Sam

I followed Alex into town. I was amazed. Did she really build the whole village all by herself? I never could do that. She knows that. I'd take longer than two years for sure. Maybe four with these weaklings I call arms. I followed Alex into a building that turned out to be the general store.

"Ah, hello, Alex." The woman who was behind the counter greeted my friend. "Who's your friend?" She added, giving me a smile.

I stayed quiet.

"This is Sam, she'll be helping me on the farm for a while." Alex told the woman, moving aside so that the woman could see me better. I was hiding behind Alex on purpose. I don't do well with new people.

"It's nice to meet you, Sam. My name's Hana, and this is my husband, Kosaburo. If you need anything, just let us know."

"Hi." I gave the couple a shy smile. Hana seems sweet. Like my own grandmother. As for her husband, I don't know.

Just then the door opened. I jumped. Permission to hide behind Alex again? I turned around to see a older looking man, wearing all gray. He looks creepy. Very creepy. I don't know if I should call the police or not. I know one thing, I'm hiding behind Alex for sure now.

"Hello everyone." The man greeted, spotting me. Great he saw me. Is it too late to go home? "And who do we have here?" The man questioned.

"This is Sam." Alex told the man, again moving to the side.

I sighed.

"Hello dear, name's Dunhill. It's nice to meet you."

"Hello." Again I smiled shyly.

"Ah, you're here just in time for our monthly Gardening Tour!" The man told me excitedly.

I looked at Alex. I was confused what is he talking about?

"I'll explain later." She mouthed. I nodded.

"Dunhill, leave the poor girl alone." Hanna told the man, walking around the counter. "She probably just got here, and probably wants to rest. We can tell her about the festivals later." The kind woman faced me and Alex. "Now you two probably should get moving, he won't stop talking if you don't." She winked at us.

It seems Alex got the hint, because she literally pulled me out of the store. I sighed in a relief.

I met some of Alex's friends as we walked around town. They seemed nice. Again I not good with people.

"It's nice to meet you!" A girl named Tina hugged me.

I was uncomfortable.

"Alright Tina." Alex giggled. "It's like you never met anyone new before."

"Oh," the girl giggled. "I'm sorry I just like meeting new people. Anyway, I have to go back to work now I'll see you two later."

I waved bye to Tina as she walked away. The people here are friendly. Well, the ones I've met anyway. Let's see I met: Tina, Iroha, Felicity and Yuri. I also met: Emma, Rebecca and her son. And Alex said that there's more people to meet. How many people live in this town anyway?

I paused. I turned to Alex. "Your leg. Let's go sit down."

"I'm fine." She reassured me.

"But I don't want you be on your feet all day." I gave her a worried look.

She sighed and allowed me drag her to a bench that was near two animal shops.

"Hey Alex!" I heard a male's voice called out. I paused. Right in the front of me were two young men working the stalls. And one of them walked over. He's very cute. I ended up staring at him.

"Hey Rod." Alex greeted.

"Who's your friend?" He smiled at me.

"That's Sam. She'll be helping me on the farm until my leg gets better."

"Hi Sam, nice to meet you."

"Hi." I gave him a small smile. Man, he's cute. What am I doing? I'm here to help Alex, not start a relationship with someone who I just met. It's not like he'll like a girl like me anyway. Besides, I never had a boyfriend before. Guy's seems to ignore me. I'll just forget about liking this guy.

"I'm hitting the restaurant for lunch with Neil would you two like to join us?" Rod asked.

I was quiet. I literally couldn't speak, he's so cute save me Alex!