Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing. 'Cold as You' belongs to Taylor Swift. Harvest Moon belongs to Natsume.
Note: I have re-written chapter 1
Chapter 2
Once a cheater, always a cheater. They can never be trusted again.
Men... They're all the same. Once they have enough of your heart, they break it.
I will not let such insignificant feelings blind me again. There is no point falling in love if it never lasts.
It just makes your burden heavier than it is.
Lillian had to earn some money. She could have just shipped the farm's produce, but she needed it pronto. So what better way to earn much-needed money than busting? Her father threatened her if she couldn't get at least fifty dollars, she'd be losing an arm. Lillian was fine with it as they earned at least seventy dollars from a single song. The problem was she didn't know what song to sing. She could sing anything, but with the right song, she could convey emotions into the audience, thus boosting her profit.
The gears in her head were spinning, though she somehow managed to dodge the passing people as she walked down the sidewalk. She needed a song that she could relate to, a song that would convey her feelings. Perhaps 'Mean'? She remembered how her boyfriend would always cheer like a mad man during the concerts. Lillian could never forget those smiles he made and the jokes he cracked. Phillip wasn't too happy about he and her going out though. He always said that the guy was 'doing things half-heartedly'. She owed him a visit, she hadn't seen him for a few months now. Poor guy.
Lillian suddenly stopped at a particular bar. It was the bar she and her friends used to hang out at, though she refused to drink anything, she thought alcohol tasted like... Vomit or something. Its brick walls had graffiti all over them, most were doodles of 'Angry Birds'. Lillian couldn't help but chuckle. The window was cracked and was dusty, and the garbage cans were filled to the brim. The place obviously needed some work.
Feeling nostalgic, the brunette walked into the building, mentally cursing herself for giving in her emotions easily.
The bar was a mess! A few wooden tables were toppled over, shattered bottles and whiskey puddles were on the floor, as well as garbage. There weren't any people inside, which gave Lillian the chills. She'd better leave before something happens...
She was about to exit the building when something caught her attention.
"Are you sure about this, Gab? You already have a girlfriend," She heard a feminine voice say from across the counter where a door that lead to god knows where. It was open. "What will that Lilly-girl say is she found ou-"
Lillian froze. "She won't find out."
She knew that voice.
She tip-toed towards the door, her legs feeling like jelly. Her amethyst orbs were wide, revealing the whites. Sweat trickled down her forehead. "No, Gabriel is not that kind of guy. He would never betray me," She reassured herself, only causing her to grow more anxious. Slowly, she poked her head.
Lillian's heart nearly stopped.
The two had their backs against her, but she could recognize the man was Gabriel; Black, messy hair, white skin, dragon tattoo. His figure blocked her view of the girl, but the moans that erupted from them clearly showed that they were enjoying this.
She felt her chest throb, a sob coming up her throat. Countless questions raced through her mind.
"Who is this girl? Why did he do this? Does he still remember me? Does he still love me?"
She clenched her fists, a tear escaping her eye. How could he?
"You idiot!" She blurted out venomously, her eyes glaring daggers. Anger quickly replaced her sorrow.
The two jumped in surprise and glared back at the brunette. Lillian could now see the girl and nearly puked. She was slim, and wore nothing but a sports bra and shorts. Her body was covered in dirt and she reeked of alcohol. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, though there was a gap between her yellow teeth, which Lillian could see through her snarl.
"Well, well, if it isn't Miss Lilly," The girl hissed. Lillian gritted her teeth. She ignored the girl and focused on Gabriel.
"And would you mind telling me what *this* is? Huh, Gab?" She asked, her face clearly showing her anger. "I thought I 'was the only one for you'. What an interesting turn of events indeed."
Gabriel gasped, closed his eyes and clenched his hands into fists. When his raven-black eyes re-opened, they burned with rage that chipped a crack in Lillian's heart.
"Don't blame it all on me, Lil," He snapped, adding emphasis to her name. "Who was the one who never came to see her boyfriend?"
Lillian wanted to whack some sense into her 'boyfriend's head, and would if he wasn't so damn tall. "You know how life is for me. I did tell you I would visit you when I can."
"And when was the last time, huh? Maybe... A FEW MONTHS AGO?"
"I said 'when I can', not 'every dang day'."
"Exactly; You NEVER came to visit me in the last three months!"
"Bu-"
"Don't use your dad as in excuse," He interrupted. "I don't care what the reason."
"It's over, Lil. I'm done with you. Now get your ass out of here before I-"
Lillian burst out the building, tears streaming down her face. The people would cast a confused glance as she raced past them. "That selfish jerk," She thought. "I should have just listened to Phillip." But who was too stubborn to listen? She of course. She wasn't sure how she felt. Was she sad, or freaking mad? Both most likely.
A song suddenly popped in her mind, and although it was painful, it was the best song she could think of.
You have a way of coming easily to me
And when you take, you take the very best of me
So I start to fight 'cause I need to feel something
And you do what you want 'cause I'm not what you wanted
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
Just walk away, no use defending words that you will never say
And now that I'm sitting here thinking it through
I've never been anywhere cold as you
You put up walls and paint them all a shade of gray
And I stood there loving you and wished them all away
And you come away with a great little story
Of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
Just walk away, no use defending words that you will never say
And now that I'm sitting here thinking it through
I've never been anywhere cold as you
You never did give a damn thing honey, but I cried, cried for you
And I know you would have told nobody if I died, died for you
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
Oh, every smile you fake is so condescending, counting all the scars you made
Now that I'm sitting here thinking it trough
I've never been anywhere cold as you
Evil Icing - I totally agree. I was so disappointed to see very little HiroxLillian fics. I currently have Hiro-kins at the yellow flower stage, I only got the game a month ago from eBay. PX Thanks for the review, I hope you find this story 'satisfying'. It's nothing compared to the other fics, but I'm glad you find it interesting.
Daisy-chan - I re-wrote the first chapter, Phillip won't appear just yet. But he will, soon. ;)
Ugh, I honestly think this chapter sucks. ;A; I don't really know how to write by 'showing, not telling'. I decided to re-write chapter 1 because of a guide I read. PX About how showing instead of telling was better. My friends also told me to write in such a manner. Da fuq, it's harder than I thought. I hope this chapter's fine...
NUUU! EXAMS! WAAAH! /shot. I have exams on the 17th-19th, just so you guys know.
Thanks for reading! I'd really appreciate if you could review. ^w^;
