Disclaimer: I do not own the Harvest Moon series or any of the characters mentioned in this story. All original characters and lines belong to Natsume Games and other respectable parties. This story is purely for entertainment purposes and not to be sold anywhere.

This is a work of fiction, any similarity or likeness to any events or persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

A/N: Welcome back! As I do every year on my birthday, I write a chapter. This year will be no different. While the main story I will be writing is going to be in the Scott Pilgrim universe, I will add this small chapter to the home I'm trying to settle in, the Harvest Moon universe. So cheers to you all!


Voice4TheMute Presents

Harvest 1XX+1: Ann/Kai – Indirect Kiss

"You are such a party popper, Ann." Karen said to me as she showed off the body that she acquired from her mom. Deep curves, even a 'deep' chest, genetics and superior breeding can be a bitch sometimes. The reason she was yelling at me is, unlike her, who can wear whatever color bikini and still make men contemplate they currently relationship, I opted to go with my own bikini…with a white t-shirt finish and floral skirt.

"Leave me alone! I swim how I want to swim! Bite me!" I told her as she spotted an open beach umbrella that we could sit under. After we put our stuff down and rolled out the towels, Karen made a break for the coastline. "Last one in as a rotten egg." She laughed she ran. I, however, manned my ground.

"Have fun." I said as I took a seat on my towel and just watched Karen, and all the other beach goers. I wasn't bad at swimming…I just wanted to relax at the beach, not swim. Maybe catch some rays.

"Ahoy!" I voice called out to me as I looked over my shoulder. There, holding two deep red drinks in big spherical glasses was Kai. For the record, I didn't have anything against Kai. It's just his 'exposure' to women on the beach keeps me skeptical. I could see the gears turning in his head, and today was no different.

"What's that? What kind of drugs do you put in it?"

"I'm hurt Ann. I would never do that to you or to Karen." He said as he offered me the drink. I shook my head.

"I don't take drinks I haven't prepared." I said to him, refusing.

"That hurts…you don't trust me?"

"No. Bartender's pride is on the line here." I said to him as he sat down next to me, particularly on Karen's towel. I shifted a bit always from Kai, not wanting to fall for any tricks he had because I know he has them.

"One sip."

"Leave me alone."

"It won't hurt."

"Go away."

"Please?"

"I told you…ack!" I slipped on my towel as Kai was slowly pushing his glass towards me. The sudden moment caused Kai to trip over himself and spill the entire glass on my white, now red, t-shirt. I had a horrified look on my face as Kai started blankly at my chest.

"You….bastard!" I said, punching his arm as hard as I could.

"Ow! Ann! OW! Calm down!" Kai begged as I gave him one more punch. I knew what I had to do, but I didn't feel good doing it. I crossed my arms, grabbing the ends of my shirt and pulled off my soaked shirt off my body, revealing my bikini top. Again, Kai was staring, rather intently, at my chest. I twisted my shirt as tight as I could before unleashing it on Kai's calf mussel.

"OW!"

"Down boy!"

"Sorry Ann. I'm just surprised I mean…you're a girl…" He said, surprised. Now I as more irritated than ever at him.

"You are such a…!"

"Either way you spilt my drink…"

"I spilt your drink?!"

"Now you MUST take a sip. That drink wasn't cheap you know…" He said ash he offered the other drink in his hand. The unknown red liquid with random pieces of fruit and colorful straw was tempting…and I suppose I did overact by punching him so hard. I look down at the liquid then back at him.

"What's in it?"

"Fruit punch with pineapple chunks, cranberries, peaches, and slices of apple." He quickly answered.

"Alcohol?"

"Mainly rum."

"Mainly?"

"I may have put vodka in there and a splash of whiskey just for the hell of it."

"Did you taste it yourself yet?"

"Of course!"

That was a blatant lie and I knew it. I was his taste tester. If anything, he was hoping for my opinion. After weighing my options and figuring the risk of my actions, I decided to cut him some slack and taste his concoction. I carefully took the glass from his wide-eyed stare and took a long draw from the straw. It was fruity, I'll give him that. The alcohol was cleverly masked with the excess about of pineapple. Overall, it was pretty good for jungle juice.

"Not bad…but it could do with less pineapple."

"Oh thank Goddess. I thought I wouldn't turn out good this time." He said as I saw him moisten his lips right before drinking out of the same straw. I saw him drink a few ounces, only to see him shift his eyes at me. It was then I realized his plan.

"You son of a-"

"Mmm…that is really good." He said with a smirk.

"You playboy! Go die in a ditch!" I yelled as he quickly got up and ran before I could throw sand in his face. I panted as that outburst took it all out of me. I plopped down and did my best to relax.

He got me again.


The End…for now!