"It's time to go! Where the hell are you, Penny?" My dad shouted up the stairs.
"I'm coming! I'm just grabbing a couple last things!" I yelled back, grabbing two more dresses from the floor and throwing them in my bag. I scooped up my miniature suitcase and ran downstairs to meet my father.
"Ready?" He asked.
We sauntered outside to our little town car, threw my bag in the trunk, and climbed into the front. My dad started the engine and pulled out of our farm. I stuck my headphones in my ears and let the bumpy car ride lull me to sleep.
We finally arrived at my grandparents house later that night. It was only about a four hour drive, but the terrain was rough, so you had to be extra careful, making it much longer. My grandparents live in a town even smaller than ours called Mineral Town. My village, Forget-Me-Not Valley, used to have a somewhat extensive, narrow path leading right into Mineral Town, but, long story short, it was extremely dangerous and they decided to close it up. So, now seeing my grandparents is more of a road trip than a small visit.
"Hello, dear!" My grandma greeted me with a hug.
"Hey there, honey." My grandma smiled and patted me on the back. "Thanks again for bringing her over." My grandpa nodded at my dad.
"No problem. She likes coming here. See you guys on Monday." My dad sighed. "Love you, Penny." My dad gave me one last hug before he headed back home.
"Bye! Love you dad! Have a safe drive home."
This was the perfect opportunity to go up to the place I call my second home. I couldn't of been more thankful that my dad drove me here. He is always so busy. It wasn't an easy drive, but he still did it. He never wanted to stay though. He said he didn't want to impose. Maybe because these were my mom's parents. My mom died three years ago. I was only 12 then, but I guess I wasn't too sad. I mean, she was an okay mother, though, I didn't see her much. I was with my dad almost every week. My parents were divorced and I don't think she wanted me too much anyway. When she died, I was mostly upset because my grandparents, who I love more than anything, lost their daughter. I cried for them.
"How have you guys been?" I asked, sitting on my favorite chair in my grandparents living room.
"We've been great," My grandma sat next to me. "How have you been?"
"Good! Dad is training me to take over the farm, so it's been kinda crazy." I laughed.
"Oh, oh! We have some good news, tell her!" My grandpa said to my grandmother.
"Oh yes! There is finally a new general store opening here! It's going to be run by Karen, I believe, and her father! You remember Karen, right? I think she is only a couple years older than you."
"Um, no," I chuckled. "I haven't really met many people from this town!"
"Right. When you come here we barely leave the house, huh? It's so rare to have you up here that we just want to have some quality time!" My grandma sighed.
"I wish I could come up here more often," I looked to my grandfather. "But, it's a really hard trip to make and dangerous, to say the least!"
"We know, sweetie. So, how about, we go to the new market tomorrow and introduce you to some of the folks around here." My grandpa suggested.
"Sounds good." I smiled. "Woah, we got here later than I thought." I say, glancing at the clock. "I think it's time for me to hit the hay. Goodnight!" I stood up and started heading towards the guest bedroom.
"Goodnight!" I heard my grandparents yell back at me.
I changed into my pajamas, laid down on my bed, and fell into a dreamless sleep.
I woke up at around 8 o'clock the next morning. I smelled eggs already cooking and the sweet aroma of pancakes. I slipped on jeans and a t-shirt before heading over to the kitchen.
"Good morning! Here I'll make you a plate!" My grandma slid a couple scrambled eggs off the pan and onto a plate. She placed two pancakes and a piece of toast covered with jam next to them. It took me only about ten minutes to devour the meal. My grandpa came out of his room later and joined us for breakfast.
We went out to the barn to start the farm work early. I fed the chickens while my grandparents tended to the cows and sheep. Since they were getting older, it was harder for them to get around the farm. We moved on to the crops and collected honey from the bees.
At around 11 o'clock we walked the path into the main town, which I had walked few times before. I only had faint memories of the town square and the other buildings in Mineral Town. If my grandparents needed something when i was in town they would go before I even woke up. Now that I think about it, it seems like they never really want to me to see the village. It was actually a cute little town. They had a blacksmith and a winery and a library. We reached the market which had a large 'Grand Opening' sign scrolled across the front.
"Welcome!" A man with slick back hair greeted us once we stepped inside. He was wearing a white button up, black slacks, a red bow tie, and a huge grin.
"Hey, Jeff! This is my granddaughter, Penny! Penny this is Jeff!" My grandpa introduced us.
I shook the hand of the man and smiled politely. My grandparents chatted with him for a while and then his wife, Sasha, came over as well. A whole new boring conversation started. Apparently, their daughter was named Karen and she helped run the store. She was a year older than me. As the adults talked, I slipped away to go look at the other merchandise in the general store. No one would even notice I was gone and, as the store wasn't too big, I don't think anyone would worry.
They sold mostly grocery items. Bread, chocolate, flour. They also sold crop seeds. I noticed what looked to be a blue feather on display. I took a closer look and the price was ridiculously outrageous. Who would pay that much for a feather? I thought. What could that be for?
I was examining a rucksack when I noticed a group of kids around my age. They were staring at me and snickering. I turned my head sharply and gave them a dirty look. That should keep them off my back. I didn't really want to talk to them. I'm not very good at making friends anyway. I heard them murmuring and horsing around with each other. I rolled my eyes and went back to the products on the shelves.
"H-Hey." I felt a tap on my shoulder so I turned around.
"Hello." I responded. It was boy. He had deep, brown eyes, tan skin, and brown hair which was mostly hidden by a purple bandana. He wore a chestnut color shirt which was open, revealing a white t-shirt and the long sleeves were rolled up to his elbows. Purple pants were tucked into black fishing boots.
"Uh, sorry, I just wanted to apologize for my friends being all rude," he looked back at his group. "They are just stupid." He laughed and rubbed the back of his neck with his right hand, nervously.
"It's fine. Don't worry about it."
"Oh, so who are you?"
"Chuck and Jennifer are my grandparents." I brushed a stand of hair behind my ear.
"Wow, I had no clue, that's cool!"
"Yup." We stood there awkwardly for a moment trying not to make eye contact. I let my eyes linger at the floor. I bit my lip nervously. I never have been very good at talking to boys. Finally, I noticed something I could bring up.
"Oh, I like your bracelets!" I nodded.
"Thanks," He chuckled, looking at his wrists. "They are, um, just green bands."
"They're nice." I paused. "Anyway, why did you even come over to talk to me..?"
"My name is Kai! And," He laughed. "My friends, who are jerks by the way, pushed me over here."
I looked over Kai's shoulder to get another look at his "friends". There were all staring at us, but the second I glanced over they all turned away. Two of the boys looked to be keeping to themselves, but seeming amused by their friend. One was blonde and wearing a cap and the other was dressed in almost all brown, which matched his hair. Three girls stood next to the guys. The first had pink hair and was wearing a red dress. She was laughing her head off. The next girl had straight brown hair and wore shorts and a vest. She, too, seemed to be laughing at us. The last was a red head. She wasn't smiling at all and could've seemed less interested in what was going on. I liked her the best already.
"I see. Well, you better get back to them.. Even though they seem to like me very much." I said, sarcastically.
"No, it's just that they don't know you yet! I guess they are judgmental or something. Yeah, we don't get many visitors!"
"Okay. Anyway, it was very nice meeting you and-" I was cut off.
"Wait, you never asked why they pushed me over here.."
"Fine, why did they push you over here?" I played along.
"Because I said you were cute." He blushed, slightly, but kept a giant grin sprawled across his face.
"Cool, uh," I tried my hardest not to blush. "I hope to see you again sometime." I turned around quickly.
"So, you aren't gonna be here for very long?" Kai asked from behind me.
"No, unfortunately, I can't visit my grandparents often.."
"Oh, no wonder." Kai stopped for a moment. "Please don't think I am a jerk too. I'm not, really." He almost stuttered.
"It's cool." I turned around to face him once again. My cheeks burning red. "I don't." I shook my head, probably too fast.
"Good, I'm glad. Well, I really hope to talk to you again soon!"
"Yeah, me too."
I heard footsteps behind me, which meant he was finally leaving. I breathed out a sigh of relief. I ran my fingers through my brown bangs pushing them back.
"Hey, I never caught your name?" Kai screamed back at me.
I spun around once again and shouted back, "Penny!"
He waved and I waved back, awkwardly. His friends all "oohed" and shoved Kai around in the group before walking out the entrance. I shook my head, trying to get that guy out of my head. That was so random and I'm pretty sure I made a fool of myself. Oh well.
A/N: Hey guys, so here I am starting a new multi-chaptered fic! This is the 10th story I have I uploaded on here! ^_^ I haven't even finished Summer Nightmare, but.. I still am starting another. Haha. ((I will finish it btw))
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