A/N Welcome, one and all to my first attempt at three things. First, this is my first attempt at a romance based longfic. Second, this is my first attempt at a Harvest Moon fanfic in general that doesn't take place on Waffle or Castanet Island. And finally, this is my first attempt at writing in first-person.

Prologue: Giddy On Up, Giddy On Out

"Does this ring mean nothing to you?" I yelled. I couldn't believe it. All those nights he claimed to be searching for the so-called "night fish" were spent with...her. I should have seen the signs. He was acting distant, ignoring me. I thought he had simply been distracted by his fishing exploits. But he was distracted by something else.

"Fine then! I'm out of here!" Denny yelled. I leaned out the door and watched him leaving.

"Yeah, that's it. Go back to your little pop princess!" I could no longer see him, thanks to the black night and the pouring rain. I caught a glimpse of his purple bandanna as lightening flashed, and then he was gone. Then, it hit me. He was gone. I couldn't remember a time when he wasn't by my side. I climbed into that huge bed. it felt empty and cold. Why is tonight different from all those nights spent while Denny was out fishi-no, with Lanna. Because tonight, I know he's not coming back.