Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon, nor it's characters.

Zoey's POV.

Julia is rushing me quite fastly past most of the town's stores to get to the beach.

She told me I'll be very happy to meet this person so I'm giving her my word.

We eventually make it to the beach and I see that same old purple roofed shack that I saw earlier.

She pulled me to the door and beat it down, rather harshly.

"Jeez Jules, patient much?" I teased her sarcastically. A tall tan boy with chocolate eyes,and curly brown locks stood in front of us. He was wearing a purple bandanna on his head. Woah, this man was way to familiar.
Then it just hit me.

OH MY GOSH! Is this really Denny Williams...?
It has to be..

"Denny..?" I whispered over joyed.

"Dude! Zoey is that you? Aww man I haven't seen you since senior year!" He pulled me into one of his famous bear hugs he used to always give me back in school.

Denny and I used to go out. He was my first boyfriend actually. As you already know he and I just drifted apart but were still best buds. All through out high school.

"Denny, I can't believe your here! Wait, why are you here?" I questioned.

"Iv'e always loved fishing remember?" he scratched the back of his head.

"Oh I think everyone remembers that!" I laughed.

"Yeah, well I moved to this island since I heard that had some good fishing here." he explained with a sheepish grin.

Yepp that was Denny for you.

I turned to see Julia smiling with us.

"Oh Zoe, you know there is a rancher here and I'm pretty sure you can help him a little bit on his ranch. You know for a little money?" Julia offered.

I perked up. Knowing I don't have a job I do need money don't I?

"Okay! That'll be great!" I waved a goodbye to Denny.

"So where is this 'rancher' guy?" I asked as she lead me up the path.

"His name is Mark. He's a real nice guy. He lives right up here." She came to a stop in front of a ranch with a board that says, Vestill Ranch.

Nice! This place is beautiful! 2 cows grazing, a chicken clucking around and a horse! Oh my gosh! It's like a country dream!

I saw a blonde haired, green eyed tall man walk over and greet us.

"Hey Julia! Who's this?" he clearly was refering to me.

I stuck my hand out.

"Hi, my name is Zoey Longs. Julia informed me about your ranch and I was hoping if you could use any extra help..?" I hoped with a pleading voice.

He laughed and shook my hand.

"Of course! It'd be wonderful to have a helping hand on my ranch! My name's Mark by the way." he put his hand behind his neck and smiled.

"Want a tour of the ranch while you here?" He asked.

"SURE!" I yelled a little too excited.

After Mark and I finished, I met the rest of the island.
A little kid looking chef named Pierre, but he was really 20 years old.. odd.

I met A pink haired family, Natalie and Elliot, Felicia (their mother) and their grandfather Taro. He's a very wise old man. When I introduced myself and he told me his trick knee says it'll be sunny tomorrow.

Also I met Will, he has the longest name Iv'e ever even heard. It was,
William Terry Louis Andrew Carrick Jonathan Dredge Hams Reading Roger Southwark Alwick Plymouth Junior Regison III.
Longest name ever but he was very sweet. He kissed my hand and rode off on a horse. I know, I know!
Only a prince rides off on a horse. Well he was a prince. Or so that's what he has told me.

And he is related to Sabrina, a timid, raven haired girl and her father Regis.
He uh, well he looked like a vampire if you ask me.

There is a pop star, Lanna she was pretty cool. I think Denny and her could probably get together sometime..

I finally made my way back to Mirabelle's shop. Julia already left a little while ago. She said she was going to make dinner.

I sighed today was a little tiring, walking around an island all day meeting different people. There was two bridges. One to Mark's ranch and one
leading to the other side of the area. There was also little boats on driven by Kirk. I thought that was pretty cool.

I opened the door of the shop and instantly smelled the aroma of spaghetti and meatballs! Yumm! I sniffed the air again, smelling that great scent of tomato sauce.

"Jules! That smells aboslutely amazing!" I walked into the kitchen to find her setting the plates and forks onto the table.

"Thanks could you pour us some drinks? Me and mom will have water and I'm pretty sure Vaughn will have milk. Help yourself to any beverages." She warmly asked me.

I walked over the table and picked up two glasses. I brought them to the fridge. I set them on the counter and grabbed a jug of water. Pouring the cold clear liquid into both glasses I placed them back onto the table. I heard footsteps down the stairs and through the hallway.

I turned around to see Vaughn making his way to the table. I remembered what Julia said about him earlier. How he can be rude at times so I kept that on mind. Just in case he rude or anything. You never know. He sat down and hid his face under his hat, looking down. I grabbed his glass and walked to the fridge set the glass on the counter again and this time I poured milk in the glass.
I set his glass in front of his plate. I saw his eyes look at me for a moment as to why I even bothered to give him milk or probably wandering how I knew he liked milk.

I just gave him a small smile and continued to help myself to their beverages. Of course I knew what I wanted. I saw that he pulled the brim of his hat over his eyes again. Those eyes. There like amethyst! I think there gorgeous. And his silver hair is just outstanding. He's actually quite unique if you ask me. But I know I'd probably never tell him that.

I grabbed my glass and poured myself some milk but a little less than everyone else's portion, so I could mix it with water.

Whenever I did this and someone saw they would give me a wacko look or a grimace. But I'm so used to it.

I put the jugs back and set my glass on the table and sat in my chair next to Vaughn. He looked at me in confusion.

"You on a diet? Er somethin' ?" His gruff southern accent echoed in my head.

"N-no. I like it this way." I don't know why but I didn't like the feeling of being disaproved by him.

Mirabelle walked through the shops door. And sat at the table.

"Good evening dear," She smiled to us and added, "Julia this smells delightful!"

"Thanks mom. It's ready!" She spun around with the pot in her hands and set it down on the table.

Vaughn went to grab the spoon in the pot but Julia quickly smacked his hand away. I widened my eyes in shock as she sat down and scolded him.

"Vaughn! We hold hands and gather to pray! You know that!" He glared are her before swiping his hand to his lap.

Mirabelle sighed to their little 'scene' and held my hand and Julia's. Julia gladly took her mothers and Vaughn's. He reluctantly took my hand.
I felt my face heat up and the butterflies in my stomach aren't just fluttering around - their eating my stomach away. We bowed our heads.

We said our prayers and finally dug in. Ooooh man was this good! I twirled my noodles together on my fork. Also downing it by drinking some of my milk/water.

We ate in complete silence and finished. I wanted to so badly burp but Vaughn was sitting next to me so.. That was a no - no.

"So Zoey, dear how do you like the island?" Mirabelle asked me with a warm smile.

"Uhm it's very beautiful, and the people here make me feel welcome." I returned the smile.

I helped Julia with the dishes and plopped on the couch. I just remembered something.

I need to call my father!

"Julia where is the phone?" I felt a little bad for no remembering to call him.

"Julia's upstairs." I heard Vaughn's voice instead of Julia's.

"Oh, where's the phone?" I asked again.

He pointed towards the door. It was sitting on a little desk. I walked over to it and dialed my home phone number.
It rang, and rang, and rang. I decided to hang up until I heard my fathers' voice.

"Hello? Who's this?" He asked groggily. He was probably sleeping.

"Dad, it's Zoey." I felt my teeth naw on my bottom lip.

"Zoey! Oh my goodness I have missed you terribly. Where are you? Oh I'm so glad your alright." He started.

'I've missed you badly too. I'm so sorry I forgot to call because I was meeting people. I'm living on an Island. Just my luck 3 people from our town lives here! Can you believe that? Remember our neighbors Julia and Mirabelle? I'm stying with them here. It's like I was suppose to come here! Oh and remember Denny? He's here too!" I blabbed on and on.

"Huh? Who's Denny?" he asked.

"Ugh dad! I can't believe you forgot who Denny was!" I yelled.

Vaughn cleared his throat. I turned to see what was wrong and he glared at me. It sent shivers down my spine. I felt like I was on the spot. Well I technically was..

"Shut up! Your too loud!" He scolded me.

"Y-yes sir. I'm sorry." I said with a mousy voice.

"Zoey? Who is that?" My dad sounded a little mad. Probably because some man was scolding me and it not being him.

"Julia's cousin. He stays with them for a few days. I was yelling so he reminded me to lower my voice. No biggie. Anyways back to Denny." I explained.

"Yeah who's Denny?"

I sighed and did a face - palm.

"Dad, Denny wad my first boyfriend remember?" I tried to say in a soft manner so Vaughn couldn't hear what I said. Jeez, this is kind of embarrassing.

"Oh yes! I remember that boy. How is he?"

"He's fine dad." I was begining to become a little bit erritated.

"So no sign of your mom?" he asked.

"No,"I sighed once again."Dad I'm pretty sure she's not here. But I really like this island so I might be staying. I promise to write but I've got to go. Hey maybe Mirabelle knows where mom is? Anywho it's getting late so I'm going to hit the hay."

"G'night darlin' I love you." he replied.

"I love you too, dad." I asnwered softly and hung up.

Author's Note: Well this took about forever and a half to write(: Literally I've been typing ALL day. Today was my 'Me' day lol.
I got alot of more ideas for the next chapter and a chapter further down. Hay lookie here Vaughn was in this chapter :D
Please R&R. Or not whatever.

Love,

JoJoBoo oxoxoxoxoxoxoxox