Edit: There are a few mistakes that had to be fixed in this chapter. I didn't notice them until after I was reading over it. I did fix them. That is the reason I am re-uploading this chapter. ^^;;
A/N: Hello! Smurf here with a brand new chapter! This is the chapter I promised you all! This chapter was a little longer, and it didn't take long to write at all; only about a week and a half. A reader of mine brought it to my attention that Chelsea seemed a little creepy, and I wanted to know if anyone else got that vibe. I explained it to the reader, and she gets it, but I was just wondering if anyone else felt that way. If so, I do apologize. That wasn't my intention, and I hope she isn't that creepy in this chapter. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon. Harvest Moon is owned by its respective owners.
Letters to Nobody
Chapter Seven
Fall 24
Dear Vaughn,
Today is the Fall Festival, so the town is celebrating the rice that was grown on my farm. But, I know I am not getting the recognized for it. I may have planted it, but Mark was the one who had ended up raising it. I don't mind though. He doesn't get much recognition anyways. Maybe I will consider selling my farm to him and building a small house in the forest or something. I am not sure what I want to do now. I haven't always been so sure of myself.
It was Summer 25, and the day for the Fireworks Festival. I was super excited. I always loved watching the fireworks when I lived in the Mainland. It was Sunday, and I was looking forward to being able to share that with you, but I was unable to do that, since this wasn't your day on the island.
This was the first year we were holding it, and I hoped that it would be held every year. I wanted to be able to enjoy the fireworks every year with everyone. As I finished my chores, I was a little disappointed that you weren't going to be on the island today. Oh, well. It couldn't be helped. This just wasn't a day that you would be here.
I finished my chores and headed for the animal shop. Julia and I were going to go see the fireworks together. I really wanted her to go with Elliot, but she insisted that I go with her, so I wouldn't be alone. I agreed and she smirked at me evilly. I don't know where those smirks come from. She scares me when she smirks like that.
I wasn't far from the shop when I bumped into someone. I wasn't watching where I was going, and I bumped into the other person hard. I fell backwards and judging by the other thud, the other person had fallen as well. I looked over at the person I had bumped into and I was shocked to see that I had bumped into you. You looked rather pissed and when you saw that it was me, your face relaxed a little and I felt my face turn red.
"I am so sorry, Vaughn!" I said. "I wasn't paying attention to where I was going! I am so so sorry!"
You stood up and extended a hand to help me up. I accepted and you pulled me up and I almost bumped into you again. I caught myself and pulled away from your body. You looked confused at first, but just let it slide by.
"Are you okay?" you asked me.
I nodded and crossed my arms over my chest and tried to calm down my racing heart.
"I am on my way over to meet Julia," I said. "We are going to go see the fireworks together."
The look on your face seemed to darken when I said I was going with Julia. Things got quiet between us and you looked like you were deep in thought.
"Why are you here, Vaughn?" I asked. "It's not a workday for you. It's Sunday, isn't it?"
I started to feel panicked, wondering if I had misread the day on my calendar or something.
"Yes, it's Sunday, but Julia invited me to watch the fireworks. So, I made a special trip out here. I was actually on my way to see you," you said.
"What for?" I asked, slightly confused.
"I wanted to know if you wanted to watch the fireworks with me," you said, your face a little red.
I felt my own face turn red, and I was so happy, but I didn't seem like I was desperate or anything.
"Sorry," I heard myself saying, "but I promised Julia I would go with her."
"Okay, that's cool. No problem," you said.
As you turned away from me, I caught a brief glance of disappointment on your face. I stood there for a few minutes and watched you walk away. As I watched, I saw Sabrina stop you. I heard the word "fireworks" leave her mouth, and I was guessing she was asking you to the Fireworks Festival, but I couldn't hear your response. I watched as Sabrina bowed to you, and then walked away.
I felt the beast known as jealousy rise up in me, but there was nothing between us. I had no right to feel like this. Yet, I did. I sighed and walked toward the shop, just as Julia emerged. She looked around, saw me and made a beeline straight for me.
"Did you see her?" Julia asked, looking behind her at you and the retreating back of Sabrina. "How dare she try to get with Vaughn."
"I think she wanted to see the fireworks with him. But, I don't know if he accepted or not. I couldn't really hear them. I know I heard the word 'fireworks' though," I said.
"But, you are watching the fireworks with Vaughn, right?" Julia asked, looking over at me.
I looked down at my feet and shuffled them a little.
"I turned Vaughn down," I said.
"What?! Why?!" Julia cried.
"Well, I promised I would go with you…." I said, trailing off.
Julia smacked her forehead with her hand and looked at me.
"Chels, we are going to have a serious discussion when we get to the meadow."
Confused, I let her lead the way to the meadow. We didn't talk on the way, but we did hear a lot of people excited about tonight's festivities. When we reached the meadow, Julia and I picked a good spot to sit. After a couple moments of silence, I turned to look at her.
"What do we need to talk about, Julia?" I asked.
"We need to talk about Vaughn," Julia said, not looking at me.
"What about him?" I asked.
"Well, I asked him to come back just so he could watch the fireworks with you. I didn't say that, but when I told him that I was going to see the fireworks with you, he asked me why I wasn't going with Elliot. I told him that Elliot and I never made plans to see them together. He told me he would ask you, that way I could spend some time with Elliot. It's not like Elliot and I are dating anyways."
She continued to ramble on about how she and Elliot were friends and I just let her. My mind was elsewhere anyways. I was thinking about you. About how you had asked me to watch the fireworks with you, and about what Julia had just told me.
"Maybe I should have accepted his offer," I said.
Julia stopped rambling and looked over at me. A slight smile graced her lips.
"I'm sure you can still accept his invitation," she said.
I jumped up and rushed from the meadow. I got a few startled looks since I was in such a rush. I looked everywhere I could think for you. And by the time night was beginning to fall, I couldn't find you, so I headed back to the meadow. The fireworks were going to be set off soon, and I wanted to be there when that happened. I had almost reached the bridge to the meadow, when I saw you.
You were standing by the river, looking over into the meadow. I walked toward you and stopped a few feet from you.
"Hey, Vaughn," I said.
You turned to look at me, and your violet eyes met my blue ones. You didn't say anything; you just merely looked at me with your eyes. I couldn't stand the silence, so I spoke to you again.
"Are you here waiting for someone?" I asked.
I knew that it was none of my business if you were. After all, we weren't a couple. I found myself wondering if this was the spot you were to meet Sabrina or maybe some other girl. I was surprised when you answered me.
"I am actually not meeting someone here. I wasn't planning on meeting anyone. I was asked a few times, but I turned them all down."
I found myself wondering why you turned them all down. I was wanted to ask you a lot of questions. But, I wasn't so sure you would answer them. Maybe I was the one you wanted to watch the fireworks with. I wasn't sure on that though. You could watch them with any girl you wanted. But, when they asked you, they were all turned down and even I had turned you down. And that wasn't my proudest moment, considering how I felt about you. I wanted to ask you if you still wanted to watch the fireworks with me. I wasn't sure you still wanted to.
"Vaughn," I started.
You turned to look at me, your violet eyes penetrating my gaze. I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing would come out. All I had to say was 'Will you still watch the fireworks with me?', but I couldn't say it. Instead, I panicked and said something else.
"I hope you enjoy the fireworks."
I cursed myself inwardly. Why did I say something like that? Was I so unsure that you would say no to my invitation? Is that why I said what I did? You nodded and turned away from me. I let out an inaudible sigh and walked away, over the bridge. I headed over to where I left Julia earlier, and stopped when I saw her with Elliot. I glanced around and noticed that a lot of people seemed to have paired up.
I glanced back toward the river and saw that you were looking lonely. I took a deep breath and headed back to the bridge. I might as well ask you. I had nothing to lose. You looked at me as I crossed the bridge.
"What's up Chelsea?" you asked.
"Vaughn, do you wanna watch the fireworks with me?"
You were eyeing me, and I was feeling increasingly worried. You weren't saying anything and I was worried you were going to say no. You opened your mouth to say something, when the first flare went up. You and I looked up and watched the gunpowder burst into a colorful flower. It was beautiful. A few more went into the air when I felt your hand grab mine. It was only for a second, but I could feel it. I raised my hand to my chest, and choosing to ignore the incident.
"Beautiful," I said, between booms.
"Yes, very," you said.
I looked over at you, and I saw you were looking at me. I felt a blush creep up on my face. I looked away, and my hand dropped to my side, you reached out and grabbed it again.
Vaughn, the fireworks I always saw with you were the most beautiful I ever saw. I doubt that if I were to see the fireworks now, they wouldn't be as beautiful. I miss you so much that it hurts. I am certain that you are the one I am meant to be with. Please, come home soon.
Love,
Chelsea
Chelsea put her arms up in the air and stretched, hearing a few cracks coming from her back. She sighed and got up and walked to the window by the door. She pushed the curtains back and saw that sky was starting to darken. She was sure that it would rain tomorrow. She went over to her bed and lay down. Chelsea stared at the desk, where the letter to Vaughn lay. She felt tears sting her eyes and she closed them. Despite trying to keep from crying, the tears still fell, staining her face and making her pillow wet.
A/N: What did you think about this chapter? I tried to stick with the theme, and I hope I got it. I hope she isn't as creepy as she has been. I tried really hard to make her normal. I don't know when the next chapter will take place. I haven't decided yet. I may even take it up to the third year. I haven't quite decided yet. Let me know what you think! Remember, constructive criticism is welcome, but please, no flames. See you in the next chapter!
