A/N

Hey, guys! :D

So I was playing ToTT on my (sister's) DS, the other day, and it froze. Twice.

Once when I was going to Eileen's, and the other when I was brushing my cows. I was kind of annoyed, but whatever.

I'm supposed to be doing homework right now, but I couldn't resist writing this. I'm kind of obsessed with Harvest Moon these days.

Meaning I'm totally abandoning my other stories.

Writer's block, anyone?


"What do you mean, 'no'?"

Ash glared at his friend from across the counter. Cam was silent as he turned his back to him and picked up the watering can, spraying water onto some blooming flowers.

"Cam, answer me." Ash's tone was getting dangerously quiet. Cam's shoulders stiffened, but he continued watering the flowers, which had more than enough water.

Ash slammed a gloved fist down onto the table. "Come on, Cam. What've you got to lose?" Cam set down the watering can, refusing to look Ash in the eyes.

"If you keep this up, you're going to be single for the rest of your life. You'll get a million cats that you'll name after letters, numbers, and the days of the week. You'll name the last cat after Lillian, who'll hate you and hiss at you. The cat, that is. One day Mayor Rutger will visit you just to find that cat nibbling on your foul remains-"

"Ash, stop." Cam's green eyes glimmered dully at him. "I can't. She doesn't like me that way, I just know it."

Ash looked defiantly at him. "You'll never know unless you try! Besides, if you wait too long, one of the Konohana guys will woo her. They say that Kana fellow's muscles are pretty big-"

"I don't know why I put up with you." Cam's lips curled a little.

"He has damn tattoos! Come on Cam, you'll regret this if you don't make Lillian a dessert. Then you'll never get married, and I'll have to have an old cat hag as my best friend! Dude, how degrading is that?" Ash put up his arms hysterically.

Cam scoffed. "Thanks for your support, I appreciate it." He was silent for a few minutes, gazing absently at the rose seeds for sale. "…Should I?"

"What? No. I just begged you to do it because I wanted to see you fail at cooking. No shit, Sherlock." Ash rolled his eyes, flicking a leaf off his hat. Cam mumbled something.

"Speak up. Mumbling will never get you a girl. Just to let you know, of course."

Cam looked at the spot above Ash's head. "I-I can't give it to her myself. I'd die of embarrassment. Would you..?" Cam faltered at the end, pulling his hat down.

Ash laughed. "Sure, anything for my best bud! I'll be happy to play messenger boy!" Cam mumbled something about bi-polar personalities, rearranging his shop inventory.

"Hey Cam, have you seen Lillian? She's usually in town by now." Laney approached from the café. She then noticed Ash. "Hey, Ash!" She giggled and straightened her apron.

"No." Cam said bluntly. He looked towards the entrance. "I should-"

"Ash, go check her farm. Cam and I'll stay here." Laney looked towards Grady's shop. "Maybe she's there."

"But I-" A weak mumble came from Cam.

"You've got your shop to watch. Besides, you have a perfect view of the village from here. Catch you guys later."

Laney took off to Georgia's, daintily stepping down the steps. She gave a backwards wave. "Nice seeing you, Ash!"

Cam's voice was monotone. "You should get going, Ash. See you after work." Ash felt sorry for him. What had Cam done to deserve this? The Harvest Goddess must've been pissed at him or something.

"Alright. After I find her, I'll help you make something during your break." He set off towards Lillian's farm.


Ash marveled at how dainty looking the farm looked.

Along the path were two cleared out rows to plant stuff in, although they were empty. A cow grazed in the pasture, two chickens clucking happily from their pen.

Pretty good condition.

It was pretty bare, though.

Lillian had seemed ambitious, so it was a surprise that her farm was so plain. He had at least expected a few flowers growing, because that was the kind of girl she was.

A loud crash came from the house. Ash dashed towards it, ready to beat someone up if there was an intruder.

He pushed the door open… just to find Lillian in the kitchen, picking up a spilled bowl. He gave her a sheepish smile. "Eh heh, sorry."

She smiled. "No problem. Why are you here, Ash?" She poured some milk into the pot Howard had given her.

"Laney was worried." Lillian's eyes widened, her mouth in a perfect o.

"I should apologize to her. Georgia came over earlier, and I kind of lost track of time. Tell her I'll come by later, please." Ash grinned as she cracked a few eggs into the pot, stirring slightly before leaving the pot to cook over the fire.

"I'll show you around, then!" She let go of the wooden spoon and grabbed Ash's wrist, the sudden action causing him to blush, although he didn't know why.

Lillian pulled him to the barn. "The pasture is rather small, so I won't be able to get many animals. I considered getting another cow to keep Daisy company, but…" She bit her lip, instead pointing to the chicken pen.

"That's Orchid, and that's Moondrop."

Ash laughed. "Flower theme?" Lillian giggled, a faint blush gracing her cheeks.

"This place is called Bouquet Farm. Stop laughing at me!" Ash shook with laughter, his face becoming red. Lillian started laughing too.

This girl was just perfect for Cam.

Once they stopped laughing, Ash leaned against the white fence. Facing Lillian, he asked a question that had been on his mind for a while.

"Why is this place so… plain?" Ash looked at his feet. He hoped it didn't sound rude.

Lillian shifted uncomfortably on her feet. "I, er, have… a few… money problems…" Her eyes widened at Ash's expression. "It's nothing to worry about, though! I just have to, umm, save up!"

"Okay. If you ever need any help…" Lillian shook her head frantically.

"N-no! It's fine!" A pause. "It's getting late. You should go now." She waved, walking stiffly before shutting the door to her cottage-like house quietly.

Ash had seriously screwed up.

On the bright side, at least he knew more about Lillian.


"I can't believe I let you talk me into this."

Cam glared at Ash as he skimmed through a cookbook. Specifically for Harmony Day desserts.

Howard pulled another book from the shelf. "Cammie, dear, this one has marvelous desserts!" Howard's eyes gleamed with exuberance. "Who's the lucky lady? Is it Lillian?"

Cam nearly choked. "W-What? How do you know? I-I mean…" Howard chuckled.

"I knew it! I just knew it! That lucky girl~" Howard clapped his hands together and spun around. Laney, who was peering at a cookbook, widened her eyes in shock.

"Cam, you like Lily? You'd make a cute couple!" She laughed, turning to Ash. "Someone in mind, Ash?"

He shook his head. "Nope, not at this moment. Why?" Laney's cheerful eyes dimmed a little.

"Oh, no reason."

The awkward moment was interrupted by Howard."Ooh, Cammie, look at this! Perfect, no?" Howard pushed the cookbook into his space.

Cam raised an eyebrow, then smiled. No; more like curled his lips. "Looks good." Howard got a dreamy look on his face.

"Cammie and Lillian sitting in a tree~"

"Howard, please shut up."


A/N

Hey, I'm finally done!

So I got Ash to red flowers the other day. I'm trying to find ore stones for the bed upgrade. Trying and failing, that is.

Anyone know what Lillian was making? Virtual cookies to you! :D

Cam was kind of depressing in this chapter, I admit. It just came out like that. My bad! (-^3^-)

Ash still totally owns Cam, though. (Well, in my opinion he does.)

I thought the nickname Cammie was cute. You know, that kind of name that people hate, but put up with. :D

Moondrop is a flower in Harvest Moon. I think it's the one with yellow petals.

Bye! :D