Sorry for the wait on this chapter :) I hope everyone enjoys it, we would especially appreciate any reviews, and suggestions are welcome! :D (just a reminder that this is co written by my sister, BlossomingLuck)

Gill POV

It had been just two days since we had rung the Red Bell; luckily I hadn't seen Wil since then. That was a good sign. At least he wasn't the cause of even more stress in my already crazy life. But I couldn't quit thinking about him, maybe I should see if my father would deport him from the island. Surely then he would dissipate from my thoughts. I was sitting at my kitchen table, finishing up my lunch.

"Hey, son," My father exclaimed as he bounded through the door, "do you know who you're taking to the Harvest Dance?" he asked excitedly. I had completely forgotten about that dance; it was a very simple tradition, but one that the island, particularly my father, had a lot of pride in. and I had forgotten about it. And it was tomorrow. Who would I take?

"Um," I muttered, trying to think of a convincing lie.

"You could always take Sarene?" my father offered with a grin. Yes, Sarene was perfect; the heiress would surely be a presentable date.

I nodded, "Yes, that's exactly who I was thinking of," I lied. I was still thinking of Wil. And I was getting sick of it. "I'll go ask her after I finish my meal," I replied with a slight gesture to the table where I was eating a perfectly toasted piece of bread and tomato soup.

"Oh great!" my father cheered, "Well I can't wait! You two will be a great couple!" I feigned a polite smile. I had absolutely no intention of being a couple with Sarene.

"Yes, I agree," I replied. I finished off my lunch and headed out of the house. I headed over to the Ocarina Inn; I opened the door and stepped inside. I spotted Sarene instantly, her lavish dress was quite easy to spot compared to everyone else's much more modest attire. "Sarene?" I called.

"Oh?" she whispered as she turned to look at me, she walked over.

"May I speak with you for a moment?" I asked politely.

"Yes," she replied with a nod, I walked away from the other customers at the Inn, people had such prying ears.

"As I'm sure you know of the Harvest Dance, it's a tradition on the island, I was simply wondering if you would like to accompany me." I asked. Really, this must seem like some sort of ploy. We were both rich after all. If she cared about appearances maybe she would say yes.

"Oh…" she whispered, she smiled slightly, "Well yes, I would like that." So she cared about maintaining appearances too. There was no way we actually like each other.

"Good," I said a bit too bluntly before I added, "Well then I'll see you tomorrow at around 8, that's right before the dance starts."

"Okay, don't be late," she said with a soft laugh before she walked away. I faked a smile so everyone else at the Inn would assume we were some sort of love sick couple. I then headed out the door. I had to wonder, who would I actually want to go with? I didn't know. I just had to go back to work and not think about anything. I would not think about anything.

Luke POV

I sat at the front desk; my feet perched up on the counter. "Luke!" Bo exclaimed as he ran in, he was panting.

"Hey," I laughed with a grin.

"I asked Luna to the dance! And she said yes!" he exclaimed with a wide grin, his face red, he had probably ran back all the way here.

"Good for you!" I exclaimed enthusiastically.

"Hey, who are you going with?" Bo asked as he walked over to where I sat. I had been the only one at the shop until just now; yup, my pop actually let me man the fort.

"Oh, well, ya know," I laughed as I rubbed the back of my neck.

"You could go with Felicity," Bo murmured as he scuffed the toe of his shoe against the ground.

I shrugged, "Yeah, but ya know, someone else has probably already asked her…" I remarked. Bo looked at me.

"Really?" he muttered.

"Yeah, she's a cute girl and all, I just think she's going with someone else…" I murmured with an awkward smile.

"So you aren't going to even try?" Bo sighed.

"Well I just don't want to make her chose, ya know?" I remarked.

"You're being stupid," Bo stated firmly.

"No!" I exclaimed, "I'm being really smart! I mean, I don't want to put her in a bad position, I'm thinking of her!"

"Uh-huh, you just don't have the guts to ask her out," Bo remarked.

"No, I could ask her if I wanted," I replied, "she just has another date. Probably."

"You've done some pretty stupid things but this is unbelievable." Bo sighed before he walked away. I frowned as I pulled my feet down off the desk. I was just thinking of Felicity. She was so pretty, some other guy probably asked her as soon as she arrived on the island. I should have done that! Like when we were walking through the forest I should've just asked her! I banged my head against the desk. Now she was going with someone else! Probably Owen. I just know its Owen.

Felicity POV

Luna was excitedly trying on dresses for the dance tomorrow. Bo had asked her, and she had described in vivid detail every word to Candace and me. It sounded so sweet; I was still dateless as was Candace… Luna would accidently make that a little too clear at times.

"Do you like this one?" Luna gushed as she twirled in a pretty yellow and pink patterned floor length gown. Candace gave her sister a small nod and smile.

"It's beautiful," I replied as I gave her an encouraging smile.

"So, what are you two going to wear?" Luna asked as she twirled some more.

"I have no idea," I whispered I still wasn't even sure if I should go….

"I'll just wear something plain," Candace whispered even quieter than I did. She really wasn't the type to adore dressing up.

"Goddess, you two need to live a little," Luna replied with a roll of her eyes. She slowly approached the dress rack and pulled two overly elaborate gowns down. She tossed them to us with a small smile.

"Luna, you know I'm not going to wear this," Candace admitted softly as her cheeks flushed. It was a very pretty lavender dress that was layered with a darker purple fabric, it was also strapless.

"Sure you will," Luna replied with a wave of her hand as she gave me a small wink. I slowly looked at the dress she'd given me. It was a very faint light blue color and it had small white pearls that ran along the top and bottom, it was beautiful.

Wil POV

I stretched and yawned, it was in the evening now, and I was off work. I was standing on the platforms that led to the jewelers, which in turn led up to my house. I noticed Julius leaving the shop, he turned and waved slightly. I returned the wave as I walked over. "So, have you noticed how it seems every man on this island hasn't asked a girl to the Harvest Dance until today, the day before?" Julius asked with a laugh.

I nodded, "Yeah, we had a bunch of people show up at the shop asking for weird trinkets they could use to give to the girl they wanted to go with."

"Oh, we had people coming in who wanted to get rings, specifically made for their true love to give to them within the hour. Of course, it was impossible but the thought was rather romantic," Julius laughed. I couldn't help but laugh; leave it to a guy to try and get a girl a custom made ring made within an hour.

"Wil," I suddenly heard Gill's voice bark, he stood nearby, his arms crossed.

"Sorry, I got to go," I remarked as I jumped off the low platform and walked over to where Gill was, I looked over my shoulder and saw Julius slightly smile and softly shake his head as he locked the door to the blacksmith's. "Hi," I offered up with a wave.

Gill rolled his eyes, "Hello."

I frowned, "Um, sorry, did I do anything that offended you?" I asked quietly.

"No," he barked angrily, and then his face relaxed, "I simply came to talk to you about the bells."

"O-okay," I stammered.

"We need to ring them all soon; the island needs it," He remarked.

"Um, yeah, I agree," I replied, he nodded as he turned away, "Hey, Gill, is the whole Harvest Dance thing really a big deal?" I asked as I scratched my head.

"Of course," he remarked, turning back to face me. "I can only assume by you asking that you don't have a date," He murmured, not necessarily rudely, I almost thought I heard him let out a sigh of relief which was strange…

"Um, yeah," I stammered, "I was just wondering if it was even worth going to."

"I believe it should be," Gill replied politely.

"I'm guessing you have a date, right?" I remarked, trying to make the conversation more light hearted.

Instead, Gill slightly pursed his lips only to say, "It depends."

I stared, "Okay… I… What does that mean exactly?"

"It depends on your view. I am taking Sarene," he replied, he only said that view though, which made it clear that he had a date.

"Good," I replied with a nod, "You two seem similar," I pointed out with a grin. But I felt a strange pang in the pit of my stomach.

"I suppose," he remarked.

"Well, I'll see you later," I offered with a wave, only neither one of us turned to go and the whole thing became even more awkward.

"I should really go," Gill remarked as he tore his eyes from mine and turned.

"Bye," I offered up meekly as I too turned. I started walking away, and I heard his footsteps heading away too, I looked over at my shoulder at him. I felt bitter, and I hardly knew why; since when did Gill like Sarene? And why did she have to say yes? Not that it really mattered. I didn't care much about this dance anyway. That was total bullshit and I knew it.

Sarene POV

The sky was fading into multiple vibrant colors as the sun slowly started to set. I'd never really been a romantic or even someone who enjoyed the sunsets on the beach but today… it was nice, it helped me think about things… the number one thing being Gill. Sure we'd been acquainted but… This was all clearly some sort of messed up political maneuver. I mean sure we both had rich parents, but why did that mean we should go to a dance together? Why did I… why would I say yes? Do I really want to miss any chance at finding a real date to make myself look 'better' but even snobbier in everyone else's eyes? Clearly the answer was yes... and that made my stomach ache. Since when did my families' money and standing become my life?

"Hey, Sarene," Chase said from where he stood a few feet away. I quickly stood up as I dusted the speckles of sand off my peach and pink accented dress.

"Oh, hello Chase," I replied politely as I saw him give a small nod. I mindlessly played with one of the soft pink ribbons that adorned my sleeve trying to hide how fast my heart was starting to pound.

"So, has Maya been gushing about the Harvest Dance to you too?" Chase asked he was trying to appear indifferent about the whole thing.

"Indeed she has, she's really excited about…it," I responded feeling my heart break slightly… she's excited about going with you was all my mind kept screaming.

"Yeah, she can be like that, so... who are you going with?" Chase kept running his hand through his hair as he glanced off absent mindedly towards the sea.

"I… I'm…. well, Gill asked me if I would like to accompany him," I was trying to keep my voice steady and maintain the same stiff politeness but as this conversation prolonged more emotion was starting to seep through.

"Gill?" Chase asked. He had a very sullen look on his face.

"Well, yes, Gill.. .it was a very spur of the moment thing but it's not really relevant I'll still be able to spend time with Maya and yourself at the dance, assuming of course you intend to take her…" I quickly ranted my voice starting to crack at random intervals. Chase now had a very sour look on his face.

"You think I'm taking Maya?" He scoffed as he shook his head a little. He looked very gloomy.

"I apologize, I only assumed…." I was trying to form sentences that made some sort of sense but my thoughts were in utter chaos.

"It's… fine…" He replied gloomily as he muttered a goodbye and turned to walk away. He had the same bitter look on his face and I knew…. knew that it was my fault… all because I assumed and… because I was secretly becoming the same selfish, social climbing bitch that everyone thought of me as. I'd meant to prove them wrong but… what if they had been right all along?

And that's the end of this chapter! I'm looking forward to the next chapter, just saying XD if you have any suggestions for things at the 'Harvest Dance' you want to happen or suggestions for later on we'd love to hear them :)