Author's Blurb: Well, another chapter down, and a few more to go. It's not very long, but I think it's sweet. Anyway, here's the whole disclaimer thing. I don't own Chelsea, Vaughn, or HM: IOH. I just own the fanfic and a copy of the game. Special thanks to HelloKittyTsi who's prologue inspired me to get up and go again!
That next day was a Wednesday. Vaughn could always tell that day apart from any others, because of his pregnant wife's mood. She hated being alone, and that was what sparked her sad mood on Wednesdays. For you see, Chelsea knew that the next day would take her husband off the island. And the thought of being alone, if even just for a day, always made her worry. She hated it so much.
Chelsea sat in a rocking chair that morning, that Vaughn had brought for her the day after they had learned she was with child. Every Wednesday morning, she would sit in that rocking chair, and just sigh, wishing that he didn't have to go.
Vaughn stood against the wall, wishing he could cheer her up. He didn't want to leave anymore than she did. But he had to go so that there would be sufficient funds for food, money, and all the necessities. He was bound and determined that his wife and child would live comfortably, and the best way to assure that was for him to work hard.
He couldn't stand it anymore. Vaughn had to go over there. To see her so upset drove him mad. He quietly walked over to her (which was quite a feat, considering her wore cowboy boots), and knelt down beside, her, taking her hand. "Chels, smile for me, love. I wanna see that pretty smile that I fell in love with." He said, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb.
She looked at him and her cheeks were stained with tears. Talk about the quickest way to break his heart. He quickly stood and gently pulled her into his arms. "Chelsea... It's okay." He said, quietly, and just as soothingly as he could.. He ran his hands through her long tawny hair and held her close. "You don't need to cry." He said.
Chelsea looked up at him. "Don't want you to go away... What if something happens while your gone...?" She said. "What if you get hurt, or worse... You said it yourself, those animals can be dangerous." She cried. Her hormones were waging war on her, or else she would have put on a much braver face.
Vaughn kept her held close to him. "Chelsea, you think I'd let any old animal take me away from my beautiful wife and child?" He asked, a look of confidence on his face. "I'll always come back home to you, you know that. Ain't never met a horse or cow yet who could put that bad a hurt on me." He said, before kissing her forehead.
She bit her lip. "I... I guess so..." She said softly. "Vaughn, you have to promise me you'll come home no matter what... Don't wanna be alone... Don't wanna..." She said, quietly. She pulled out of his hug, and held her hand out, her pinky finger extended. She had a smile on her face. "Pinky promise me." She said. Sure it was childish, but she didn't care.
Vaughn smiled. "There we go." He said. "That a girl. I pinky promise." He said, putting out his one hand, pink extended. He latched his pinky around hers. "I swear on my honor, I'll come home to you and our baby." He said with a smile only for her.
She smiled, this time that glowing smile that lit up her whole face- and his whole day. She moved back into his arms. "Hehe. I'll be really, really mad if you break your promise, ya hear?" She said. "I'll make Doctor Trent in Mineral town give you an extra shot or two." She threatened playfully.
Vaughn put on a scared face. "Oh no, Chels, you would." He said. "You love me to much." He said, calling her bluff. Things were so much better when she was smiling again. Happiness seemed to suit his little wife so well.
Vaughn took her hand. "C'mon. Let's go into town and have a good meal, okay?" He said.
And so, another catastrophic Wednesday meltdown was averted, and again, she was happy. All in a day's work for Vaughn.
Author's Blurb: There it is ya'll. Howdy. Sorry for the short chapter and all, but Nano's a bit goofed up on meds. Haven't been feeling so hot as of late, so if this doesn't fall in with the standards I set with my first chapter, please, by all means let me know. I'd hate to disappoint. If I get enough saying it's weak, I'll rewrite. Well, happy readings, and make sure to check out my other work.