Author's Notes: Yes, I have risen from the ashes like the Phoenix, a reborn author. Or just a slightly better one. I found this pair quite adorable together and after an interesting conversation with my loving fiance, set this into motion. I have another three chapters out but shan't release anymore of it unless people find an interest in it. So please, enjoy. Any and all critiscm is welcome, just leave your email address or actual profile so I can get back to you.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, Wizard or Julius as they are properties of Natsume. Beware of name SPOILERS!
I didn't know why the human affected me so much. I was unsociable and quiet, one who didn't interact with anyone else unless I had to. Yet the human was persistent, always barging in unannounced. It was becoming a daily routine and I had yet to set up spell tags to keep him away. Part of me didn't want him to stop coming. I even found myself wondering what did he like.
It was one day that I finally decided to be nice to him. He seems genuinely interested in me. And the other day when he arrived at my house dirty and holding a Fugue mushroom... I couldn't help but maybe think he only had good intentions. Lately the human also hasn't been causing any trouble. But what worried me most was the fact that Master could find out about us if anything happened...
Setting my book down seemed to be the key as the door burst open and the flamboyant purple-haired male came in. "Hello, Gale~" he greeted, walking over. In his hand was another Fugue Mushroom, glittering at me. Julius looked better than last time so he probably had more luck. Or had gotten Evelyn to get it for him. Sending a small smile his way, I took it carefully from his long, slender fingers. He blinked, shocked by the show of emotion.
"Thank you... Julius..." I said, my voice a quiet timber. He clapped his hands together, smiling as well. My heart fluttered in my chest as I watched him. He began to talk about how hard it was to get it, hands used to tell his story. Reaching into my pocket, I fingered the jewel there, unsure of how to present it to him. Standing up, I walked over to him. Saying his name softly, he turned around with wide, rose eyes.
"Yes, Gale?" Julius answered, coming closer to me. He was barely a few inches away from my body, his warmth emanating and sinking into my own. Thankful for my tan skin, I held up the diamond as a blush rose in my cheeks. He smiled, showing off pearly teeth as he took it. The space between us was immediately closed as he pulled me to his chest. His scent was of a dark variety but nevertheless, it made me light-headed in a good way. Was he purring?
"Julius...Can you let me go...?" I whispered, not wanting to upset him. He shook his head, his hold tightening a bit. The embrace was unusual for me. The only other person to hold me like this had been my mother... It was surprisingly comforting and I found myself leaning into his touch. Maybe being loved by a human wasn't as bad as Master said...