"Well, everything seems to be in great shape. You're free to go." The brunette doctor-in-training said, flashing me a great big smile.
"Thank you." I replied with a grin. I waved him a goodbye just before slipping out the door.
I had only just moved into the town a few days prior, and practically everyone in the entire village was trying their hardest to make me feel welcome. They taught me everything there was to know about growing crops within the span of a week. I was taught the precise technique of how to sow seeds properly, and which plants were for which season. With my own horse and wagon; already I was beginning to feel like a farmer.
I greeted my horse with a soft pat on the back and heaved myself on top of her. I hadn't yet decided what her name would be, but I figured I'd think about that later. We got along quite nicely from the start, so she was a bigger help than burden. She neighed happily and began to walk.
"Uh, Lillian." I turned around and pulled on her reigns. She immediately obeyed and her feet came to a halt.
"What is it, Hiro?" I asked.
"Make sure to… Come for a checkup every now and then. Your immune system isn't the best." He muttered rather quietly. I couldn't tell whether he was being serious or just trying to keep me there. I nodded at him anyway and waved.
"Sure thing." I said, turning myself back around. "See you later, Hiro."
I frowned as I glanced around my empty, barren room. The walls were painted a pale beige color, perhaps too accurately reflecting my mood. It had already been a week but I was so busy with learning the basics of farming that I hadn't gotten a chance to spice up the place. I didn't particularly like living in plain, unpersonalized spaces. I had a tendency to let things around me affect my attitude, so a blank room meant a blank personality. I placed one hand on my hip and shifted my weight into one leg. It was time to embellish this place until it felt like home.
I stepped outside and felt the cool breeze kiss my skin. The sun was already slowly making its way behind the hills, but I figured I still had enough time to go out and buy a few things. I hopped onto my horse and brushed her mane for a little while before urging her to gallop forward.
The breeze running through my hair felt like nothing I'd ever experienced before. As I rode on my horse's back, I couldn't help but feel a small smile find its way across my face as she trotted along. I felt at peace here, unlike when I still lived in the city. Instead of cars we had horses, instead of pollution we had the fresh smell of the forest. The serenity I felt could never be described with words; One could only experience it themselves to understand. I never wanted to move back.
Once we finally reached Bluebell, I gently slid off the horse's back and hitched her to a nearby fence. I knew she wouldn't run off, but it never killed to be on the safe side. The town was a lot different than Konohana. All their stores were surrounding the square instead of spread out randomly. I spotted a small flower shop a little distance away, and made my way over. It was located right beside a coffee shop named 'Howards Café'. I decided I'd take a look later, if I had enough time.
Although I had already been living in Konohana for a week, I never had the chance to visit Bluebell. I'd been too caught up in things at my farm that I barely even got out of town, other than to collect a few things from the mountains for Reina. Not to mention the fact that I'd heard so many bad things about this town. Looking around, it didn't look too bad to me. Perhaps it was the rivalry, that made everyone say such horrible things.
I approached the male who appeared to be in charge of the stand. His back was facing towards me when I came up. "Excuse me," I murmured. As he turned around, he revealed two souless green orbs beneath his golden brown mop of hair. He had on a purple vest and a checkered hat to go along with it. Around his neck was a loosely knotted yellow tie, and he was wearing a pair of long black trousers that nicely complimented his legs.
"Hello, welcome to Cam's Flower Shop. How may I assist you today, miss?" He smiled at me but his eyes did not show any emotion. I blushed at the word 'miss' and I cleared my throat.
"I'm looking for something to warm up the house a bit. I'm new here, and my house feels a bit bare. What sort of flowers have you got?" I tippy-toed and peered over the counter in efforts to see in the back.
"Well, roses are currently in season right now. And seeds too, if you'd like. I also do bouquets aswell." He rested his arms on the counter and leaned in a little, as he spoke. "Say, you don't live in Bluebell, do you?"
"No, actually I don't. I live in Konohana."
Hello everyone!~
I know this is a bit short, but I hope you like this little intro of the story
I'm so excited to write more and let you guys see how this all plays out
So much drama planned : D Hehe, aren't those two the cutest?
Anyway, hope you guys enjoy bunches,
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