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PaulaandDaniela - Haha, don't hate Gray too much, he is kind of cute, but of course Cliff is cuter! Wahaha! Thanks for reviewing!^_^

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Cliff: Umm..will somebody stop Claire now?

*Claire still chasing fangirls including TheSnowSakura*

Me: CLAIRE! STOP IT OR YOU'LL GET FIRED!

*Claire stops for a bit*

Claire: If your gonna fire me, then you can't continue the story! *looks at me evilly*

Me: Wow, you are evil

Claire: *evil laughs*

Cliff: Um..Claire..can you please stop it?

*Evil aura disappears and cute background emits*

Claire: Okeedokee! I'm only doing this because you asked! *giggles cutely and hugs Cliff*

Cliff: ...

Whatever, you two weird me out! Okay then! Everybody get ready!

Cliff: Um..uh..will you get off me now?

Claire: *giggles* Okay! *Cliff blushes, fangirls sigh dreamily again*

Claire: GRRRR! *evil aura emits again, luckily Karen gets her sleeve*

Karen: Oh no you don't!

Claire: RAWR! *fangirls cringe*

Cliff and Me: *shakes head*

Claire, what am I gonna do with you..Anyways please R&R people! Free hugs to the ones who review! Everybody loves hugs right? Well maybe not, but I like them! Hahaha XD Okeedokee then! Enjoy and once again REVIEW!


I was picking the grapes from the grape vines now, feeling a little down, her image just won't leave my mind. I shook my head, I felt a little dizzy and almost tripped, luckily I clutched the fence behind me. I sighed in relief.

"Uhh..." a voice said behind me. I turned around and saw Karen raising her brows.

"Are you okay, Cliff?" she asked.

"I'm fine.." I replied turning red, she probably thinks I'm weird now.

"Huh, your not drinking the wine your making are you?" she snickered. I looked down embarrassed.

"Umm..sorry bout that.." she apologized immediately.

"..th-that's alright.." I said turning around and continued my work.

"C-cliff?" she called. I turned my head slightly, still feeling embarrassed.

"Y-yeah?"

"What was on your mind earlier? You seemed..troubled" she asked looking..concerned. Weird.

"Uhh..it was nothing" I answered turning red again.

"Don't tell me it's about Claire?" she asked. Now my face was burning, I shook my head furiously.

"Wh-why would I-I th-think of h-her?" I stammered. Karen snorted and folded her hands.

"Come on, Cliff. Don't deny it! Your so easy to read" she rolled her eyes. I looked down again, feeling even more embarrassed. Just then Ann trotted by and saw the two of us.

"Karen! Stop teasing, Cliff!" she scolded. Karen raised her brow

"I'm not teasing him!" she shouted back.

"G-girls..." I said but Karen intruded

"Ann, we're talking here! Butt out!" she said folding her arms again. Ann snorted and folded her arms as well. I sighed and shook my head.

"Why should I?" Ann answered. Karen rolled her eyes. And turned back to me.

"So, where were we?" she asked

"Um..you said I'm too easy t-to read.." I stuttered, maybe she'll help me out with my problem, but Ann's here, crap. Karen snapped her fingers.

"Oh yeah! Your just too easy too read, Cliff! Everybody knows you like Claire!" she exclaimed. I looked away my cheeks turning pink. Ann looked down too, looking sad. I sighed sadly.

"S-so?" I then replied

"So? Do you know she's been hanging a lot of time with Gray a lot?" Karen said raising one brow again.

"Y-yeah..but it doesn't matter. Can you two leave me alone now?" I asked them, getting a little annoyed. Karen snorted again. Ann still stood there staring at the ground.

"Whatever, Cliff. I'm trying to help you out here, Claire really needs to open her eyes" she shrugged, mumbled, then walked on.

"Um..I guess, I'll go now.." Ann also mumbled and left. I sighed again, why won't somebody kill me now? I kept on working, still in deep thought. Why would Karen care about me? She insults everyone. And Ann..I feel really sorry for her..I don't want to hurt her, she's a good girl, I just don't have the same feelings for her.

"Cliff"

I mean she never learns to give up, she's quite persistent. I'm not sure if that's a good quality...

"Cliff!"

I think it's a good one, but a bad one for me..to persist to cling to me all the time even if I reject her...

"Cliff!" Claire's familiar voice shouted behind me. I jumped up, for seems a foot high. She giggled.

"Sorry, you weren't listening to me!" she said pouting

"S-sorry, I had something in mind..um..what brings you here?" I apologized and asked

"Um..I got bored..why don't I help you out!" she said jumping on the fence

"N-no, I can do this myself!" I declined

"But I wanna help!" she chirped

"Claire.." I complained. She giggled

"I've got nothing to do, and you seem to have loads of work, I wanna hang out with you more!" she exclaimed picking the grapes and throwing them on the basket. I felt my face redden for what seems the hundreth time today.

"Uhh..you sure? What about G-gray..?" I asked stuttering. Her cheeks turned pink, and smirked a little.

"Umm..wh-what about Gray?" she said shyly

"You seem to be hanging a lot with him lately.." I explained, hiding my sadness.

"Uhh, we're just good friends.." she answered again, her cheeks were red almost like mine, I looked away sadly. That pain I felt earlier came back, what the hell is this? I don't like this feeling..It makes me so sad.

"Umm..Claire..I don't feel like having lunch together later..I don't..feel so good.." I mumbled

"What? You promised!" she complained looking pouty again

"I-I think I'll take the time off this afternoon, I'm not feeling well.." I mumbled again, not looking at her

"Cliff? Are you sure your okay? You were acting like this earlier too.." she said worriedly again.

"I just wanna rest for now.." I sighed carrying the basket inside. She looked at me worriedly, and I sighed.

"Claire..I'll be fine" I said

"Cliff..I'm starting to worry about you, do you have any problems?" she asked looking so worried

Gazillions..but your not the right person for me to talk to right now.. I thought before replying

"My head just hurts..I'm going to bed early today..see ya, sorry I can't eat with you today.." I mumbled and stalked away, she watched me leave with those worried eyes. I can't stand her looking at me like that.

"Oh and can you please tell, Duke or Manna? Thanks.." I told her gruffly as I opened the Inn's door. She nodded still with that look. I walked upstairs..feeling so sad..I flopped on my bed and stared at the ceiling. Then the tears came.


*sniffs* I made such a sad chapter it made myself cry! Waaaah! And my apologies if it was short, I just needed to end it there and I want to update right now, hope you understand! :3

Oh yeah, Take Five people! Good job Karen! And thanks for stopping Claire!

Karen: No problem, where's the wine? *ruffles the snack table*

Ann: We don't have wine here!

Karen: WHHHAAAT! NO WINE! *runs around frantically*

Cliff, Claire, Ann and Me: O.o

Claire: And I thought I was crazy..

Me, Ann and Cliff: *nod, nod*

Okaaay..that was awkward..Anyways, once again FREE HUGS if you review! Please do! Okay? See ya in the next chapter people! Weeee!