This will contain lemons, and starts out as a Toby x Hikari story.

It'll turn in to a Gale x Hikari story, though.

And the lemons are for both of them.
Actually, I'm not sure to call some things lemons, fluff, or anything else.

But there are going to be sex scenes, almost sex scenes, and sickeningly adorable snuggling scenes.
Just a fair warning to you all before you read this; I will mark all scenes clearly, so you can avoid them,
and try not to make them a need to read part of the story.

I made it a Hikari x Toby/Gale because I have the hardest time choosing between them in the game,
and I have my own mind set about how things went in Real Life Harvest Moon, if you know what I mean.

*w*

PRO -

Hikari knew she had put herself in a bad position-

between two guys that she really loved, but the one she loved just a little bit more,
she had betrayed.

What would come of this, then?

*W*

Hikari laid in the fresh grass, watching the clouds flow, and listening to her animals moving around her. She loved to watch the sky in her free time.
"Hikari!" Fin called, "It's been one year since you moved here, how have things been~?"
Hikari sat up and smiled at her friend, she hadn't seen him in a while, not since she rang the bells, and he left away on his own business. She was glad he still visited sometimes, though.
"I'm well." Hikari replied. "And you?"
"Me too!" he replied, but soon changing subjects. "So, you found a husband yet, h~m?"
Hikari's eye widened. "A husband...?" she mumbled.

There were a few guys she had her eyes on in town, but it'd been an entire year, and people were starting to marry off, and even having children together.
The only person she knew of that was still unmarried, was Toby.
She had thought about asking Toby out before, but she had never acted on it.
Hikari had been too busy trying to get all the bells to ring to even think about love.
I guess now was as good as any, though, to actually ask Toby out- maybe to lunch, or something.

"I haven't yet, but..." Hikari said, finally. "I think... I'll go see if Toby is too busy to hang out for a bit."

Hikari stood up and stretched taking a deep breath.
Even after a year, even though she was good friends with Toby, this was the first time she'd be asking him out on a date-date.
The forecast was a clear, warm summer night, so maybe Toby wouldn't mind being out with her.

It was noon, so Toby would be fishing by the water mill today.
He recently started liking to go there on his days off, so Hikari was sure she could find him there.

Hikari walked across the bridge slowly, enjoying the walk in the sun. Fin, of course, trailed behind her.
He wanted to know what was going to happen, too!
"Are you nervous?" Fin asked, seeming a little worried, and it wasn't even involving him!
"Yes, a bit." Hikari said. "I've... never asked something like this before. We've always just been really good friends, Toby and I."

"Well, all the more reason for him to say yes!" Fin said positively.
Hikari nodded. "I suppose so." she said. "Plus, I just made Shinning Herb Fish a bit ago, I can just give it to Toby today... I hope he'll like it."

Hikari walked down the steep hill by the water mill, looking around and spotting Toby.
"Hi, Toby!" Hikari called, waving to him. "What'cha doin'?"
Toby looked up at her and waved with one hand.
"Hi, Hikari~!" he shouted. "Long time no see, huh? Where've you been?"

She rubbed the back of her head and blushed.
"I've just been really busy with farm and ranch work," she said "I haven't had much time for anything..."
"But I had some free time today, though, so I thought I'd come visit you."
Toby smiled. "I'm glad." he said, setting his fishing pole down in the sand.

"Since I last saw you, I'd been wanting to ask you something..."
Toby took out a cosmos flower, and handed it to Hikari, smiling, his green eyes reflecting sunlight.
"I don't suppose you'd mind going out with me?" he asked, handing her the flower.
"Today is actually a small festival, people aren't usually actually notified of it."

Hikari blushed but nodded.
"Oh, really?" she asked, curious but shyly. "What is the festival?"

"Well, tonight is kind of a dance..." Toby tried his best to explain.
"They play songs at the Church grounds, and couples dance together. Some people really enjoy it in the summer."

"Cool!" Hikari said, she really was excited. She'd never danced before, but she figured it could be fun.
"I can't wait~" Toby said.
"Let's meet up there about 18:00, okay? I think Simon will be there, and he might decide to take pictures, so wear something you'd like to be photographed in."

Hikari nodded and blushed again.
"Okay." she said. "But, first, I have something for you... I made it."
She reached in to her bag and pulled out the plate of Shinning Herb Fish, and handed it to Toby.
He looked surprised at first, but smiled and accepted the gift.
"Thanks, Hikari." he said. "It looks delicious, I can't wait to eat it."

They smiled at each other again before Hikari waved good bye to him, letting him get back to his fishing day.

Wow, there's a dance today? She thought. I hadn't even known... I guess it's just a thing only people born on the island actually know... I should have socialized more.
Hikari shrugged it off, and continued on her way to her house.

It wasn't that long until 18:00 now,
since the trip, the conversation, and the way back had made her return time 17:00.

She put her animals back in to the barn and the coop, and went inside her house to shower and wash up for the night.
She was glad she had a spare picture frame in case Simon did take photos.

* W *

Hikari showed up at the Church ground, she was wearing a simple white dress that went to a little below her knee,
and had a a black ribbon was tied into a bow in the back, placed right below her bust.
It was the nicest dress she had.
It wasn't much, but she thought she looked nice enough.
She even found her mother's old hair pin and swept her hair to the side, it looked like a pretty black cherry blossom was in her hair. Sure, it was unusual, but still.

"Hikari." she heard Toby say her name. "You look lovely."
She turned around to face him and blushed, rubbing the back of her head.
"Thank you." she said. "You look nice, too!"

Toby had shown up wearing black pants and a nice shirt.
It was kind of odd to her, in the while she'd known him, he never dressed up for anything.
Not even the Flower Festival.

Toby motioned Hikari towards the food table and handed her a piece of strawberry short cake that
was topped with a graham cracker that her name written on it.
"Today, I made sure that all the important people coming to this had a special piece of cake."
Hikari smiled, she loved strawberry short cake. It always made everything feel more festive.

"Did you make it?" Hikari asked looking at Toby.
He nodded and smiled. "Yes, I did." he said, "I'm trying to make more things that aren't fish related."
Toby laughed a bit, "But I'm not that good yet."
Hikari took a bite of the cake and shook her head. "Actually, it's really yummy!" she said,
"You did a great job~ I love sweets."
Toby blushed and looked at the ground for a moment.
"Thanks." He said. "I'm glad you like it."

He still looked rather embarrassed, but looked up to Hikari, anyways, with a bright red face.
"Anyways..." he began, hearing the music start playing. "Would you like to dance?"
Hikari smiled.
"I-I'd love to dance." she said, taking Toby's now out reached hand.
She had no idea how to dance, and neither did Toby, but she was enjoying herself, nonetheless.
They danced together for what seemed like ages, music playing in the background.

English music, mostly. The one song that caught Hikari's attention was called "Far Away".

'On my knees, I'll ask, last chance for one last dance.
Because with you, I'd withstand all of hell to hold your hand.
I'd give it all, I'd give for us, give anything- but I wont give up. 'Cos you know, you know~
I love you, and I have loved you all along. And I miss you, 'been far away for far too long.
I keep dreaming you'll be with me, and you'll never go- stop breathing if I don't see you anymore~'

Hikari listened to the lyrics, and they made her start thinking about herself and Toby.

He had asked her out, right? Even though she went with the intention of asking him, herself.
That meant he had to feel the same way for her, right? That had to be right.
So, maybe she would give having a relationship a shot, it couldn't hurt.

'To be in love...' Hikari thought
'… must be a wonderful feeling. I'd like to feel that way about someone.'

As the music of the last song faded, it was Twilight in Harmonica town.
Parts of the sky were pink and purple, and others with blue with little yellow stars sparkling.
A beautiful flower set up had been arranged at the part of the church ground that overlooked the giant ocean,
and Simon stood next to it, offering to take photos for 100G.

Hikari regretted not bringing any money, she really wanted to get her photo taken with Toby.
"Toby, Hikari." Simon said. "Do you guys want your photo taken tonight?"
Toby nodded and smiled. "Yes, please." he said, then looking to Hikari. "I'll pay for it, don't worry."

He spoke to her, I guess he anticipated her forgetfulness, or maybe he was just a gentleman,
and also wanted a memento from this evening.

Either way, she was happy.

They posed with each other; Hikari's arms locked around Toby's neck, and she put her face next to his with a bright smile.
Toby wrapped his arms around Hikari's waist, smiling just enough his green eyes were able to be seen.
Hikari decided at the last minute to change her pose, and faced Toby, both arms still wrapped around his neck- like when they were dancing.
It must have taken Toby a bit by surprise, because though he turned to put his hands around her waist like before, but his eyes were open wider.

-Click, snap-

Simon took the photo and handed it to Toby, whom handed him payment in return.

"Here." Toby said. "Why don't you keep this?"
Toby held out the photo to Hikari with both hands, a big smile on his face.
"I think..." he began, "You might be able to find a little more space to hang it up in your house-"
"If you want to hang it up, I mean."
A slight smiley spread across Hikari's face, and she nodded.

"Thank you, Toby," she said. "for inviting me tonight, and for taking a photo with me."
He held up his hand, and shook his head.
"It wasn't a problem," he said, "I wanted to come here with you, Hikari, I enjoyed myself."
Hikari nodded.

"I enjoyed myself, too..." she said, looking up towards the sky.
"It's getting late, Toby... we should go home, now."

He nodded in agreement, and took Hikari's hand in his own.
"Do you mind if I walk you home?" he asked. "I'd like to keep talking with you, for a while."
Hikari blushed and shook her head, "I don't mind." she said, holding his hand in return.
"I'd like to keep talking with you, too..."

*W*

Sorry for in insanely short first chapter, I'll try better next time (^_^)d
I know some people hate those lyrics stories, myself included most of the time, but it'll only happen one other time in the story, I promise~ :]

I don't own anything in the story, this is based of Harvest Moon: Animal Parade/Bokujou monogatari: waku waku animal march/wakuani
Song is "Far Away" by Nickel Back

Memo: Hi Krysta! 8D If you're reading this... Stay out of trouble, you~ :C

This is a link to the picture they took at the festival/dance, I did my best at colouring it, I was rushed, so I apologize.

Please remove spaces.

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