he's forgetting someone.
A farmer; the island's only farmer to be exact. Vaughn didn't mind. If it's a farmer, then the more business for him since he practically knew that the farmer's going to need some animals if he wants to succeed in farming.
His house is located north of the beach, straight down. It wasn't that far; only a twenty minute walk. He pulled his black hat a bit more down than usual and scanned the place.
It was a pretty large place, with a big field for many crops. He can see already many long rows of crops almost ready for harvesting and shipping.
He couldn't help but smile slightly. This farmer's really taking his job seriously.
The house was small, but one person was able to live in it. He had never seen such a small house before and he silently wondered to himself how this person was able to live by himself.
He knocked on the door three times, firm and strong. He stood out there waiting for a couple of seconds until the door slowly opened.
Wide blue eyes stared back at his violet ones.
He was mistaken. It wasn't a he.
It was a she.
How'd the villagers not tell him this? Did they think to give him a surprise? Still, either way, he couldn't believe it when both figures stood there staring at each other. It was a woman, someone Vaughn would less expect to be a measly farmer.
She was staring at him, her eyes widened when she glanced at him when she opened the door. She was holding the door with one hand and the other hand her red bandanna. She was attractive, young and a hard worker. Long brown hair up to her back and ocean blue eyes.
He decided to get this over with.
"The name's Vaughn. I bring animals from town to the island." He said in his usual business tone.
Her eyes softened as she noticed what was happening. "Uhm. Chelsea." She said softly. "I'm the farmer here on Sunny Island."
"I've been told." He muttered. "I only come to the island on Wednesdays and Thursdays so you won't see me much around here."
She nodded. "I see…anyways", she held out a hand before noticing she had her bandanna there. She quickly blushed a bit before tying her bandanna onto her head tightly. She held out her hand again; this time, free. "It was nice to meet you Vaughn."
She blushed. Was it a normal reaction for women to blush in a situation like this? Vaughn didn't want to know. He then went to shake that hand of hers.
Her hand was small compared to his. He has never shook hands with a woman before; moreover, a man.
It felt…nice.
He quickly replied back. "Nice to meet you too."
And he left. Just like that.
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Once he returned to the animal store, Mirabelle and Julia welcomed him with big smiles. He raised an eyebrow.
"She's nice, isn't she?", asked Mirabelle.
So that's their motive. Vaughn pretended to not notice.
"Who?", he bluntly asked back. Julia leaned further onto the counter table, eyeing the man.
"Who else would we be talking about?", she asked back sarcastically. "Chelsea." He frowned miserably.
"Yeah, she's nice." He said and walked to the other end of the store, separating himself from the mother and daughter.
"That's all you have to say about her?", Mirabelle asked him in a surprised tone. Julia scoffed.
"Mom, it's Vaughn we're talking about here. He says the most shortest sentences towards any person he talks with. Including us." Vaughn could feel his eyes glaring at her.
"So what about it?" He retorted back at her. Julia's blue eyes glared back at him, locking themselves into a glaring contest.
"You know, if I was a man, I would've gone ahead and tried to woo her for myself."
"Then why don't you?" Julia then smiled proudly as she leaned back from the counter.
"I already have my mind set on somebody." Hearing this, both Mirabelle and Vaughn raised an eyebrow at Julia.
"You do?", they both asked simultaneously. Julia's smile faded away.
"Yes!", she snapped at them. "And I'll have you know, most of the bachelors are already trying to woo Chelsea. If you don't even try a bit, then you're gonna regret it." Vaughn shrugged.
"Not interested."
"Well then, it's your loss." He heard Julia say as she went to do her early job of sorting out the chickens. Mirabelle shook her head as she went to pat his shoulder before leaving.
"You're of marriageable age now, Vaughn. You're a bachelor. Just get that into your mind." Mirabelle said before going off to the counter.
Vaughn didn't understand women. Why are they so eager that he gets married? It's not like it's going to be the end of the world if he didn't marry. So then why? He didn't care. He didn't believe in love anyway. He had never once experienced it and never will.
He will always be alone. He works alone.
Hmph. Women. It'll be okay. Just two days a week. He can bear it. All he has to do is avoid them when necessary. If it's not about his job or animals, then he doesn't care.
Right. That's what he'll do.
And nothing will change that.
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END CHAPTER
Author's Notes: Well, that's the end of Chapter one----I know it's short, but I promise the next one will be longer…somewhat lol. I love Vaughn. He's just…awesome and…hot. Oh gosh, I can't wait till I start writing the next chapter xD! Anyways, this is for you Chelsea and Vaughn fans out there so please feel free to leave a review if you ever read! I will be awfully happy to see reviews :)