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So here's the next chapter people, my music player accidentally went to the song "So Close" ( I was going to click Somebody to Love, haha) which was my inspiration to this fic and I made it play over and over as I wrote this chapter, haha. I hope I don't have any mistakes, I was engrossed in the song, it's so sad and cute! :3
Oh yeah, May dear, why don't you say the disclaimer?
May: Really?
Me: *nod nod*
May: Yay! *jumps up and down*
Elli: May dear, don't jump too much, you'll get hurt..
May: Okedokee! weirdogirl doesn't own Harvest Moon! Weeee~
Elli and Me: So CUTE! Kyaa~
Guys: *rolls eyes*
Enjoy reading this chapter! No you'll know what Karen's plan is! :3
Whew, that bath really was relaxing. I feel a lot more energized. I checked the time, it was 3:30 already. I wonder what Karen's up to, it better be good. I stretched and went my way back to the beach..I kept thinking about Claire..how am I suppose to tell her my feelings? If she already has for another? Ugh..as I walked I didn't realizes the person infront of me and then BANG!
"Gaah!" she yelped, a book fell to the ground, I fell backwards as well, rubbing my head, I stood up quickly and helped the girl. Which was the quiet Mary.
"T-thanks..." she mumbled shyly
"Sorry bout that, Mary..didn't see you there, oh here's your book" I apologized picking up the book she was reading.
"T-thats, okay..umm..I was the one reading while walking.." she giggled a bit, but blushed embarrassed. She's so much like me, I chuckled. She looked at me questioningly then.
"A-ah, nothing..hehe" I said looking away shyly myself. She giggled.
"Oh, I gotta go, Karen's probably waiting for me.." I said when I saw her watch
"Oh, okay, see you later" she waved smiling.
"Bye!" I waved back and headed for the beach. Her smile..reminds me of hers..I sighed when I reached the beach, Karen was there sitting on the bench, looking thoughtful as always.
"Yo!" I greeted, she glanced and grinned.
"What are you planning, Karen?" I sharpened my eyes, it better be good. She chuckled.
"The Fireworks Festival is coming up! Why don't you invite Claire?" she announced happily.
"That's your brilliant plan?" I asked ridiculously, I was thinking she would think of a bizarre plan, but this one is too plain.
"What? I think it's a good one, even if it's simple! You can tell her your feelings then!" she explained winking.
"No way! There's gonna be too many people! And Gray probably asked her out already!" I refused folding my arms.
"Oh..well that's too bad if he did..then who are you gonna ask out then?" she asked, her finger on her chin, is she smirking? Her facial expressions change quickly, making her hard to read. Ugh.
"I don't wanna go..." I mumbled
"Why not! We're talking about the Fireworks Festival here! It only happens once in a year!" she said, surprised. I rolled my eyes.
"Doesn't matter to me.." I mumbled again. She didn't reply for a bit, I glanced back at her, she was smirking.
"What are you planning now!" I asked frustrated
"Nothing! I gotta go now!" She sang and skipped off to town. I stared at her ridiculously, one day I'm going to kill her. The tinkling of a bell distracted me, Kai went out of his small shack yawning.
"Hey, Kai!" I greeted, I kind of got him off guard cause he jumped a bit and almost karate chopped me until he realized it was me.
"Oh, hey there, Cliff! Hehe, sorry if I almost hit you...you startled me!" he apologized chuckling a bit. I smirked, Kai is so easy to startle then he goes all frantic.
"That's alright.." I mumbled staring at the beach
"So, watcha doin here again? If your looking for Claire, she already left hours ago.." he said sitting down on the bench
"Nah..I'm not looking for her.." I said spaced out, I saw Kai rolling his eyes.
"What?" I asked distracted, he looked a little mad.
"Gray asked Claire to the Fireworks Festival earlier.." he replied gruffly
"Oh..I sort of thought of that.." I mumbled..trying to hide the feeling inside.
"Aren't you mad?" Kai asked concerned. I smirked sadly
"Not really, I knew he would ask her out.." I answered
"Cliff, I told you not to give up..." he said really concerned, I shrugged it off.
"I'm not giving up, Kai!" I answered closing my eyes hardly.
"Then why are you sounding like your giving up?" Kai asked again, I opened my eyes. He was glaring at me. I sighed and put my hand on his shoulder.
"Kai...thanks for your concern..but I can solve my problems by myself, and I know I need some help and your giving me way too much" I said seriously. He smirked.
"There's no such thing as "way too much help" my friend!" he answered grinning widely. We chuckled.
"Fine, do what you want." I rolled my eyes and looked back at the ocean.
"Okay, well I'll leave you here, I have stuff to do..and Cliff..." he mumbled
"What?" I asked
"I'm not the only one that's helping you, ya know..so thank them too" he said winking, waved and left. I nodded smiling. It's nice to have friends.
the next day..
I woke up stretching, yesterday was a tiring one..I glanced between the two beds beside me, both were uninhabited. I checked the time..crap. It's 9 o'clock! I', late for work! I rushed to the cabinet and wore some decent clothes, brushed my hair and checked in the mirror, then I rushed off outside.
"Morning, Duke..sorry I'm late..I overslept.." I excused, my arm behind my head. Duke chuckled.
"That's alright, you've been working hard too much lately, I think you need a day off!" he said while working
"W-what? No, I should help you out today, I'm not tired at all, and I skipped work yesterday so..I'll help!" I stammered, Duke just chuckled more.
"Cliff..go to your friends, I can handle this, it helps me to stop slacking off for a bit, Haha" he laughed, I faked one.
"D-duke..are you sure..?" I asked
"Of course! No go on!" he persisted.
"Okay, then..I'll see you later" I finally agreed and walked off. He grinned and nodded in return. So where should I go? I haven't been to church lately so I decided to go there for now, when I reached there, I sat on my usual seat, the first pew infron of the confession room, then I did what I always did. Think. I don't know how long it took me but Carter seemed to be arranging stuff already so, it must be getting late, I stood up, bade goodbye and went out, I checked the time, it was only 2 o'clock, seems it's still early enough. What a boring day, Duke's so persistent. I sighed, where should I go now? Then a petite girl passed by, carrying a basket full of flowers.
"Hey there May, do you need some help, carrying?" I asked, smiling kindly to the little girl. She smiled cutely.
"That's alright, big brother! I can carry this!" she refused, shaking her head, making her pigtails sway. What an adorable child.
"You sure then? Where are you bringing that anyway?" I asked, pointing at the basket
"Oh! I'm handing all the pwetty flowers to everybody! Here ya go, big brother!" she passed me a Moondrop flower, I smiled and sniffed the flower she gave me. It smelled great, May is such a sweet kid.
"Thank you, May." I thanked patting her head.
"Your welcome, big brother! I gotta go and give these others to everybody else! Bye bye!" she waved and skipped away, humming adorably. I smiled as she left. Flowers...gifts..I sighed again. It reminds me of her again, when she first came here, she always gives gifts to people, and since I was too quiet, she doesn't know what to give me, she usually gave me flowers, even though their not a favorite of mine. I sighed once again and sat down on the bench near the supermarket, I'm pretty much bored.
"Hello there, Cliff" a gentle voice greeted. I looked, it was Elli.
"Oh..h-hi Elli." I greeted back
"No work today?" she sat down beside me.
"Uhh..no, Duke told me to have the day off..even though I didn't need it." I mumbled. She smiled.
"Duke is just concerned about your health, Cliff. I have noticed that your acting strange lately.." she said thoughtfully.
"Oh really?" was all I said, sounding pretty bored.
"Yeah..." she answered "Cliff?" she called after a short silence
"Hmm?" I replied..spaced out once again.
"If you need help in anything, you can tell me" she told me, smiling kindly. I blinked so many times, she giggled.
"Um..thanks, Elli..Kai told you didn't he?" I asked, looking down, she smirked.
"Yes, but I was suspicious before he told me." she answered "Don't worry, you'll find a solution sooner or later" she winked. I grinned.
"T-thanks, Elli." I thanked again, she smiled in return.
"Well, I gotta go back inside now, good luck!" she patted my shoulder and went back inside the clinic. Elli's a nice girl, I thought smirking. I shook my head and sighed. I stood up and started walking no particular destination in mind, I passed by Rose Square. Everybody was at the bulletin board, I wonder what's happening?
"Yo, Cliff!" Kai waved at me
"What's up, Kai?" I asked, people were buzzing so I kind of shouted.
"Mineral Town is having a ball during the Fireworks Festival! Isn't that cool?" he announced. I stared at the piece of paper on the bulletin board.
Summer 24th - Fireworks Festival at 6:00 PM followed by Summer Ball at Doug's Inn at 9:00 PM
Partner/Date are strongly recommended, if you don't have one, we'll get one for you! (Karen)
Prepared by: Mayor Thomas
With the help of the following:
Saibara - for the fireworks
Karen, Manna, Anna, Lillia and Sasha - for the ball preparations
Doug - for lending the Inn
Oh great, Karen, I swear I'll kill you.
Finally! Was it good? I hope so! :3
This chapter is a little longer than the others, that's a first, haha xD
I'm starting to get exited on writing the next chapter, I have a cute idea in my head, while listening to "So close" ^_^
So I hope ya'll like this chappie, hoping for reviews!
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Till the next chapter everyone! :D
