Piper Pov

I looked up at the apple tree.

It was at least 75 feet high. I just had to chose the tallest tree first. Well, there's no turning back now.

I grabbed the first branch, I tested it by leaning on it. It was sturdy enough and so I pulled myself up. I continued to do the same thing as I climbed the tree.

Grab, lean, pull-up, and repeat.

By now time I was on top of the tree grabbing apples from the branches. I grabbed a few ripe apples and dropped them in the pillowed basket. They landed with a soft thud.

Then, I saw it. It was the perfect apple and I knew it I needed to have it.

I stood on one branch and grabbed another to help my balance. With my other hand, I reached for the apple. I did a small hop and grabbed the apple. Yes! I did it! I did it! I..

Crraacckk...

Uh-Oh. Next thing I knew gravity was pulling me down. I screamed and closed my eyes. Luckily, on my way down I didn't hit any main branches, but twigs and leaves.

I expected to land on the hard ground, but when I opened my eyes I saw that someone caught me.

"Oh hey Jason.." I trailed off blushing.

"Are you okay? I thought I heard you scream so I immediately came." he said his face also turning pink.

He cared about me?

"Uh, thanks for catching me. Umm...can you put me down now?"

"Oh yeah." He carefully placed me down on the ground and I slid off his arms.

From that, it became an awkward silence.

"Well I should umm.. go." he said while rubbing his neck. I just nodded.

"Bye." he said walking away.

When he was gone I sat down by the tree. I think I'm in love.

Hazel Pov

The pies smelled delicious. I quickly got the oven mitt and opened the oven. A warm wave of heat fell over me. I smelled the air.

"Mmmhh..apple pie." I couldn't wait to eat these at the festival.

Using the mitten, I grabbed the pie and placed it on the counter letting it cool off. I carefully grabbed the other pie in the oven and settled it next to the other pie.

I looked at the list again. I needed to make hmm.. 10 PIES! I groaned, so far I only made 2 pies.

I guess I needed to get back to work.

For the next 2 hours I made 4 pies. I was about to make my 7th pie when I noticed that I ran out of sugar.

I went through the kitchen looking for sugar, but all I found was a note.

Hey Hazel,

Sorry that I can't help with the pie making. If you need any help, just ask Frank. He is right next door. He can get you any materials that you need. Thanks again and see you at the festival.

Love, Grandma Hera

Oh Frank! I remember him! I quickly washed my hands and walked next door. I knocked three times before the door opened. Frank stood in front of me, parts of his face covered in white flour.

"Hi. Umm... do you have any sugar? I asked.

"Yeah, follow me inside." he said opening the door. I stepped in and embraced the smell of warm cookies.

I saw that he was also baking. He was baking chocolate chip, snicker doodle, sugar, and more types of cookies.

He searched through the cabinets, knocking pans and plastics on the way. Finally he got the material that I needed.

"Sorry, I'm very clumsy." he said as he handed me a container full of sugar.

"It's okay. Everyone is clumsy in their own way right?" I smiled at him. He just nodded his head.

As I was leaving the house, I heard Frank call to me. I turned around to face him.

"Uh, I was wondering..if..um..maybe you would like to meet me in the barn for..star gazing tonight?" he said nervously.

"Sure, I would love too." I responded right away. At first he looked surprised, then relieved.

"Really? I mean thanks. See you later." he said smiling.

I walked out of the house with a smile on my face. Maybe I have a little crush on him.

Don't worry, next chapter is full of P-E-R-C-A-B-E-T-H! Hoped you enjoyed a Jasper moment or is it Jiper? Frazel, yay!